Westfalia Fruit shifts its strategy for avocado growth in Asia 

The company is taking an integral approach to its expansion in the region, informing the development of varieties with consumer insights from different markets.

September 08 , 2026

Organic Peruvian banana exports hit $71M in early 2026

Despite incoming weather challenges, the category saw a 16 percent increase in value and another six percent growth in volume.

September 08 , 2026

Late spring rains, frosts, and extreme heat are threatening the Chilean fruit season

Agro-climatologist Patricio González from the local University of Talca, said that changing weather patterns are set to increase the risk of fungi, cracking, and water stress during the summer.

September 07 , 2026

Meet China’s popular peppercorn-flavored table grapes

The variety, which has only 10 vines planted and is currently in a trial run, has a slightly numbing sensation upon the first bite. 

September 07 , 2026

Fruit byproducts lead food waste upcycling growth

With the segment projected to reach $138.7 billion by 2034, processors are finding new value in unexpected materials.

September 07 , 2026

Chilean inspection station sets record with 14.4M boxes of US-bound fresh produce

Oranges, apples, and cherries led the record-breaking season, which saw the Teno facility process over 11,000 individual lots for export.

September 07 , 2026

HLB spotted for the first time in Imperial County, California

The detection took place on residential property and immediately triggered a 5-mile-radius quarantine area.

September 07 , 2026

Strikes paralyze ports in Germany and the Netherlands, threatening new logistical delays 

German port workers began a 48-hour strike, while Rotterdam, Amsterdam, and Zeeland are joining in this Friday.

September 04 , 2026

Panorama Produce’s Martina mangoes recalled over Salmonella risk

The FDA has urged consumers in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania to check specific produce labels for the affected fruit.

September 04 , 2026

OZblu expands Chinese supply window with first Zimbabwean shipment

September 04 , 2026