US avocado shipments spike early and set the tone for 2026

While the United States market is booming, Europe is slowing down its consumption of the green gold.

January 28 , 2026

This AI-powered data-collecting robodog is both a grower’s coworker and an autonomous agronomist

Kedar Iyer, CEO of agriculture robotics company Frutas AI, says this tech will greatly benefit those in the industry who traditionally have had to do repetitive field tasks by hand.

January 28 , 2026

Why Chilean cherries might need more than good quality to thrive in China this season

The industry's bet on good fruit over great volumes has proven more challenging than expected. Government directives, fake news, overcaution, and a slow economy have given Chile a tough hand in the Asian giant.

January 28 , 2026

Amazon to close Fresh and Go stores, refocus on Whole Foods

The e-commerce giant is narrowing its physical grocery offering while investing in rapid delivery for perishables.

January 27 , 2026

Fresh Del Monte to reunite Del Monte brand after four decades after $285 million sale

The transaction remains subject to court approval and applicable regulatory clearances, and closing is expected by the end of Q1 2026.

January 27 , 2026

Agronometrics in Charts: Labor costs squeeze US fruit growers, threatening profit margins in 2026

Trade uncertainty and unpredictable weather are adding new layers of risk, threatening to spoil the momentum from strong consumer demand.

January 27 , 2026

Chilean kiwi forecasts 20 percent volume growth, capitalizing on favorable climate and global market shift

The industry anticipates higher volumes than last year, as well as slightly smaller sizes, and a favorable commercial scenario.

January 27 , 2026

US e-grocery sales hit record $12.7 billion in December, fueled by repeat shoppers

New data from Brick Meets Click shows American shoppers not only checked out more frequently, but also spent more.

January 27 , 2026

Sun World CEO, Bernardo Calvo: “Breeding has to deliver to the entire supply chain.”

As production costs rise, the firm is rethinking how it breeds and commercializes fruit, but the executive outlines why patience and partnerships matter more than speed.

January 27 , 2026

South African floods cause over $230 million damage, crippling citrus and avocado farms

The main affected provinces are major citrus and avocado production areas, but other crops have been impacted as well, including mangoes, papayas, lychees, and even macadamia nuts. 

January 26 , 2026