USDA: Fruit and tree nut production outlook to 2034

The combined farm value of fruit, tree nuts, vegetables, and pulse crop production is projected to reach $68.8 billion by calendar year 2034, up from $56.5 billion in 2023.

February 26 , 2025

CEO of NZ Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated: 'We're pretty confident we'll see a record crop'

Colin Bond spoke with Freshfruitportal.com about the favorable conditions that led the country to expect a record kiwifruit harvest in 2025.

February 25 , 2025

Aneberries 2025: The growing industry's awaited congress

Rodrigo Aceves, Vice President of Aneberries Board of Directors, spoke with Freshfruitportal.com about the 15th International Aneberries Congress and the Mexican berry industry.

February 24 , 2025

Turkish citrus production to decrease 36% due to challenging weather conditions

On the Mediterranean coast, where the majority of the country’s citrus production originates, prolonged summer heat and spring-like early winter months adversely affected most citrus orchards. 

February 21 , 2025

Sun World Autumncrisp's global marketing campaign, expanded supply pay off

Sun World’s Marketing Vice President Dr. Jennifer Sanchez and Senior Marketing Manager Dané Joubert told FreshFruitPortal.com at Fruit Logistica in Berlin that the extensive campaign was launched in August 2023, with a focus on elevating consumer awareness and engagement.

February 20 , 2025

Chilean cherries on stranded ship arrive in China

The Maersk Saltoro vessel arrived at the port of Nansha on February 17 after being stranded at sea for 52 days carrying 1,353 containers of Chilean cherries.

February 19 , 2025

Peru: Grape season set to close with record exports amid strong recovery

Joaquín Balarezo, general manager of Ecosac, estimates that Peruvian grape exports will reach a record of 80 million boxes, surpassing previous seasons.

February 18 , 2025

"Volatility is costly too": Proposed tariffs and their effect on California's agriculture

Agricultural and Resource Economics UC Davis Professor Colin Carter speaks with Freshfruitportal.com about California producers' sentiments in the face of uncertainty and looming tariffs.

February 17 , 2025

Mexican blueberries to experience 9% drop in production

Despite the drop, Mexican producers are working on better agricultural practices and new cultivation techniques, applying advanced production technologies, and cultivating new varieties.

February 14 , 2025

SA Citrus Growers Association's Manager: "Logistics is a big obstacle right now"

Mitchell Brooke, the Logistics Development Manager of South Africa's Citrus Growers Association, spoke with Freshfruitportal.com about what set 2024 apart logistically and the prevalent challenges that need to be addressed this year.

February 13 , 2025