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The Middle Eastern country's Plant Protection and Inspection Service approved the import of Argentine shelled pecans for human consumption starting this August.

In Week 34, U.S. avocado imports reached 1,591 shipments, marking a 2 percent increase from the previous week and a 9 percent rise over the same week in 2024.

In celebration of National Banana Split Day (August 25), North America’s leading Fairtrade-certified banana importer Equifruit wants to make sure sundaes don't just taste good, but they do some good, too.  The company has whipped up a next-level banana split recipe that combines serious sugary indulgence with positive social impact, using their signature Equifruit Fairtrade […]

Heat waves are traveling through the Western U.S., and the high temperatures are negatively impacting California growers. According to a report by produce distributor PRO*ACT, lettuce, broccoli, and strawberries are among the most affected crops. The document states triple-digit temperatures are not only impacting produce quality but are also hurting harvesting across the state. Crews […]

Local authorities detected two wild female flies in the city of San José. The 109-square-mile quarantine area will cover parts of the cities of San José, Santa Clara, Campbell, and the town of Los Gatos.

The crisis has resulted in over $30 million in losses for exports, according to the Guatemalan Association of Exporters, with perishable products getting the brunt of the situation. 

Los Angeles-based The Wonderful Company is celebrating heading People magazine's 2025 Companies That Care list, rising from No. 3 last year. The $6 billion enterprise earned the accolade for its commitment to employees, communities, and the environment. To qualify for the People magazine list, thousands of anonymous employees provided their input attesting to the company’s […]

The Andean country expects a 4 percent increase in table grape production for the 2025-26 season, with gains in both volume and export value.

Cherry Growers Australia launched its five-year trade plan to solidify the Aussie fruit worldwide. The strategy entails an emphasis on quality and taking advantage of the country's privileged market access.

“The Good Housekeeping award reinforces our reliability and quality as a healthy snack option, especially as we approach back-to-school,” says Bianca Fiedler, Zespri’s Trade Marketing Director, North America.