Produce coalition urges USTR to protect the regional duty-free trade

Shortly after the United States said it would not renew the USMCA, a group of industry giants is pleading for the strengthening of the North American value chain.

July 09 , 2026

Agronometrics in Charts: Mexican mango volumes to drop 27 percent this summer

Cooler-than-normal spring temperatures and reduced flowering in key growing regions are creating production gaps, keeping availability limited through mid-July.

July 09 , 2026

Why cheap bananas may be a thing of the past

Retailers continue to treat the fruit as a loss leader, but mounting logistical costs and die-hard inflation are shifting the burden squarely onto producers.

July 09 , 2026

Oregon pears fight for their life

Amid catastrophic returns, rising production costs, weather disruptions, and pest pressure, the industry is sounding the alarm to request federal help.

July 09 , 2026

Serbian berry industry bets on fresh markets and modern genetics

The Slavic country is expanding the category through the adoption of new cultivars capable of adapting to local demand and climate challenges. 

July 09 , 2026

New Jersey to be the first US state to ban surveillance pricing at grocery stores

A widely supported bipartisan effort, the Fair Price Protection Act was passed in the state legislature and will be signed into law by Governor Mikie Sherrill in the upcoming weeks. 

July 08 , 2026

Brazilian researchers sequence the acai genome for the first time 

The breakthrough will enable the development of varieties that are more productive, more disease-resistant, and have higher antioxidant content. 

July 08 , 2026

Panama pineapples land at Costco in Toronto

Currently, three containers are shipped per week, and projections point to expanding distribution to more of the retailer’s stores. 

July 08 , 2026

Weather abnormalities are reshaping Mexican mango exports

Unseasonal temperatures back in March threw a wrench into the 2026 campaign, redrawing its path through a series of changes in volumes, prices, origins, and varietal performance. 

July 08 , 2026

New Zealand blueberry growers sound biosecurity alarm over proposed imports

The sector warned that current protocols for foreign produce are less stringent than those required for domestic growers.

July 08 , 2026