California's Central Valley blueberry production set for significant surge

Tim Youmans, VP of Sales at California Giant Berry Farms, told Freshfruitportal.com that this season's peak volumes will be next week. 

May 19 , 2025

“Manpower” and mites: Wilmer Honey’s decades in the pollination business

Bruce and Stacy Wilmer spoke with Freshfruitportal.com about the importance of bees, transporting their beehives, and the mite threatening the U.S. bee population.

May 16 , 2025

San Joaquin County authorities seek aid for California cherry growers with disaster declaration

If the disaster declaration is approved, the County's cherry grower community will receive assistance in the form of grants or low-interest loans.

May 15 , 2025

South Africa's ZZ2 avocados arrive in Shanghai for the first time

Clive Garrett, Marketing Manager at ZZ2, speaks to Freshfruitportal.com about Shanghai's market opening to South African avocados, what it means for the country's industry, and what other commodities he looks forward to getting market access. 

May 14 , 2025

Guatemalan avocados to debut in the U.S. this year, Anaguacate says

FreshFruitPortal.com spoke to Francis William Bruderer, president of the Guatemalan Avocado Producers Association (Anaguacate), to discuss the industry’s progress, challenges, and the current status of market opening in the U.S.

May 13 , 2025

Brazil: Fundecitrus projects a 36% YoY orange crop increase for 2025/26

The Brazilian organization projects 182 million bearing trees, 30% more fruit, and an orange yield of 869 boxes per hectare, an increase from last year's 687, at 258 fruit per box.

May 12 , 2025

California Avocado Commission's response to Taiwan's blocking of U.S. avocado imports

California Avocado Commission's Ken Melban and Tim Spann spoke with Freshfruitportal.com about Taiwan's decision to reject nearly 4,000 kg of avocados, and their precaution with cadmium.

May 09 , 2025

Despite late start and smaller volumes, grower returns expected up for Southeast blueberry growers

Michael Hill, the CEO and owner of H&A Farms, with operations in Florida and Georgia spoke with Freshfruitportal.com about the ongoing season in both states and production volumes.

May 08 , 2025

Global melon market on a flat trend pattern, the United States remains main importer

The market performance is forecast to expand with an anticipated CAGR of +1.4% over the next decade, projected to bring the market volume to 35 million tons by the end of 2035.

May 07 , 2025

Chilean blueberry research seeks to boost health benefits and improve quality

The project focuses on fruit quality, specifically aroma, firmness, and color. It also addresses agronomic management, particularly irrigation strategies. 

May 06 , 2025