California Table Grape Commission awarded $2.2 million to expand global promotions 

April 20 , 2026

Cherries, reimagined: How consumer-first innovation is shaping the category's next chapter

The company is partnering up with ag-biotech firm Pairwise to create the answer to a seemingly simple question: What will consumers love?

April 20 , 2026

Analysis | 2026 is the new 2016: Why avocados are still winning the cart

The trend isn’t just about nostalgia—it’s about returning to foods that feel good, deliver value, and fit seamlessly into everyday life.

April 20 , 2026

Colombian cape gooseberry exports show promising 6.5 percent growth

The Netherlands continues to anchor the category, taking 64.5 percent of the total exported volume.

April 20 , 2026

SEPC’s 2026 STEP-UPP retail class completes Georgia tour

The 2026 class gathered on the evening of April 7th for an initial session of food and fellowship before beginning a rigorous tour schedule.

April 20 , 2026

Strait of Hormuz closure squeezes US farmers with soaring fertilizer costs

According to the American Farm Bureau Federation, the surge in fertilizer costs directly affects farmers planting crops this spring, such as corn, soybeans, and peanuts.

April 20 , 2026

Warm temperatures bring California table grape 2026 season its earliest start in decades

Some Golden State vineyards are showing blooms up to four weeks ahead of schedule, potentially preceding a long and profitable campaign. 

April 20 , 2026

Award-winning blood oranges ONIX land in South Africa

The otherworldly-looking fruit will hit the country for the first time through a partnership with Africa’s largest retailer, the Shoprite Group.

April 17 , 2026

The Endcap of Destiny is coming to CPMA—and Canadian retail will never be the same

April 17 , 2026

Could this cactus fruit be the next weapon against metabolic syndrome?

The prickly pear’s unique mix of nutrients and compounds could be the next natural aid against the condition, which affects 40 percent of Americans.

April 17 , 2026