Agronometrics in Charts: Piura mango industry under strain as market conditions worsen

The mango season has hit a sour patch in Peru's San Lorenzo Valley, forcing growers to pause sales after prices fell below the cost of production

January 29 , 2026

Fresh Del Monte raises the bar with one-of-one pineapple portfolio

The firm says that sustained demand, not novelty, is guiding long-term breeding and marketing decisions.

January 29 , 2026

Peruvian table grape forecast adjusted to 84.2 million boxes, as seedless varieties lead growth

The Andean country’s campaign has been marked by varietal replacement, where seedless cultivars are king.

January 29 , 2026

US becomes top partner as Port of Antwerp container traffic holds stable in 2025

Port activity was affected by the war in Ukraine, trade conflicts between the US, Europe, and China, container congestion, and an unprecedented level of labor disputes.

January 28 , 2026

Mexican avocado exports soar: Michoacán and Jalisco project record 127k tons for US Super Bowl season

The Big Game accounts for the consumption of over 114 thousand tons of the fruit mainly in the weeks leading up to it.

January 28 , 2026

US avocado shipments spike early and set the tone for 2026

While the United States market is booming, Europe is slowing down its consumption of the green gold.

January 28 , 2026

This AI-powered data-collecting robodog is both a grower’s coworker and an autonomous agronomist

Kedar Iyer, CEO of agriculture robotics company Frutas AI, says this tech will greatly benefit those in the industry who traditionally have had to do repetitive field tasks by hand.

January 28 , 2026

Why Chilean cherries might need more than good quality to thrive in China this season

The industry's bet on good fruit over great volumes has proven more challenging than expected. Government directives, fake news, overcaution, and a slow economy have given Chile a tough hand in the Asian giant.

January 28 , 2026

Amazon to close Fresh and Go stores, refocus on Whole Foods

The e-commerce giant is narrowing its physical grocery offering while investing in rapid delivery for perishables.

January 27 , 2026

Fresh Del Monte to reunite Del Monte brand after four decades after $285 million sale

The transaction remains subject to court approval and applicable regulatory clearances, and closing is expected by the end of Q1 2026.

January 27 , 2026