USApple reports eroding margins despite sustained yields

Rising volumes face a challenging market as growers navigate declining farm gate prices and increased input expenses.

August 24 , 2026

Panama Canal cuts daily capacity on watershed deficit—again

Despite water-saving measures, the canal’s authority has confirmed additional transit reductions as El Niño continues to deal adverse effects.

August 21 , 2026

Industry operations largely unaffected following earthquake, says Colombia Avocado Board 

Despite major human losses and ongoing rescue missions, orchards, packing facilities, infrastructure systems, and main transportation routes are operative.

August 21 , 2026

Chilean avocado production scores another 10 percent uptick

The sector is poised to slash previous records and hit 285,000 tons for the upcoming 2026/27 season.

August 21 , 2026

The game plan to make table grapes a go-to healthy snack in the US market 

The Global Grape Group’s “Have a Grape Day” campaign reached millions and generated $67 million in sales over two years.

August 21 , 2026

Valencia citrus yields hit 20-year low

Aging groves and rising input costs have severely impacted the community’s profitability and productivity.

August 21 , 2026

$7.5 million federal grant set to expand cold chain capacity in the US

As part of the Make America Healthy Again agenda, the USDA announced the funding to support food assistance entities. 

August 21 , 2026

Bloom Fresh celebrates a landmark year of PVR enforcement in Italy

The company has had several legal wins in the European country and is actively working with local customs authorities to intercept infringers at the border. 

August 20 , 2026

Agronometrics in Charts: Erratic weather cuts Mexican strawberry exports by 14 percent

Producers are recalibrating operations, with the industry shifting its focus toward high-performing propagation materials and structural adjustments.

August 20 , 2026

Newer formats for a shifting consumer: The challenges facing the European table grape market 

Antonio Sánchez, Product Manager at SanLucar, analyzed the importance of planning, innovation, and offering grapes adapted to each consumer.

August 20 , 2026