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Freshfruitportal.com will be on hiatus for the holiday season.

Freshfruitportal.com is taking a break for the end of the year holidays. The website will be offline from December 25th and will resume operation on Thursday, January 2nd, 2025. During this time, no new content will be published on the site. As we approach the...

USDA reveals new members of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack has recently appointed nine members and 10 alternate members to serve on the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC). These appointees will play a crucial role in shaping the future of the blueberry industry in the...

How much is your bank charging for currency exchange and payments?

In the dynamic global fruit market, where transactions often involve multiple currencies, the pricing and management of foreign exchange (FX) can significantly impact a company’s financial performance. The importance of securing favorable FX rates cannot be overstated, as poor FX pricing from banks can...

USDA declares the elimination of northern giant hornets from the United States

After three years without confirmed detections, the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) have officially declared the northern giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia) eradicated from Washington and the United States. This significant achievement was the result of...

Summerfruit Australia is looking for a new CEO

Summerfruit Australia Announces Search for New CEO Summerfruit Australia, the leading industry body representing the summerfruit growers in Australia, has announced the commencement of the search for a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This strategic move is aimed at positioning the summerfruit industry to be...