Naturipe ramps up premium blueberry volumes

With premium demand hitting new highs, the grower-marketer is leveraging expanded domestic production and seasonal packaging to drive value on the retail shelf.

July 17 , 2026

Parasite outbreak puts US health agencies on fruit alert as industry pushes back

With federal investigators still searching for a definitive source, the IFPA is urging bi-directional information sharing to protect jobs and resolve the seasonal spike.

July 16 , 2026

High-pressure spray applications may help spread bacterial spot disease, scientists warn

Experts emphasize that an integrated management approach is essential for maintaining effective and sustainable crop protection.

July 15 , 2026

From Bolivia to the US: How a Florida farm is betting on achacha as consumers' (and growers') next sweet deal

In the Sunshine State, Bass Regenerative Farms is rethinking what it means to be a modern producer in a changing climate.

July 14 , 2026

Chile asks USTR to exempt its fresh fruit imports from Section 301 tariffs 

In a public hearing in Washington, D.C., the trade association Frutas de Chile argued that a new tax would not boost local production and would reduce supply in the country.

July 13 , 2026

US citrus final 2026 season forecast is up, showing sector resilience 

Following a challenging campaign, Florida appears to have bounced back, with the USDA projecting volume growth across most categories, including oranges, grapefruits, mandarins, and tangerines. 

July 10 , 2026

Peruvian blueberry export volumes to drop this season

Industry experts hope for a price increase as supplies drop, mirroring events from the 2023/24 season.

July 10 , 2026

Why cheap bananas may be a thing of the past

Retailers continue to treat the fruit as a loss leader, but mounting logistical costs and die-hard inflation are shifting the burden squarely onto producers.

July 09 , 2026

Weather abnormalities are reshaping Mexican mango exports

Unseasonal temperatures back in March threw a wrench into the 2026 campaign, redrawing its path through a series of changes in volumes, prices, origins, and varietal performance. 

July 08 , 2026

Ecuagroimport is consolidating its Tango mandarin exports to the United States

The company currently has nearly 74 certified acres, a project that began seven years ago to leverage the June-July commercial window in the US market.

July 07 , 2026