USDA-funded studies put prunes in the osteoporosis spotlight

New trials are examining whether small daily servings can help women preserve bone density during the years when loss accelerates most.

December 19 , 2025

From dessert to daily treat: Key reasons why pineapples are now a top fruit choice

According to the survey, pineapples have gone from dessert favorite to daily delight, with 31 percent of respondents citing treating themselves as the main reason to eat the tropical fruit.

December 19 , 2025

Westfalia Fruit Peru’s sustainable model: Quality, tech, and alliances drive global avocado export success

The company has strategically expanded its portfolio to include categories such as mangos, mandarins, and blueberries. However, its original premise has remained intact: avocado is the core of the business.

December 18 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: Super Bowl brings massive US avocado consumption amid tariff threats

From trade policy to drought, multiple pressures surround the avocado supply chain heading into the big game. Still, Mexico remains the backbone of US avocado imports, keeping the guac flowing.

December 18 , 2025

Hass avocado prices hit multi-year low in the US as Rabobank forecasts ample 2026 fruit supply

The Dutch bank latest projects a shipping-price increase for Navel oranges and some apple varieties, but a multi-year low for Hass avocados in the US.

December 18 , 2025

ProForest Certification confirms 90% of Mexican avocados for US market are deforestation-free

To date, 37 packing houses in the states of Michoacán and Jalisco have gained the ProForest avocado certification, demonstrating the production chain's commitment to international environmental standards.

December 17 , 2025

Bananas on the brink: Weather, disease test US supply

From heavy rains in Costa Rica to rising disease pressure across Central America, banana production is entering a more volatile phase. Research firm SynTech says growers and buyers alike will need flexibility as weather and biology reshape supply.

December 17 , 2025

Organic dried fruit market to reach $5.78 billion by 2033, driven by consumer demand for clean-label snacks

According to marketing researcher Verified Market Reports, the expansion is driven by surging consumer demand for clean-label, nutrient-dense snacks, rising disposable incomes, and the rise of sustainable food products.

December 17 , 2025

Dole sells Guayaquil port operations to Terminal Investment Limited for $75 million

As part of the agreement, the company will continue to use the port for terminal services, including container loading and unloading, once the transaction is closed.

December 17 , 2025

US strawberry prices soar 33 percent as California rain disrupts December supply

This holiday season, strawberry lovers across the US are facing higher prices and fewer berries on store shelves as relentless winter rains disrupted the California harvest.

December 17 , 2025