Produce industry headlines: December 5, 2025
Today we have coverage of lemons and limes, insights into how to better fight HLB disease, how savvy hosts can highlight mushrooms for the holidays, and more.
Good afternoon! It’s Friday, December 5, 2025. Here’s what’s happening in fresh produce today.
Today we have coverage of lemons and limes, insights into how to better fight HLB disease, how savvy hosts can highlight mushrooms for the holidays, and more.
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Today’s Top Stories
Spotlight on Lemons & Limes: Sales and demand are sweet – Blue Book
Everyone loves the sweet and tart of lemons and limes, but no bitterness here: the category continues to thrive.
Georgia Growers Tour Brazil’s Citrus Industry
Georgia citrus producers visit Brazil for week-long tour on how to better fight HLB disease.
Meijer Marks 90th Anniversary With Corporate Impact Report
As the grocer celebrates 90 years in business, Meijer is ahead of its planned carbon emissions reduction goals.
Photo Report New York Produce Show
Here’s more coverage and another round of photos from the New York Produce Show.
Arizona farmer’s journey: From petting zoo to organic leader
Arnott Duncan has been chosen as the Organic Grower Summit’s 2025 Grower of the Year.
NZ grower drops U.S. apple exports over tariffs and delays
The Yummy Fruit Company of Hawke’s Bay, NZ will no longer ship apples to the United States.
The versatility of mushrooms can be an excellent addition to meals and appetizers this holiday season.
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