Today's Headline
North American Blueberry Council: Consistent retail presence is critical for the success of U.S. growers
Kasey Cronquist, President of the North American Blueberry Council and U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council, told Freshfruitportal.com that both organizations "will continue to advocate for both the U.S. blueberry industry’s export market and U.S. growers."
April 21 , 2025
Fruit exporters turn to Canada for new market opportunities, and the CPMA Trade Show is proof of it
Ron Lemaire, the President of CMPA, spoke with Freshfruitportal.com about the event and the consumer trends and global trade shifts that make Canada an attractive market for fruits.
April 18 , 2025
California Governor announces lawsuit against Trump over tariffs
The lawsuit, in the U.S. District Court in San Francisco, asks a judge to pause Trump's tariffs immediately, claiming they are “unlawful and void” under the U.S. Constitution.
April 17 , 2025
Suspension of U.S.-Mexico Tomato Suspension Agreement a "major victory" for U.S. ag
The Florida Tomato Exchange says that despite five suspension agreements since 1996, Mexican tomato companies have continued to dump products into the U.S. market.
April 16 , 2025
Labor costs top tariffs as key concern for tree fruit industry — Northwest Horticultural Council
Northwest Horticultural Council's President, Mark Powers, told Freshfruitportal.com that the issue of tariffs has always been on the board's radar, but right now, is not top of their list.
April 15 , 2025
South African apples expand presence in Asia with Thailand reentry
Sachin Khurana, the Thailand representative for South African Apples, told Freshfruitportal.com that Thailand used to be a very strong market for SA and that the opportunity to rebuild it further and hopefully take it to new heights is extremely exciting.
April 14 , 2025
Executive Director of BANA: "Putting tariffs on bananas is really a mistake"
Tom Stenzel, Executive Director of BANA, told Freshfruitportal.com there are several reasons why tariffs on bananas don't make sense, starting with the fact that they can not be commercially grown in the U.S.
April 11 , 2025
California's melon season is approaching amid U.S. tariffs uncertainty
President of Westside Produce, Garrett Patricio, spoke with freshfruitportal.com about what we can expect this upcoming U.S. melon season, the state of the industry, and the effect of tariffs.
April 10 , 2025
A new twist: Trump pauses tariffs for 90 days, but punishes China
The president will stiffen China's tariffs with a 125% hike “based on the disrespect China has shown to world markets.”
April 09 , 2025
Mexican agricultural affairs counselor analyzes trade relationship with the U.S.
Agricultural Advisor Brenda Martinez, alongside Luis Martinez, the Mexican embassy's counselor for agricultural affairs, delivered a detailed, optimistic, yet cautious message at the Mexican Table Grape Spring Summit 2025.
April 09 , 2025
