The Giumarra Companies appoints industry veteran Rodrigo Torres to lead East Coast berry sales

July 27 , 2026

From gratefulness to rejection: The fresh produce industry reacts to the newest US tariffs

While some thanked the White House for the exemption of categories such as bananas and avocados, others expressed concern and labeled the levies as “unnecessary trade barriers.”

July 27 , 2026

Rising supply, organic growth, and policy shifts reshape North American avocado market

A recent Rabobank report draws attention to a changing landscape in the US, where demand keeps growing along with price sensitivity. 

July 27 , 2026

China kicks off pomelo export season as quality standards rise

Amid increased price pressure, the sector is betting on a new strategy to capitalize on consumer trends. 

July 27 , 2026

Fruit Attraction 2026 has already exceeded the total attendance figures of its last edition

The 18th edition of the International Fruit and Vegetable Trade Fair will be held from 6 to 8 October at the IFEMA Trade Fair Centre in Madrid.

July 27 , 2026

New EU produce packaging rules put US exporters on the clock

The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation mandates will impact everything from labels to transport, with immediate restrictions on PFAS starting next month.

July 27 , 2026

Costa Rica boosts the competitiveness of its mango industry with a quality-based strategy

Despite it's still considered a minor producer, the country's crop reaches its peak in a strategic commercial window the industry is eager to capitalize on.

July 27 , 2026

Panama Canal traffic climbs amid looming El Niño restrictions

Despite climate challenges, the waterway recorded a 17 percent revenue increase.

July 27 , 2026

“Extremely disappointing”: The world reacts to a new swath of US tariffs

In the very wake of the expiring Section 122 levies, the Trump Administration announced yet another set of tariffs on 60 nations around the globe—a lot of them, close American allies.  

July 24 , 2026

New imaging tool looks to shape how we grow food in space

A collaboration between UF/IFAS, the USDA, and NASA uses hyperspectral imaging to identify subtle plant physiological changes.

July 24 , 2026