Tango mandarin patent expires, granting US growers royalty-free access

This citrus king has set a high bar, contributing an estimated $272 million to California's total production value.

February 16 , 2026

Surging demand and higher prices fuel organic strawberry expansion in California

The California Strawberry Commission reports that both volume and value of organic strawberries saw double-digit increases from 2024 to 2025.

February 13 , 2026

Imported produce takes a bigger bite of US market

The fresh category is undergoing a structural change as domestic production struggles to keep pace with demand.

February 12 , 2026

After the freeze: Citrus recovery takes patience, drainage, and timing

Experts urge growers to "chill out" and wait for warmer, stable conditions before resuming irrigation or fertilization.

February 11 , 2026

Florida blueberry crop losses near 50 percent following Winter Storm Fern, expect price spike

According to USHBC President Kasey Cronquist, the freeze not only damaged buds but also brought the season to a standstill, delaying any hope of harvest until at least April.

February 10 , 2026

“Our red bet came up”: Florida blueberry industry faces major losses after historic frost

Austin Sigety, farmer and owner of Tampa-based Frogmore Fresh, described how the sudden freeze left many growers caught off guard, with little time or resources to prepare.

February 09 , 2026

Colombian banana growers demand "fair price" from European retail amid rising production costs

Presenting a united front at Fruit Logistica 2026, the sector presented a challenging outlook for 2026 due to inflation and the devaluation of the Colombian peso.

February 06 , 2026

Camposol launches ORIGEN, its new blueberry genetic improvement program

On the first day of Fruit Logistica in Berlin, the Peruvian powerhouse introduced its first two proprietary varieties—Sol One and Maia Blue.

February 04 , 2026

Berry growers in North and Central Florida face the devastating effects of the latest cold snap

Sunshine State producers have seen their fields covered in a thick layer of ice as a result of the extreme low temperatures. Damages are yet to be quantified.

February 03 , 2026

Record surge: US mandarin and tangerine imports to hit 555,000 metric tons as California output dips

Global production remains unchanged thanks to bumper crops in China, Türkiye, and Morocco that should offset decreased estimates in the Northern Hemisphere.