Avocado arrivals jump in US as Mexico holds dominant share

Average avocado prices in the US increased for the second consecutive week. Meanwhile, global supply trends saw diverse shifts across Europe and Asia.

March 17 , 2026

Agronometrics in Charts: Supply surge forces Chilean cherry industry to look beyond China

As global supply increases, the sector is prioritizing market diversification and operational efficiency, with the United States becoming a growing alternative destination.

March 17 , 2026

Limoneira reports first quarter 2026 revenue decline

The company’s net revenue for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 fell to $18.2 million, a steep decline of $34.3 million from the same quarter last year.

March 16 , 2026

Catalytic Generators and Exp. Group: Scaling the art of ripening through a two-generation partnership

For over three decades, Catalytic Generators, a specialist in ethylene application systems for fruit ripening,  has worked alongside Exp. Group to support its growth from a family-founded produce distributor into one of the largest banana ripening operations in the United States.

March 16 , 2026

Blueberry scorch virus confirmed in central Washington

Growers are urged to test plants and control aphids after discovery in Benton County.

March 16 , 2026

Severe storm damage threatens Moroccan blueberry growers, with losses expected to exceed 20 percent

A series of severe storms have affected growing regions in the African country. IBO President, Mario Steta says volumes can fall up to 50 percent in some cases.

March 16 , 2026

From waste to worth: Grape pomace market to top $2.1B by 2033

Winemaking byproducts are now a high-value source of plant-based antioxidants and natural colorants, with researchers exploring further applications.

March 16 , 2026

Mission Produce sees a 17 percent revenue drop amid lower avocado prices, eyes growth with Calavo acquisition

The company remains positive about its $430 million acquisition of Calavo Growers as a strategic move to expand its avocado platform.

March 13 , 2026

CBP races to develop an automated system for historic IEEPA tariff refunds

More than $160 billion in unlawfully collected tariffs is at stake, and there is no direct precedent for handling such a large-scale reimbursement.

March 13 , 2026

The International Trade Commission issues a preliminary ruling on Mexican winter strawberry imports

The investigation follows a petition filed by growers across Florida in December, 2025 asking the agency to look into low priced imports coming in through the winter.

March 12 , 2026