Agronometrics in Charts: Fresh US strawberry output projected up

A slight two percent increase in California acreage, combined with new varieties now in production, sets the stage for higher overall fresh production this year.

April 23 , 2026

University of Florida research aims to cut $130M cost of strawberry runners

These vegetative offshoots compete with berries for resources, reducing yields across commercial fields.

April 23 , 2026

Southern hemisphere cherries are missing out on a $800 million opportunity

At the 7th Annual Global Cherry Summit, Kroger VP Patrick Haines joined the call for market diversification, claiming there are untapped opportunities for several fresh categories in the US market. 

April 23 , 2026

China and Chile set up a fully digital phytosanitary certification system for exports

During the 2025–26 export season, Chile has already shipped over 663,000 electronically certified products to China.

April 23 , 2026

APHIS expands Mexican Fruit Fly quarantine in California

All detections of Mexfly in La Mesa occurred on residential properties.

April 23 , 2026

Sun World celebrates court ruling confirming plant variety protection for Midnight Beauty in Egypt

The firm praised the decision, saying it provides great confidence to bring the company’s latest varieties and technologies to the African country.

April 22 , 2026

Most US melons are kicking off 2026 with strong prices and plenty of optimism

From January to mid-March, cantaloupe prices were lower than last year.

April 22 , 2026

New Year’s drives 29 percent avocado unit sales growth

Despite a 16.2 percent decline in average selling price, consumer demand remained strong.

April 22 , 2026

Chile’s cherry industry pivots its strategy as Chinese consumer expectations tighten

The 7th Global Cherry Summit in Santiago, Chile, brought together 1,800 key players from across the cherry supply chain.

April 22 , 2026

Chinese produce supplier rolls out new pesticide program to help growers meet global export standards

Onedayone Group’s new initiative is already running in ginger-producing areas.

April 22 , 2026