Turkish citrus production to decrease 36% due to challenging weather conditions

On the Mediterranean coast, where the majority of the country’s citrus production originates, prolonged summer heat and spring-like early winter months adversely affected most citrus orchards. 

February 21 , 2025

Sun World Autumncrisp's global marketing campaign, expanded supply pay off

Sun World’s Marketing Vice President Dr. Jennifer Sanchez and Senior Marketing Manager Dané Joubert told FreshFruitPortal.com at Fruit Logistica in Berlin that the extensive campaign was launched in August 2023, with a focus on elevating consumer awareness and engagement.

February 20 , 2025

Chilean cherries on stranded ship arrive in China

The Maersk Saltoro vessel arrived at the port of Nansha on February 17 after being stranded at sea for 52 days carrying 1,353 containers of Chilean cherries.

February 19 , 2025

Peru: Grape season set to close with record exports amid strong recovery

Joaquín Balarezo, general manager of Ecosac, estimates that Peruvian grape exports will reach a record of 80 million boxes, surpassing previous seasons.

February 18 , 2025

"Volatility is costly too": Proposed tariffs and their effect on California's agriculture

Agricultural and Resource Economics UC Davis Professor Colin Carter speaks with Freshfruitportal.com about California producers' sentiments in the face of uncertainty and looming tariffs.

February 17 , 2025

Mexican blueberries to experience 9% drop in production

Despite the drop, Mexican producers are working on better agricultural practices and new cultivation techniques, applying advanced production technologies, and cultivating new varieties.

February 14 , 2025

SA Citrus Growers Association's Manager: "Logistics is a big obstacle right now"

Mitchell Brooke, the Logistics Development Manager of South Africa's Citrus Growers Association, spoke with Freshfruitportal.com about what set 2024 apart logistically and the prevalent challenges that need to be addressed this year.

February 13 , 2025

Westfalia is unlocking and adding value to avocado byproducts

The company's Global Brand Manager, Matthew Churchill, told Freshfruitportal.com that its UK operation seeks to use avocados that do not meet customers' specifications for ‘whole head’ into added-value products.

February 12 , 2025

How Trump's offensive against South Africa could potentially harm its citrus industry

Justin Chadwick, the CEO of the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa, told Freshfruitportal.com that any factors affecting trade negatively concern the country's growers.

February 11 , 2025

Private investors acquire Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket banners from Aldi

The development comes less than a year after the German-headquartered discount grocer completed its acquisition of SEG, which included Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket supermarkets.

February 10 , 2025