Bananas on the brink: Weather, disease test US supply

From heavy rains in Costa Rica to rising disease pressure across Central America, banana production is entering a more volatile phase. Research firm SynTech says growers and buyers alike will need flexibility as weather and biology reshape supply.

December 17 , 2025

Organic dried fruit market to reach $5.78 billion by 2033, driven by consumer demand for clean-label snacks

According to marketing researcher Verified Market Reports, the expansion is driven by surging consumer demand for clean-label, nutrient-dense snacks, rising disposable incomes, and the rise of sustainable food products.

December 17 , 2025

Dole sells Guayaquil port operations to Terminal Investment Limited for $75 million

As part of the agreement, the company will continue to use the port for terminal services, including container loading and unloading, once the transaction is closed.

December 17 , 2025

US strawberry prices soar 33 percent as California rain disrupts December supply

This holiday season, strawberry lovers across the US are facing higher prices and fewer berries on store shelves as relentless winter rains disrupted the California harvest.

December 17 , 2025

USMCA review: Washington raspberry growers testify on damage from Mexico's low-cost imports

The Washington Red Raspberry Commission appeared at the US Trade Representative’s office to detail the dramatic effects of rampant Mexican competition on the state’s industry.

December 16 , 2025

Why the Almond Board of California dropped the USDA’s decades-old Objective Measurement Report

The decision marks the end of a partnership and comes amid growing skepticism from growers, handlers, and other industry stakeholders about the data’s accuracy.

December 16 , 2025

Bloom Fresh wins Sweet Sapphire court fight in China

China’s highest court upheld penalties in a long-running grape infringement case, reinforcing plant variety protection and signaling stronger IP enforcement for foreign breeders.

December 16 , 2025

Fresh groceries dominate Amazon's Same-Day delivery service, driving expansion to 2,300 US locations

Data from the Amazon rollout shows a significant shift in customer habits, crowning fresh groceries as central to the platform’s same-day business.

December 15 , 2025

Instacart AI pricing under fire: New study claims $1,200 annual cost increase for shoppers

The grocery delivery service’s use of machine learning might not have the shoppers’ best interest in mind, a study finds.

December 15 , 2025

Why branded grapes are winning in Europe: Sun World's AUTUMNCRISP strategy delivers massive sales growth

Sun World says naming the brand is helping retailers lift sales, and AUTUMNCRISP’s Denmark debut shows just how branding can reshape a traditionally generic category.

December 15 , 2025