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USDA announces $10B emergency assistance program

Authorized by the American Relief Act of 2025, these relief payments are based on the acres planted and those prevented from being planted for eligible commodities in the 2024 crop year. 
March 18 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: Peru’s blueberry exports poised to surpass 350,000 tons this year

According to the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation, the country’s blueberry campaign will continue until April 2025, and export volumes are expected to be even higher.
March 18 , 2025

Southern Exposure is an opportunity to discuss the industry's most pressing issues in a family setting

David Sherrod, President and CEO of the Southeast Produce Council, spoke with Freshfruitportal.com about this year's Southern Exposure event, their plans for the future, and the industry's current state. 
March 18 , 2025

U.S. warns of possible barring to ships from countries 'causing choke points at key locations'

The shipping passages under investigation are the English Channel, the Malacca Strait, the Northern Sea Passage, the Singapore Strait, the Panama Canal, the Strait of Gibraltar, and the Suez Canal.
March 18 , 2025

Mexico's Auxiliary Police guard dozens of mango and avocado packinghouses

This deployment is part of the state authorities' commitment to strengthen security at strategic points of the export chain.
March 18 , 2025
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U.S. avocado supply drops Mexico continued to lead shipments to the U.S., despite a 24% decrease.

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Australian plums debut in Vietnam Vietnam's plum imports surged 132% last marketing year, which posed a major opportunity for the Australian plum industry.

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North American Blueberry Council board of directors election results The NABC board is charged with addressing issues, opportunities, and industry practices that drive success and profitability in the production and distribution of blueberries in North America and around the world.

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Sunkist invests in Sienz to accelerate innovation pipeline and new technology development Sunkist Growers acquired a minority stake in Sienz, a global fruit and vegetable packinghouse technology leader. With this strategic investment, Sienz was responsible for providing critical parts, service, and ongoing support to Sunkist’s packinghouse equipment customers worldwide. Sienz will also collaborate with Sunkist to develop new technologies. “This investment represents our commitment to innovation,” said […]

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Argentine table grapes show promise in the Australian market Stakeholders eagerly await the first fruits to assess the adaptability of the plants to the soil and climatic conditions of the region.

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Canada announces investment of more than $1M to address farmers' health and safety The funding will be used to improve farm safety and reduce the risk of injuries in Canadian agriculture through national leadership, training programs, awareness campaigns, and on-farm resources.

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Tru-Cape's role in the African consumer shift in apple and pear variety preferences 50% of all Tru-Cape South Africa apples are sold locally, and thanks to strategic company decisions, the apple varieties preferred by the local population in the continent have shifted and expanded. 

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Zespri’s first kiwifruit charter of 2025 departs for China The vessel Kowhai—named by Zespri in 2020—is carrying 1.2 million trays, or around 5,400 tonnes, of Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit and 16 containers of Zespri RubyRed Kiwifruit.

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Global fruit puree market to reach $10B by 2035 The application of fruit puree in sectors such as dairy, bakery, infant food, and beverages further drives market demand. An emerging trend towards vegan and plant-based diets has also enhanced the appeal of fruit purees. 

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Berry Fresh Sweet Karoline blackberry season is underway! Sweet Karoline has been in-market for about 4 years and with each year Berry Fresh is learning more about how the variety behaves and increasing their distribution of the product with customers. Solely grown in Mexico currently, the season spans from February to June with a spring peak.

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  • 2024 Southern citrus season falls short

    Top Info President, Betina Ernst analyzes the causes behind 2024's drop in citrus exports from the Southern Hemisphere. Top Info President, Betina Ernst analyzes the causes behind 2024's drop in citrus exports from the Southern Hemisphere.
    January 16 , 2025

  • Logistics optimization for perishable goods: Ensuring freshness from farm to table

    Sheer Logistics Vice President of Marketing Nick Fryer discusses strategies and technologies to keep goods fresh from the moment they’re packed into crates to when they land on your plate. Sheer Logistics Vice President of Marketing Nick Fryer discusses strategies and technologies to keep goods fresh from the moment they’re packed into crates to when they land on your plate.
    October 09 , 2024

