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The U.S. International Trade Commission upholds antidumping duties on Mexican tomato imports, sparking mixed reactions from U.S. and Texas produce groups.

With a 2027 U.S. debut on the horizon, German tech company Orbem is set to transform fresh produce grading by bringing industrialized, hospital-grade MRI technology paired with AI to packing lines on a pay-per-scan basis to eliminate internal browning, rot and guesswork without ever cutting the fruit open.

Dante Galeazzi joins “The Packer Podcast” to share why ignoring the trade pact will trigger a damaging domino effect of soaring inflation and small harvests.

Higher beef prices and grocery inflation are pushing the cost of a backyard barbecue higher in 2026.

Kroger has entered into a definitive $1.65 billion agreement to acquire regional grocer Giant Eagle, expanding its retail footprint across five states with a transaction expected to close in 2027, subject to regulatory approvals.

The Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act promises to expand visa access and tackle unprecedented agricultural labor shortages.

Creekside Organics is kicking off its 2026 California grape season under the Fruit World brand, featuring premium, flavorful organic Thomcord and Kyoho varieties packaged in new, sustainable and durable cardboard punnets.

Following a successful three-year pilot of its Kind Almond Acres Initiative, Kind demonstrates regenerative agriculture can be a scalable business model while delivering measurable on-farm improvements.

The move will start a six-year review period as the U.S. pushes for stricter automotive content rules in negotiations with Mexico.

Meteorologists warn of a powerful late-2026 climate pattern that threatens to disrupt the fresh produce sector with severe market and operational volatility, which will force retailers to rely on predictive data and diversified sourcing networks to keep shelves stocked and stabilize costs.