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At their annual association meeting in October, which took place in Anaheim, California, the Peruvian Asparagus Importers Association (PAIA) announced their co-chairmen for 2026-2027 term.  Carlos Solf of Southern Specialties will serve as the East Coast Chair, while Craig Rolandelli of Jacobs Malcolm & Burtt (JMB) will serve as the West Coast Chair. Both executives […]

The agency says the update will reduce red tape for farmers, modernize long-standing policies, and expand access to critical risk protection.

The Island of the Rising Sun has a penchant for blueberries and cranberries, with a growing market projection projected to reach 1.9 million tons by 2035. 

Produce shippers face a shifting map of restrictions from two different pest fronts.

The company says the new 21,528 square feet biofactory will strengthen the company's genetic development and plans to plant new hectares with proprietary blueberry genetics and replant existing areas with more competitive varieties.

The Chilean Table Grape Committee is projecting a total volume of over 63,6 million 18-pound boxes, representing a slight 6.4 percent decrease compared to the previous year.

The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) held its Annual Membership Meeting on the first Tuesday of November, bringing members together to reflect on a year marked by active advocacy, strong industry engagement, and continued growth. The meeting offered members the opportunity to review accomplishments, discuss strategic priorities, and elect new leadership for the […]

With US buyers watching mid-season supply closely, the company is leaning into quality control from orchard to packhouse. Growers report mixed yields but steady demand for premium fruit.

Citrus greening concerns prompted federal officials to tighten quarantine boundaries in two Southern California counties. The update affects fruit movement rules but leaves Orange County’s commercial orchards untouched.

Leading industrial food processing equipment manufacturer Provisur will present a range of unique machines at Fruit Logistica, the global fresh fruit trade show taking place between February 4 and 6, 2026, in Berlin, Germany. The Provisur booth (hall 2.1, booth B-14) will highlight its modular production systems for fruit compote, mash, and juice, showcasing cutting-edge […]