India's growing taste for cherries attracts new origins and offers opportunities

Monica Nain, head of promotions at the leading Indian agribusiness consultancy firm, Strat Sure Associates, said at the 2025 Global Cherry Summit that the country's fruit market, along with its population of 1.4 billion and its GDP growing at an annual rate of 8.2%, are key factors driving increased consumption. 

April 25 , 2025

Twelve U.S. states have sued the Trump administration over tariffs 

The plaintiffs are asking the court to declare these tariffs illegal and to prevent government agencies from enforcing them.

April 25 , 2025

South African raisin forecast down on heavy rainfall

This situation is a setback for the South African industry, which had been on a steady upward trajectory and was anticipating record exports this season.

April 25 , 2025

China's retaliatory tariffs are affecting Canada's agricultural and seafood products

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business sent a letter to the federal government asking representatives to speak up against China's retaliatory tariffs on agricultural products.

April 25 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: California set for one of its largest avocado crops in a decade

The Hass variety will comprise approximately 95% of California's crop, which amounts to approximately 355 million pounds. The remaining 5% will comprise Lamb, Gem, and other varieties.

April 24 , 2025

Fresh Del Monte launches ultra premium banana in Europe

The company emphasized that the launch of Honeyglow bananas reinforces its commitment to quality and innovation in fresh produce.

April 24 , 2025

Spanish cherry campaign delayed

Expectations for this year are optimistic, projecting a typical season in terms of volume and good fruit sizes.

April 24 , 2025

APHIS establishes and expands Mexican fruit fly quarantine in Texas

To combat the spread of the Mexican fruit fly to non-infested areas of the United States and protect foreign trade, APHIS is implementing strict safeguarding measures and regulations on the interstate movement of regulated articles.

April 24 , 2025

Kissabel apples advance toward commercial volumes in the Southern Hemisphere

The range of apples with pink to deep red flesh continues its development phase in Australia, Argentina, Chile, New Zealand, and South Africa, thanks to partners in the IFORED program.

April 24 , 2025

USDA announces $340M in disaster relief for farmers and rural communities

Secretary Rollins made this announcement in North Dakota, where the USDA is allocating over $5 million to repair electric infrastructure damaged by severe storms and wildfires.

April 24 , 2025