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USDA releases first citrus crop forecast for 2026-27 season
The 2026-27 Florida all orange forecast of 10.0 million boxes is down 23 percent from last season’s final production.
USDA to hold vote on Florida Citrus Marketing Order
USDA will conduct a referendum among eligible Florida citrus producers soon to determine support for continuing the federal marketing order.
Produce industry headlines: September 8, 2026
Links today include a selection of next-gen restaurants slated for growth, U.S. and Canadian trade relations, and Target’s expansion in...
Brighter Bites receives $100,000 investment in Florida
Brighter Bites announces a $100,000 investment from the Naples Children Foundation to expand access to healthy food in Collier County.
Florida citrus production rises
Florida citrus growers received optimism in USDA's Citrus Crop utilization report with increases in all varieties for the 2025-26 crop...
IMG Citrus and the Mixon Family reimagine the future of Florida grapefruit
IMG Citrus and the Mixon Family announce a strategic partnership focused on advancing premium Florida grapefruit.
Produce industry headlines: June 1, 2026
Read about Costco's strong Q2, Sprouts' expansion plans, grocery executive changes in May, economic concerns in foodservice, and more.
Produce industry headlines: May 29, 2026
Today's links cover Blue Book's CEO and company milestones, Lidl's U.S. struggles, Florida tropicals, an avocado supply crisis, and a...
Walmart opens next generation supercenter in Florida, highlighting Florida-grown products
Walmart’s newest opened in The Villages with a community celebration highlighting Fresh From Florida produce and local nonprofit partners.
Walmart opens next generation supercenter in Florida
The new store represents another milestone in Walmart’s plan to build or convert more than 150 stores in the coming...
UPDATE: Florida cold to continue through this weekend
Florida is currently experiencing abnormally cold temperatures and is expected to see even colder temperatures this upcoming weekend.
A week of cold expected to affect Florida crops
The forecast calls for abnormally low temperatures to reenter the state Monday evening, January 26 and last through Saturday, January...
Oppy launches Dole-branded Florida strawberry program
Oppy launches its new Florida strawberry program, marking the company’s inaugural offering under the Dole label.
Sun Belle expands Florida winter strawberry program
Sun Belle is proud to announce the expansion of its strawberry program through new grower partnerships in Central Florida.
Brighter Bites expands partnerships in SW Florida
NAPLES, FL (March 11, 2025) Brighter Bites BB #:371141, a national nonprofit that delivers fresh fruits and vegetables directly...
Sprouts Farmers Market plans Florida expansion
Phoenix, AZ – Sprouts Farmers Market, BB #:168563 recently named Progressive Grocer’s Retailer of the Year, today announced plans for significant expansion in 2025,...
California Giant updates Florida strawberry crop
Watsonville, CA – January 21, 2025 – California Giant Berry Farms BB #:121061, a leader in fresh berries, today shared a...
Florida citrus projected at century-low levels
USDA’s December Florida citrus forecast puts the crop at levels that haven’t been this low in 100 years. Orange production...
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