Chile still reigns supreme over US table grape imports—but Peru is closing in

Over the past 20 years, US table grape imports have increased by 27 percent, a direct result of an ongoing upward trend driven by consumer preference for healthy, high-quality products,

September 15 , 2025

Panamanian government discloses terms in Chiquita agreement

The agreement prioritizes “employment, worker welfare, community development, and productive growth in the region,” the Panamanian government said in a press release.

September 12 , 2025

Australian apple exporters celebrate new market access to Canada

The government of the Oceanian country struck a new deal detailing market access conditions with the Great White North that require no fumigation or cold treatment.

September 12 , 2025

Limoneira reports $15.8 million net revenue loss in concerning Q3 2025 results

Variance between Q3 2024 and 2025 resulted in a dramatic 25 percent drop in total net revenue for the of the California-based citrus grower.

September 12 , 2025

CRISPR gets juicy: DNA-free editing breakthrough could extend raspberry shelf-life

Researchers at Cranfield University in the UK published the first study showing successful CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing in red raspberries. The results could pave the way for faster variety development and fewer postharvest losses.

September 12 , 2025

Calavo suffers a staggering 32 percent gross profit drop in its fresh segment category

The company reported a whopping 32 percent gross profit drop in their fresh segment category due to a FDA hold on one of the company's shipments.

September 11 , 2025

Zimbabwe beats South African in securing zero-tariff access for blueberries to China

A surprising shift in Southern Africa’s blueberry exports is reshaping access to one of the world’s most coveted markets.

September 11 , 2025

Millennials are ready to take the lead in driving produce sales, survey finds

The Southeast Produce Council (SEPC)'s “What’s New? 2025” survey reports that baby boomers will be dethroned as the main buyers of fresh fruit and vegetables in the next two years.

September 11 , 2025

Northwest US cherries' challenging run in China

A USDA report says the fruit faced significant hurdles, but managed to retain its market share in the Asian Giant.

September 11 , 2025

MAHA Commission presents Make Our Children Healthy Again strategy

The MAHA strategy seeks to realign food and health systems, drive education, and unleash science said US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 

September 10 , 2025