California almond acreage to remain steady throughout 2026, says USDA

Golden State growers planted 23,000 new acres during the 2024/25 season, maintaining year-on-year growth from the previous season. 

April 27 , 2026

Industry veterans behind newly formed Last Mile acquire California-based GreenFruit Avocados

The acquisition brings global growing capacity, vertical integration, and experienced leadership to the market.

April 27 , 2026

Oppy showcases lineup of Canadian-grown offerings and breakthrough strawberry project at CPMA

April 27 , 2026

Opinion | Why fresh produce shippers are quietly moving away from transactional freight relationships

Nate Schwandt, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Alpha Zero Logistics, explains why the spot market shouldn't be a strategy, but a backstop.

April 27 , 2026

Chilean citrus exports to the US are officially on

Local authorities and private sector representatives kicked off shipments from the Coquimbo region with a visit to the SAG/USDA-APHIS/Frutas de Chile Inspection Site.

April 27 , 2026

Fresh blueberry exports and imports hit record highs in 2025

Organic fresh blueberry export volumes increased 54 percent year over year to a record high of 13.4 million pounds, according to the USDA.

April 27 , 2026

Decoding the "new normal": How exporters can unlock growth in China’s evolving consumer market

The Chinese consumer is cautious, says David Rao, from Ipsos. To succeed, exporters must shift from mass marketing to precise, scenario-based, and digital-first consumer engagement. 

April 27 , 2026

Breakthrough CRISPR rootstock offers hope against deadly citrus greening

With environmental and human risk assessments showing no potential danger, regulatory approval should come “any day now,” the developing company, Soilcea, said.

April 27 , 2026

Bubblegum pink blueberries are disrupting an increasingly price-pressured Chinese market

As large volumes continue to shrink already tight margins, a rare, expensive variety is gaining popularity among consumers.

April 27 , 2026

Northwest Cherries forecasts up to 21.5 million boxes in first round estimate

Despite cold snaps in Washington’s Yakima Valley, projections have remained steady and within growers’ expectations after a bumper season in 2025. 

April 24 , 2026