Peruvian table grapes face potential volume decline due to climatic factors

The first season estimate provided by PROVID shows a five percent year-on-year drop despite growing acreage.

August 26 , 2026

South African citrus export estimate revised down

A perfect storm of adverse weather and supply chain hurdles has lowered projections for the third time this season.

August 26 , 2026

Sun World unveils two new table grape brands: SUMMER BLUSH and FLAVORCRUSH 

The names will be used to promote the Sugra74 and Sugra60 varieties, two new cultivars set to become category darlings, according to the company. 

August 26 , 2026

Blueberry industry votes to continue USHBC program

The five-year mandate ensures ongoing support for national research and marketing efforts designed to expand market access and consumer interest.

August 26 , 2026

Limoneira to sell California vineyard for $15 million

The California-based company has been hard-hit by a decades-long decline in lemon prices and is actively monetizing on the liquidation of nonstrategic assets.

August 26 , 2026

El Niño might cut Peruvian pomegranate yields by 30 percent

Rising temperatures are affecting coastal production areas, with southern regions expected to offset supply imbalances.

August 26 , 2026

Brie Reiter Smith succeeds Soren Bjorn as Driscoll’s CEO

She grew blueberries in Chile, oversaw quality and product leadership in the Americas, and has served as a director and Vice Chair of the board. 

August 25 , 2026

Agronometrics in Charts: Blueberry imports expand at both ends of the US season

Massive growth in early-spring and late-autumn imports is squeezing the windows where US growers traditionally see their highest margins.

August 25 , 2026

South Africa’s BigBucks Gala gains PVR protection in Europe

The cultivar originated spontaneously in a commercial orchard and has since achieved remarkable adoption among local growers.

August 25 , 2026

Hapag-Lloyd to acquire 25 percent stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II B.V. in Rotterdam

The partnership focuses on securing automated handling capacity to better manage growing cargo volumes at one of Europe’s main gateways.

August 25 , 2026