Colombian avocados: "If we continue our growth rate, we will soon solidify our position in the North American market"

Freshfruitportal.com spoke with the president of the National Federation of Avocado Producers of Colombia, who discussed two key points when supplying international markets: maintaining volume and delivering a high-quality product. 

March 26 , 2025

It's Sweet Karoline's blackberries fourth season in the market and the variety is a hit

Laudan Chaffin, marketing director for Berry Fresh, spoke with Freshfruitportal.com about the brand's relatively new variety, what sets it apart from other blackberries on the market, and the brand's planned acreage expansion.

March 24 , 2025

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

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

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

'The future looks bright for South Africa's apple and pear industry': a look at the 2025 season

Freshfruitportal.com spoke with Jacques du Preez, Hortgro's Trade and Markets General Manager, about the current state of South Africa's apple and pear season. 

March 06 , 2025

USDA: Fruit and tree nut production outlook to 2034

The combined farm value of fruit, tree nuts, vegetables, and pulse crop production is projected to reach $68.8 billion by calendar year 2034, up from $56.5 billion in 2023.

February 26 , 2025