Today's Headline
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
"One of the worst years on pricing"—What happened to the Washington cherry season
A large crop that hit the market too early made things difficult for Washington cherry growers this season, who saw low prices despite marketing what experts call some of the best eating fruit in years.
August 06 , 2025
Fresh Del Monte: global banana shortage will require “substantial adjustments”
Jorge Pelaez Reyes, SVP of Central America at Fresh Del Monte, tells FreshFruitPortal.com the company is adapting its crop planning and agronomic practices to increase production stability and support growers across the region.
August 05 , 2025
Hass Avocado Board focuses on nutrition research in new strategic plan
Emiliano Escobedo, Executive Director at HAB, talked to FreshFruitPortal.com about the organization’s 2025-2030 roadmap and its emphasis on knowledge production, trackability, and transparency.
August 04 , 2025
Wonderful seedless lemons are natural—some shoppers don't believe it
Despite some social media outrage, Wonderful Seedless Lemons are the result of human intervention, and 100% natural and non-GMO.
July 25 , 2025
China suspends Section 301 tariff exclusion for U.S. agricultural products
This includes products like grains, tree nuts, alcohol, leather, and hides, as well as fruits. Importers also reported that all previously approved exclusions will be valid only until September 14.
July 23 , 2025
USDA allocates $675.9M to Florida farmers for hurricane disaster relief
The grant is part of the $30 billion disaster assistance relief effort authorized by the American Relief Act and will cover infrastructure, citrus, timber, and direct market losses.
July 21 , 2025
California Citrus Mutual CEO: "Average pricing simply does not work for California producers"
In the face of trade disruptions and market shifts, California Citrus Mutual CEO and President Casey Creamer says the sector will continue to adapt to premium market varieties that “can't be grown elsewhere in the world the way that we grow them here.”
July 21 , 2025



