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

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

The Dominican Republic is making headway to become a table grape exporter

Rafael Ortiz Quezada, Agronomist and Vice Minister in charge of scientific and technological affairs at the Ministry of Agriculture, spoke with Freshfruitportal.com about introducing and growing the fruit in the country.

February 04 , 2025

Romanian blueberry growers bet on new genetics to grow market presence in Europe and emerging markets

George Miclos, CEO of Agricrafters, the largest farmer of Sekoya blueberries in Romania speaks about the country's growing industry, production challenges and projections.

January 28 , 2025

Peru's pecans are in fashion

The phytosanitary agreement with China eliminates intermediaries and doubles the price of Peruvian pecans, positioning the country's industry as the largest and most in-demand in the world,

January 27 , 2025

Peru's mango season 'worst in history' - industry rep

For APEM President Iván Vílchez, the challenges of the 2024-25 Peruvian mango season highlighted the impacts of climate change and global market dynamics.

January 20 , 2025