Chilean biotech Meristem pioneers gene-editing technique to create more climate-resistant citrus

Chilean biotech Meristem is using precise gene editing techniques to develop more productive, climate-resistant citrus varieties that are better aligned with modern consumer preferences. 

September 30 , 2025

European strawberry market shows strengths amid rising challenges, says Freshfel

September 29 , 2025

Fruit juice drinkers score higher in the Healthy Eating Index, study shows

An MDPI study found that American 100 percent juice drinkers have a higher Healthy Eating Index (HEI) 2020-2025 score, consume less added sugar, and more total fruit, potassium, calcium, and vitamin C.

September 26 , 2025

Southern Chile suffers frontal system with rain and hail, in spring

The country is facing hot and cold weather, and industry experts say producers need to swiftly prepare for adverse weather to avoid plant development issues such as mold and lower set fruit.

September 25 , 2025

Sizing up California Navels: Quality remains key as crop faces market shifts

Despite a CDFA forecast showing a 6 percent production increase, California’s Navel orange season faces nuanced challenges, including pest pressures and export market declines.

September 24 , 2025

Illinois pumpkin season defies early chills and spills

Autumn chills couldn’t squash the season—Illinois pumpkins are rolling in just in time for pies, porches, and spice.

September 23 , 2025

Family-owned Grupo Jorge Schmidt is leading the Chilean fruit industry with record production and a focus on tech and community

In its Catemu processing plant, the company processes over 1.1 tons of mandarins daily, making it one of the largest citrus plants in Latin America.

September 22 , 2025

Mangoes and kiwis see sales surge as US shoppers embrace tropical fruit

Despite increasing produce prices, fruit keeps showing up in US grocery shoppers' lists. The exotic and tropical fruit category is partly behind the loyalty.

September 19 , 2025

New robotic strawberry harvester hopes to address labor shortages

For harvesting machines identifying lower-hanging fruits is hard. However, a new approach seeks to address these challenges with the help of air and AI.

September 18 , 2025

Tests detecting industry-disruptive blueberry viruses started failing. Now we know why

Researchers speak with FreshFruitPortal.com about new research that unveiled why the tests used to detect two major blueberry viruses for decades kept failing, even for clearly infected fruit.

September 17 , 2025