Heated debate over market definition in landmark strawberry trade probe

Florida growers claim 'dumped' Mexican imports are forcing them to discard millions of pounds of perfectly good fruit.

February 05 , 2026

GEM avocados take center stage in Westfalia Fruit’s global growth strategy

As the exclusive rights holder to GEM in most markets, the company plans to introduce and set the variety apart from competitors around the globe.

February 05 , 2026

Camposol launches ORIGEN, its new blueberry genetic improvement program

On the first day of Fruit Logistica in Berlin, the Peruvian powerhouse introduced its first two proprietary varieties—Sol One and Maia Blue.  

February 04 , 2026

Avocado market finds balance as US volumes ease and China prices firm

With imports into the United States slowing, the global industry is keeping a close eye on post-Super Bowl trends.

February 04 , 2026

Cherry market prices fall from grace as imports surge ahead of Lunar New Year

The era of selling cherries "by the piece" is over after a steep price drop made the large, plump fruit widely affordable.

February 04 , 2026

StePac’s new modified atmosphere packaging tackles dragon fruit shipping challenges

The journey of dragon fruit from major suppliers in Asia and Latin America to the US can take several weeks, often resulting in quality issues.

February 04 , 2026

Sun World collects yet another PVR victory in Italy

The firm secured immediate enforcement for the removal of unauthorized Sugrathirtyfive vines, commercialized under the AUTUMNCRISP brand.

February 04 , 2026

Berry growers in North and Central Florida face the devastating effects of the latest cold snap

Sunshine State producers have seen their fields covered in a thick layer of ice as a result of the extreme low temperatures. Damages are yet to be quantified.

February 03 , 2026

USDA-APHIS, SAG, and Frutas de Chile update key pre-shipment program agreement

The document was signed in a small ceremony attended by SAG and Frutas de Chile, representatives as well as the US ambassador to Chile, Brandon Judd.

February 03 , 2026

Agronometrics in Charts: California pear growers demand action against 125 percent import surge from Argentina

Argentine supplies' extended market presence and unfavorable timing forced at least one major retailer to delay its program for the California fruit by a month.

February 03 , 2026