“We are surviving,” says Ecuadorian grower amid dragon fruit oversupply

Despite struggling with crop damage, falling prices, and oversupply, producers remain cautiously optimistic about future improvements.

July 08 , 2025

U.S. mango supply from Mexico, Dominican Republic on track to grow

Mango shipments from Mexico and the Dominican Republic are trending higher this year, with millions already delivered and months left in the season.

July 04 , 2025

FDA issues Class I recall of organic blueberries over Listeria risk

The FDA's Class I classification means there's “a reasonable probability” that use of or exposure to the products will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

July 03 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: Honeycrisp apple prices soar as supply gaps tighten market

The current spike is a textbook case of market tightening: low harvest, limited imports, and sticky consumer demand meeting the realities of constrained shelf space and retailer economics.

July 03 , 2025

Reduced outlook for ag exports drives drop in farmer sentiment, survey finds

Farmer sentiment weakened in June, driven by lower expectations for agricultural exports and concerns over trade policies, according to the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.

July 03 , 2025

Growers adopt high-input strategies as Michigan blueberry costs rise

Highbush blueberry production costs in Michigan topped $10,000 per acre in 2024, with growers adopting new techniques to boost yields and meet growing demand for fresh fruit.

July 03 , 2025

Lemon prices bounce back after hitting 'lowest in 30 years' during winter

Lemon prices in the U.S. have rebounded after winter lows, as reduced imports, fewer sellers, and easing tariff pressure tighten the market.

July 01 , 2025

"Tremendous effects": Industry braces for tariff hike, lower growth as Tomato Suspension Agreement ends

In an interview with FreshFruitPortal.com, Fresh International LLC. Managing Member Javier Badillo said that “in six to nine months, you could see mid-sized companies potentially walking away from the category.”

June 30 , 2025

Argentina eyes global markets as U.S. sees surge in lemon imports

U.S. lemon imports from Argentina are rising in volume and price, though exporters may shift focus to other global markets.

June 27 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: Bright future ahead for Poland’s blueberry industry

Despite frost in May affecting some farms, the 2024 harvest still matched 2023 levels at around 62,000 tons.

June 26 , 2025