Naturipe’s “Berry and Bright” brings holiday cheer to displays across North America

The line blends playful Christmas sweater illustrations with bilingual labeling tailored for shoppers in the US and Canada.

November 06 , 2026

Research links avocado and mango consumption to better vascular health

The study looked into the fruits’ effect on prediabetic adults, who showed improved blood vessel function and diastolic arterial pressure.

November 06 , 2026

Cold plasma: a promising path toward food safety in produce

Balancing sanitation efficacy with product integrity remains a key focus as processors evaluate the new treatment window.

November 06 , 2026

Jack Aartsen will step down as CEO of Aartsen

November 05 , 2026

IFCO scales reusable packaging program for fresh produce at Whole Foods Market

November 05 , 2026

Harris Teeter, Consalo Family Farms donate 48,000 pounds of mandarin oranges to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina 

November 05 , 2026

Chiquita sees banana breakthrough with breedable Cavendish

The discovery comes as diseases such as TR4 and Black Sigatoka are threatening to wipe out the popular variety, which accounts for more than 99 percent of global exports.

November 05 , 2026

Australians firmly oppose fruit imports due to pest concerns, survey finds

While imported produce accounts for only three percent of consumption, crop disease and negative impacts on local farmers drive the sentiment.

November 05 , 2026

Avocado industry to resume operations in Michoacán after 10-day strike

After a meeting between 20 local delegations of phytosanitary authorities and worker coordinators, growers will restart picking in an “orderly and punctual” manner starting November 5th. 

November 05 , 2026

China’s citrus exports to Russia surge sixfold in September

Grapefruit and pomelo shipments grew month over month, while Turkish mandarin supplies fell sharply.

November 05 , 2026