APHIS expands HLB quarantine footprint in Southern California

Citrus greening concerns prompted federal officials to tighten quarantine boundaries in two Southern California counties. The update affects fruit movement rules but leaves Orange County’s commercial orchards untouched.

December 04 , 2025

Broccolini is 2026’s hottest vegetable as popularity soars

FullTilt Marketing says this past year the cruciferous vegetable became a popular choice among consumers, and demand will only intensify in 2026.

December 04 , 2025

Provisur at Fruit Logistica: Innovative systems for premium fruit products

December 04 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: Chile's cherry season expects smaller yield but better fruit

Although the total volume is lower, shipments are significantly ahead of schedule, and cherry quality is excellent, says Nicolás Michelini of Chilean fruit exporter Quelen Fruit.

December 04 , 2025

UniSpice launches ready-to-cook fresh-cut beans to deliver major labor savings and zero prep for Foodservice

December 03 , 2025

Mexican avocados dominate US market, while Europe reports lowest volume in weeks

Intelligence firm Avobook says reduced volumes, shifting supplier activity, and price changes are shaping the final weeks of the 2026 global avocado season.

December 03 , 2025

Water scarcity and import dependence dMiddle East invests in indoor ag as import dependence

Water scarcity and climate shocks are pushing the region to grow more food under glass. New investment programs in the Gulf are driving rapid expansion of high-tech indoor farms, while Egypt, Turkey, and the Levant continue to balance local production with import needs.

December 03 , 2025

Pear-fect comeback: Northwest crop up 78 percent as harvest wraps

After last year’s reduced volumes, USA Pears reports higher yields across all 10 varieties in the region, with the popular Bosc leading the boost.

December 03 , 2025

Jacobs Farm Del Cabo: How an 8-acre start-up grew into a US organic farming powerhouse

The brand supplies over 30 varieties of organic produce to retailers and customers across the United States and Canada, making them a leading force in sustainable agriculture nationwide.

December 03 , 2025

Sunkist brings on the cheer with new holiday-themed packaging for its navel oranges

December 02 , 2025