Northwest cherries overcome early-season challenges for a bountiful 2025 harvest

Northwest cherries report strong-quality fruit that lasted up until the very end of the season, despite an early start to the season.

October 13 , 2025

PISBA reactivation: A decisive step for Colombian banana competitiveness and security in the face of drug trafficking crisis

The executive president of Colombia’s Association of Banana Growers of Magdalena and La Guajira, José Francisco Zúñiga, who emphasized the need for a security plan to address critical gaps.

October 13 , 2025

Hectre celebrates its AI-powered orchard and packing solutions' explosive growth in Chile

“What we're seeing so much forward-thinking and focus on what opportunities there are to leverage technology. We see it more in Chile than in any other market,” said Hectre CEO Matty Blomfield.

October 13 , 2025

Global asparagus market is on the rise, but tariffs and changing climate may stifle its growth

The global asparagus market value is projected to increase, but high production costs, adverse weather, and tariff constraints continue to threaten its potential.

October 10 , 2025

Sunblotch viroid—the silent avocado killer raising concerns in Florida groves

As the Sunshine State's farmers ramp up avocado planting, a long-known viroid is hitching a ride on untested seeds and tools. The good news? Researchers say there's still time to root it out—if growers act fast.

October 10 , 2025

Memorial Day drives strong Hass avocado sales in Q2 2025, reaching new records

According to the Hass Avocado Board’s Avocado Holiday Retail Recap, the summer holiday marked the category’s strongest second-quarter performance in the past four years. 

October 10 , 2025

Sun Belle's strawberry program expansion adds Florida growers to secure year-round supply

The new production, based in the Sunshine State’s Plant City region, will run from late November through early April and will include well-known varieties, such as the renowned Florida Brilliance.

October 09 , 2025

Strikes cripple Rotterdam and Antwerp-Bruges ports, causing major shipping delays in Europe

In Rotterdam, the 48-hour strike is programmed to last until Friday at noon and is already causing major disruptions. In Antwerp, the strike has lates for four days.

October 09 , 2025

Daily almond intake linked to improved gut health and potential cardiovascular benefits

New research shows almonds may act as prebiotics, promoting the growth of beneficial gut bacteria and supporting a healthy gut microbiome, as well as play an essential role in the gut-heart axis.

October 09 , 2025

Juice maker Stiebs sees stable pomegranate supply in an increasingly competitive market

Crop quality and volume look typical, but price sensitivity and overseas competition weigh on sales.

October 09 , 2025