Chilean blueberry sector focuses on quality, post-harvest life, and genetic renewal

Traditional varieties are being replaced by new genetics, while production systems are moving toward more intensive and tech-driven models.

March 23 , 2026

Florida tropical fruit growers face new water and weather challenges

University of Florida guide highlights irrigation, drainage, and crop selection as key to success.

March 23 , 2026

South Korea earns a spot as a premium market for Chilean cherries

Consumers in the Asian country are known for their sophistication and high standards, prioritizing attributes such as size, firmness, sweetness, and presentation.

March 23 , 2026

Flash Gala campaign tops 100M global reach online as trademarked apple approach gains traction

A strong social media presence is driving the brand's digital-first strategy across key export markets.

March 23 , 2026

Fresh Del Monte completes acquisition of select Del Monte Foods assets

The transaction marks a historic milestone, bringing the Del Monte brand under a single owner for the first time in nearly four decades.

March 20 , 2026

Dark sweet cherries may slow aggressive breast cancer metastasis

Texas A&M University study suggests that anthocyanins, found in dark sweet cherries, could play a role in slowing the progression of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC).

March 20 , 2026

Georgia citrus mixes it up: New varieties signal industry shift

As production scales up, the state’s citrus sector is balancing diversification, infrastructure needs, and disease risk to sustain long-term growth.

March 20 , 2026

Chilean blueberry export forecast up 2.7 percent as new varieties drive supply shift

A 14 percent increase in shipments of new varieties offset a one percent decline in traditional varieties, extending an ongoing transition in the country’s blueberry sector.

March 20 , 2026

Innovative avocado scanner boosts sales and consumer confidence in Australia trial

Early results show strong in-store engagement with new technology aimed at improving fruit selection and reducing handling damage.

March 20 , 2026

Zespri launches RubyRed in three new markets

Zespri credits this expansion to a bumper crop, with production jumping from three million trays in 2025 to five million, or 18,000 tons.

March 20 , 2026