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Press release Following a successful 2024 trial, Oceanside Pole began commercial production of red sweet bell peppers. The team projects approximately 150,000 cases, available October through December — a window when supply tends to be limited due to the seasonal transitions between Canadian and Mexican production. “Timing can be everything in fresh produce,” said James […]

In 2024, avocado consumption in Chile reached slightly over 18 lbs per person, an increase of 4.8% compared to 2023, making Chile the second-largest consumer of Hass avocados worldwide, after Mexico. 

According to the USDA, Mexico’s avocado industry is poised for another strong year in 2025, with production forecast to reach 2.75 million metric tons (MMT), a 3% increase over 2024.

The carrier rate increases appear to be supported by a spike in bookings since the U.S. and China announced an agreement that reduced U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods from 145% to 30% for at least the next 90 days.

The process exposes the fruit to controlled radiation doses to eliminate pests and prolong shelf life. Officials said they found inconsistencies in that documentation.

McMullen resigned shortly after the failed $25 billion merger between Kroger and Aldi in December 2024, after the company's board investigated matters related to his personal behavior.

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) organized a panel with their policy experts to break down the key actions and priorities of the new Administration’s first 100 days. 

If similar adoption rates were achieved across the region’s 8,000 acres of watermelon cultivation, potential water savings could reach over 696 million gallons annually, a recent UF/IFAS study has determined.

Press release The Southeast Produce Council has announced this year’s SEPC Member Scholarship recipients. The council has awarded 41 scholarships ($61,500) in 2025 thanks to the dedication of its members, it said in a release. Scholarships are awarded to applicants who meet the application criteria of having a parent or grandparent who is a corporate […]

The upcoming fall 2025 harvest in California is expected to set a record, with yields potentially reaching 1.6 billion pounds.