Produce industry headlines: December 9, 2025
As the holidays near, citrus is much in the news, more high-tech tools for retailers, a better way to fight cargo theft, a really big mango, and more.
Good afternoon! It’s Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Here’s what’s happening in fresh produce.
Today we have coverage of citrus availability, a bipartisan bill to help fight cargo theft, Albertsons and Schnucks going higher tech, super-fast grocery delivery, the world’s largest mango, a grapevine whisperer, and more.
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Top Stories
Market Minute: Excellent supply of oranges available for Christmas promotion
Ron Pelger touts the plentiful varieties of citrus found at grocery stores this time of year.
Bipartisan bill calls for TSA to join cargo theft fight
In the ongoing fight against cargo fraud, two senators are hoping to focus on technology for better prevention.
Amazon Pilots 30-Minute Grocery Delivery in Select Markets
Amazon is testing a much faster delivery turnaround time for groceries in two cities.
Meet Mercedes Auris Bravo: from modest beginnings to a powerhouse in grape and other crop cultivation.
Apply: Albertsons’ 4th Innovation Launchpad is Open
Food, beverage, and other brands can apply to win prizes and national exposure.
Colombian farmers grew the world’s largest mango
Guinness World Records has officially confirmed the world’s largest mango, found on a farm in Colombia.
AUTUMNCRISP Grapes Launch Creates Buzz, Breaks Records in Denmark
Sun World International is seeing significant success with a green seedless grape collaboration.
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