China Cherry Mid-Season Summit 2026: The industry will come together in Guangzhou ahead of the Lunar New Year

The event will bring the entire cherry industry together in China. Stakeholders will analyze the most relevant aspects of the season and receive key input to understand its evolution with insights straight from decision-makers.

December 23 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: Global Trade Data reveals soaring 2025 import volumes post-shutdown

The shutdown may have paused data reporting, but not trade itself. Newly restored GTD figures point to a stronger second half than recent years would suggest.

December 23 , 2025

Baru nut and frozen fruits: Brazil opens new markets in Japan and the Eurasian Economic Union

Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock said the deals "expand opportunities for processed products with greater added value, in a market where demand for processed fruits has been growing."

December 23 , 2025

Ag-tech innovator BioPollen expands liquid pollination system across the Americas

From drones to helicopters, new delivery methods are changing how pollen reaches the orchard. The approach aims to give growers more control over pollination when nature does not cooperate.

December 23 , 2025

Ducks, drones, and biopesticides: How Asian farmers are using biological control methods to battle climate change

Blending indigenous agricultural approaches with today's innovations, FAO is bringing proven country-specific research into farmers’ fields to tackle the climate crisis.

December 22 , 2025

Mill and Amazon team up to reduce in-store food waste at Whole Foods Market

Starting in 2027, fruit and vegetable scraps generated in back-of-house operations will be turned into a nutrient-rich chicken feed ingredient intended for the retailer's private-label egg suppliers. 

December 22 , 2025

California pear producers seek USTR trade relief against surge of cheap Argentine imports

Argentine fresh pear exports to the US have increased by 125 percent since 2016, competing directly with local varieties such as Bartlett and Bosc, particularly in the early season.

December 22 , 2025

Climate change forces Chile's cherry industry to rethink how it grows its star crop

Insufficient cold hours have abated the crop's productive potential. An AI model and the development of weather-resistant varieties could be the key to protect the country's #1 fruit export.

December 22 , 2025

Rabobank 5-year outlook report: California almonds poised for strong rebound, with high prices and record exports on the horizon

After years of smaller-than-average crops, the California almond industry is due for a comeback. RaboResearch says prices will stabilize in upcoming seasons only to soar by the end of the decade. 

December 22 , 2025

USDA-funded studies put prunes in the osteoporosis spotlight

New trials are examining whether small daily servings can help women preserve bone density during the years when loss accelerates most.

December 19 , 2025