US melons meet soft demand, forcing prices down this domestic 2025 season

According to melon producer Westside Produce/Classic Fruit’s president, growers saw a strong 2025 harvest, but large yields pushed prices down during key summer months.

November 18 , 2025

Kenya, New Zealand emerge as key actors in China's growing avocado market 

The Asian Giant’s hunger for green gold is growing steadily and exponentially, and the landscape looks nothing like it did even five years ago. 

November 18 , 2025

APHIS officializes Systems Approach suspension for Chilean table grape imports until new legal action

In a notice, the agency stated "APHIS will only issue import permits for grapes treated with fumigation either in Chile or upon arrival at a US port of entry,"

November 17 , 2025

Global produce industry applauds Trump Administration’s immediate tariff exemption on avocados, bananas, and coffee

The executive order is effective immediately and benefits categories such as avocados, bananas, pineapples, oranges, guavas, as well as cacao, coffee, and nuts. 

November 17 , 2025

From heat dome to bountiful harvest: Washington's frozen raspberry crop sees major 2025 recovery 

After years of production dips, the state is having the comeback it had been hoping for. However, rising labor costs and relentless competition are making this victory less than juicy. 

November 17 , 2025

Hapag-Lloyd delivers solid Q3 results amid lower freight rates and strong transport volume growth

The company’s earnings improved compared to the second quarter but remained significantly below prior-year levels due to upward cost pressure.

November 17 , 2025

The blueberry global market boom: consumption, production, and leading markets

From North America to Africa, blueberry consumption is accelerating worldwide, with key players reshaping supply chains and fueling strong demand.

November 17 , 2025

FAO tallies $3.26 trillion hit to global agriculture

From lost crops to depleted fisheries, disasters have taken a steep toll on the world’s food supply. The FAO now says smarter, earlier, and more connected responses could help curb future losses.

November 15 , 2025

Walmart welcomes John Furner as President and CEO for new 'AI-Driven Transformation' era

Current CEO Doug McMillon will retire in January, but will remain on the Board of Directors until the next annual shareholders’ meeting and help ensure a smooth transition.

November 14 , 2025

US agricultural products gain market access as Argentina, El Salvador, and Ecuador strike trade deals

The US government celebrated the preliminary trade deals, saying they allow "greater and more streamlined market access in some of America’s most critical strategic partners" in the West.

November 14 , 2025