“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

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