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The 2026 grape season is defined by a shift toward high-flavor and organic heirloom varieties, supported by significant national research into vineyard resilience and a growing consumer demand for premium, “flavor-first” fruit.
By training produce experts to identify and rescue fresh fruits and vegetables at their peak, Hannaford ensures that high-quality nutrition reaches local food banks and pantries instead of going to waste.
As the indoor farming leader hits a decade and a half of operations, co-founder Viraj Puri moves to executive chairman while industry veteran Craig Stevenson takes the helm as CEO.
From a state-of-the-art tech stack to a day’s drive from the entire East Coast, this startup is prioritizing flavor and freshness over traditional yield-first models.
Dwyer has been tapped to lead efforts to expand Clarifresh’s North American presence and deepen partnerships across the industry.
Distributors say big and bold techniques could help retailers move more mangoes.
In the role of vice president of public affairs, Vetter will support alignment on governmental affairs across the company’s global regions.
From partnering with bold, international artists to an AI-powered social video experience in Times Square to a presence at Milan Design Week, the global banana brand is on a mission to elevate the everyday fruit into something truly inspired.
The Peruvian Avocado Commission recognized the industry pioneers for their decades of visionary leadership and instrumental roles in establishing Peru as a premier global avocado supplier.
The initiative invites customers to support regenerative organic farming through pledges, purchases and register donations from April 1-30.
By funding the transition of thousands of acres to regenerative organic agriculture, Patagonia Provisions is leveraging its unique ownership model to protect the health of its own community and help local farmers break the cycle of chemical dependency.
With California table grapes coming several weeks early this year, retailers should prepare to clear shelf space and get ready to promote.
The Bar Volpe Chef de Cuisine talks seasonal sourcing, training for her second Boston Marathon, and her mission to fight food insecurity with Spoonfuls.
Fermentation expert Scott Sheridan is transforming unused, flood-prone land into a regenerative 1-acre urban farm to demonstrate how soil health and local food production can solve broken water cycles and mounting food insecurity.
As consulates tighten English requirements amid Department of Transportation English proficiency standards, a new testing bottleneck is leaving growers without vital roles filled.
Fresh produce growers face complex new rules for greenhouse gas reporting and extended producer responsibility as state deadlines loom.
The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas is supporting projects that is says are beneficial to shipping perishables.
Intiatives range from a how-to series of recipe and cooking tip videos to social media outreach to providing retail resources.
Today’s market is evolving, not just correcting, according to ag economists. To win the long game, farmers are using generics and delaying machinery purchases as trade shifts to allies and consumers demand premium meat portions.
Marking its centennial and the opening of a new headquarters, Duda is leveraging its recognition as a Florida Century Pioneer Family Farm to bridge a legacy of stewardship with future-focused innovations in sustainable ag and master-planned development.
Ontario’s greenhouse sector — the largest concentration of greenhouse vegetable production in North America — is leveraging its scale to ensure that fresh no longer depends on the season, but rather the sophistication and sustainability of the indoor farm.
While not necessarily new, market factors and growing awareness are putting the spotlight on residual soil fertility deductions.
With strong volume anticipated, the avocado supplier says strategic programs and seasonal storytelling will help drive category performance.
The year began with brisk movement from Mexico, and importers were hopeful that a heat wave wouldn’t hinder momentum into the late spring and summer.
Agtonomy is tapping into the gaming generation to solve the ag labor crisis. Screen-based expertise replaces in-seat experience to offer Gen Z a high-tech alternative to traditional manual labor.
According to a 2026 food waste report, U.S. surplus food dropped by 2.2% in 2024 to 70 million tons, largely due to a nearly 950,000-ton reduction in residential waste as Americans found new ways to extend their grocery budgets.
Dole is celebrating its 125th Pineapple Crowning Anniversary in 2026 with a year-long campaign of events and digital content, highlighted by the success of its award-winning, coconut-flavored Colada Royale pineapple.
Canada’s premier produce event returns this April to showcase the sustainable tech and bold flavors defining the 2027 season.
While the fruits have their peak season, these factors help maintain steady demand throughout the year.
This year’s event will welcome buyers and sellers from around the world and feature a record-breaking more than 700 booths, growth the Canadian Produce Marketing Association says is a sign that “Canada is open for business.”