Colombian avocados: "If we continue our growth rate, we will soon solidify our position in the North American market"

Freshfruitportal.com spoke with the president of the National Federation of Avocado Producers of Colombia, who discussed two key points when supplying international markets: maintaining volume and delivering a high-quality product. 

March 26 , 2025

U.S. lime importers look to diversify origins amid Mexican tariff uncertainty

Jose Manuel Villacis, senior vice president for Latin America for Exp. Group LLC, told Freshfruitportal.com that they are looking to increase volumes from countries such as Colombia and Peru. 

March 25 , 2025

It's Sweet Karoline's blackberries fourth season in the market and the variety is a hit

Laudan Chaffin, marketing director for Berry Fresh, spoke with Freshfruitportal.com about the brand's relatively new variety, what sets it apart from other blackberries on the market, and the brand's planned acreage expansion.

March 24 , 2025

Goldenberries, a relatively new fruit for the U.S. consumer and already highly popular

Freshfruitportal.com spoke with Michelle Anders, Marketing Director of Goldenberry Farms, about the reasons behind the fruit's newfound popularity and the organization's plans to make it part of the U.S. everyday fruit consumer. 

March 21 , 2025

Booming Georgian blueberry industry seeks to grow market share in Europe and Gulf countries

Tornike Phanjavidze, the president and founder of the Georgia Blueberry Growers Association, spoke with Freshfruitportal.com about plantation growth, new technologies, and market prospects in Europe and Asia.

March 20 , 2025

Final stretch of Chilean cherry season sees 51% rise in exports

FreshFruitPortal.com spoke with Javier Saavedra, Commercial Manager at QIMA Produce, who noted that the campaign began with relatively normal prices but that certain quality issues led to a decline.

March 19 , 2025

Florida's blueberry industry expects standard harvest after last year's market overflow

Ryan Atwood, a Central Florida blueberry and strawberry grower and member of the Florida Blueberry Growers Association, spoke with Freshfruitportal.com about this season. 

March 18 , 2025

The effects of the new global landscape on trade

A panel of experts discusses the impact of geopolitical changes on ports at a webinar organized by The International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH). 

March 17 , 2025

Africa's largest avocado exporter resumes shipments after six-month suspension

Sea shipments from Kenya were suspended on October 25, 2024, due to immature fruit in varieties including Hass, Fuerte, and Pinkerton. Freshfruitportal.com spoke with Muthomi Ernest, CEO of the Avocado Society of Kenya, about the industry's current state. 

March 14 , 2025

U.S. tree nut industry members discuss diversification, India, and marketing efforts

Leaders in the U.S. tree nut industry tell Freshfruitportal.com about their work to penetrate the Indian market, other markets on their radar, and their marketing efforts to solidify their position in new countries.

March 13 , 2025