Canada’s betting big on a high-tech ag future 

With deteriorated trade relations with its neighbor to the south, the Great White North is running a CA$3.2 billion strategy to strengthen its food systems, with key investments in AI, sustainability, and cutting-edge greenhouse innovation.

September 23 , 2026

AOMA calls to strengthen avocado oil authenticity standards following UC Davis study

Factors such as variety, origin, climate, maturity stage, harvest period, and processing can naturally alter the chemical composition of an authentic oil.

September 23 , 2026

Kiwi berries to make extended fall return

Back with a promising regional crop and eco-friendly packaging, Homegrown Organics aims to drive impulse buys in refrigerated displays.

September 23 , 2026

Agronometrics in Charts: US apple production to drop by seven percent in 2026/27

Strong trade relations with Mexico and Canada continue to provide a vital cushion for domestic fresh apple exporters.

September 22 , 2026

Peru continues to lead global Hass avocado exports during the first half of 2026

The country is the world's second-largest international supplier of the fruit, with over 505,000 metric tons shipped by July, and 205,000 planted acres.

September 22 , 2026

The world’s southernmost hazelnut processing plant set for full-capacity by 2027

Designed to diversify Chilean exports, the venture also expands opportunities for value-added products like flour and fruit paste.

September 22 , 2026

Fresh California figs stretch the season into fall

Strong supplies are giving the produce aisle a fig-ment of summer as weather cools, and providing retailers key late-season merchandising opportunities through October.

September 22 , 2026

South Africa puts early end to Valencia orange exports to Europe 

The last inspection day for production from the Western and Northern Cape provinces will be September 27th.

September 22 , 2026

Kissabel welcomes the Northern Hemisphere season 

The red-fleshed apple is taking over the US, the UK, and Europe with campaigns tailor-made to leverage the Halloween and fall moments in each market. 

September 21 , 2026

The avocado ripeness challenge: The industry is harnessing technology to win over consumers in India

Designed to make picking fruit easier, Westfalia Fruit’s Ripe-O-Meter seeks to familiarize building confidence among uninitiated shoppers.

September 21 , 2026