South African table grape season poised for early start

Favorable water levels and steady acreage support a stable outlook, even as export volumes see a slight adjustment.

September 29 , 2026

DLJ Produce and retail partners unite in support of veterans

September 29 , 2026

Pacific Trellis Fruit and Progressive Produce name Rodolfo Spielmann President and CEO

September 29 , 2026

Agronometrics in Charts: El Niño could push Peru's agricultural export losses to $1.5B

Heat-sensitive crops like mangoes face steep declines, and higher market prices will only partially offset the substantial drop in export volumes.

September 29 , 2026

Chile’s cherry season: More to know at receiving, more time to act

Hectre’s Arc Gate gives packhouse teams an early view of incoming cherry size and colour, helping them plan storage, packing and customer allocation as fruit arrives.

September 29 , 2026

India puts 19 strawberry varieties to the test in hydroponic trial

Growers aim to overcome traditional climate hurdles to secure year-round yields using soilless systems and international genetics.

September 29 , 2026

From Grapa genetics to the global stage: tiqi begins its international journey

The red seedless grape combines a pronounced crunch with a layered flavor profile “that doesn’t necessarily reveal itself all at once.” 

September 29 , 2026

Mexican fruit fly quarantine area in San Diego County continues to expand

Since the first detection of the pest in March, the protected area has grown several times, now covering more than 300 acres of commercial agricultural land. 

September 29 , 2026

Chile prepares for a table grape bounce-back and an early kick-off of the season

The industry expects volumes similar to those posted in 2024/25, when shipments reached 68 million boxes.

September 29 , 2026

Oppy and Perpetual Vegetable Co. expand greenhouse program with additional lighting and ongoing crop trials

Exclusively marketed through Oppy, the family-owned grower began planting in mid-August. To support year-round supply and consistent quality, the company will add 3.5 acres of supplemental lighting this winter, with an additional 11 acres planned for next year.

September 28 , 2026