The South African cherry industry expands and aims to double production in five years

Sector growth has been driven by varietal innovation, the incorporation of more acreage, and an increasingly defined commercial strategy.

February 02 , 2026

The Peruvian blueberry boom heads for the homestretch

The sector is pivoting its focus: while US growth is slowing due to tariffs, Europe and China are picking up the slack with double-digit volume increases.

February 02 , 2026

Ecuadorian banana exports soar past 377 million boxes, posting 3.5 percent growth in 2025

The fruit was crucial to the country’s foreign trade in a year marked by logistical challenges, demand variations, and trade flow adjustments.

February 02 , 2026

Guidelines with a grain of salt—and a lot more produce

With 60 to 90 percent of Americans' diets being ultra-processed, the new guidelines offer a fresh opportunity for whole foods.

January 31 , 2026

Panama Canal seeks concessionaires for major energy pipeline and port terminal expansion

The project aims to increase the country’s national transshipment capacity to up to 6.0 million TEUs per year, and boost its capacity to transport propane, butane, and ethane. 

January 30 , 2026

Climate change is pushing Florida avocado growers North, opening the door for the coveted Hass

As nights have grown milder in the past decade in the central region of the Sunshine State, growers have begun experimenting with growing the coveted Hass, further north.

January 30 , 2026

Honeybear eyes steady pear import season

Ample domestic carryover and disciplined import timing are shaping a balanced spring pear market. Honeybear says its program is built to keep retail shelves filled without hiccups.

January 30 , 2026

Opinion | Beyond supply and demand: The new geopolitical reality of agriculture

For years, the industry operated under the assumption of stability, writes international agribusiness consultant Giorgio Peirano. Today, that assumption is no longer valid.

January 30 , 2026

Guatemalan mango exports to US soar by 4 percent in 2025, fueled by stronger supply

The Tommy Atkins variety registered the biggest volume, accounting for 88 percent of the country's shipments. The cultivar was followed in popularity by Ataulfo, Keitt, and Kent.

January 30 , 2026

Naturipe Farms among first to earn Pro-Forest certification for deforestation-free avocados

Through its Baika Mexico operations, the company was an early adopter of the program ensuring more sustainable avocado production practices.

January 29 , 2026