Today's Headline

Sunflare apple targets storage strength, grower returns

Backed by extensive evaluation, the fruit enters the market with a focus on supply stability and improved orchard-to-retail performance.
April 08 , 2026

New Chilean cherry aims to sweeten early-season window

The variety has shown promising post-harvest performance in storage tests lasting up to 60 days, with export percentages exceeding 88 percent.
April 07 , 2026

US tropicals market nears $5.26B, dried and frozen products lead the way

A recent MarketIntelo study describes a “massive shift in how these fruits are processed and positioned at retail”.
April 06 , 2026

Southerners and young shoppers drive up organic sales in 2025

The category grew by six percent last year, outpacing conventional produce growth.
April 03 , 2026

Frieda’s banks on Ecuadorian supply as dragon fruit demand climbs

The Los Angeles-based firm is focusing on shopper education and brand trust to drive repeat purchases and category expansion.
April 02 , 2026

Preserving native pollinators can boost fruit yields, Chilean research says

Fields surrounded by natural habitats produce higher-quality fruit, the investigation suggests.
April 01 , 2026

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