USDA to buy $30M in California walnuts

This would bring the agency’s total Section 32 purchases of the crop to $45 million this year alone.

August 27 , 2026

Resilient Michigan apple season underway despite weather challenges

Northern orchards are reporting strong crop sizes, helping to bolster statewide supply and ensure consistent availability.

August 27 , 2026

Agronometrics in Charts: China consolidates its position as the world's top table grape exporter

The country's crop has expanded for seven straight years, with the USDA estimating the 2025/26 harvest near 15 million tons.

August 27 , 2026

Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport has been approved as a designated supervision site for imported fruit

The facility is equipped with high-standard areas for inspection, cold chain storage, quarantine processing , and supporting technical facilities. 

August 27 , 2026

Peruvian table grapes face potential volume decline due to climatic factors

The first season estimate provided by PROVID shows a five percent year-on-year drop despite growing acreage.

August 26 , 2026

South African citrus export estimate revised down

A perfect storm of adverse weather and supply chain hurdles has lowered projections for the third time this season.

August 26 , 2026

Glaize Apples' Philip Glaize III named USApple Chair of Board of Directors

The gavel was officially passed from Smith to Glaize at USApple’s Board of Directors meeting in Chicago.

August 26 , 2026

Sun World unveils two new table grape brands: SUMMER BLUSH and FLAVORCRUSH 

The names will be used to promote the Sugra74 and Sugra60 varieties, two new cultivars set to become category darlings, according to the company. 

August 26 , 2026

Blueberry industry votes to continue USHBC program

The five-year mandate ensures ongoing support for national research and marketing efforts designed to expand market access and consumer interest.

August 26 , 2026

Limoneira to sell California vineyard for $15 million

The California-based company has been hard-hit by a decades-long decline in lemon prices and is actively monetizing on the liquidation of nonstrategic assets.

August 26 , 2026