New U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports have been implemented. Produce is currently unaffected, but the International Fresh Produce Association has responded with a statement warning that the move adds significant uncertainty to the highly integrated North American agriculture industry. The IFPA's comments reflect broad concern across growers, shippers, and buyers who operate across the U.S.-Canada supply chain.

Canada is a major supplier of greenhouse vegetables — particularly tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers from Ontario's Leamington belt — as well as a key destination for U.S. produce exports. Any tariff escalation between the two countries puts pressure on both sides of that equation, with costs likely to flow downstream to buyers and ultimately consumers.

This is worth monitoring closely given the previous delay in Canadian tariffs covered in recent newsletters. Implementation represents a concrete new development — buyers sourcing Canadian greenhouse product should start evaluating potential cost exposure.

Mexico's mango season is ending earlier than usual and with lower-than-normal volumes due to weather disruptions that suppressed summer supply. The U.S. relies on imported mangoes for virtually its entire supply, making Mexico's early exit a meaningful shift for the market. The article examines which countries are expected to step in to fill the supply void as the season transitions.

This follows an unusual year for Mexican mango supply, with weather problems compressing volumes across the summer. The timing matters because consumer demand for mangoes has been running strong, making any supply gap a potential pricing event. The transition period between growing origins is typically when availability gets thin and costs rise.

Buyers and category managers sourcing mangoes should watch for tightening availability and potential price movement as the market shifts to alternate origins post-Mexico season.

Peru has exported 66,737 tons of blueberries through week 33 of the 2026/27 season, a 65% increase over the same period in 2025/26 and nearly 2% above Pro-Blueberries' own projection. Week 33 alone saw 12,355 tons exported, up 27% year over year. The surge confirms that Peru's rapid production expansion is translating directly into massive export volumes hitting global markets.

This volume increase is arriving as U.S. domestic blueberry supply from the Pacific Northwest is still active, creating significant overlap and pressure on pricing. Earlier coverage flagged that Peru's extended season is blurring the traditional windows between growing origins — this data puts hard numbers on just how large the Peruvian wave has become.

For buyers, this level of import growth almost certainly means continued downward pressure on blueberry pricing through the fall transition. Worth monitoring how quickly Peruvian volumes peak and how that affects promotional windows at retail.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has made a preliminary determination that Mexican strawberry exporters investigated in the case are selling strawberries below fair value. The action follows a petition from Florida growers targeting winter imports, and could lead to new antidumping duties on Mexican strawberries. Auburn University has been involved in analysis related to the investigation.

This is a significant escalation for one of the most contested trade disputes in fresh produce. Florida growers have long argued that low-priced Mexican winter strawberries undercut their ability to compete during their peak selling season. A preliminary finding of dumping is a major step toward formal tariffs, which could reshape sourcing decisions for buyers who rely on Mexican supply during winter months.

Watch for the next phase of the Commerce investigation and any final duty determination — this could materially change cost structures for retailers and foodservice buyers sourcing strawberries from Mexico in Q4 and into 2027.

Washington state is entering the 2026/27 apple season with favorable weather conditions and solid momentum, even as grower margins face pressure nationwide and domestic demand remains flat. The leading U.S. apple-producing state appears positioned to offset broader industry challenges with strong crop quality and volume fundamentals going into harvest.

This stands in contrast to the national picture, where USApple's 2026 Industry Outlook Report forecasts a smaller overall U.S. crop and growers across regions are navigating a tightening margin environment. Washington's relative strength could make it a more competitive sourcing option for buyers compared to other origins this season.

With Michigan also reporting above-average fruit size and color, the apple category is shaping up to have regional bright spots even within a tighter national crop. Buyers planning fall apple programs should factor in which origins are delivering on quality this season.

Mexico shipped more than 715 tons of berries abroad in 2026, representing 2% annual growth, with total production estimated at around 1.3 million tons. Export values are significant, but the sector is navigating persistent pricing pressure and financing challenges that are straining growers and exporters even as volumes expand.

Mexico is the dominant supplier of raspberries and blackberries to the U.S. market, and a major strawberry and blueberry source as well. Growth in export tonnage while margins compress is a structural tension that can eventually lead to consolidation, reduced planted area, or quality trade-offs — all of which matter to North American buyers.

With raspberry pricing already under pressure from heavy supply, as covered previously, the financing stress flagged here adds another dimension to watch. If cost pressures force Mexican growers to scale back or exit, future supply availability could tighten even if current volumes look healthy.