Sunblotch viroid—the silent avocado killer raising concerns in Florida groves

As the Sunshine State's farmers ramp up avocado planting, a long-known viroid is hitching a ride on untested seeds and tools. The good news? Researchers say there's still time to root it out—if growers act fast.

October 10 , 2025

Memorial Day drives strong Hass avocado sales in Q2 2025, reaching new records

According to the Hass Avocado Board’s Avocado Holiday Retail Recap, the summer holiday marked the category’s strongest second-quarter performance in the past four years. 

October 10 , 2025

Sun Belle's strawberry program expansion adds Florida growers to secure year-round supply

The new production, based in the Sunshine State’s Plant City region, will run from late November through early April and will include well-known varieties, such as the renowned Florida Brilliance.

October 09 , 2025

Strikes cripple Rotterdam and Antwerp-Bruges ports, causing major shipping delays in Europe

In Rotterdam, the 48-hour strike is programmed to last until Friday at noon and is already causing major disruptions. In Antwerp, the strike has lates for four days.

October 09 , 2025

Daily almond intake linked to improved gut health and potential cardiovascular benefits

New research shows almonds may act as prebiotics, promoting the growth of beneficial gut bacteria and supporting a healthy gut microbiome, as well as play an essential role in the gut-heart axis.

October 09 , 2025

Juice maker Stiebs sees stable pomegranate supply in an increasingly competitive market

Crop quality and volume look typical, but price sensitivity and overseas competition weigh on sales.

October 09 , 2025

South African citrus under scrutiny: AVA-ASAJA urges EU for exhaustive review amid pest detections

Recent detections, said the guild representatives, demonstrate that mechanisms applied in South African citrus exports are being carried out incorrectly.

October 09 , 2025

North America sees dip as global container imports and exports rise

Container Trade Statistics for August speak volumes of the good health enjoyed by the liner industry in 2025. Unfortunately, the upward trend is not uniform across all markets.  

October 09 , 2025

Settlement finally reached in Staccato cherry patent dispute—but litigations are not over

The story is a multi-plaintiff legal battle emanating from a seemingly innocent mistaken-identity mix-up. And it all started with one Staccato cherry tree. 

October 08 , 2025

US avocado market sees unexpected shift as consumers embrace smaller sizes

Hass Avocado Board's Executive Director urges the industry to pay attention to the smaller Hass trend, one that has not deterred US Hass loyal consumers.

October 08 , 2025