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

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