Science is one step closer to prickle-free blackberries

The genetic marker technology developed is affordable, publicly available, and no regulatory hurdles should arise for companies of any size interested in implementing it.

September 05 , 2025

Heat-stress protection protocols for farm workers save lives in the fields 

In the absence of a federally mandated heat-stress protocol, initiatives like The Fair Food Program provide protection and business-savvy options.

September 04 , 2025

Mango volume in Sinaloa drops 60 percent due to drought

Drought conditions and late-season weather events in the northwestern Mexican state contributed to a shortened harvest, resulting in a 75 percent decrease in exports from the region.

August 29 , 2025

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