Are storytelling and digital search the new keys to driving produce sales? Marketing experts think so

With consumers turning to tools such as AI for food decisions, produce marketers are left to reexamine their mindset to secure repeat purchases.

September 14 , 2026

Health authorities officially end the biggest cyclosporiasis outbreak ever recorded in the US

The investigation into Taylor Farms de Mexico, the alleged source of the pathogen, is ongoing, with samples collected on site still being analyzed. 

September 11 , 2026

New study reveals color coding can save stingless bee colonies

Researchers from Brazil and the UK are testing low-cost techniques to prevent "drifting," a behavior where the pollinators mistakenly enter foreign hives and spread disease.

September 11 , 2026

Peruvian blueberry exports revised down due to El Niño disruptions

Industry body Proarandanos says weather conditions have worsened and further declines in shipments toward the end of the season cannot be ruled out. 

September 10 , 2026

Table grape trade grows as global supply map shifts

While US demand remains robust, suppliers face a complex retail landscape where precise timing and volume management are critical to avoiding price volatility.

September 10 , 2026

Dwarf papayas could reshape Florida’s production

Smaller, lower-bearing fruit can offer a more efficient, resilient solution for commercial producers in the Sunshine State.

September 09 , 2026

Natural Delights boosts date production with weather-powered crop gains

The grower is leveraging favorable climate conditions to boost operational investments, including a push toward regenerative organic certification across its farms.

September 08 , 2026

Late spring rains, frosts, and extreme heat are threatening the Chilean fruit season

Agro-climatologist Patricio González from the local University of Talca, said that changing weather patterns are set to increase the risk of fungi, cracking, and water stress during the summer.

September 07 , 2026

The one gene behind the millions-of-years-old mechanism ruling avocados’ sex-changing flowers

By analyzing the genome of hundreds of plants, a team of researchers in California was able to find the exact piece of DNA responsible for regulating the species’ fascinating flowering dynamics. 

September 04 , 2026

US apple industry rallies for legislative relief as labor costs reach critical levels

As growers face stiffer competition and shifting trends, the sector is doubling down on retail engagement to maintain year-round relevance.

September 03 , 2026