United States fresh papaya imports reach a record high

Despite limited U.S. tropical fruits domestic production, their popularity has increased exponentially in recent decades. 

July 31 , 2024

The countries driving the increase in global avocado consumption

Asian countries, mainly India and China offer attractive opportunities for avocado producing countries as consumption has increased steadily in the last few years.

July 30 , 2024

The new stage of Chilean kiwifruit

The president of the Chilean Fruit Kiwifruit Committee, Carlos Cruzat, analyzed the opening of the Mexican market with the Systems Approach protocol and the challenges facing the sector to continue the industry's profitability.

July 29 , 2024

Michigan sees constant increase in apple exports

Apples are having a good production and export year in part thanks to Michigan.

July 26 , 2024

Peruvian frozen avocado: A developing market

How does the Peruvian frozen avocado business fit into this future strategy? Can frozen avocado exports help the traditional category retain its success and keep growing? ProHass President, Arturo Medina addresses these questions in an exclusive interview for FreshFruitPortal.com.

July 25 , 2024

California fig season starts earlier than usual

The industry expects nearly 10 million pounds of figs harvested this year, but won't know the final numbers until November. 

July 24 , 2024

Frosts cause “moderate” damage to Argentine citrus

The South American country's citrus hub is looking at mild complications from adverse weather, while betting heavily on industrialized products to cope with the crop's lower profitability.

July 23 , 2024

Chile regains position as the main exporter of table grapes from the southern hemisphere

The Chilean table grape industry exported 64 million boxes, equivalent to 528,795 tons during the 2023-24 fiscal year.

July 22 , 2024

The Top Seven

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

July 20 , 2024

US Federal Register confirms publication of Systems Approach approval for Chilean table grapes

The new protocol will be officially published on Thursday, July 19 in the official gazette of the executive branch of the U.S. government, after more than 20 years of negotiations between the two countries.

July 18 , 2024