Mission Produce introduces display-ready lidded mango carton to support retail merchandising and category growth

February 12 , 2026

Budget cuts threaten key produce inspection program, warns CPMA

The organization says the Canada Food Inspection Agency has yet to set an end date for the Destination Inspection Service, but has signaled that budget cuts are driving the decision.

February 12 , 2026

Asia and the Middle East: Two “very attractive” markets for Michoacán mangoes

In addition to the United States, the fruit’s largest destination, the Mexican state’s industry is ready for market expansion and a more organized operation.

February 12 , 2026

Imported produce takes a bigger bite of US market

The fresh category is undergoing a structural change as domestic production struggles to keep pace with demand.

February 12 , 2026

Global lemon and lime production to dip in 2025/26 as EU and Türkiye face yield losses

While some regions in the Western Hemisphere are seeing gains, they will not be enough to fully offset the losses occurring across Europe and the Middle East.

February 12 , 2026

Agronometrics in Charts: Mexican exports dominate US Super Bowl avocado demand

This seasonal movement, concentrated in December and January, reflects the highly coordinated supply planning now surrounding the category's biggest consumption event.

February 12 , 2026

Watermelon surge: US restaurants embrace the fruit, led by the South

According to the newly published Watermelon Menuing and Innovation in the US report, the fruit is appearing on restaurant menus more frequently now than five years ago.

February 12 , 2026

Report: USMCA is a 'powerful driver' for US agriculture, boosting exports and GDP

The report highlights how the agreement supports growth, stability, and market access across sectors—from fresh produce, to diary and other agricultural industries.

February 11 , 2026

Citrus greening confirmed for the first time in Arizona, Nogales area quarantined

The APHIS-established quarantine radius covers approximately nine square miles, but no commercial citrus groves are affected.

February 11 , 2026

From Mexico to China: Planasa's Blue Maldiva genetics transform the global blueberry sector

From Mexico to China, growers working under contrasting agronomic conditions rave about the variety's high yields, fruit quality, and production efficiency.

February 11 , 2026