Opinion | Geopolitics reshapes the budget: How war is now a core variable in fresh fruit logistics

Armed conflicts are reshaping maritime routes, altering itineraries, and heightening the legal and financial exposure for every cargo, writes shipping expert Rafael Guarda Martínez.

March 04 , 2026

Chilean kiwifruit industry projects bigger volumes in 2026 and anticipates structural growth toward 2030

The recovery is driven by new plantations established between 2020 and 2025 coming into production.

March 04 , 2026

Agronometrics in Charts: Fresh fruit prices to see moderate 0.2 percent increase in 2026

While overall food inflation climbs over three percent, fresh fruit is charting a steadier course.

March 03 , 2026

New study links flavonoid intake to happiness in older women

With 18 years of follow-up data from over 36,000 participants, researchers found that diet is a powerful tool for long-term psychological health.

March 03 , 2026

Peru pumps up volume as US avocado shipments rise seven percent year-on-year

The Andean country saw a triple-digit surge focused on the diversified European market, where it is regaining prominence.

March 03 , 2026

Chilean cherry sector urges caution as growers weigh switch to hazelnuts

Unlike cherries, which come from their second consecutive less-than-favorable season, the nut performs best under more humid and stable conditions. 

March 03 , 2026

Mexican mango's global triumph: How diversification fuels international growth

Category expert Anahí Casillas Godínez says the sector shows promise in the face of opportunity—and betting on Asian markets might be the biggest one.

March 03 , 2026

Global shipping crisis: Middle East conflict triggers rerouting, massive surcharges

Several liners have suspended services through the Red Sea and rerouted them down the Cape of Good Hope due to the escalating conflict in the region. 

March 02 , 2026

Opinion | The ebb and flow of tariffs and Brazil's new trade map

US tariffs forced the Latin American country to follow a long used in financial markets: "Don't put all your eggs in one basket."

March 02 , 2026

Gen Z and millennials drive digital shift in $97B produce market, FMI report finds

The generational divide is marking the way consumers try and engage with fruits and vegetables. 

March 02 , 2026