“My budget is toast”: Devastating freeze leaves Florida blueberry farm reeling

Real losses exceed Frogmore Fresh owner Austin Sigety’s worst estimates, but the grower remains hopeful and said that refraining from harvesting is not an option

April 16 , 2026

ENVY sales close to $600 million, cementing global popularity

Owned by T&G Global, the cultivar has emerged as New Zealand’s most purchased apple of the season. 

April 15 , 2026

Key Mexican avocado association signs zero-deforestation deal

Industry leaders and regulators are formalizing stricter environmental safeguards for exports.

April 15 , 2026

Fertilizer costs could squeeze margins and threaten 2027 yields

Prices are rising significantly faster than agricultural commodities, moving the affordability index "decisively into negative territory."

April 15 , 2026

Spain expands access to China with agreements to export pistachios and dried figs

Until now, the Spanish portfolio included fresh fruits such as citrus, peach, plum, table grapes, and persimmon, in addition to nuts like almonds.

April 15 , 2026

Lesser-known kiwiberry shows potential in preventing early cancer development

Researchers at Okayama University in Japan have been studying how Sarunashi juice and tea may protect against the early stages of lung and colorectal cancer.

April 15 , 2026

Chilean kiwifruit industry to delay harvest, prioritize quality

The Andean country is poised to meet strong market demand with stable commercial programs and steady shipments.

April 15 , 2026

Guava puree market set to nearly double by 2036

According to Future Market Insights, the main driver is beverage manufacturers' hunt for tropical flavors that do double duty: add color and sweetness, with no additives.

April 15 , 2026

Sugar concerns drive major US juice market transformation

The industry is positioned to turn into a $25.78 billion business, but its success hinges on how good it is at riding the wellness trend.

April 14 , 2026

Agronometrics in Charts: Diesel costs rise up to 49 percent for produce transport

As surcharges are added across ocean, air, and land transport, the cost of simply moving fresh produce is climbing in real time.

April 14 , 2026