  • The uncertainty of the Southern Hemisphere’s blueberry season

    Top Info President Betina Ernst examines some major changes, challenges, and projections in the southern blueberry industry. Top Info President Betina Ernst examines some major changes, challenges, and projections in the southern blueberry industry.
    August 30 , 2024

  • CherryTech 2024: Chile's largest technical cherry industry event

    In just a few years, the Chilean cherry industry has grown significantly, positioning itself at an advantage in both technical and productive management worldwide. In just a few years, the Chilean cherry industry has grown significantly, positioning itself at an advantage in both technical and productive management worldwide.
    June 19 , 2024

  • A different season for the Southern blueberry industry

    Agronomist Betina Ernst addresses the weather phenomena that altered production cycles and created different market conditions for the crop in 2023-24. Agronomist Betina Ernst addresses the weather phenomena that altered production cycles and created different market conditions for the crop in 2023-24.
    May 15 , 2024

  • 100 million years of avocado history: A legacy of nature and human perseverance

    Mexico’s Avocado Producers, Packers and Exporters Association recaps the long story of one of the world's most popular fruit. Mexico’s Avocado Producers, Packers and Exporters Association recaps the long story of one of the world's most popular fruit.
    April 24 , 2024

  • Opinion: North American Blueberry Council’s response to Consumer Reports

    North American Blueberry Council President Kasey Cronquist addresses negative reports around the crop. North American Blueberry Council President Kasey Cronquist addresses negative reports around the crop.
    April 19 , 2024

  • IFPA A-NZ calls for national approach to fruit sticker ban

    The IFPA A-NZ outlines key challenges for the produce sector ahead of the Sept. 1, 2025 PLU ban, specifically implementation. The IFPA A-NZ outlines key challenges for the produce sector ahead of the Sept. 1, 2025 PLU ban, specifically implementation.
    April 11 , 2024

  • IFPA welcomes USDA’s updates to WIC nutrition program

    The IFPA welcomes updates to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, helping to ensure fruit and vegetable access. The IFPA welcomes updates to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, helping to ensure fruit and vegetable access.
    April 09 , 2024

  • Column: Bananas have been too cheap for decades

    Industry leaders at the World Banana Forum discussed the pricing of bananas during the last few decades, saying current prices are not sustainable for the supply chain. Industry leaders at the World Banana Forum discussed the pricing of bananas during the last few decades, saying current prices are not sustainable for the supply chain.
    April 03 , 2024
Agronometrics in Charts View All

Agronometrics in Charts: Peru’s blueberry exports poised to surpass 350,000 tons this year

According to the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation, the country’s blueberry campaign will continue until April 2025, and export volumes are expected to be even higher.
March 18 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: Why trade tariffs could shake the U.S. avocado market

Mexican avocados have been exempt from tariffs since 1994, but a recently proposed 25% tariff on Mexican agricultural products has caused concern in the sector.
March 13 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: Strong outlook for Mexican mango season despite slow start

Early Ataulfo mangos from Oaxaca have been predominantly larger in size, but as Chiapas and Michoacan ramp up, more smaller-sized fruit will be available.
March 11 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: E”BLUE”LUTION… From selling fruit… to selling plants?

Fresh produce and blueberry industry expert Diego Castagnasso analyzes new trends in the blueberry industry.
March 06 , 2025
Ag-Innovation View All

AI can now aid in crop disease detection

From ChatGPT to weather forecasting, the applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) continue to expand. London-based crop intelligence firm HSAT recently announced a “ground-breaking technology” capable of improving disease detection and crop prediction through the power of AI. Known as “Inference”, HSAT’s development combines several established AI technologies into a single platform, including computer vision, machine […]
July 10 , 2024

Efficiency and profitability in cherry packhouses with Tomra Lucai Deep Learning Technology

LUCAi™’s user-friendly interface software makes it very easy for the customer’s operators to get the best sorting and grading performance from their processing line.
May 07 , 2024

Apeel Sciences saves millions of fruits from going to waste

According to the UNEP Food Waste Index Report 2024, food waste accounts for 8–10% of global greenhouse gas emissions, highlighting the urgent need for solutions like Apeel’s.
April 09 , 2024

USDA announces $1.5B for climate-smart agriculture and conservation

USDA funding from the Inflation Reduction Act will help farmers save money, create revenue streams, and tackle the climate crisis.
April 03 , 2024
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