Colombian Hass avocado industry pushes for productivity amid six percent acreage uptick

Supporting over 82,000 direct jobs, the sector is set to tackle key productivity and competitiveness challenges at the upcoming Territorio Aguacate 2026.

October 06 , 2026

Opinion | America’s bananas can no longer be taken for granted

Banana producers face mounting weather, disease, production, and cost challenges, writes Tom Stenzel, Managing Director at BANA.

October 06 , 2026

National Mango Board: How science is serving the industry

Nathalia Costine-Tello, NMB’s Research Manager, highlights the role of genetics and agronomic innovation in advancing the industry toward greater efficiency.

October 06 , 2026

Fall Creek gets exclusive rights for EasyRose ‘ALEL101’ raspberry

The cultivar is now in its fourth year of cultivation and has been evaluated and planted in Italy, Spain, Portugal, Mexico, Morocco, and Egypt.

October 06 , 2026

USDA establishes Medfly quarantine in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

The regulatory response follows detections of 19 male and three female specimens across three separate traps.

October 05 , 2026

Mansfields launches first commercial season of UK-grown Sassy apples

The exclusive grower of the variety harvested its first crop from its Kent orchards and plans to expand volumes next season.

October 05 , 2026

Austrade campaign drives major sales uptick for Australian oranges in South Korea

Backed by the industry body’s market initiative, in-store tastings and displays across major retailers drove triple-digit growth during the summer promotional window.

October 05 , 2026

Peruvian blueberry forecast revised down again

Shifting weather conditions are tempering Peru's harvest expectations, offsetting potential gains from expanded growing areas.

October 05 , 2026

Americans’ growing confidence in e-grocery shopping opens new opportunities for the fresh produce industry

Systematic positive purchasing experiences and a focus on convenience are radically shifting the way US consumers buy fruits and vegetables. However, whether this trend continues to expand may depend on keeping momentum going.

October 05 , 2026

California grapes and the San Francisco 49ers bring a taste of California to Mexico

October 02 , 2026