Hawai’i lime growers are closer than ever to ship Persian lime to the US

Local producer Mahi Pono is advocating for less strict phytosanitary regulations for Hawai'i limes and lemons to facilitate entry of the produce into the mainland.

September 10 , 2025

Chilean retail giant Cencosud set to acquire The Fresh Market

This acquisition grants Cencosud full ownership of the American supermarket chain, further strengthening the retailer's position in the US.

September 09 , 2025

University of Florida study enlists local residents to fight the spread of citrus greening disease

The grand majority of participants reported having increased knowledge about citrus greening disease while 89 percent agreed to remove infected trees.

September 09 , 2025

Recovering Peruvian citrus score 15 percent export uptick

The uptick signals a recovery from last year’s climate-impacted campaign, according to Sergio del Castillo, general manager of the Andean country’s Producers Association.

September 09 , 2025

USDA forecasts abundance and high-quality for California walnuts’ 2025-26 season

This year’s crop may very well “exceed the excellent quality we have seen in the last two years,” the California Walnut Board stated.

September 09 , 2025

Mexico bans 35 pesticides in landmark regulatory shift

The initiative is part of a broader national strategy and aligns with international frameworks from the FAO, the WHO, and the Stockholm and Rotterdam Conventions.

September 08 , 2025

Chile officially kicks off the 2025-2026 blueberry season 

“Last season's five percent growth in fresh blueberry exports was driven by a key 49 percent increase in our new varieties,” said Andrés Armstrong, of the Chilean Blueberry Committee.

September 05 , 2025

Mission Produce expands operations to Miami

The move will enable Mission Produce to directly service customers in the Sunshine State with avocados and mangos, as well as provide ripening and bagging services.

September 05 , 2025

Zimbabwean blueberries are now authorized to hit the Chinese market

The announcement was made after the two countries signed a new protocol agreement in Beijing, following a series of negotiations that began in April 2024.

September 05 , 2025

Asia Fruit Logistica hits new heights in Hong Kong

“The level of innovation, quality of networking, and the sheer volume of new business opportunities forged here have exceeded all expectations,” said David Axiotis, organizer of Asia Fruit Logistica. 

September 05 , 2025