California Fresh Fruit Association president on new markets, trends, and water policies in 2025

Daniel Hartwig, California Fresh Fruit Association's President, spoke with Freshfruitportal.com about his projections for next year, the issues, and new markets at the top of the state's mind regarding the fruit industry.

January 02 , 2025

Freshfruitportal.com is taking a break for the end of the year holidays

We will be back on Thursday, January 2, with all the news of the global fruit industry.

December 25 , 2024

The potential and challenges of working with strawberries in Peru

Agricultural advisor Cynthia Falcón details the steps needed to transform this fruit into a competitive product in local and international markets.

December 24 , 2024

Fluent Cargo CEO: "Fresh produce sector is particularly vulnerable to trade disruptions"

Archival Garcia, Fluent Cargo CEO spoke with Freshfruitportal.com about the significant impact the Red Sea disruption has had on fresh produce and trade.

December 23 , 2024

First Chilean table grapes under Systems Approach protocol arrive in the US

The fruit exported by Subsole arrived at the Port of Philadelphia on the east coast of the United States on Wednesday 18.

December 20 , 2024

California ports brace for East Coast strikes and Trump tariffs

In recent days, President-elect Trump has shown his support for claims made by ILA dockworkers against automation. 

December 19 , 2024

Albertsons accuses Kroger of “buyer’s remorse” in official lawsuit

The company alleges that Kroger undermined the $25B merger influenced by a downturn in market reaction and declining profits post-pandemic. 

December 18 , 2024

Trump's deportation plans threaten two-thirds of U.S. crop farmworkers - report

According to the USDA, in 2020–22, 32% of crop farmworkers were U.S.-born, 7% were immigrants who had obtained U.S. citizenship, and 19% were other authorized immigrants (primarily permanent residents or green-card holders). The remaining 42% held no work authorization.

December 17 , 2024

Peru achieves record citrus exports in 2024

According to Sergio Del Castillo, general manager of ProCitrus, the citrus sector in Peru reached historic figures in 2024, exporting more than 300,000 tons for the first time and generating revenues of over $300 million in exports.

December 16 , 2024

Florida citrus production forecast to decline after Hurricane Milton

Florida Citrus Mutual says the federal department's October forecast didn't take into account the hurricane's impact on the state's citrus belt.

December 13 , 2024