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Fresh produce may keep on growing, but shoppers are prioritizing value, Circana says

Despite auspicious sales trends, analysts warn the industry is losing returning shoppers.
June 05 , 2026

Orchard View is ready to cherry-bomb this Fourth of July with early Northwest cherry crop

Targeting 1.2 million boxes of premium cherries, the company is confident in a strong sales season.
June 05 , 2026

Five ways a FAO treaty is helping biodiversity thrive in fields around the world

The initiative facilitates the sharing of plant genetic materials for a set of major food crops, making it easier for countries to access resources and ensuring benefits are shared fairly.
June 05 , 2026

Mexican avocado industry ensures stable US supply during the 2026-27 season

The entire value chain continues to work in a coordinated manner to guarantee the projected volumes, says the organization.
June 04 , 2026

Filipino mangoes make their Canadian market debut

The Asian country started shipments of the fruit to Italy last year, and is set up to expand markets to species such as bananas, pineapples, and avocados.
June 04 , 2026

Agronometrics in Charts: Unprecedented monsoon forces Indian table grape industry into rapid varietal revolution

High rainfall caused vine physiology disorders like "filage," leading to a dramatic reduction in yield and a surge in domestic market prices.
June 04 , 2026

Weather abnormalities and quality issues bring California’s cherry season to an abrupt end

Final shipments fell far short of initial expectations, leaving growers and retailers to navigate a blow that sources close to the industry estimate at up to $300 million.
June 04 , 2026

High input costs weigh down on farmer sentiment

Caution has led to the lowest reading on the capital investment index since September 2024.
June 04 , 2026

Energy shock waves to trigger new US food inflation cycle, says Rabobank

A new report details how rising fuel prices are set to elevate ag production costs and pinch retail budgets through next year.
June 04 , 2026

Egypt strengthens its system to protect plant variety rights of table grape breeders

Starting this year, any company that prevents inspectors from accessing fruit to perform tests will automatically lose its export code.
June 04 , 2026