The “Tropical Jewel” shines on as mango market defies challenges

Global exports of the fruit followed a sweet upward trajectory, reaching nearly 2.6 million tons in 2024, up 6.7 percent year-on-year.

September 22 , 2025

Mangoes and kiwis see sales surge as US shoppers embrace tropical fruit

Despite increasing produce prices, fruit keeps showing up in US grocery shoppers' lists. The exotic and tropical fruit category is partly behind the loyalty.

September 19 , 2025

2025 US avocado market: A strong quarter and a year of growth

The so-called “green gold” has outpaced the overall retail produce market with significant growth in both dollar and volume sales. 

September 19 , 2025

Beware of produce scammers—USDA alerts of increased imposter fraud activity

The fraudsters steal merchandise by placing orders, diverting the load to an unknown location, and then failing to pay for the produce.

September 18 , 2025

Spain projects lowest citrus harvest in 16 years

The organization is seeking government funding to revitalize the sector and the implementation of initiatives that support growers.

September 18 , 2025

New robotic strawberry harvester hopes to address labor shortages

For harvesting machines identifying lower-hanging fruits is hard. However, a new approach seeks to address these challenges with the help of air and AI.

September 18 , 2025

How a mysterious ecoterrorism attack helped reshape California's medfly response

A $60 million unsuccessful attempt to eradicate the 1989 infestation, prompted the California Department of Food and Agriculture to adopt a more efficient and sustainable method—sterile insect technology.

September 16 , 2025

Innovation and exports drive expansion in Saudi Arabian date industry

MarkNtel Advisors projects the market to be valued at over $286 million by 2030, an increase driven by rising consumer demand, global exports, and innovation.

September 16 , 2025

From ancient remedy to global cuisine staple: Global ginger market to reach $7 billion by 2030

Currently valued at nearly $4.01 billion, a MarkNtel Advisors report projects the spicy root's global market will reach $6.88 billion in the next five years.

September 16 , 2025

Brazil oranges hit hard by high fruit drop rates and lower production, Fundecitrus warns

The association corrected its projection to reflect a 2.5 percent production loss resulting from more severe greening disease and a slower harvest pace.

September 15 , 2025