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FDA issues Class I recall of organic blueberries over Listeria risk
The FDA's Class I classification means there's “a reasonable probability” that use of or exposure to the products will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
July 03 , 2025
Reduced outlook for ag exports drives drop in farmer sentiment, survey finds
Farmer sentiment weakened in June, driven by lower expectations for agricultural exports and concerns over trade policies, according to the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.
July 03 , 2025
Lemon prices bounce back after hitting 'lowest in 30 years' during winter
Lemon prices in the U.S. have rebounded after winter lows, as reduced imports, fewer sellers, and easing tariff pressure tighten the market.
July 01 , 2025
"Tremendous effects": Industry braces for tariff hike, lower growth as Tomato Suspension Agreement ends
In an interview with FreshFruitPortal.com, Fresh International LLC. Managing Member Javier Badillo said that “in six to nine months, you could see mid-sized companies potentially walking away from the category.”
June 30 , 2025
76% of U.S. consumers want more product information - survey
A recent GS1 US survey reports a rise in U.S. grocery shoppers who are curious about their products' contents and paths, and gravitate towards the ones that make that information available.
June 24 , 2025
The Dominican Republic's plantain industry is shrinking, ADOBANANO tells us why
Both the President and Executive Director of The Dominican Republic's Association of Banano Producers, ADOBANANO, spoke with Freshfruitportal.com about the three main culprits behind the industry's decline in the past three years.
June 11 , 2025
Q&A: Peruvian avocados prepare for their “moment of truth”
Peru's 2025 avocado campaign looks promising. José Antonio Castro, president of ProHass, spoke with Freshfruitportal.com about the industry's current state, challenges, and this year’s campaign focus on strategic markets like the United States, Chile, and Asia.
June 09 , 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
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
“Manpower” and mites: Wilmer Honey’s decades in the pollination business
Bruce and Stacy Wilmer spoke with Freshfruitportal.com about the importance of bees, transporting their beehives, and the mite threatening the U.S. bee population.
May 16 , 2025
