Perfection Fresh Australia CEO Michael Simonetta retires

Rod Quin will join Perfection Fresh as the incoming CEO on 5 May 2025 before stepping into the role on 1 July 2025.

February 25 , 2025

Efficiency and future of table grapes: Grapetech 2025 comes to Chile

UvaNova and Yentzen Group to organize the first technical-commercial event specialized in table grapes, a meeting point for national and international leaders in the sector.

February 24 , 2025

Pacific Northwest pear crop at a 40-year low 

The Washington State Tree Fruit Association informed that this year's crop is expected to be 31% lower than the five-year average. 

February 24 , 2025

Chile's position in the global kiwifruit industry

The president of the Chilean Fruit Kiwi Committee, Carlos Cruzat, told Freshfruitportal.com that the country will export around 128,000 tons of kiwifruit this season. 

February 24 , 2025

Aneberries 2025: The growing industry's awaited congress

Rodrigo Aceves, Vice President of Aneberries Board of Directors, spoke with Freshfruitportal.com about the 15th International Aneberries Congress and the Mexican berry industry.

February 24 , 2025

Peruvian government to unveil new measures to boost agro-exports

The Peruvian ag sector has long claimed for a reform to accelerate investment and support small-scale agriculture.

February 24 , 2025

New Zealand's fruit exports increase in January

Due to increased agricultural commodity exports, New Zealand's trade balance has so far decreased in 2025.

February 24 , 2025

APHIS establishes a citrus greening quarantine in Mississippi

APHIS is taking this action because citrus greening was detected in plant tissue samples collected from residential properties in Harrison County, Mississippi. 

February 21 , 2025

Turkish citrus production to decrease 36% due to challenging weather conditions

On the Mediterranean coast, where the majority of the country’s citrus production originates, prolonged summer heat and spring-like early winter months adversely affected most citrus orchards. 

February 21 , 2025

U.S. apple holdings drop 5%

The USApple Tracker reported a total of 130 million apple bushels in storage in the U.S. this February, 5% lower compared to last year during the same time and 11% higher than the five-year average.  

February 21 , 2025