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The year of the avocado: Fierce competition and record volumes shaped the 2025 market
Global supply, steady promotions, and multi-origin sourcing continue to reshape the US avocado category, even as pricing pressure and policy debates intensify. From California groves to Mexican packinghouses, the market remains firmly in play.
December 30 , 2025
Grape expectations: Global table grape trade reshapes supply and demand
From tariff pressure to port congestion, exporters faced a more complex playing field this year. The industry’s response signals a tighter focus on quality, timing, and collaboration.
December 29 , 2025
US avocado imports wrap 2025 with volume lift
The final trading weeks delivered a timely boost for the US avocado pipeline. Elsewhere, volume shifts suggested a less-than-smooth landing for several international markets.
December 29 , 2025
Global cherry industry 2025: Southern hemisphere dominates as quality and logistics become core focus
South and North Hemisphere cherry-producing countries reconfigure their seasons while traditional and emerging markets seek to secure their participation in the global chain.
December 26 , 2025
Lemon pricing crisis drives Limoneira's revenue down 20 percent as the company pivots to avocados
The past twelve months were less than kind to the California company, which reported a dramatic drop in net revenue for fiscal year 2025. The firm is committed to its value-creation strategy and continues to liquidate real estate assets.
December 24 , 2025
US pear market set for major production rebound in 2026, regaining net exporter status after last year’s drastic decrease
US pear exports will jump by nearly 40 percent while imports are set to drop by 13 percent. Global production is also set to decrease but exports will see a slight improvement.
December 24 , 2025
4 ways healthy soils build better cities: From food to climate resilience
Healthy soils do far more than simply support buildings, roads, and other infrastructure: they sustain resilient and green cities. support the health of people, animals, plants, and the environment.
December 24 , 2025
Over 4 million boxes checked: Inside the SAG/USDA fresh fruit inspection site in Cabrero, Chile
In these facilities, sanitary inspectors from both countries verify compliance with phytosanitary and traceability regulations for the safe exporting of fresh fruit into the US.
December 24 , 2025
BRS Carina: The newly launched nectarine to expand Brazil's stone fruit supply in late November
Its main characteristic is its harvest window, which begins in the last week of November, expanding the national supply of stone fruit.
December 24 , 2025
US avocado imports stay strong as Europe feels the squeeze
Mexico continues to anchor the US avocado supply as global markets show mixed momentum. Shifting origins and uneven demand define late-season trade flows.
December 24 , 2025
