After the freeze: Citrus recovery takes patience, drainage, and timing

Experts urge growers to "chill out" and wait for warmer, stable conditions before resuming irrigation or fertilization.

February 11 , 2026

Florida blueberry crop losses near 50 percent following Winter Storm Fern, expect price spike

According to USHBC President Kasey Cronquist, the freeze not only damaged buds but also brought the season to a standstill, delaying any hope of harvest until at least April.

February 10 , 2026

“Our red bet came up”: Florida blueberry industry faces major losses after historic frost

Austin Sigety, farmer and owner of Tampa-based Frogmore Fresh, described how the sudden freeze left many growers caught off guard, with little time or resources to prepare.

February 09 , 2026

Colombian banana growers demand "fair price" from European retail amid rising production costs

Presenting a united front at Fruit Logistica 2026, the sector presented a challenging outlook for 2026 due to inflation and the devaluation of the Colombian peso.

February 06 , 2026

Camposol launches ORIGEN, its new blueberry genetic improvement program

On the first day of Fruit Logistica in Berlin, the Peruvian powerhouse introduced its first two proprietary varieties—Sol One and Maia Blue.  

February 04 , 2026

Berry growers in North and Central Florida face the devastating effects of the latest cold snap

Sunshine State producers have seen their fields covered in a thick layer of ice as a result of the extreme low temperatures. Damages are yet to be quantified.

February 03 , 2026

Record surge: US mandarin and tangerine imports to hit 555,000 metric tons as California output dips

Global production remains unchanged thanks to bumper crops in China, Türkiye, and Morocco that should offset decreased estimates in the Northern Hemisphere. 

February 03 , 2026

Guidelines with a grain of salt—and a lot more produce

With 60 to 90 percent of Americans' diets being ultra-processed, the new guidelines offer a fresh opportunity for whole foods.

January 31 , 2026

Climate change is pushing Florida avocado growers North, opening the door for the coveted Hass

As nights have grown milder in the past decade in the central region of the Sunshine State, growers have begun experimenting with growing the coveted Hass, further north.

January 30 , 2026

Fresh Del Monte raises the bar with one-of-one pineapple portfolio

The firm says that sustained demand, not novelty, is guiding long-term breeding and marketing decisions.

January 29 , 2026