U.S. lime importers look to diversify origins amid Mexican tariff uncertainty

Jose Manuel Villacis, senior vice president for Latin America for Exp. Group LLC, told Freshfruitportal.com that they are looking to increase volumes from countries such as Colombia and Peru. 

March 25 , 2025

Michigan ag-exports stay strong despite poor cherry season results

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development estimated that sweet cherry farmers encountered crop losses of up to 75% in 2024 due to adverse conditions.

March 25 , 2025

Global Grape Group promotes grapes as “the ultimate healthy snack” in the U.S.

Global Grape Group's founding members include leading table grape importers from Chile, Peru, and Mexico, and will soon expand to include grape importers from around the world.

March 24 , 2025

Peruvian citrus exports stay strong amidst competitiveness, expert says

According to Estuardo Masías Málaga, a citrus expert, leader in the Peruvian agro-industry, and managing director of La Calera, the sector is seeing a “very stable” movement.

March 24 , 2025

Equifruit named one of Canada’s top growing women-led companies by The Globe and Mail

March 24 , 2025

EPC Leadership Class gains valuable insight at Philly Port and Wholesale Market visit

The EPC’s program provides a dual-medium learning environment and includes various tours and classroom learning activities throughout the year.

March 24 , 2025

Washington Apple Commission resumes full funding of its USApple dues

In 2022, facing a reduced crop and lower assessments, the commission had capped the funding to USApple at $1 million, below the anticipated $1.2 million.

March 24 , 2025

Senator Jon Ossoff's push to restore Georgia's peanut program

Last month, UGA received notice that the Trump Administration was terminating the program after USAID announced an additional $15 million investment in UGA’s FTFIL back in 2023 for five years.

March 24 , 2025

It's Sweet Karoline's blackberries fourth season in the market and the variety is a hit

Laudan Chaffin, marketing director for Berry Fresh, spoke with Freshfruitportal.com about the brand's relatively new variety, what sets it apart from other blackberries on the market, and the brand's planned acreage expansion.

March 24 , 2025

USDA allocates $280M to support Rio Grande Valley ag producers amid water shortages

The USDA says Rio Grande Valley farmers and producers are suffering from Mexico’s ongoing failure to meet its water delivery obligations under the 1944 Water Treaty.

March 21 , 2025