Australian apple exporters celebrate new market access to Canada

The government of the Oceanian country struck a new deal detailing market access conditions with the Great White North that require no fumigation or cold treatment.

September 12 , 2025

Fruitist appoints new CFO and adds fresh faces to its Board of Directors

These new faces come at a time of unprecedented momentum for Fruitist—the company has surpassed $400 million in sales and reached a valuation above $1 billion. 

September 12 , 2025

Limoneira reports $15.8 million net revenue loss in concerning Q3 2025 results

Variance between Q3 2024 and 2025 resulted in a dramatic 25 percent drop in total net revenue for the of the California-based citrus grower.

September 12 , 2025

CRISPR gets juicy: DNA-free editing breakthrough could extend raspberry shelf-life

Researchers at Cranfield University in the UK published the first study showing successful CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing in red raspberries. The results could pave the way for faster variety development and fewer postharvest losses.

September 12 , 2025

Stemilt Growers and Farmland LP expand organic orchards in joint venture

The partnership encompasses 952 acres across seven orchards, comprising 311 certified organic acres and an additional area of 272 acres that will transition to organic over the next four years.

September 12 , 2025

Calavo suffers a staggering 32 percent gross profit drop in its fresh segment category

The company reported a whopping 32 percent gross profit drop in their fresh segment category due to a FDA hold on one of the company's shipments.

September 11 , 2025

Zimbabwe beats South African in securing zero-tariff access for blueberries to China

A surprising shift in Southern Africa’s blueberry exports is reshaping access to one of the world’s most coveted markets.

September 11 , 2025

VentureFruit partners with Joy Wing Mau to expand TUTTI apples in China

Under the agreement, Chinese fruit grower and marketer Joy Wing Mau will plant over 740 acres of TUTTI apples to bring the variety to consumers across China.

September 11 , 2025

Verité’s First Mile Toolkit helps ag professionals navigate complex labor compliance requirements

International nonprofit organization Verité has been helping businesses, governments, and civil society solve complex labor rights problems in global supply chains for the past three decades.

September 11 , 2025

Millennials are ready to take the lead in driving produce sales, survey finds

The Southeast Produce Council (SEPC)'s “What’s New? 2025” survey reports that baby boomers will be dethroned as the main buyers of fresh fruit and vegetables in the next two years.

September 11 , 2025