Tight Australian supplies keep apple prices up

Retail costs have risen over 13 percent year-on-year, driven by inconsistent blossom development and heat-struck harvests.

August 06 , 2026

Ecuadorian banana exports score 5.5 percent uptick

Higher production offset weaker shipments to the US, East Asia, and Africa.

August 06 , 2026

Mexican strawberry industry calls for caution amid US antidumping probe

Former Aneberries President José Luis Bustamante warned of rising consumer costs if trade duties are ultimately imposed.

August 06 , 2026

Independent grocers show resilience amid economic turmoil 

A recent report released by the National Grocers Association and FMS Solutions also identified e-commerce and AI adoption as untapped opportunities for the sector.

August 06 , 2026

USDA temporarily suspends operations in Michoacán and halts avocado exports

The order from the US government affects Mexico’s main avocado-producing state and one of only two authorized to ship the fruit across the border.

August 05 , 2026

Port workers in the Netherlands call a national strike for September 4

Once again, union workers at one of Europe’s most important points of maritime entry are butting heads with the local government over social security. 

August 05 , 2026

Oregon blackberries capitalize on favorable season and fresh market window

With a focus on flavor, the state is expanding its thornless acreage to meet growing consumer demand.

August 05 , 2026

Amazon posts Q2 growth driven strongly by groceries 

The e-commerce giant is seeing significant gains in the perishables category, with active users up 50 percent in 2026 alone. 

August 05 , 2026

Berry demand will continue to grow despite greater global uncertainty, says Rabobank

According to the experts, the industry’s resilience will enable it to navigate headwinds such as tariffs, currency volatility, rising costs, and geopolitical disruptions.

August 05 , 2026

Australian pineapple growers raise the alarm over potential Indian and Indonesian imports 

The sector is adamant that biosecurity risks remain high despite the phytosanitary protocol proposed by the local government. 

August 05 , 2026