In memoriam | FreshEdge says farewell to industry icon Larry Brown

He positively influenced the trajectory of each and every organization he worked with, and everyone who worked by his side.

May 06 , 2026

Fruit Attraction 2026 is well underway and nearly fully booked. 

The 18th edition of the International Fruit and Vegetable Trade Fair will be held between October 6 and 8 at the IFEMA Trade Fair Center in Madrid, Spain.

May 06 , 2026

Fresh Del Monte to lay off 850 workers in Costa Rica with closure of four banana farms 

The fields involved total nearly 3,000 acres, representing three percent of the multinational's total operation in the country.

May 06 , 2026

Classic Fruit and Westside Produce announce merger

After four years of collaboration, the companies will unify operations under the Classic Fruit label.

May 06 , 2026

First Chilean apple forecast of the season: Exports will see slight increase in 2026

The sector projects better quality and advancements in variety renewal, with Gala leading the way in international shipments.

May 06 , 2026

House farm bill advances amid sharp divisions over liability, animal welfare

Specialty crop representatives have cheered progress, but policy fights continue to create friction.

May 06 , 2026

Chilean blueberries are risking dropping out of the big leagues. Only industry-wide action can change the course. 

The market already changed, said Hortifrut’s Commercial Manager for Asia, Sandra Wenz, and the Andean country’s best bet to capture higher prices is a premium consumer experience by the hand of varietal renewal. 

May 06 , 2026

Hass Avocado Board unveils new foodservice report

Beyond traditional guacamole, sliced and spreadable formats are driving incremental usage, the document notes.

May 06 , 2026

California table grape crush saw exponential 132 percent spike in 2025

Processed raisin-type grapes dropped sharply by over 50 percent. Conversely, white wine grape crush declined by six percent.

May 06 , 2026

CPMA successfully hosts its largest convention and trade show to date in Toronto

May 05 , 2026