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The fight for $130 billion: CIT orders refund of struck-down IEEPA tariffs

The decision comes after an unsuccessful attempt by the White House to stall the decision for up to four months. The protocol for getting refunds remains uncertain. 
March 05 , 2026

Melissa’s Ojai Pixie tangerines squeeze into spring with 25 percent sales jump

Grown by a small cooperative of family farms in California's Ojai Valley, these late-season tangerines are naturally seedless, low in acid, and easy to peel.
March 05 , 2026

California Avocado Commission’s first-ever chairwoman charts course for 330M-pound season

Having personally experienced the struggles of avocado growers, Rachael Laenen is ready to lead the Golden State into an era of stability amid challenging market conditions.
March 05 , 2026

Agronometrics: North Bay Produce on coordinating growth in a global blueberry market

EMEA Director Philip Symons spoke about Morocco’s expanding role in the global blueberry market and why structured, collective data is becoming indispensable as volumes scale.
March 05 , 2026

Ecuadorian banana exports increased by nearly 10 percent in January

The banana export growth was primarily driven by increased national production, spurred by favorable weather and a slight uptick in bagging during late 2025.
March 05 , 2026

Taiwanese fresh pineapples to gain market access to the US

The process started in 2020, and it’s currently in a 62-day comment period after which shipments will be allowed to arrive stateside. 
March 05 , 2026

Chile updates 2025-26 table grape season projection, with 62.2 million boxes and 72 percent new varieties

Industry body Frutas de Chile said the slight downward adjustment was mainly due to climatic conditions and changing dynamics in the country's producing regions.
March 04 , 2026

Trump Administration to roll out $1B-plus plan for pesticide research and bolster food security in the US

The three-pillar strategy aims to grow innovation, gather data on chemical exposure, and expand regenerative acreage.
March 04 , 2026

Zespri wants to be the healthiest fruit brand by 2035 

The company’s strategic plan responds to an increasingly competitive and complex international scenario.
March 04 , 2026

South African raisin forecast cut 14 percent due to weather, but strong exports persist

Unlike China and Türkiye, the country experienced stable weather and favorable drying conditions, but that was not enough to offset mildew pressure and hail damage.
March 04 , 2026