Primland kiwifruit: Chilean crop soars 20 percent as South African season kicks off strong

With larger volumes on the horizon, the firm is keeping a close watch on global trade conditions while continuing to expand its program for yellow fruit.

March 11 , 2026

Veteran fruit producer Hronis files for Chapter 11  

In a document submitted on March 6 in the Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of California, the company reports liabilities ranging between $50 million and $100 million.

March 10 , 2026

Lower supplies and falling prices mark the home stretch of Brazil's 2025/26 orange season 

Processors are focusing their operations in a reduced number of plants, reflecting a reduced flow of oranges available in the market.

March 10 , 2026

The internet is hating on America’s most iconic apple

Golden Globe-winning actor Sterling Brown has reignited the nation’s debate over the best apple by calling the Red Delicious “mealy” and “gross” on a viral episode of Subway Takes.

March 10 , 2026

Mexico continues to dominate US avocado supply

Europe is seeing stronger arrivals while Peru builds export momentum.

March 10 , 2026

Agronometrics in Charts: Peruvian avocado industry navigates massive 38 percent supply surge to secure stable prices

Gains are driven by consistent improvement in productivity and technical management. Shipments to the US surged by over 50 percent in 2025.

March 10 , 2026

Tariff refund system to be ready in 45 days, says US Customs and Border Protection official

The US government will have to return over $166 billion in unlawfully collected tariffs to more than 330,000 importers, which the current platform would not be able to handle in a timely manner, said the agency representative. 

March 09 , 2026

Pistachio predicament: How Iranian farmers are fighting water scarcity and aflatoxin

Heat, drought, and contamination can undo a season’s work, making technical knowledge and training as critical as water itself.

March 09 , 2026

Shipping crisis halts Middle East routes for India's largest fruit export, bananas

Export rates for the country’s largest fruit export category have plummeted amid the shipping crisis.

March 09 , 2026

CMA CGM reports slight revenue loss for 2025 and a cautious outlook for 2026

Amid port chaos and a global shipping standstill, the French liner says its priority for the current calendar year is the safety of its crew and its customers’ cargo. 

March 09 , 2026