Opinion | Blueberries in the UK: The challenge of producing where everyone wants to consume

The region cannot ignore the structural barriers holding back its berry's expansion, writes Stephen Taylor, Managing Director at Winterwood Farms.

August 25 , 2026

Washington welcomes the 2026/27 apple season with an optimistic outlook 

Grower margins might be shrinking nationwide, but the leading US producer is standing tall, with favorable weather and good momentum to offset pricing pressures and flat domestic demand. 

August 25 , 2026

Chilean kiwifruit expansion calls for a strategic overhaul. Here’s how to do it.

In the middle of a true renaissance for the category, the sector is grappling with the growing pains of rapidly expanding volumes.

August 25 , 2026

Revolutionizing trade routes: How Green Tide Logistics is transforming Mexico–US shipping

The company is challenging the industry with its Gulf of Mexico–US East Coast short-sea network, with Tuxpan serving as a principal Mexican gateway.

August 24 , 2026

Severe frost event leaves New Zealand avocado growers scratching their heads

Even in wintertime, sub-zero temperatures in the Bay of Plenty are out of the ordinary, which is why two freezing nights at the beginning of August caught a lot of producers unprepared. 

August 24 , 2026

IMF delegation inspects Ecuadorian banana sector

The visit offered an in-depth look at production workflows, labor sustainability practices, and the industry’s role in rural community development.

August 24 , 2026

USApple reports eroding margins despite sustained yields

Rising volumes face a challenging market as growers navigate declining farm gate prices and increased input expenses.

August 24 , 2026

Panama Canal cuts daily capacity on watershed deficit—again

Despite water-saving measures, the canal’s authority has confirmed additional transit reductions as El Niño continues to deal adverse effects.

August 21 , 2026

Industry operations largely unaffected following earthquake, says Colombia Avocado Board 

Despite major human losses and ongoing rescue missions, orchards, packing facilities, infrastructure systems, and main transportation routes are operative.

August 21 , 2026

Chilean avocado production scores another 10 percent uptick

The sector is poised to slash previous records and hit 285,000 tons for the upcoming 2026/27 season.

August 21 , 2026