Commercial expansion of Peruvian blueberries has boosted its export volumes

Peru closed this season with more than 280,000 tons of blueberries produced. For the 2023-24 season, they project over 330,000 tons. 

April 27 , 2023

Low-chill cherries bring new industry opportunities

To understand the development, FreshFruitPortal.com spoke to Alwyn van Jaarsveld, IFG’s international commercial cherry manager, who works from his native South Africa. 

April 26 , 2023

Dole seeks to develop €50M logistics hub in Ireland - report

The pre-planning process is underway, with the new food processing and distribution site expected to create 400 new jobs for the region. 

April 25 , 2023

The growth of the Mexican blueberry industry comes with great responsibility

Juan Jose Flores, General Director of Aneberries Mexico, spoke about the Mexican blueberry industry and emphasized the importance of producing a high-quality product with high standards of sustainability.

April 24 , 2023

2023 Global Cherry Summit focuses on productivity, trade, and logistics

The successful event gathered over 950 members of the international cherry industry, with representatives from 12 countries and teams from 300 companies in the sector.

April 21 , 2023

Ecuadorian soursop industry betting on the U.S. market to increase global consumption

Daniel Ortega, president of ASOGUANABANA from Ecuador, shared details with FreshFruitPortal.com of the roadmap for enabling access to other international markets such as the U.S.

April 20 , 2023

South American Blueberry Convention brings industry together

The event covered the main challenges of the blueberry industry in Chile, Mexico, Peru, Argentina, and Uruguay, with presentations and panels led by industry leaders and relevant international guests.

April 19 , 2023

Mexican avocado industry says its committed to sustainability and forest preservation

Avocados from Mexico celebrated Earth Day on April 17 with an online presentation about the industry’s commitment to sustainability and forest preservation.

April 18 , 2023

Q&A: Could white strawberries become a new berry category?

Dr. Vance Whitaker spoke to FreshFruitPortal about the development and breeding process of the first variety of white strawberries to be commercialized in the U.S. market; the Florida Pearl.

April 17 , 2023

Florida citrus growers "see hope on the horizon"

Florida Citrus Mutual, the state’s largest trade association for the sector, has continued to push Congress for financial aid. 

April 14 , 2023