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Cool weather delayed the 2025 California fresh fig season, but now the leading producer in the United States is officially in harvest mode. In a press release, the California Fresh Fig Growers Association (CFFGA) explained that, thanks to an increase in planted acres, this year consumers can expect plenty of fruit to last well into […]

More U.S. growers are hiring third-party recruiters to handle farm labor needs, seeking stable, professionalized workforces amid rising costs and immigration challenges.

The Food and Drug Administration announced that it's proposing a new rule to amend the standard of identity for pasteurized orange juice, which would lower the standard for sugar content in the fruit, also known as Brix requirement, from 10.5° to 10°. Back in 2022, two of the leading associations representing Florida's citrus industry, Florida […]

International fresh produce exporter WA Farm Direct is bringing an Australian-bred apple to the U.S. for the first time.  Developed in Western Australia and marketed under the Soluna brand, the ANABP 01 variety is revered by consumers for its deep burgundy skin, sweet flavor, and extended shelf life. The company says the expansion into the American […]

The sterile male fly release program has a proven success record in California, with flies reared daily at the CDFA/USDA sterile insect rearing facility in Los Alamitos.

First Kiss begins shipping in mid-August, with strong demand and a crisp, sweet-tart flavor.

AUTUMNCRISP® Grapes is one of today’s fastest-growing grape brands. And to give credit where it’s due, much of the brand’s unprecedented customer affinity and engagement can be traced back to a monumental investment in strategic marketing made by parent company Sun World.

According to the press release, the deal was made for a total purchase price of $140 million.

The United States Department of Agriculture is spending $230 million on American seafood, fruits, and vegetables, of which $60 million will be allocated to acquiring dried cranberries and fresh apples.  The purchases are being made through Section 32 of the Agriculture Act of 1935, a permanent appropriation that sets aside 30% of annual customs receipts […]

In contrast, China maintained volumes above 100 containers per week, though a decrease is expected in the coming weeks.