Poland's fresh blueberries are ready to break into the Taiwanese market

Taiwanese outlets report local authorities completed phytosanitary inspections on site, officially authorizing Polish fresh blueberry imports into the Asian country.

September 10 , 2025

Hawai’i lime growers are closer than ever to ship Persian lime to the US

Local producer Mahi Pono is advocating for less strict phytosanitary regulations for Hawai'i limes and lemons to facilitate entry of the produce into the mainland.

September 10 , 2025

University of Florida study enlists local residents to fight the spread of citrus greening disease

The grand majority of participants reported having increased knowledge about citrus greening disease while 89 percent agreed to remove infected trees.

September 09 , 2025

Zimbabwean blueberries are now authorized to hit the Chinese market

The announcement was made after the two countries signed a new protocol agreement in Beijing, following a series of negotiations that began in April 2024.

September 05 , 2025

Science is one step closer to prickle-free blackberries

The genetic marker technology developed is affordable, publicly available, and no regulatory hurdles should arise for companies of any size interested in implementing it.

September 05 , 2025

Heat-stress protection protocols for farm workers save lives in the fields 

In the absence of a federally mandated heat-stress protocol, initiatives like The Fair Food Program provide protection and business-savvy options.

September 04 , 2025

Mango volume in Sinaloa drops 60 percent due to drought

Drought conditions and late-season weather events in the northwestern Mexican state contributed to a shortened harvest, resulting in a 75 percent decrease in exports from the region.

August 29 , 2025

Chilean agricultural industry assesses frost damage in cherry-growing regions

Experts are still assessing damages, but they warn of significant negative impacts on early varieties in the O’Higgins and Valparaíso regions.

August 28 , 2025

Researchers want to make acerola cherries Florida’s new fruit sensation

Researchers at the University of Florida are deciphering what is preventing Florida growers from producing acerolas, and where can the fruit thrive.

August 27 , 2025

Three challenges facing fresh cargo in the tariff era

Industry experts Thomas Eskesen and Bruce Marshall analyzed the current landscape facing the reefer shipping sector and examined how American trade policy is impacting the transport of fresh produce across the globe.

August 26 , 2025