DOJ withdraws USDA appeal, ratifying ruling against Systems Approach for Chilean table grape exports

The reason behind the department's decision remains unclear, but it leaves Chilean exporters with little to no recourse to reverse the ruling in this case.

March 30 , 2026

USDA proposes new size standards for Washington sweet cherries

If approved, lots would require at least 90 percent of cherries to measure at least 57/64 inches, with no more than five percent under 54/64 inches.

March 30 , 2026

Salix Fruits flags logistics and oil prices as top risks to US fruit trade amid Middle East tensions

Stronger contingency plans and greater flexibility are key to sustaining shipment continuity, the firm says.

March 30 , 2026

Nearly half of Americans are struggling to afford food, study finds

According to a recent LendingTree report, the burden falls especially hard on Gen Z, millennials, parents of young children, and low-income households.

March 30 , 2026

Opinion | Escalating conflict in the Middle East puts the global fertilizer market on alert once again

The deteriorated geopolitical landscape now adds a new layer of uncertainty, increasing volatility in both pricing and purchasing decisions.

March 30 , 2026

Tang Gold mandarin plantings hit full capacity in Italy

Eurosemillas maintains exclusive control over propagation rights of the cultivar, permitting plant supply only from authorized Spanish nurseries.

March 30 , 2026

Mexican strawberry industry calls for calm in the midst of the US anti-dumping probe

In mid-March, the ITC found reason to believe American producers are being harmed by winter imports from the Aztec country.

March 27 , 2026

Equifruit President Jennie Coleman ties growth to purpose—and pressure for change

The company’s fruitful commercial trajectory is reinforced by the coming debut of a “women-owned” designation on its packaging.

March 27 , 2026

Oregon’s OBG-Raptor may redefine perceptions of Rabbiteye blueberry varieties

In field trials, the seven-year-old cultivar produced up to 35 pounds of large, firm berries, outperforming typical yields for both standard blueberries and Rabbiteyes.

March 27 , 2026

South African table grapes make their debut in the Philippines

This is the first shipment of the fruit to the Asian country since the African industry gained market access in 2025.

March 27 , 2026