Frieda’s lychee and rambutan program capitalizes on 33 percent category surge

The company said retailers can transition from one offering to the other to maintain tropical fruit displays.

May 07 , 2026

Fresh Del Monte to lay off 850 workers in Costa Rica with closure of four banana farms 

The fields involved total nearly 3,000 acres, representing three percent of the multinational's total operation in the country.

May 06 , 2026

Classic Fruit and Westside Produce announce merger

After four years of collaboration, the companies will unify operations under the Classic Fruit label.

May 06 , 2026

First Chilean apple forecast of the season: Exports will see slight increase in 2026

The sector projects better quality and advancements in variety renewal, with Gala leading the way in international shipments.

May 06 , 2026

House farm bill advances amid sharp divisions over liability, animal welfare

Specialty crop representatives have cheered progress, but policy fights continue to create friction.

May 06 , 2026

Chilean blueberries are risking dropping out of the big leagues. Only industry-wide action can change the course. 

The market already changed, said Hortifrut’s Commercial Manager for Asia, Sandra Wenz, and the Andean country’s best bet to capture higher prices is a premium consumer experience by the hand of varietal renewal. 

May 06 , 2026

Hass Avocado Board unveils new foodservice report

Beyond traditional guacamole, sliced and spreadable formats are driving incremental usage, the document notes.

May 06 , 2026

California table grape crush saw exponential 132 percent spike in 2025

Processed raisin-type grapes dropped sharply by over 50 percent. Conversely, white wine grape crush declined by six percent.

May 06 , 2026

Fresh Del Monte navigates "complex environment" in Q1 2026 with portfolio realignment

The company posted slight declines in net sales and gross profit, but remains confident in its long-term strategy and its bet on prepared foods. 

May 05 , 2026

South Africa: Late mandarin exports stabilize in 2026 with slight drop

Numbers are a moving target, and disruptions in the Middle East could affect both demand and transit times.

May 05 , 2026