Mexican table grapes: The challenge of recovering production after two years of weather anomalies

At the Global Produce & Floral Show in Orlando, Florida, Sergio Lugo, director of Mexico Table Grapes, sat down with FreshFruitPortal.com to analyze the main challenges for the upcoming season.

October 19 , 2026

Wish Farms welcomes a new leadership era with flavor and high-performing varieties at the forefront 

Four months into the job, CEO James Peterson looks to advance the company’s legacy through in-house genetic development and leveraging the “food as medicine” trend. 

October 19 , 2026

New report reveals pesticide residues and regulatory gaps in Australian produce

Findings from random produce testing highlight differing regulatory standards and potential impacts on international trade relations.

October 19 , 2026

Colombian banana sector faces 20 percent productivity drop

Severe weather events, rising input costs, and lower profitability are weighing down growers.

October 19 , 2026

The Global Avocado Summit 2026 highlights the issues redefining the global avocado industry

The event's second edition will feature representatives from Chile, Peru, and Colombia to address markets, production, sustainability, and the new opportunities of an industry undergoing full transformation.

October 19 , 2026

Chinese fresh e-retailer JD Fresh kicks off pre-sales of Chilean AG2 cherries 

The e-commerce giant said the first batch is expected to arrive via air freight on October 23.

October 16 , 2026

Fall Creek’s Paul Nselel: “Better berries can grow demand as well as replace older varieties”

The Chief Commercial Officer talked to FreshFruitPortal.com about new blueberry varieties and whether better genetics can increase consumption while improving grower returns.

October 16 , 2026

Chilean orchards assess crop damage following severe rain and hail

Growers are implementing drying and management strategies as meteorologists forecast more precipitation next week.

October 16 , 2026

US pear crop to fall by 15 percent this year

West Coast growers face lower yields and sizing challenges following an unseasonably warm summer and early harvest.

October 16 , 2026

El Niño won’t stop: Peruvian blueberry export estimates keep dropping 

In the latest forecast by industry body Proarandanos, shipments are projected down six percent from the previous report despite expanded productive acreage this year.

October 15 , 2026