Health trends and local sourcing fuel US produce box boom

Violet Jordan, produce box sourcing and fulfillment manager at Chicago’s Forty Acre Fresh Market, says orders are poised to continue growing due to convenience and seasonality.

April 10 , 2026

Freeze aftershock: Florida tomato supply tight after winter storms

Normal volumes are not expected to return until mid-April, according to the Florida Tomato Exchange.

April 09 , 2026

Sunflare apple targets storage strength, grower returns

Backed by extensive evaluation, the fruit enters the market with a focus on supply stability and improved orchard-to-retail performance.

April 08 , 2026

New Chilean cherry aims to sweeten early-season window

The variety has shown promising post-harvest performance in storage tests lasting up to 60 days, with export percentages exceeding 88 percent.

April 07 , 2026

US tropicals market nears $5.26B, dried and frozen products lead the way

A recent MarketIntelo study describes a “massive shift in how these fruits are processed and positioned at retail”.

April 06 , 2026

Southerners and young shoppers drive up organic sales in 2025

The category grew by six percent last year, outpacing conventional produce growth.

April 03 , 2026

Frieda’s banks on Ecuadorian supply as dragon fruit demand climbs

The Los Angeles-based firm is focusing on shopper education and brand trust to drive repeat purchases and category expansion.

April 02 , 2026

Preserving native pollinators can boost fruit yields, Chilean research says

Fields surrounded by natural habitats produce higher-quality fruit, the investigation suggests.

April 01 , 2026

Gwen Jackimek takes helm at Hass Avocado Board as US demand tops 3B pounds

The newly appointed chairwoman is encouraging emerging leaders to build a comprehensive understanding of the supply chain "from the soil all the way to the shelf.”

March 31 , 2026

DOJ withdraws USDA appeal, ratifying ruling against Systems Approach for Chilean table grape exports

The reason behind the department's decision remains unclear, but it leaves Chilean exporters with little to no recourse to reverse the ruling in this case.

March 30 , 2026