Peruvian Hass avocado exports reach historic levels, US imports surge

US Hass avocado imports from Peru have increased over 50 percent this season, a happy result of the Andean nation's strategy to further solidify its product in North America.

September 29 , 2025

European strawberry market shows strengths amid rising challenges, says Freshfel

September 29 , 2025

Brazil’s avocado exports grow more than 400% in the last decade

The Netherlands, Argentina, and Spain accounted for more than 80% of revenue and nearly 77% of exported tons.

September 26 , 2025

Mango industry must comply with FDA’s Final Traceability Rule by July 2028

From harvest to retail, mango traceability is about to get stricter under FSMA’s Final Rule. All mango suppliers to the US —from orchard to importer— must prepare to meet sweeping traceability rules by mid-2028.

September 26 , 2025

Fruit juice drinkers score higher in the Healthy Eating Index, study shows

An MDPI study found that American 100 percent juice drinkers have a higher Healthy Eating Index (HEI) 2020-2025 score, consume less added sugar, and more total fruit, potassium, calcium, and vitamin C.

September 26 , 2025

Chiquita returns to Bocas del Toro with $30M investment

The announcement follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Chiquita and Panamanian authorities in August, establishing a framework to reorganize the local banana sector.

September 24 , 2025

Sizing up California Navels: Quality remains key as crop faces market shifts

Despite a CDFA forecast showing a 6 percent production increase, California’s Navel orange season faces nuanced challenges, including pest pressures and export market declines.

September 24 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: Big Washington apple crop presents retailers with big opportunities

While early projections called for 142 million boxes, many in the industry say the final number will likely fall between 125 and 130 million.

September 23 , 2025

Illinois pumpkin season defies early chills and spills

Autumn chills couldn’t squash the season—Illinois pumpkins are rolling in just in time for pies, porches, and spice.

September 23 , 2025

Family-owned Grupo Jorge Schmidt is leading the Chilean fruit industry with record production and a focus on tech and community

In its Catemu processing plant, the company processes over 1.1 tons of mandarins daily, making it one of the largest citrus plants in Latin America.

September 22 , 2025