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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.

3 weeks ago 2 minute read

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.

1 month ago 2 minute read

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...

2 months ago 2 minute read

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.

3 months ago 5 minute read

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...

4 months ago 2 minute read

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.

5 months ago 5 minute read

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.

5 months ago 2 minute read

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...

5 months ago 2 minute read

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.

8 months ago 5 minute read

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...

9 months ago 5 minute read

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.

9 months ago 2 minute read

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...

9 months ago 1 minute read

Oppy launches Dole-branded Florida strawberry program

Oppy launches its new Florida strawberry program, marking the company’s inaugural offering under the Dole label.

11 months ago 3 minute read

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.

1 year ago 3 minute read

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...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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,...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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...

2 years ago 1 minute read

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