California Walnut Commission receives $2.6 million grant to expand global market reach

The state is home to over 3,700 growers and handlers that ship the fruit internationally year-round.

April 28 , 2026

Zespri launches Rubyred Kiwifruit nationwide in the US and Canada

The company rolled out its red-colored cultivar on the West Coast last season to test logistics and confirm strong consumer enthusiasm.

April 27 , 2026

California almond acreage to remain steady throughout 2026, says USDA

Golden State growers planted 23,000 new acres during the 2024/25 season, maintaining year-on-year growth from the previous season. 

April 27 , 2026

Industry veterans behind newly formed Last Mile acquire California-based GreenFruit Avocados

The acquisition brings global growing capacity, vertical integration, and experienced leadership to the market.

April 27 , 2026

Oppy showcases lineup of Canadian-grown offerings and breakthrough strawberry project at CPMA

April 27 , 2026

Opinion | Why fresh produce shippers are quietly moving away from transactional freight relationships

Nate Schwandt, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Alpha Zero Logistics, explains why the spot market shouldn't be a strategy, but a backstop.

April 27 , 2026

Chilean citrus exports to the US are officially on

Local authorities and private sector representatives kicked off shipments from the Coquimbo region with a visit to the SAG/USDA-APHIS/Frutas de Chile Inspection Site.

April 27 , 2026

Fresh blueberry exports and imports hit record highs in 2025

Organic fresh blueberry export volumes increased 54 percent year over year to a record high of 13.4 million pounds, according to the USDA.

April 27 , 2026

Decoding the "new normal": How exporters can unlock growth in China’s evolving consumer market

The Chinese consumer is cautious, says David Rao, from Ipsos. To succeed, exporters must shift from mass marketing to precise, scenario-based, and digital-first consumer engagement. 

April 27 , 2026

Breakthrough CRISPR rootstock offers hope against deadly citrus greening

With environmental and human risk assessments showing no potential danger, regulatory approval should come “any day now,” the developing company, Soilcea, said.

April 27 , 2026