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Guatemalan mango exports to US soar by 4 percent in 2025, fueled by stronger supply

The Tommy Atkins variety registered the biggest volume, accounting for 88 percent of the country's shipments. The cultivar was followed in popularity by Ataulfo, Keitt, and Kent.
January 30 , 2026

Naturipe Farms among first to earn Pro-Forest certification for deforestation-free avocados

Through its Baika Mexico operations, the company was an early adopter of the program ensuring more sustainable avocado production practices.
January 29 , 2026

Agronometrics in Charts: Piura mango industry under strain as market conditions worsen

The mango season has hit a sour patch in Peru's San Lorenzo Valley, forcing growers to pause sales after prices fell below the cost of production
January 29 , 2026

Fresh Del Monte raises the bar with one-of-one pineapple portfolio

The firm says that sustained demand, not novelty, is guiding long-term breeding and marketing decisions.
January 29 , 2026

Peruvian table grape forecast adjusted to 84.2 million boxes, as seedless varieties lead growth

The Andean country’s campaign has been marked by varietal replacement, where seedless cultivars are king.
January 29 , 2026

US becomes top partner as Port of Antwerp container traffic holds stable in 2025

Port activity was affected by the war in Ukraine, trade conflicts between the US, Europe, and China, container congestion, and an unprecedented level of labor disputes.
January 28 , 2026

Mexican avocado exports soar: Michoacán and Jalisco project record 127k tons for US Super Bowl season

The Big Game accounts for the consumption of over 114 thousand tons of the fruit mainly in the weeks leading up to it.
January 28 , 2026

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