News

FreshFruitPortal.com
freshfruitportal.com > news > 01/13/2026 > china-kumquat

Chinese Honey kumquat break into the Middle East amid rising demand demand

Chinese Honey kumquat break into the Middle East amid rising demand demand3+ day, 1+ hour ago   (358+ words) For the 2025-2026 season, Chinese Honey kumquat growers are banking on a developing market in the Middle East. Yao Changfeng, General Manager of grower and distributor Onedayone Group, says Chinese citrus growers are working to become a favorite among the region's…...

FreshFruitPortal.com
freshfruitportal.com > news > 12/23/2025 > china-cherry-summit

The China Cherry Mid-Season Summit 2026 will gather the entire industry in Guangzhou ahead of the Lunar New Year

The China Cherry Mid-Season Summit 2026 will gather the entire industry in Guangzhou ahead of the Lunar New Year3+ week, 3+ day ago   (330+ words) When a successful season is on the line, information is key, making the China Cherry Mid-Season Summit 2026 a unique opportunity for the industry. The event will bring together the entire cherry industry'producers and exporters, as well as importers and retailers…...

FreshFruitPortal.com
freshfruitportal.com > news > 10/23/2025 > turkish-mandarin-season

Turkish mandarin season sees strong yields

Turkish mandarin season sees strong yields2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (528+ words) T'rkiye's mandarin season is anything but sour this year, with the sector reporting a bumper crop, improved flavor, and early demand ripening at just the right time." According to export company EREN, favorable weather and smooth flowering boosted yields by…...

FreshFruitPortal.com
freshfruitportal.com > news > 09/30/2025 > malaika-raspberry

Malaika raspberries to hit European retail soon

Malaika raspberries to hit European retail soon3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (471+ words) Fruit producer The Summer Berry Company (TSBC) is now harvesting commercial volumes of Malaika raspberry in Portugal. This premium variety bred by Advanced Berry Breeding (ABB)features a jumbo fruit size, a lighter red color, and exceptional shelf life, setting…...

FreshFruitPortal.com
freshfruitportal.com > news > 09/30/2025 > meristem-citrus-gene-editing

Chilean biotech Meristem pioneers gene-editing technique to create more climate-resistant citrus

Chilean biotech Meristem pioneers gene-editing technique to create more climate-resistant citrus3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (516+ words) Founded in 2020 by Chilean biochemist Bernardo Pollak, Meristem is using precise gene editing techniques to develop local citrus varieties that are more productive, climate-resistant, and better aligned with modern consumer preferences." "We want to develop our own genetic varieties in…...

FreshFruitPortal.com
freshfruitportal.com > news > 09/23/2025 > spanish-citrus

Spanish Citrus Association warns the EU is living under "permanent phytosanitary alert"

Spanish Citrus Association warns the EU is living under "permanent phytosanitary alert"3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (247+ words) Written and reported by Camila Gutierrez|Lee esta noticia en Espa'ol The Citrus Management Committee (CGC) has expressed concerns about the state of the European Union's citrus industry phytosanitary conditions after the recent discovery of Bactrocera zonata, known as peach…...

FreshFruitPortal.com
freshfruitportal.com > news > 09/17/2025 > sanlucar-asia-expansion

SanLucar expands to Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Central China

SanLucar expands to Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Central China3+ mon, 4+ week ago   (315+ words) Valencia-based premium produce brand SanLucar continues to conquer new Asian markets after a successful launch in Singapore last year. Through a press release, the company informed that it's now also available in Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Central China. Various partners…...

FreshFruitPortal.com
freshfruitportal.com > news > 09/12/2025 > breakthrough-raspberry-shelf-life

Breakthrough targets raspberry shelf-life

Breakthrough targets raspberry shelf-life4+ mon, 4+ day ago   (385+ words) Researchers at the Centre for Soil, Agrifood and Biosciences at Cranfield University in the UK published the first peer-reviewed study showing successful CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing in red raspberries. The results could pave the way for faster variety development and fewer…...

FreshFruitPortal.com
freshfruitportal.com > news > 09/09/2025 > greening-disease-study

Citrus greening disease and the importance of community outreach

Citrus greening disease and the importance of community outreach4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (986+ words) Containing the spread of huanglongbing (HLB), also known as citrus greening disease, is a task that, in the state of Florida, falls not only into the hands of industry leaders and scientists, but residents also play a key role." In…...

FreshFruitPortal.com
freshfruitportal.com > news > 09/09/2025 > peruvian-citrus-2025

Peruvian citrus production up

Peruvian citrus production up4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (250+ words) Lee esta noticia en espa'ol. Peruvian citrus exports have increased 15 percent year-on-year through mid-August. The uptick signals a recovery from last year's climate-impacted campaign, according to Sergio del Castillo, general manager of the Andean country's Producers Association (ProCitrus). Volumes are…...