FDA and CDC identify source of cyclosporiasis outbreak

During the investigation, 1,644 patients reported being exposed to the bacteria after eating products with shredded lettuce at Taco Bell establishments in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia.

July 17 , 2026

Naturipe ramps up premium blueberry volumes

With premium demand hitting new highs, the grower-marketer is leveraging expanded domestic production and seasonal packaging to drive value on the retail shelf.

July 17 , 2026

The blue gold of agro-exports: The strategic shift in global blueberry marketing

The blueprint for the berry’s success in the produce aisle has shifted. Now, emphasizing the fruit’s health benefits is only the start. 

July 17 , 2026

New study links daily blueberry consumption to lower risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes

For the global produce industry, these results reinforce a powerful marketing message: a single serving of blueberries delivers far more than flavor.

July 17 , 2026

No more going nuts on food allergen labeling

Five things to know about the revised “may contain” precautionary allergen callouts.

July 17 , 2026

Brazilian Hass avocados set for record crop as year-to-date exports surge

The Latin American giant’s planted area has expanded widely in the last decade, going from 2,500 acres to up to 27,000 by the end of the year.

July 16 , 2026

Parasite outbreak puts US health agencies on fruit alert as industry pushes back

With federal investigators still searching for a definitive source, the IFPA is urging bi-directional information sharing to protect jobs and resolve the seasonal spike.

July 16 , 2026

Opinion | Genetics, scale, and strategy: The three decades shifting Mexican blueberries

New genetics and a multilateral effort brought turned the Aztec country into a berry powerhouse, writes Miguel Ángel Curiel, Driscoll’s local General Director.

July 16 , 2026

Agronometrics in Charts: The Evolution of US - Canada agricultural trade: CUSTA, NAFTA, and USMCA

Although the 2026 review introduced some uncertainty, USMCA continues to serve as the foundation for one of the world's largest agricultural trading relationships.

July 16 , 2026

Global Plant Genetics launches four new Oregon Blueberry varieties 

The berry developer is presenting cultivars ready to make waves, featuring outstanding flavor, bigger calibers, and higher yields. 

July 16 , 2026