Automation and innovation drive a strong 2024-25 pear season for Stemilt

From automation to varietal breakthroughs, one family-run orchard is redefining how pears get from tree to table.

October 06 , 2025

Westfalia Fruit wants to develop your new favorite avocado

The company just unveiled the world's largest variety library, with over 140 unique cultivars. The initiative will tap into customer input to create varieties that better adapt to consumer trends and preferences.

October 03 , 2025

Amazon Grocery, the e-commerce's new private food label has 1,000+ products—including produce

The new label houses products ranging from milk and olive oil to fresh produce, meat, and seafood, with most offerings priced under $5 and rated four-stars or higher.

October 02 , 2025

Florida tomato industry ripens as anti-dumping duties return

The state's growers are preparing for a strong tomato season as changes in trade policy shift the outlook for domestic producers.

October 02 , 2025

Peru's new agrarian promotion law aims to double exports and empower small growers

The new regulation focuses on restoring investment, enhancing competitiveness and sustainability, and accelerating the integration of small growers into modern production chains.

October 01 , 2025

Chilean biotech Meristem pioneers gene-editing technique to create more climate-resistant citrus

Chilean biotech Meristem is using precise gene editing techniques to develop more productive, climate-resistant citrus varieties that are better aligned with modern consumer preferences. 

September 30 , 2025

European strawberry market shows strengths amid rising challenges, says Freshfel

September 29 , 2025

Fruit juice drinkers score higher in the Healthy Eating Index, study shows

An MDPI study found that American 100 percent juice drinkers have a higher Healthy Eating Index (HEI) 2020-2025 score, consume less added sugar, and more total fruit, potassium, calcium, and vitamin C.

September 26 , 2025

Southern Chile suffers frontal system with rain and hail, in spring

The country is facing hot and cold weather, and industry experts say producers need to swiftly prepare for adverse weather to avoid plant development issues such as mold and lower set fruit.

September 25 , 2025

Sizing up California Navels: Quality remains key as crop faces market shifts

Despite a CDFA forecast showing a 6 percent production increase, California’s Navel orange season faces nuanced challenges, including pest pressures and export market declines.

September 24 , 2025