Colorado bill set to protect state-grown produce 

The bipartisan provision seeks to prohibit passing off out-of-state fruits and vegetables as locally grown products. Infractors face fines up to $20,000. 

September 09 , 2026

Dwarf papayas could reshape Florida’s production

Smaller, lower-bearing fruit can offer a more efficient, resilient solution for commercial producers in the Sunshine State.

September 09 , 2026

Brazilian orange juice market eyes late-2026 price recovery following period of volatility

A constrained supply and the normalization of global demand are having a positive effect on prices. 

September 09 , 2026

Indonesia recognizes Chile as a fruit-fly-free country, opening new opportunities for exports

The countries also advanced the shipment protocol for mandarins and electronic phytosanitary certification.

September 09 , 2026

Australian cherry production to drop 15 percent on winter chill deficit

Mainland growers are contending with erratic bud development, while Tasmania’s cooler climate offers a vital buffer for high-quality, export-grade fruit this season.

September 09 , 2026

South African cherries break into the Chinese market for the first time

The governments are now working on expanding market access to blueberries, with a protocol already under revision by authorities in Pretoria. 

September 08 , 2026

Agronometrics in Charts: The data behind the Australian table grape trade structural shift

Following years of mounting pressure, exporters have successfully recalibrated their trade focus, moving beyond their reliance on the Chinese market to reach new heights in Southeast Asia.

September 08 , 2026

South African citrus exports revised down yet again

The war in Iran, severe weather disruptions, and systemic port delays have forced the industry to readjust its projections for the second time this season.

September 08 , 2026

USDA to buy $57.5 million in fresh citrus

The purchase includes $20 million in fresh oranges, $12.5 million in fresh grapefruit, and $25 million in fresh mandarins. 

September 08 , 2026

Natural Delights boosts date production with weather-powered crop gains

The grower is leveraging favorable climate conditions to boost operational investments, including a push toward regenerative organic certification across its farms.

September 08 , 2026