India's growing taste for cherries attracts new origins and offers opportunities

Monica Nain, head of promotions at the leading Indian agribusiness consultancy firm, Strat Sure Associates, said at the 2025 Global Cherry Summit that the country's fruit market, along with its population of 1.4 billion and its GDP growing at an annual rate of 8.2%, are key factors driving increased consumption. 

April 25 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: California set for one of its largest avocado crops in a decade

The Hass variety will comprise approximately 95% of California's crop, which amounts to approximately 355 million pounds. The remaining 5% will comprise Lamb, Gem, and other varieties.

April 24 , 2025

Fresh Del Monte launches ultra premium banana in Europe

The company emphasized that the launch of Honeyglow bananas reinforces its commitment to quality and innovation in fresh produce.

April 24 , 2025

Colombian authorities make major cocaine seizure

In a statement, the police noted that the seizure prevented the entry of "approximately 3.5 million doses into international markets, thereby protecting global public health."

April 23 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: Favorable weather sets stage for a big Georgia peach harvest

After weathering a devastating freeze in 2023, growth bounced back in 2024 with a strong crop, and this year is shaping up to be even better.

April 22 , 2025

U.S. avocado imports see uptick, but remain below 2024 levels

This rebound was driven by significant growth in Mexico and California, which saw shipment increases of 26% and 28%, respectively.

April 22 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: U.S. farm numbers hit a historic low- USDA

Several converging factors are the driving force behind this decline. As smaller enterprises continue to struggle to remain profitable, they are frequently acquired by larger businesses, farm consolidation remains a significant factor.

April 15 , 2025

China opens market to Spanish cherries

The new cherry export agreement between China and Spain marks the opening of this Spanish product to the Chinese market and will be valid for three years from Friday, April 11.

April 14 , 2025

U.S. strawberry export volumes reached highest record in 2024

Strawberries are now the third most valuable fresh fruit exported, behind apples and grapes and ahead of oranges and cherries. 

April 11 , 2025

Zespri season in the U.S. starts with shipments to East and West Coast ports

Following favorable growing conditions, the 2025-26 harvest is projected to increase to over 200 million trays across varieties to be sold worldwide. 

April 09 , 2025