The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture released the 2025–30 Dietary Guidelines for Americans on Jan. 7. The International Fresh Produce Association said it appreciated the continued recognition of fruits and vegetables as central to healthy dietary patterns and the focus on reversing diet-related chronic disease.  

Online registration for the 2026 Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s Convention and Trade Show, taking place April 28-30 in Toronto is now open.

The Texas International Produce Association is proud to announce the 2026 inductees into the Texas Produce Hall of Fame, one of the most prestigious honors recognizing leaders whose vision, service and commitment have shaped the Texas produce industry. The celebration will take place on Monday, Jan. 19, at the Mission Events Center in Mission, TX, with festivities beginning at 6 p.m.

The start of a new year marks a moment of renewal and anticipation. Royal FloraHolland auctioneer Erik Boland offers a look at the fast-moving world of flowers and plants, where trends, opportunities and seasons continue to shift. He invites readers to take inspiration from what lies ahead and to keep growing together.

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Avocados From Mexico is rewriting the big game playbook with the launch of Prediction Pit, its boldest digital AI activation yet. This immersive AI experience lets fans step "inside the game," interacting directly with Guac Guru Rob Riggle to predict plays, games and outcomes and get custom recipe inspiration in real time — all while dipping into fresh, delicious guac.

Small citrus is going to be a challenge for the rest of this season, and it’s not likely to correct itself any time soon. The California Navel crop continues to skew heavily toward larger sizes, with production peaking on 56- and 72-count fruit. Small sizes, particularly 88-, 113- and 138-count, remain extremely limited and are expected to stay tight through the balance of the Navel season and into the transition to Valencias.