More than a sweet condo: How beehives chemically help colonies thrive

A new study by researchers at the University of Sydney, Australia, found that the insects’ living quarters act like living immune systems, protecting their inhabitants from outside disease and bacteria.

October 23 , 2026

US government to invest over $570 million in fertilizer manufacturing

The funds will support new and expanded manufacturing capacity for nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and sulfur fertilizers across the United States.

October 22 , 2026

Why Gen Z avocado purchases are rising—even as novelty fades

As younger consumers prioritize health benefits and clean labels, the industry looks to new strategies for cross-merchandising and marketing.

October 22 , 2026

What Europe’s aging population means for the produce business

A new report by Rabobank advises suppliers to rethink portion sizes, online channels, and nutritional strategies.

October 21 , 2026

Camposol partners with Jaliscavo and moves toward a year-round avocado supply program

The Mexican grower cooperative has nearly 4,500 planted acres of avocados and a productive capacity of 48,000 metric tons.

October 20 , 2026

Landing of first shipment marks the official start of the Chilean cherry season in China

The fruit arrived in Shanghai by air over the weekend, with cartons filled with the Cherry Cupid, Royal Tioga, and AG2 varieties.

October 19 , 2026

El Niño won’t stop: Peruvian blueberry export estimates keep dropping

In the latest forecast by industry body Proarandanos, shipments are projected down six percent from the previous report despite expanded productive acreage this year.

October 15 , 2026

IFPA CEO: “Fresh produce only moves at the speed of trust”

On opening day of the 2026 Global Produce & Floral Show in Orlando, Cathy Burns used her annual State of the Industry address to call for closer cooperation across the supply chain.

October 14 , 2026

Early California table grape harvest puts focus on quality and pricing as the market braces for import transition

Record storage inventories and accelerated picking have growers looking for the perfect balance to extend fruit availability.