Gwen Jackimek takes helm at Hass Avocado Board as US demand tops 3B pounds

The newly appointed chairwoman is encouraging emerging leaders to build a comprehensive understanding of the supply chain "from the soil all the way to the shelf.”

March 31 , 2026

DOJ withdraws USDA appeal, ratifying ruling against Systems Approach for Chilean table grape exports

The reason behind the department's decision remains unclear, but it leaves Chilean exporters with little to no recourse to reverse the ruling in this case.

March 30 , 2026

Nearly half of Americans are struggling to afford food, study finds

According to a recent LendingTree report, the burden falls especially hard on Gen Z, millennials, parents of young children, and low-income households.

March 30 , 2026

Oregon’s OBG-Raptor may redefine perceptions of Rabbiteye blueberry varieties

In field trials, the seven-year-old cultivar produced up to 35 pounds of large, firm berries, outperforming typical yields for both standard blueberries and Rabbiteyes.

March 27 , 2026

Produce companies are finally jumping on the protein trend. This is how they’re doing it.

Enriched fresh produce is in stores at last, but the journey there was long, and it started way before this popular nutrient became ubiquitous.

March 26 , 2026

University of Florida freeze-defying avocados prove their worth by surviving recent cold snap

The team’s leading candidate is a hybrid of Mexican Hass and West Indian varieties, prized for its large fruit, high oil content, and improved post-harvest qualities.

March 25 , 2026

The new China: US pistachios ready to crack India’s high-growth market

As the Asian market eases access for US agriculture, pistachio exporters see growing potential driven by health trends and long-term consumption growth.

March 24 , 2026

South Korea earns a spot as a premium market for Chilean cherries

Consumers in the Asian country are known for their sophistication and high standards, prioritizing attributes such as size, firmness, sweetness, and presentation.

March 23 , 2026

Georgia citrus mixes it up: New varieties signal industry shift

As production scales up, the state’s citrus sector is balancing diversification, infrastructure needs, and disease risk to sustain long-term growth.

March 20 , 2026

Heavy rains disrupt Chile's critical late grape harvest

Key varieties like Crimson grapes face increased risk of splitting and rot as producers step up preventive measures.

March 19 , 2026