Global prune supply projected to shrink by 6 percent

Sunsweet Growers, a leading global supplier of prunes and dried fruit, projects that the supply decrease will likely result in higher or stable prices, especially for larger, premium prune sizes.

March 26 , 2026

Agronometrics in Charts: Mexican berries secure dominance with projected 4 percent production rise in 2026

Modern cultivation techniques and refined harvest schedules are driving a strategic transformation within the industry.

March 26 , 2026

“The best is yet to come”: Optimism is driving South Africa's apple and pear industry

The sector is entering a new stage of innovation, variety development, collaboration, and the advent of a young generation of producers.

March 26 , 2026

Orange you glad? Study finds pure OJ slows blood sugar spikes

The “fruit matrix” also delivers vitamin C for immune function, potassium for blood pressure, and beneficial bioactives for cardiovascular and mental health.

March 26 , 2026

Produce companies are finally jumping on the protein trend. This is how they’re doing it.

Enriched fresh produce is in stores at last, but the journey there was long, and it started way before this popular nutrient became ubiquitous.

March 26 , 2026

Taylor Farms acquires Equinox Growers, the largest Mid-Atlantic greenhouse

The purchase, says the company, will improve freshness and make locally grown greens more accessible to consumers throughout the East Coast.

March 25 , 2026

Driscoll's launches the Berry Patch Book Club, offering families four free digital children's books

March 25 , 2026

Gee Whiz Fruit announces exclusive Goldsnap apple launch with Sprouts Farmers Market

March 25 , 2026

Coop Norge’s tech-ripe avocados result in a 14 percent increase in sales

The method has also led to shorter travel times, reduced waste, and fewer customer complaints, the company states.

March 25 , 2026

Pazazz steps in as Honeycrisp supply tightens

Marketing campaigns and reliable supply are helping the variety drive both substitution and incremental growth in the premium apple category.

March 25 , 2026