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Avocado tides shift: Mexico dominates US market, Chile overtakes Peru in Europe

As Peru’s season winds down, Chile steps up in Europe and China, while Mexico tightens its grip on US supply.
October 22 , 2025

California table grape growers offer scholarship opportunities

California table grape growers are providing scholarship opportunities to graduating high school seniors from the table grape growing regions of California. Like last year, the collective offers three categories of scholarships in 2026.   Scholarship opportunities for the California grape community Two scholarships are available to field workers and their families. The Field Worker Bridge Scholarship is […]
October 21 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: The key factors driving Mexico's horticultural dominance in the US market

From winter vegetables to spring berries, the country’s farms play a strategic role in keeping American produce aisles stocked.
October 21 , 2025

US-China port tensions: 3 key factors behind the latest chapter in a long-lasting trade war

The current situation goes beyond a simple tit-for-tat, so context clues are essential to fully understand the latest developments in the East and the West. 
October 21 , 2025

Fiber-rich fruits: Why apples and pears are your gut's best friends

According to the USDA, adults are only eating half of the recommended fiber amount. Fruit, especially pome intake, might be a good way to change that.
October 20 , 2025

US e-grocery sales soar to record $12.5 billion in September, up 31% year-on-year

Online grocery shopping just had its biggest month since the early pandemic—reaching $12.5B in September. Older shoppers and smaller cities led the way, with deliveries hitting a new high.
October 20 , 2025

California faces first Caribbean Fruit Fly quarantine since 1985 in Los Angeles County

The announcement was made through a press release following the detection of two adult insects in and around the City of Montebello.
October 20 , 2025

Electronic certification and better market access mark Canada-Mexico agri-food trade talks

The negotiations between the two countries aim to ensure “competitive, safe, and high-quality products for consumers and processors”.
October 17 , 2025

Roger Mann named Cocogreen COO, bringing 35+ years of agri-food leadership

Global leader in sustainable growing substrates and land transformation, Cocogreen is appointing Roger Mann as Chief Operating Officer. In his new role, Mann will oversee the company's global operations, driving innovation, resilience, and efficiency across its expanding network of production sites, distribution channels, and strategic partners worldwide. This strategic hire further strengthens Cocogreen's executive leadership […]
October 17 , 2025

Is your company safe? Industry leaders release guide with 5 strategies for produce fraud prevention

The problem is severe: 54 percent of produce companies report that fraudsters have attempted to trade with them, while 41 percent have been direct victims of produce fraud.
October 17 , 2025