ENVY Sales Close to $6 Million, Cementing Global Popularity
T&G Global reports that its ENVY apple variety has reached roughly US$354 million in global retail sales, making it the world’s top‑selling New Zealand‑bred apple. The fruit is cultivated in more than 13 countries, marketed across 55 markets, and supported by a network of over 1,000 producers that enables year‑round supply. Premium‑segment growth is projected at 7.6% annually through 2035, outpacing mainstream apples, and T&G is positioning its branded fruit portfolio to capture higher margins. In the United States, household penetration climbed from 7.2% in 2023 to 12.4% in 2025, outpacing a flat overall apple market.
Fresh Pro Debuts Honey Watermelons Brand Refresh and New Mascot
Fresh Pro, a leading year‑round watermelon shipper, launched a refreshed Honey Watermelons brand on April 15, 2026. The refresh introduces Beezy, a farm‑inspired bee mascot, and a new consumer site, HoneyWatermelons.com, packed with videos, recipes, and interactive games. Retail‑ready tools—including an enhanced PLU...
Spain Expands Access to China with Agreements to Export Pistachios and Dried Figs
Spain and China have signed six new agreements, including five collaboration protocols and a memorandum of understanding on denominations of origin, to open the Chinese market to Spanish pistachios and dried figs. The deals build on a 2023 almond export...
Lesser-Known Kiwiberry Shows Potential in Preventing Early Cancer Development
Researchers at Okayama University have shown that Sarunashi, a small East‑Asian kiwiberry, can impede early lung cancer development in mice. Juice from the fruit reduced both the incidence and number of NNK‑induced lung tumor nodules and suppressed the Akt protein...
Chilean Kiwifruit Industry to Delay Harvest, Prioritize Quality
Chile's kiwifruit growers are postponing the harvest to late April, aiming for larger, sweeter fruit with a target Brix of 6.5. The delay follows unusually humid weather that has boosted berry weight and reduced the share of small‑size fruit. Harvest...
Fresh Express Chopped Kits Named Among 2026 Best New Products by Progressive Grocer
Fresh Express, the market leader in value‑added salads, earned a spot on Progressive Grocer’s 2026 Editors’ Picks Best New Product list for its Chopped Salad Kit lineup. The award highlights four globally inspired kits—Farmhouse Ranch, Creamy Goddess, Orange Sesame, and...
Tropic’s Non-Browning Banana Secures New Key Market Approvals
Tropic, a UK‑based ag‑biotech firm, received regulatory clearance for its non‑browning banana in Japan and Brazil, allowing import, sale, and cultivation in the latter. The approvals expand the company’s footprint in two of the world’s most influential fruit markets and...
New Zealand Launches Public Consultation on Import Requirements for Fresh Blueberries
New Zealand’s Ministry for Primary Industries has opened a public consultation to create import requirements for fresh blueberries intended for human consumption. The comment period runs from March 31 to May 15, inviting industry and technical stakeholders to weigh in. The initiative...
Berry Fresh Partners with ALBION SC Santa Monica to Promote Healthy Lifestyles Through Nutrition and Movement.
Berry Fresh has entered a partnership with Albion SC Santa Monica to champion healthy lifestyles through nutrition and movement. The agreement funds player tuition and includes on‑site activations, where the company supplies fresh berries as snacks at games, camps, and...
Mexican Mango Exports to the US Projected to Surpass 350,000 Tons in 2026
Mexico’s Secretariat of Agriculture projects mango shipments to the United States will exceed 350,000 tons in the 2026 season, the highest level on record. The forecast draws on 19,734 orchards spanning eight states and more than 252,000 acres dedicated to...
Peruvian Hass Avocado Exports Expected to Grow 6 Percent in 2026, Exceeding 765 Thousand Tons
Peruvian Hass avocado exports are forecast to exceed 765,000 metric tons in 2026, marking a modest 6% increase over 2025’s 723,000 MT. The surge follows a record 38% jump in 2025 but is expected to temper due to agro‑climatic constraints...
Argentine Lemon Outlook: Climate Challenges Meet Strong Market Demand
Argentina’s lemon season is underway but heavy rains in January and March have damaged farm roads, delaying harvests by up to two weeks. Despite the logistical setbacks, growers expect production to be stronger than last year, bolstered by a dry...
Hanseatic Global Is Now Full Owner of Florida International Terminal
Hanseatic Global Terminals, a Hapag‑Lloyd subsidiary, has become the sole owner of Florida International Terminal (FIT) in Port Everglades after paying $29.96 million to acquire AGUNSA’s remaining stake. The deal finalizes a transaction announced earlier this year and aligns with AGUNSA’s...
Taylor Farms Releases Latest Impact Report, Highlighting Efforts to Nourish Both People and Planet
Taylor Farms, the leading North American producer of ready‑to‑eat salads, issued its 2026 Impact Report highlighting advances in sustainable packaging, food safety, renewable energy, and community food donations. The company replaced rigid plastic lids with compostable film and introduced a...
South Korea Goes Tropical: Global Mango Imports and E-Commerce Drive Demand
Mangoes are moving from exotic novelty to a staple in South Korean households, driven by expanding fresh and processed uses. Latin American exporters, led by Peru, are gaining market share alongside traditional Southeast Asian suppliers. The growth is underpinned by...
