South Korea earns a spot as a premium market for Chilean cherries

Consumers in the Asian country are known for their sophistication and high standards, prioritizing attributes such as size, firmness, sweetness, and presentation.

March 23 , 2026

Georgia citrus mixes it up: New varieties signal industry shift

As production scales up, the state’s citrus sector is balancing diversification, infrastructure needs, and disease risk to sustain long-term growth.

March 20 , 2026

Heavy rains disrupt Chile's critical late grape harvest

Key varieties like Crimson grapes face increased risk of splitting and rot as producers step up preventive measures.

March 19 , 2026

Argentina accelerates efforts to access US sweet citrus market

The CEO of Argentina’s Citrus Federation (Federcitrus) says there is a clear opportunity to supply the US sweet citrus market, which is growing and has insufficient local production.

March 18 , 2026

Florida scientists engineer orange tomatoes packed with vitamin A

The genetic modification yielded tomatoes with more than triple the amount found in standard tomatoes.

March 17 , 2026

From waste to worth: Grape pomace market to top $2.1B by 2033

Winemaking byproducts are now a high-value source of plant-based antioxidants and natural colorants, with researchers exploring further applications.

March 16 , 2026

CBP races to develop an automated system for historic IEEPA tariff refunds

More than $160 billion in unlawfully collected tariffs is at stake, and there is no direct precedent for handling such a large-scale reimbursement.

March 13 , 2026

The International Trade Commission issues a preliminary ruling on Mexican winter strawberry imports

The investigation follows a petition filed by growers across Florida in December, 2025 asking the agency to look into low priced imports coming in through the winter.

March 12 , 2026

Westfalia Fruit’s Whole Tree initiative aims for zero avocado waste, maximum profit

The broader sourcing strategy allows the company to work with a wider range of fruit sizes and quality levels, helping growers achieve stronger returns.