High-pressure spray applications may help spread bacterial spot disease, scientists warn

Experts emphasize that an integrated management approach is essential for maintaining effective and sustainable crop protection.

July 15 , 2026

From Bolivia to the US: How a Florida farm is betting on achacha as consumers' (and growers') next sweet deal

In the Sunshine State, Bass Regenerative Farms is rethinking what it means to be a modern producer in a changing climate.

July 14 , 2026

Chile asks USTR to exempt its fresh fruit imports from Section 301 tariffs 

In a public hearing in Washington, D.C., the trade association Frutas de Chile argued that a new tax would not boost local production and would reduce supply in the country.

July 13 , 2026

US citrus final 2026 season forecast is up, showing sector resilience 

Following a challenging campaign, Florida appears to have bounced back, with the USDA projecting volume growth across most categories, including oranges, grapefruits, mandarins, and tangerines. 

July 10 , 2026

Peruvian blueberry export volumes to drop this season

Industry experts hope for a price increase as supplies drop, mirroring events from the 2023/24 season.

July 10 , 2026

Why cheap bananas may be a thing of the past

Retailers continue to treat the fruit as a loss leader, but mounting logistical costs and die-hard inflation are shifting the burden squarely onto producers.

July 09 , 2026

Weather abnormalities are reshaping Mexican mango exports

Unseasonal temperatures back in March threw a wrench into the 2026 campaign, redrawing its path through a series of changes in volumes, prices, origins, and varietal performance. 

July 08 , 2026

Ecuagroimport is consolidating its Tango mandarin exports to the United States

The company currently has nearly 74 certified acres, a project that began seven years ago to leverage the June-July commercial window in the US market.

July 07 , 2026

March heat brings Sunny Cal Farms’ table grapes to an early blush—but sweetness is still in the works

Most of the company’s varieties are at or near full color, but owner CJ Buxman clarifies that sugar-acid balance is not there yet.

July 06 , 2026

Inflation squeezes the produce aisle: 33 percent of US shoppers cut back on fruits and veggies

An Advance America survey reveals that convenience is driving growth in the frozen segment, as 20 percent of respondents claim to have switched from fresh to frozen produce in the past year.

July 03 , 2026