Reduced outlook for ag exports drives drop in farmer sentiment, survey finds

Farmer sentiment weakened in June, driven by lower expectations for agricultural exports and concerns over trade policies, according to the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.

July 03 , 2025

Del Monte Foods files for bankruptcy

The U.S.-based packaged food company, known for its canned fruits and vegetables, is a subsidiary of Singapore’s Del Monte Pacific Limited. It is not affiliated with Coral Gables, Florida-based Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc.

July 02 , 2025

Farmers applaud Senate passage of Big Beautiful Bill with boosts to commodity prices, disaster aid

American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall said farmers "need the certainty this legislation will provide."

July 02 , 2025

Lemon prices bounce back after hitting 'lowest in 30 years' during winter

Lemon prices in the U.S. have rebounded after winter lows, as reduced imports, fewer sellers, and easing tariff pressure tighten the market.

July 01 , 2025

"Tremendous effects": Industry braces for tariff hike, lower growth as Tomato Suspension Agreement ends

In an interview with FreshFruitPortal.com, Fresh International LLC. Managing Member Javier Badillo said that “in six to nine months, you could see mid-sized companies potentially walking away from the category.”

June 30 , 2025

Florida Citrus Mutual CEO on $140M budget: “This state was built on the back of citrus”

Despite continued stresses from disease and weather phenomena, citrus continues to generate nearly $7 billion annually in revenue for the Sunshine State.

June 27 , 2025

California growers welcome Vietnam access for stone fruit without fumigation

California Fresh Fruit Association's Director of Trade, Caroline Stringer, said the approval presents an opportunity for cheaper production costs and widens growers' phytosanitary options.

June 26 , 2025

“Still so much to do” beyond reconciliation, NABC says on Farm Bill

Director of Government Affairs for the North American Blueberry Council, Alyssa Houtby, told FreshFruitPortal.com why, although the reconciliation is beneficial to the specialty crop industry, the step forward is one limited to fiscal impact only.

June 25 , 2025

76% of U.S. consumers want more product information - survey

A recent GS1 US survey reports a rise in U.S. grocery shoppers who are curious about their products' contents and paths, and gravitate towards the ones that make that information available.

June 24 , 2025

Superfresh Growers eyes exports growth, stable pricing in peak cherry season

The leading Pacific Northwest grower and shipper represents approximately 17% of the region's cherry crop, and its orchards in Mattawa, Yakima Valley, and La Grande support a 90-day-plus selling window.