Ethylene application made easy: Catalytic Generators is revolutionizing fruit ripening

November 03 , 2025

USDA county offices resume core operations amid government shutdown

Over 2,100 FSA county offices resumed core operations after a three-week suspension of most USDA operations due to a partial government shutdown.

November 03 , 2025

USDA referendum to decide future of National Mango Board. Vote concludes November 12.

National research and promotion programs are approved in a national referendum by industry members covered by the program.

November 03 , 2025

Kiwifruit drives surge in New Zealand’s 2025 fresh fruit exports

Kiwifruit is still the country's most valuable crop export, contributing over $3.66 billion FOB to all fresh produce exports.

November 03 , 2025

Florida eases orange and grapefruit maturity standards for processing season

Florida Citrus Commission Chairman Steve Johnson says that the new standard means processors are now able to accept the fruit, but that they are not obligated to do so.

November 03 , 2025

SATI reports strong outlook for 2025-26 South African table grape exports

The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) attributes this season's growth to favorable conditions across all five production regions and ongoing improvements in logistics and port operations.

October 31 , 2025

Peruvian blueberry sector updates 2025 export outlook with shorter season and volume decrease

Peru blueberry exports have surged early in the season, reaching 215,000 metric tons—about 54% of the country’s projected 400,000-ton export volume.

October 31 , 2025

New Medfly detections force CDFA to expand quarantine in Santa Clara County, California

The amended quarantine map encompasses 198 square miles, with 47 acres of commercial agriculture, including grapes, olives, oranges, peppers, stone fruits, and tomatoes. 

October 31 , 2025

Fairtrade banana leader Jennie Coleman recognized among Canada's Most Powerful Women

October 31 , 2025

Chilean table grape industry condemns the suspension of the Systems Approach: “It’s the most unfair thing there is”

At Fruittrade 2025, experts broke down the impact of the 10 percent tariff as well as the repercussions of the suspension of the Systems Approach on exports to the United States.

October 31 , 2025