Record year for horticulture exports according to USDA's latest ag trade outlook report for 2024-25

In terms of imports to the U.S., fresh fruits are the largest component, growing by $800 million (4%) to $20.3 billion.

September 09 , 2024

The Top Seven

These are FreshFruitPortal.com's top seven stories of the week.

September 07 , 2024

Argentine blueberry season delayed

Jorge Pazos, president of the Argentine Blueberry Committee, told Freshfruitportal.com that despite a projected production decrease due to adverse weather, quality is looking good.

September 06 , 2024

Early Chilean cherry growers preparing for harvest

We spoke with expert cherry advisor Jorge Astudillo, who is currently working with Ovalle producers in Coquimbo, northern Chile, to discuss the upcoming season's projections and challenges.

September 05 , 2024

Report alleges US avocado sellers continue sourcing from deforested Mexican land

Daniel Wilkinson, Senior Policy Advisor at Climate Rights International spoke with FreshFruitPortal.com on the report's findings. 

September 04 , 2024

Challenges for Mexico to remain at the helm of the avocado market

Giovanni Cavaletto, president of GLC Cerritos, talks about Jalisco's role in making Mexico a more complete supplier to the U.S. market.

September 03 , 2024

Chile could export more than 100 million cherry boxes next season

The newly elected president of the Cherry Committee of Chile, Mario Edwards Correa, speaks on projections for the upcoming season.

September 02 , 2024

The Top Seven

These are FreshFruitPortal.com's top seven stories of the week.

August 31 , 2024

Under the avocado tree: A look at Cerritos’ Jalisco operation

As part of the activities offered during the 8th Jalisco Avocado Congress, FreshFruitPortal.com was invited to a field day at the Cerritos Group's Las Lomas Orchard in Ciudad Guzman, Jalisco.

August 30 , 2024

Peruvian Blueberry Association Proarándanos adjusts blueberry exports estimate

Peru is expected to export 260,136 tons of conventional blueberries and 33,715 tons of organic blueberries in the 2024/25 campaign, according to the Proarándanos report.

August 29 , 2024