Vessels are starting to arrive with some nice early Chilean stone fruit. And based on reports from the Chilean Stone Fruit Committee, export volume is expected to be up 11 percent for the 2025-26 season.

Eosta announced the arrival of the first volumes of new-season organic South African table grapes, with substantial volumes expected to be available until mid-April 2026. The 2025-26 season includes several new varieties to the organic South African offering with better sizing, shelf-life and overall quality.

Weather — a series of rain events and cooler temperatures — was back in focus last week, and the timing was less than ideal. None of these systems were extreme on their own, but with holiday schedules, lighter labor and already tight supply chains, even modest weather can create outsized disruptions.

At PanAmerican Seed, growth extends beyond flowers to the people who shape the company. The organization is honoring the career of Sjaak Ros, area manager, who is retiring after nearly 43 years of service.

Ros joined PanAmerican Seed in 1983 as an account controller after earning a degree in economics and business administration from HEAO. Initially focused on finance, his career soon shifted into sales — a transition that would define his professional path.

Consalo Family Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned grower-packer-shipper-importer-distributor of fresh fruits and vegetables, has added Morgan DiMartino and Jose N. Garcete to its leadership team as the company continues to expand its national footprint and diversify its operations.