SEPC’s 2026 STEP-UPP retail class completes Georgia tour

The 2026 class gathered on the evening of April 7th for an initial session of food and fellowship before beginning a rigorous tour schedule.

April 20 , 2026

Strait of Hormuz closure squeezes US farmers with soaring fertilizer costs

According to the American Farm Bureau Federation, the surge in fertilizer costs directly affects farmers planting crops this spring, such as corn, soybeans, and peanuts.

April 20 , 2026

Warm temperatures bring California table grape 2026 season its earliest start in decades

Some Golden State vineyards are showing blooms up to four weeks ahead of schedule, potentially preceding a long and profitable campaign. 

April 20 , 2026

Award-winning blood oranges ONIX land in South Africa

The otherworldly-looking fruit will hit the country for the first time through a partnership with Africa’s largest retailer, the Shoprite Group.

April 17 , 2026

The Endcap of Destiny is coming to CPMA—and Canadian retail will never be the same

April 17 , 2026

Could this cactus fruit be the next weapon against metabolic syndrome?

The prickly pear’s unique mix of nutrients and compounds could be the next natural aid against the condition, which affects 40 percent of Americans.

April 17 , 2026

A new era of healthy living: GLP-1's ripple effect on consumers

These medications are driving a dramatic shift in consumer habits, especially among Gen Z and millennials.

April 17 , 2026

Sharp drop in blueberry prices in China due to production expansion

The rapid expansion of local industry has not only put pressure on prices but also shifted consumer trends.

April 17 , 2026

Dole marks 125 years of pineapple business with retail push, promotions

The anniversary aims to drive demand for the fruit across North America.

April 17 , 2026

Meet the Kohitur mango, India’s rare cultivar even billionaires can’t afford

Developed in the 18th century and exclusively grown in Murshidabad, West Bengal, the cultivar was originally reserved for royalty, and current yields are extremely limited.

April 17 , 2026