First Chilean Cosmic Crisp apples to hit shelves in Brazil and Taiwan

The first commercial shipments of the variety will meet demand in two strategic markets known for valuing fruit of large sizes and high quality.

September 03 , 2025

California avocado season extending to early fall on robust harvest

Golden State's growers are seeing strong yields and extended availability, with promotional volumes expected through October.

September 02 , 2025

A month after leaving the country, Chiquita announces return to Panama

The company and the government signed a deal pledging a $30 million investment and the creation of 5,000 jobs over time.

August 29 , 2025

Mango volume in Sinaloa drops 60 percent due to drought

Drought conditions and late-season weather events in the northwestern Mexican state contributed to a shortened harvest, resulting in a 75 percent decrease in exports from the region.

August 29 , 2025

US blueberries are now cleared for the South African market

The authorization for US blueberries to hit the South African market was 10 years in the making, and though the tide has shifted, the North American Blueberry Council remains hopeful.

August 28 , 2025

Chilean agricultural industry assesses frost damage in cherry-growing regions

Experts are still assessing damages, but they warn of significant negative impacts on early varieties in the O’Higgins and Valparaíso regions.

August 28 , 2025

Researchers want to make acerola cherries Florida’s new fruit sensation

Researchers at the University of Florida are deciphering what is preventing Florida growers from producing acerolas, and where can the fruit thrive.

August 27 , 2025

Three challenges facing fresh cargo in the tariff era

Industry experts Thomas Eskesen and Bruce Marshall analyzed the current landscape facing the reefer shipping sector and examined how American trade policy is impacting the transport of fresh produce across the globe.

August 26 , 2025

More pollination hours and better hive health—the science behind Beeflow technology

Matias Viel, CEO of Beeflow, spoke with FreshFruitPortal.com about how the company's technology was designed to enhance two major bee characteristics impacting pollination: their resistance to cold and attention span.

August 25 , 2025

Canada faces ‘sour’ squeeze as orange juice prices climb

Canadian orange juice imports have dropped sharply amid rising U.S. tariffs, crop disease, and a global supply crunch, prompting shifts in sourcing and product formulation.

August 22 , 2025