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

Peruvian Hass avocados unlock long-awaited market access to the Philippines

The agreement establishes a strict phytosanitary protocol and operational guidelines for the entry of avocados from the Andean country.

October 27 , 2025

Westfalia Fruit trials AgroSustain's Afondo bio-boating for more sustainable avocado and lime supply chains

October 21 , 2025

US-China port tensions: 3 key factors behind the latest chapter in a long-lasting trade war

The current situation goes beyond a simple tit-for-tat, so context clues are essential to fully understand the latest developments in the East and the West. 

October 21 , 2025

California faces first Caribbean Fruit Fly quarantine since 1985 in Los Angeles County

The announcement was made through a press release following the detection of two adult insects in and around the City of Montebello.

October 20 , 2025

Hectre celebrates its AI-powered orchard and packing solutions' explosive growth in Chile

“What we're seeing so much forward-thinking and focus on what opportunities there are to leverage technology. We see it more in Chile than in any other market,” said Hectre CEO Matty Blomfield.

October 13 , 2025

Irritec's precision irrigation: Boosting table grape yields and sustainability in the shift to seedless

October 09 , 2025

Settlement finally reached in Staccato cherry patent dispute—but litigations are not over

The story is a multi-plaintiff legal battle emanating from a seemingly innocent mistaken-identity mix-up. And it all started with one Staccato cherry tree. 

October 08 , 2025

D.C. Court vacates USDA ruling approving Systems Approach authorization for Chilean table grape imports

In his decision, Judge Ali labeled the initial authorization by USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) as "arbitrary and capricious."

October 07 , 2025

IBO Summit 2025: A resounding success in South Africa, paving the way for sustainable blueberry growth

October 03 , 2025