World table grape production projected up in 2024

Exports are expected to remain nearly unchanged at 3.7 million tons, with greater shipments coming from Chile and China making up for losses from Turkey and the U.S.

January 02 , 2024

Freshfruitportal.com is on a festive break

December 26 , 2023

World apple production recovering in 2024

U.S. production is projected up 56,000 tons for a 4.4 million total, with good growing conditions spurring a recovery in Washington state output following last year’s damaging spring weather.

December 22 , 2023

Higher price for Mexican avocados 

A particularly hot and dry year has caused size issues, especially in the early varieties like Mendez, which pushed prices down at the beginning of the 2023-24 season. 

December 21 , 2023

Trade mission to South Korea creates opportunities for U.S. producers

The Trade Mission will provide an excellent opportunity to learn first-hand about potential strategies for boosting ag exports to the Republic of Korea.

December 20 , 2023

Irregular quality lowers Chilean cherry prices in China

Rainfall in Chile earlier this year affected the fruit during harvest which caused distributors to have trouble selling the first shipments to China, as buyers knew prices were dropping. 

December 19 , 2023

New “mega-port” in Peru will reduce transit times to Asia by 10 days

Mario de Las Casas Vizquerra, manager of public affairs for the Port of Chancay tells FreshFruitPortal.com that the project is half complete and should be finished by November 2024. 

December 18 , 2023

Argentine cherries see 13% price improvement

As the first Chilean shipments are expected in the coming weeks, the sector remains cautious.

December 15 , 2023

North Bay increases Florida and Mexico berry production

North Bay strawberries’ main markets are the Eastern U.S. and Canada.

December 14 , 2023

Peruvian blueberry producers look to “tropical” varieties amid rising temperatures

To face the changing weather, which has brought warmer winters, companies are looking into new varieties that have a better performance in warmer climates.

December 13 , 2023