Chile promotes raspberry cultivation in the south, regional change has promoted growth

The industry is betting on the resurgence of raspberry cultivation. The fruit grows quickly and, depending on the variety, performs well in colder regions.

May 30 , 2025

Dominican Republic table grapes land in the United States for the first time

Freshfruitportal.com spoke with the Dominican Republic's Minister of Agriculture, Limber Cruz, and AMFRESH Managing Director of North America, Felipe Kanacri, about quality, updates, and future plans. 

May 29 , 2025

Frozen Peruvian mangoes making a comeback, with U.S. as key trade partner

Freshfruitportal.com spoke with key industry players to get a sense of the increase in frozen mango exports this season, an analysis of prices, and the product's main destination markets.

May 28 , 2025

California citrus growers battle production cost increases in a depreciating market

Casey Creamer, the CEO of California Citrus Mutual spoke to Freshfruitportal.com about this season's main takeaways and the overall state of the industry in the state.

May 27 , 2025

MAHA report highlights poor diet and chemicals as two of the main causes of childhood chronic disease

The report shows that, according to the CDC, 40% of the roughly 73 million children aged 0-17 in the country have at least one chronic health condition.

May 26 , 2025

India resumes mango exports to the U.S. after radiation paperwork glitch 

Since rectifying the error, around 185 metric tons of mangoes have been shipped to the U.S. from the inspection facility where the rejected fruit was shipped in Mumbai.

May 23 , 2025

Peruvian mango season ends with strong volumes, but oversupply hits prices

Freshfruitportal.com spoke with David Sandoval, CEO of Fluctuante, who said that today the industry faces different challenges, like water scarcity, especially in the country's northern region. 

May 22 , 2025

Honeybear Brands President: 'Strong opportunity for imported Chilean Honeycrisp apples in the U.S. this year'

Don Roper spoke with Freshfruitportal.com about the condition and volumes of the apples being imported to the U.S. right now.

May 21 , 2025

IFPA officials discuss impact of Trump administration on fresh produce industry

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) organized a panel with their policy experts to break down the key actions and priorities of the new Administration’s first 100 days. 

May 20 , 2025

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