The Mexican table grape industry’s next big challenge

Faced with a complex harvest, the industry is shifting its strategy toward climate-resilient varieties.

July 30 , 2026

US mushroom industry backs DOC's preliminary ruling on Canadian dumping case

Nine American farms have closed in the past two years, sparking an industry push to help domestic growers regain lost share.

July 29 , 2026

Pollination woes are reducing blueberry volumes, yields, and profits in British Columbia  

A short winter followed by a whopping honeybee supply gap is directly impacting the sector’s ability to come up with a solid projection for the 2026 season.

July 28 , 2026

New EU produce packaging rules put US exporters on the clock

The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation mandates will impact everything from labels to transport, with immediate restrictions on PFAS starting next month.

July 27 , 2026

“Extremely disappointing”: The world reacts to a new swath of US tariffs

In the very wake of the expiring Section 122 levies, the Trump Administration announced yet another set of tariffs on 60 nations around the globe—a lot of them, close American allies.  

July 24 , 2026

Emerald variety spearheads promising California fig season

Now in its second commercial year, the cultivar is gaining traction with retailers and consumers.

July 24 , 2026

Nearly 50 percent of Americans are cutting grocery spending, study says

Shoppers are switching to lower-priced brands and relying more heavily on promotions to manage their budgets.

July 23 , 2026

Clear advantage: Visibility tops produce packaging priorities, Category Partners says

New consumer research reveals that seeing fresh produce before purchasing is a higher priority for shoppers than sustainability or organic claims.

July 22 , 2026

Winter strawberry antidumping case continues after big February win for US producers

Retroactive duties remain under consideration as the investigation moves toward its next significant regulatory milestone.

July 21 , 2026

Soilcea begins commercial rollout of HLB-resistant rootstock after federal approval

With 300,000 units currently in production, the company is scaling output monthly to support the industry's ongoing efforts to rebuild Florida's citrus groves.

July 20 , 2026