Port of Rotterdam strike comes to an end: Agreement reached after 7-day stoppage

After days of negotiations, the dockworkers’ union announced an agreement to increase wages by between 17 and 20 percent over three years.

October 17 , 2025

IFPA CEO Cathy Burns urges industry to 'Fight for Fresh' amid tariff disruptions and climate change threat

During her keynote at the Global Produce & Floral Show in Anaheim, Cathy Burns outlined how the association’s core beliefs are driving advocacy, innovation, and resilience across the fresh produce industry.

October 16 , 2025

Wisconsin cranberry growers weather the perfect storm this season

After three consecutive banner years, the state is projecting smaller volumes for the 2025 season. But then the weather lowered the numbers further.  

October 15 , 2025

Dried, not tired: Smaller California prune crop sparks big growth strategies

With fine-tuned inventory management and varietal innovation, the California Prune Board is making sure growers stay ahead of global competition.

October 14 , 2025

Juice maker Stiebs sees stable pomegranate supply in an increasingly competitive market

Crop quality and volume look typical, but price sensitivity and overseas competition weigh on sales.

October 09 , 2025

D.C. Court vacates USDA ruling approving Systems Approach authorization for Chilean table grape imports

In his decision, Judge Ali labeled the initial authorization by USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) as "arbitrary and capricious."

October 07 , 2025

As Peru gets crowned as the world leading table grape exporter, China emerges as major threat

The Andean nation has experienced sustained unprecedented growth, reaching 4.6 million tons in 2024/25. However, its #1 spot is far from secure, as the Asian Giant is not far behind.

October 07 , 2025

Automation and innovation drive a strong 2024-25 pear season for Stemilt

From automation to varietal breakthroughs, one family-run orchard is redefining how pears get from tree to table.

October 06 , 2025

Amazon Grocery, the e-commerce's new private food label has 1,000+ products—including produce

The new label houses products ranging from milk and olive oil to fresh produce, meat, and seafood, with most offerings priced under $5 and rated four-stars or higher.

October 02 , 2025

European strawberry market shows strengths amid rising challenges, says Freshfel

September 29 , 2025