Blue skies ahead: US blueberries aim for new markets and tariff relief in push for expansion

As US blueberry production ramp up, trade barriers are putting export ambitions to the test. At IFPA, USHBC President Kasey Cronquist told FreshFruitPortal.com that breaking into new markets is key to keeping American blueberries competitive.

October 24 , 2025

Chilean cherry season officially kicks off: “Chinese consumers want tasty fruit, not just beautiful fruit”

The Chilean cherry season has just begun, and the country has the great challenge of having to win back Chinese consumers. The key? Focusing on quality first.

October 23 , 2025

Trade and tensions collide: The US and Colombia clash over tariffs

President Donald Trump threatened Colombia, its third-largest trading partner in Latin America, with higher tariffs on all US imports and a stop to all forms of US payments. 

October 22 , 2025

Chilean cherries kick off 2025-26 season in China with exclusive and profitable TikTok sales

The fruit, harvested in mid-October in Chile’s Colchagua Valley, arrived in Shanghai on Friday and is going for up to $150 per 5.5lbs.

October 17 , 2025

Port of Rotterdam strike comes to an end: Agreement reached after 7-day stoppage

After days of negotiations, the dockworkers’ union announced an agreement to increase wages by between 17 and 20 percent over three years.

October 17 , 2025

IFPA CEO Cathy Burns urges industry to 'Fight for Fresh' amid tariff disruptions and climate change threat

During her keynote at the Global Produce & Floral Show in Anaheim, Cathy Burns outlined how the association’s core beliefs are driving advocacy, innovation, and resilience across the fresh produce industry.

October 16 , 2025

Wisconsin cranberry growers weather the perfect storm this season

After three consecutive banner years, the state is projecting smaller volumes for the 2025 season. But then the weather lowered the numbers further.  

October 15 , 2025

Dried, not tired: Smaller California prune crop sparks big growth strategies

With fine-tuned inventory management and varietal innovation, the California Prune Board is making sure growers stay ahead of global competition.

October 14 , 2025

Juice maker Stiebs sees stable pomegranate supply in an increasingly competitive market

Crop quality and volume look typical, but price sensitivity and overseas competition weigh on sales.

October 09 , 2025

D.C. Court vacates USDA ruling approving Systems Approach authorization for Chilean table grape imports

In his decision, Judge Ali labeled the initial authorization by USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) as "arbitrary and capricious."

October 07 , 2025