Copefrut puts quality first as Chilean cherry season hits midpoint

With US buyers watching mid-season supply closely, the company is leaning into quality control from orchard to packhouse. Growers report mixed yields but steady demand for premium fruit.

December 04 , 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

Chile sets sail for the US: Koru kicks off fruit season with a big first shipment

Cool Carriers’ Koru opens Chile’s 2025–26 fruit season, promising to deliver berries, grapes, and stonefruit to the US with short transit times.

December 02 , 2025

APEAM refutes Nayarit government: Avocados from the state will not be debuting in the US

An announcement from Nayarit jumped the gun on US market access for its avocados. The Mexican Avocado Producers and Packers Association says no approval exists and that federal agencies must make any such call. For now, the export map remains unchanged.

December 01 , 2025

US Produce industry speaks up: The potential impact of the upcoming USMCA agreement review

The 2026 joint review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) will take place next July. Leading grower organizations are speaking up to ensure industry interests are considered in upcoming trade talks.

December 01 , 2025

Global almond production expected to reach highest level since 2020-21

The agency’s latest biannual report projects global almond production will increase by nearly 10 percent, the highest since the 2020-21 season.

November 28 , 2025

Shifting vines: How China’s appetite is reshaping the grape market

As Chinese consumers demand more and better fruit, global exporters are racing to keep pace. With the latest data showing a fast-evolving market, new production windows and varieties are dictating who gets a seat at the table.

November 26 , 2025

Peru evens out blueberry season as exports near 360,000 tons

After topping global blueberry exports, Peru is keeping shipments steady despite weather and tariff challenges. The country’s extended varietal mix allows a smoother flow of berries to buyers worldwide, avoiding market bottlenecks.

November 25 , 2025

Persimmon season starts late, but marketing muscle keeps retailers in the game

Warm autumn weather delayed the first blush of California persimmons, but growers say the crop is still delivering on flavor and volume. With new merchandising tools and rising interest in specialty varieties, retailers have plenty to promote.

November 24 , 2025

BOB takes the aisle: Behind Del Monte’s robot rollout and its fresh way to sell fruit

After going viral in the US, the roaming BOB is now winning over shoppers in France. The produce giant says it’s ready to explore more innovative, tech-driven ways to revolutionize the grocery aisle.

November 21 , 2025