3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (235+ words) FreshPlaza As of September 1st, 2026, French production of peaches, nectarines and pavias was estimated at nearly 222,000 tons, which is 1% higher than last year and 3% higher than the average of the last five years Summer heatwaves have mainly affected the size of…...

4+ day, 17+ hour ago   (85+ words) FreshPlaza You are using software which is blocking our advertisements (adblocker). You are receiving this pop-up because this is the first time you are visiting our site. If you keep getting this message, please enable cookies in your browser. Job…...

4+ day, 17+ hour ago   (287+ words) As summer gives way to fall, California fig season continues with a colorful assortment of fresh, California-grown varieties. Black Mission, Heirloom and Emerald figs offer shoppers distinct colors, flavors and textures to enjoy while the season lasts. Among this season's…...

5+ day, 17+ hour ago   (239+ words) Four fruit companies affiliated with the National Association of Foreign Trade of Colombia (ANALDEX) have closed their operations this year as the exchange rate remains around 3,000 Colombian pesos per U.S. dollar, according to association president Javier Diaz Molina. The companies operated…...

6+ day, 17+ hour ago   (375+ words) FreshPlaza With back to school well underway, the interest in school produce snack packs is back and continuing to gain strength "The demand for these items seems to go up a little bit more each year," says Neal Kasloff, VP…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (290+ words) Mexico remains a leading berry exporter, with more than 715 tons shipped abroad in 2026, representing annual growth of 2 per cent. Production is estimated at around 1.3 million tons, supported by agricultural technology, expanded planted areas, and production improvements. Export values reach approximately…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (304+ words) The U.S. Department of Commerce has preliminarily determined that Mexican strawberry exporters investigated are selling strawberries below fair value, following a petition from Florida growers over winter imports. The investigation could lead to new tariffs on Mexican strawberries. Auburn University Extension…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (272+ words) A viral social media story claimed that a Massachusetts farm had installed 832 solar panels 10 ft. above its fields, producing larger, juicier, and sweeter berries beneath the shade. Project records show that the claim combines details from two separate farms, while…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (434+ words) California's 2026 almond harvest is expected to be somewhat smaller than last year's crop, after early-season heat affected yields. With harvest typically wrapping up in October, some growers say the full impact of the heat remains to be seen. This year…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (329+ words) FreshPlaza Supply continues to move steadily on California's Valencia orange crop "Because of this year's growing season in California, we have abnormally large fruit this year, so the Valencia crop overall in units directly related to the sizing," says Jesse…...