As Peru gets crowned as the world leading table grape exporter, China emerges as major threat

The Andean nation has experienced sustained unprecedented growth, reaching 4.6 million tons in 2024/25. However, its #1 spot is far from secure, as the Asian Giant is not far behind.

October 07 , 2025

Global fresh cherry production expected to drop over 10 percent in 2025-26

Smaller harvests in Türkiye, the EU, and the US would be partially offset by increased production in China and Chile. It would be the first decrease in global production in six years.

October 06 , 2025

Container Port Performance Index: Key ports in developing nations are on the rise

A new report shows surprising momentum in container port efficiency across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

October 06 , 2025

Taiwan and US pineapple trade deal is almost sealed

Taiwan has agreed to purchase $10 billion of U.S. agricultural products over the next four years in exchange for access to pineapple imports.

October 06 , 2025

WAO drives avocado success in India, eyes China for future growth

Asia is the next frontier for avocados, says the World Avocado Organization. The entity is making marketing efforts have strived to consolidate the acceptance of avocados as a healthy option on the continent. 

October 06 , 2025

Automation and innovation drive a strong 2024-25 pear season for Stemilt

From automation to varietal breakthroughs, one family-run orchard is redefining how pears get from tree to table.

October 06 , 2025

Driven by innovation, Salix Fruits gears up for market expansion to Asia and the Middle East

The company arrived at Fruit Attraction 2025, with one primary mission: to widen its network of industry partners and stakeholders. 

October 03 , 2025

Department of Labor shifts H-2A wage method and adds skill-based categories

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) applauded the department's interim final rule, which updates the methodology for calculating wages of H-2A workers.

October 03 , 2025

Westfalia Fruit wants to develop your new favorite avocado

The company just unveiled the world's largest variety library, with over 140 unique cultivars. The initiative will tap into customer input to create varieties that better adapt to consumer trends and preferences.

October 03 , 2025

Amazon Grocery, the e-commerce's new private food label has 1,000+ products—including produce

The new label houses products ranging from milk and olive oil to fresh produce, meat, and seafood, with most offerings priced under $5 and rated four-stars or higher.

October 02 , 2025