Today's Headline
Central Valley table grape district commits $1.7 million to combat deadly pest
The funds come after the USDA denied extra funds to stop the spread of Pierce’s Disease, an incurable bacterial malady that kills vines.
August 27 , 2026
Resilient Michigan apple season underway despite weather challenges
Northern orchards are reporting strong crop sizes, helping to bolster statewide supply and ensure consistent availability.
August 27 , 2026
El Niño might cut Peruvian pomegranate yields by 30 percent
Rising temperatures are affecting coastal production areas, with southern regions expected to offset supply imbalances.
August 26 , 2026
Brie Reiter Smith succeeds Soren Bjorn as Driscoll’s CEO
She grew blueberries in Chile, oversaw quality and product leadership in the Americas, and has served as a director and Vice Chair of the board.
August 25 , 2026
Washington welcomes the 2026/27 apple season with an optimistic outlook
Grower margins might be shrinking nationwide, but the leading US producer is standing tall, with favorable weather and good momentum to offset pricing pressures and flat domestic demand.
August 25 , 2026
Severe frost event leaves New Zealand avocado growers scratching their heads
Even in wintertime, sub-zero temperatures in the Bay of Plenty are out of the ordinary, which is why two freezing nights at the beginning of August caught a lot of producers unprepared.
August 24 , 2026
Panama Canal cuts daily capacity on watershed deficit—again
Despite water-saving measures, the canal’s authority has confirmed additional transit reductions as El Niño continues to deal adverse effects.
August 21 , 2026
The game plan to make table grapes a go-to healthy snack in the US market
The Global Grape Group’s “Have a Grape Day” campaign reached millions and generated $67 million in sales over two years.
August 21 , 2026
Newer formats for a shifting consumer: The challenges facing the European table grape market
Antonio Sánchez, Product Manager at SanLucar, analyzed the importance of planning, innovation, and offering grapes adapted to each consumer.
August 20 , 2026
Chilean table grape industry eyes strategic shift to secure competitiveness
Subsole Commercial Manager Andro Vidal singled out market expansion and variety replacement as key steps in the sector’s upcoming overhaul.
August 19 , 2026
