Today's Headline

Goldenberries, a relatively new fruit for the U.S. consumer and already highly popular

Freshfruitportal.com spoke with Michelle Anders, Marketing Director of Goldenberry Farms, about the reasons behind the fruit's newfound popularity and the organization's plans to make it part of the U.S. everyday fruit consumer. 
March 21 , 2025

Booming Georgian blueberry industry seeks to grow market share in Europe and Gulf countries

Tornike Phanjavidze, the president and founder of the Georgia Blueberry Growers Association, spoke with Freshfruitportal.com about plantation growth, new technologies, and market prospects in Europe and Asia.
March 20 , 2025

Final stretch of Chilean cherry season sees 51% rise in exports

FreshFruitPortal.com spoke with Javier Saavedra, Commercial Manager at QIMA Produce, who noted that the campaign began with relatively normal prices but that certain quality issues led to a decline.
March 19 , 2025

Florida's blueberry industry expects standard harvest after last year's market overflow

Ryan Atwood, a Central Florida blueberry and strawberry grower and member of the Florida Blueberry Growers Association, spoke with Freshfruitportal.com about this season. 
March 18 , 2025

The effects of the new global landscape on trade

A panel of experts discusses the impact of geopolitical changes on ports at a webinar organized by The International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH). 
March 17 , 2025

Africa's largest avocado exporter resumes shipments after six-month suspension

Sea shipments from Kenya were suspended on October 25, 2024, due to immature fruit in varieties including Hass, Fuerte, and Pinkerton. Freshfruitportal.com spoke with Muthomi Ernest, CEO of the Avocado Society of Kenya, about the industry's current state. 
March 14 , 2025

U.S. tree nut industry members discuss diversification, India, and marketing efforts

Leaders in the U.S. tree nut industry tell Freshfruitportal.com about their work to penetrate the Indian market, other markets on their radar, and their marketing efforts to solidify their position in new countries.
March 13 , 2025

After a decade of negotiations, South African table grapes gain access to the Philippines

Joylene Van Wyk, the Media Liaison Officer for the country's Ministry of Agriculture, told Freshfruitportal.com that the table grape industry plays a significant role in the SA economy.
March 12 , 2025

New Zealand's pear season: "The development of Piqa has really shifted the market"

New Zealand's Apples and Pears CEO Karen Morrish, spoke with Freshfruitportal.com about this year's pear season estimates and the country's shiny, red pear variety taking up the industry by storm.
March 11 , 2025

Holt Logistics on grape saturation: 'Our priority is to keep the fruit moving'

Thomas Holt III, running sales and marketing at Holt Logistics Corp., told Freshfruitportal.com that the supply of table grapes arriving in the U.S. is significantly outpacing last season.
March 10 , 2025