Chile officially kicks off the 2025-2026 blueberry season 

“Last season's five percent growth in fresh blueberry exports was driven by a key 49 percent increase in our new varieties,” said Andrés Armstrong, of the Chilean Blueberry Committee.

September 05 , 2025

Zimbabwean blueberries are now authorized to hit the Chinese market

The announcement was made after the two countries signed a new protocol agreement in Beijing, following a series of negotiations that began in April 2024.

September 05 , 2025

Science is one step closer to prickle-free blackberries

The genetic marker technology developed is affordable, publicly available, and no regulatory hurdles should arise for companies of any size interested in implementing it.

September 05 , 2025

Hope in the soil: New banana cultivars show TR4 resistance

The trial is marking a significant step toward potential mitigation of the global spread of the fungus, which causes substantial crop losses and export restrictions.

September 04 , 2025

Heat-stress protection protocols for farm workers save lives in the fields 

In the absence of a federally mandated heat-stress protocol, initiatives like The Fair Food Program provide protection and business-savvy options.

September 04 , 2025

Lack of reciprocity in preliminary EU-US trade deal has European fresh produce industry up in arms

Fresh produce organizations in Europe are raising the alarm about the preliminary details of the new EU-US trade deal.

September 02 , 2025

Costa Rica launches sustainability seal for pineapple exports

The move aims to certify adherence to socio-environmental standards and enhance transparency in international markets.

September 02 , 2025

The countdown for Asia Fruit Logistica 2025 is on!

Held from September 3 to 5, 2025, the event promises to be its most international edition yet, offering a range of exciting new features.

August 29 , 2025

Mango volume in Sinaloa drops 60 percent due to drought

Drought conditions and late-season weather events in the northwestern Mexican state contributed to a shortened harvest, resulting in a 75 percent decrease in exports from the region.

August 29 , 2025

High-density apple orchards deliver higher returns despite greater upfront costs, study finds

A new Michigan State study finds high-density orchards deliver greater long-term returns and lower emissions, despite higher upfront costs.

August 28 , 2025