Sun World announces leadership change

Bernardo Calvo, the company's president, has been named Chief Executive Officer. David Marguleas, the former CEO, becomes Sun World's Executive Chair.

January 15 , 2025

Historic: First shipment of Peruvian table grapes in break bulk cargo arrives in the U.S.

The work of SENASA of Peru and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, achieved this innovation that opens a new option for the Peruvian industry other than shipping fruit in containers.

January 15 , 2025

Mexican avocado is ready for the Super Bowl with strong prices

The sporting event is synonymous with gatherings with friends and family and is also crucial in promoting and marketing Mexican avocados in the U.S. market.

January 14 , 2025

Chile's 85% increase in cherry shipments to China this year could be bad news for exporters

Manuel Alcaino, president of Decofrut, told Freshfruitportal.com that 85% more fruit has been sent to China than last year, affecting prices. 

January 13 , 2025

Peruvian table grapes on the road to recovery

The Peruvian Table Grape Producers Association (Provid) projects record exports, estimating more than 78 million boxes of 8.2 kilos each, equivalent to approximately 640,000 MT.

January 10 , 2025

Promotions and trade agreements that boosted US ag exports in 2024

Agricultural exports were at their highest in history during the Biden administration, with a record of nearly $196 billion in 2022 and almost $175 billion in 2023.

January 09 , 2025

Major winter storm in the US may slow down supply chains

Challenging road conditions may seriously affect produce shipments transiting through the affected regions, especially imported goods, as ports halt or limit operations as the storm passes. 

January 08 , 2025

Fedefruta President Víctor Catán: “We are going to have a very good year”

Catán's insights reveal a fruitful year ahead for Chilean producers, provided that key challenges are addressed strategically.

January 07 , 2025

Negotiations to resume ahead of possible US port strike

There have been no formal negotiations since early November when the ILA broke off talks, saying employers were trying to force automated container handling technology into a new contract in a bid to eliminate union jobs.

January 06 , 2025

AGAP President dissects Peru’s agricultural performance

Amaro reported optimism for table grapes, Hass avocados, and blueberries, but also reflected on the challenges of 2024, describing it as a year with mixed results.

January 03 , 2025