Oregon State University confirms tunnel systems can extend the state's strawberry season

The tunnel research began in fall 2021. The team tested two popular types of day-neutral strawberries, ‘Albion’ and ‘Seascape,’ planted in both the fall and spring.

May 05 , 2025

Brazilian citrus to make Indian market debut

Brazil is among the world's largest citrus producers, with a focus on lemons, primarily cultivated in the states of São Paulo, Minas Gerais, and Bahia.

May 05 , 2025

Spanish stone fruit industry anticipates good quality fruit

The weather during the first half of May will decide maturation time, but the committee expects the campaign to start with a delay of one to two weeks in the main production areas.

May 05 , 2025

Altar Produce announces strategic growth in specialty vegetable programs

Altar Produce, a global leader in the production and marketing of premium vegetables, proudly announces a significant expansion in its specialty vegetable offerings, reinforcing its long-term commitment to innovation, quality, and customer-driven solutions.

May 02 , 2025

Sunkist summer citrus is in full bloom: grapefruit season shines with new combo bag launch

Sunkist is turning up the flavor this summer, spotlighting the bold, tangy refreshment of California-grown grapefruit and introducing a new way to enjoy it — the 3lb and 5lb Grapefruit Combo Bags, now shipping nationwide. 

May 02 , 2025

Georgia Ports celebrates 80 years highlighting expansion in operations

The Port of Savannah was the fastest-growing port on the U.S. East and Gulf coasts in 2024, with a throughput of 5.6 million TEU.

May 02 , 2025

Asia-Pacific melon market to reach $24.8B by 2035

China dominated the melon consumption landscape, accounting for 77% of total consumption with 14 million tons, followed by India at 1.5 million tons and Afghanistan at 776,000 tons.

May 02 , 2025

Chinese economy and the power of social media on fruit sales

The segment focused on the Chinese economy, trends, and consumers was one of the most anticipated during the Global Cherry Summit 2025.

May 02 , 2025

Where is the Mexican mango market heading nowadays?

The primary market for Mexican mangoes is the United States, with solid distribution channels.

May 02 , 2025

25% of buy now, pay later users use their loans to buy groceries

About one in six users say they’ve used the loans to buy food delivery or takeout from a restaurant, and 13% say they’ve used them for dining out. 

May 02 , 2025