Clear advantage: Visibility tops produce packaging priorities, Category Partners says

New consumer research reveals that seeing fresh produce before purchasing is a higher priority for shoppers than sustainability or organic claims.

July 22 , 2026

Winter strawberry antidumping case continues after big February win for US producers

Retroactive duties remain under consideration as the investigation moves toward its next significant regulatory milestone.

July 21 , 2026

Soilcea begins commercial rollout of HLB-resistant rootstock after federal approval

With 300,000 units currently in production, the company is scaling output monthly to support the industry's ongoing efforts to rebuild Florida's citrus groves.

July 20 , 2026

Naturipe ramps up premium blueberry volumes

With premium demand hitting new highs, the grower-marketer is leveraging expanded domestic production and seasonal packaging to drive value on the retail shelf.

July 17 , 2026

Parasite outbreak puts US health agencies on fruit alert as industry pushes back

With federal investigators still searching for a definitive source, the IFPA is urging bi-directional information sharing to protect jobs and resolve the seasonal spike.

July 16 , 2026

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.