Report: Walmart and dollar store penetration surge as Americans seek grocery savings

According to analytics firm Dunnhumby, nearly 40 percent of US shoppers ages 45 to 54 have reduced or skipped meals due to financial hardship.

February 20 , 2026

Chile trims US grape exports as supply outpaces demand

Despite market pressure from other origins, high-quality output should fetch attractive prices in Europe starting in April.

February 20 , 2026

Fresh Del Monte reports solid 2025 growth following strategic portfolio reshaping

Net sales remained steady, while gross profit jumped 11 percent driven by higher per-unit selling prices in the fresh and value-added products and banana business segments.

February 19 , 2026

Zespri kiwifruit sales soar 46 percent, leading the fastest-growing fruit category

The company attributed part of this success to its expanded retail network and continued marketing efforts featuring the KiwiBrothers.

February 19 , 2026

Adaptation and quality: Lessons for the Chilean cherry industry after a challenging 2025/26 season

Exporters agree that the business has entered a more demanding stage, where commercial precision and the ability to evolve will be decisive.

February 19 , 2026

Cherry bacterial canker: Chilean researchers reveal pathogen adaptation and warn about copper resistance

The study focused on identifying strains of the disease in samples from orchards in the main cherry-producing regions of the Andean country.

February 19 , 2026

Agronometrics in Charts: Driscoll’s on the essential need for Morocco’s shared blueberry data

Driscoll's Product Leader of Blueberries argues that a shared market view is the crucial lens needed to help this fragmented, fast-growing industry finally mature.

February 19 , 2026

Opinion | Cold treatment is what opens markets for fruit—or closes them

The process must be understood as a critical link within the logistics chain, says Rafael Guarda Martínez, an ag and shipping expert at RG Consultant.

February 19 , 2026

Vertical farming market set to quadruple by 2032, driven by urban innovation

The food production method will grow from $8 billion in 2025 to $39.7 billion in seven years.

February 19 , 2026

US and Ecuador finalize landmark trade deal, slashing tariffs on key exports

The White House states that the final agreement will be signed soon and will create new opportunities for trade and investment between the two countries.

February 19 , 2026