New Chilean blueberry varieties to score 39 percent export uptick

Overall shipments are also poised for growth, with the sector forecasting a two percent increase.

October 13 , 2026

Port of Callao and PortMiami sign agreement to strengthen maritime trade between Peru and the United States

The alliance includes exchanging port statistics, market studies, information on infrastructure projects, and experiences related to cargo operations.

October 13 , 2026

Mexican mango faces the great postharvest challenge: quality as a passport to conquer the world

October 13 , 2026

Fresh produce key to US retail growth, says FMI

Drawing on an industry survey of 70 US and Canadian retail and wholesale companies, the Food Industry Association highlights significant potential to increase fresh produce consumption.

October 13 , 2026

Rains split early Chilean cherries, threatening crop size in the central producing zone

Local cherry advisor Walter Masman warns that weather disruptions mainly affected early varieties, while producers in the north brace for a crop decline of up to 80 percent.

October 12 , 2026

French-Dutch partnership tackles heat tolerance in strawberries

Combining machine learning with targeted gene editing, researchers are aiming for commercial field trials by 2028.

October 12 , 2026

How Mission Produce is building the future of produce

A stronger avocado platform, a broader portfolio, and a clear vision: inside Mission Produce's New Era of Fresh

October 12 , 2026

Colombian bananas grapple with low production and weakening prices

Despite rigorous environmental and labor standards, local growers face severe cash flow pressures due to unfavorable exchange rates and climate impacts.

October 12 , 2026

Winter freezes cut Florida orange forecast by 23 percent

Industry leaders are advocating for $3.5 billion in federal assistance through the proposed Florida Freeze Disaster Assistance Act to support affected producers.

October 09 , 2026

Northwest cherry season closes with volumes below initial forecast due to weather disruptions

Frost, rain, and wind characterized the 2026 campaign, with the industry body representing the 5-state producing region calling it unpredictable. 

October 09 , 2026