Tasmanian cherry exports hit record $50m in 2025/26 season

The sector celebrated the weather conditions that delayed the campaign and led to strong Lunar New Year sales in China. 

April 16 , 2026

Agronometrics in Charts: Record Mexican shipments drop US avocado prices to $1 per pound

Between January and mid-March, avocado shipments from Mexico were 24 percent higher year-on-year, softening prices.

April 16 , 2026

Market analysis | How southern hemisphere cherries went from dream to crisis—and what comes next

The Chilean industry is needs to make an crucial decision, while Argentinian growers are waiting for structural changes.

April 16 , 2026

USDA names 2026 Highbush Blueberry Council board

Oregon grower Ellie Norris will assume as the entity’s Chair, effective immediately.

April 16 , 2026

“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