Chilean agricultural industry assesses frost damage in cherry-growing regions

Experts are still assessing damages, but they warn of significant negative impacts on early varieties in the O’Higgins and Valparaíso regions.

August 28 , 2025

Researchers want to make acerola cherries Florida’s new fruit sensation

Researchers at the University of Florida are deciphering what is preventing Florida growers from producing acerolas, and where can the fruit thrive.

August 27 , 2025

Three challenges facing fresh cargo in the tariff era

Industry experts Thomas Eskesen and Bruce Marshall analyzed the current landscape facing the reefer shipping sector and examined how American trade policy is impacting the transport of fresh produce across the globe.

August 26 , 2025

More pollination hours and better hive health—the science behind Beeflow technology

Matias Viel, CEO of Beeflow, spoke with FreshFruitPortal.com about how the company's technology was designed to enhance two major bee characteristics impacting pollination: their resistance to cold and attention span.

August 25 , 2025

Canada faces ‘sour’ squeeze as orange juice prices climb

Canadian orange juice imports have dropped sharply amid rising U.S. tariffs, crop disease, and a global supply crunch, prompting shifts in sourcing and product formulation.

August 22 , 2025

Social media in uproar over alleged cadmium presence in Peruvian avocados

Despite the lack of official statements by health authorities in Peru, Chile, or Bolivia, the local side of social media is full of videos questioning the safety of Peruvian avocados and urging users not to buy the product.

August 21 , 2025

BeeHero's Yuval Regev: "Even the best beekeepers can benefit from a data-driven approach"

The BeeHero executive told FreshFruitPortal.com about the importance of adopting a data-driven approach to pollination and how the company helps make beekeepers’ and growers’ jobs easier.

August 18 , 2025

With record numbers, Argentina leads global peanut exports

The Andean nation has a 23 percent market share in the global peanut market, and in 2024 exported $1.2 billion, setting a 22-year record for the industry.

August 15 , 2025

Automation boosts supply chain efficiency for LGS's mandarins

Autmation is helping the citrus importer prepare for increased consumer demand for W. Murcott and Tango mandarins as the back-to-school season approaches.

August 14 , 2025

U.S. apple season 2025 is coming in big—both in crops and challenges

For the third year in a row, the industry expects a larger-than-average crop, which means low prices overall and low returns for growers.

August 07 , 2025