USHBC President on Mexico’s role in the North American blueberry industry: “We can’t do it by ourselves”

On the main stage of the Aneberries Congress in Guadalajara, Kasey Cronquist talked about the industry’s growing market demand and the future of the regional berry supply chain.

August 04 , 2026

New York apples bounce back from spring frost with larger fruit and strong retail outlook

Favorable moisture levels across major growing regions have supported consistent fruit development, offering a critical offset to the variability caused by earlier climate setbacks.

August 03 , 2026

Want fries with that? Fast food giants venture into the fruit business in China

KFC and local chain Dicos are expanding their classic offerings to include watermelons and pineapples—in one case, even for free.

July 31 , 2026

The Mexican table grape industry’s next big challenge

Faced with a complex harvest, the industry is shifting its strategy toward climate-resilient varieties.

July 30 , 2026

US mushroom industry backs DOC's preliminary ruling on Canadian dumping case

Nine American farms have closed in the past two years, sparking an industry push to help domestic growers regain lost share.

July 29 , 2026

Pollination woes are reducing blueberry volumes, yields, and profits in British Columbia

A short winter followed by a whopping honeybee supply gap is directly impacting the sector’s ability to come up with a solid projection for the 2026 season.

July 28 , 2026

New EU produce packaging rules put US exporters on the clock

The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation mandates will impact everything from labels to transport, with immediate restrictions on PFAS starting next month.

July 27 , 2026

“Extremely disappointing”: The world reacts to a new swath of US tariffs

In the very wake of the expiring Section 122 levies, the Trump Administration announced yet another set of tariffs on 60 nations around the globe—a lot of them, close American allies.

July 24 , 2026

Emerald variety spearheads promising California fig season

Now in its second commercial year, the cultivar is gaining traction with retailers and consumers.