OZblu blueberries is adding two high-profile executives to its growth team

Doug Place will take up the position of Global Chief Growth Officer in early 2026, while Luciana Vecco will lead the company's business growth strategy across the United Kingdom and Europe.

October 01 , 2025

Peru Meet Up gears up to shine the spotlight on Latin American produce

October 01 , 2025

Mission Produce brings its world class avocados and mangoes to Fruit Attraction

October 01 , 2025

Blueberry varietal transition—the berry fine line separating premium fruit from market confusion

Blueberries are getting firmer, sweeter, and better looking thanks to a global shift in genetics. But as new varieties flood the market, growers warn the fruit may be losing more than it gains.

October 01 , 2025

UNITEC unveils AI sorting system at Fruit Attraction Madrid

The company’s new system, Vision 4.0 AI, is designed to detect and separate external fruit defects with a precision level the company claims “never reached before.”

October 01 , 2025

USDA Trade Mission arrives in Taiwan to boost American ag exports

The trade mission aiming to boost American ag exports in Taiwan included 39 agribusinesses and trade organizations, including the California Fresh Fruit Association and Wonderful Citrus.

October 01 , 2025

Peru's new agrarian promotion law aims to double exports and empower small growers

The new regulation focuses on restoring investment, enhancing competitiveness and sustainability, and accelerating the integration of small growers into modern production chains.

October 01 , 2025

Cause of Leelanau Fruit Company plant fire is being investigated

There are no reported victims or injuries, officials said. Company president Glenn LaCross thanked the swift action of fire fighters and the employee who reported the incident.

October 01 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: The encouraging bipartisan effort striving to open global markets for US blueberries

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are teaming up over a surprising export issue rooted in rural America.

September 30 , 2025

Mixed signals in avocado market as Europe gets a ‘ripe’ boost

Avocado markets showed sharp contrasts in week 39, with volumes slipping in the US and China while Europe saw unexpected growth.

September 30 , 2025