President of Augura: "This is the first time Colombia has exceeded $1B in banana exports"

Emerson Aguirre spoke with Freshfruitportal.com about Colombia's banana industry, its challenges, and its distinctive socioeconomic contribution.

May 05 , 2025

U.S. kiwi market projections show steady growth towards 2035

A Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 1.5% in volume and 2% in value is expected to be derived from recent upward trends in the industry.

April 29 , 2025

Maureen Lamb, the Camlam Farms successor

Freshfruitportal.com visited the Camlam Farms in Ventura County, Camarillo, and met the Lamb family and the farm's new head, Maureen Lamb, who spoke about the challenges and beauties of working in the family business. 

April 28 , 2025

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