Avocado volumes poised to smash 3 billion pound record in 2025

Once considered specialty produce, avocados now sit firmly at the center of US eating habits. A new forecast shows volumes smashing past 3 billion pounds next year, driven by smarter promotions and steady demand.

December 02 , 2025

Chilean innovation: Granny Smith apple sausages offer healthier option while supporting growers

Researchers at Chile's Universidad Católica del Maule (UCM) develop sausages mixed with Granny Smith apples,

December 02 , 2025

Chile sets sail for the US: Koru kicks off fruit season with a big first shipment

Cool Carriers’ Koru opens Chile’s 2025–26 fruit season, promising to deliver berries, grapes, and stonefruit to the US with short transit times.

December 02 , 2025

APEAM refutes Nayarit government: Avocados from the state will not be debuting in the US

An announcement from Nayarit jumped the gun on US market access for its avocados. The Mexican Avocado Producers and Packers Association says no approval exists and that federal agencies must make any such call. For now, the export map remains unchanged.

December 01 , 2025

US Produce industry speaks up: The potential impact of the upcoming USMCA agreement review

The 2026 joint review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) will take place next July. Leading grower organizations are speaking up to ensure industry interests are considered in upcoming trade talks.

December 01 , 2025

US fruit exports struggle in the Philippines as regional rivals capitalize on zero tariffs

A growing population and shifting income levels are reshaping the Asian country’s demand for fresh fruit. While regional suppliers continue to dominate, US shippers fight to stay competitive.

December 01 , 2025

USDA fights Systems Approach suspension for Chilean table grape imports

The filing opens a 90-day period during which the agency will defend its 2024 decision to unlock the protocol for exporters in the Latin American country.

November 28 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: Strong global demand drives US fresh produce exports above $11B

From 2015 to 2018, total exports stayed above $10 billion, supported by stable demand across North America and Asia.

November 28 , 2025

Maersk plots a fresh course through Suez after signing new agreement

Canal officials say recent months have brought a steady uptick in vessel movements and cargo volumes. The gains come as they court major shipping lines with incentives and updated support services.

November 28 , 2025

Americans sweeten up with berries, Driscoll’s survey finds

Americans are trading the candy aisle for the berry basket, a new Driscoll’s survey shows. Fresh fruit is increasingly seen as both a reward and a wellness boost. The findings highlight how natural sweetness is reshaping what “treat yourself” means.

November 28 , 2025