Amazon to close Fresh and Go stores, refocus on Whole Foods

The e-commerce giant is narrowing its physical grocery offering while investing in rapid delivery for perishables.

January 27 , 2026

Fresh Del Monte to reunite Del Monte brand after four decades after $285 million sale

The transaction remains subject to court approval and applicable regulatory clearances, and closing is expected by the end of Q1 2026.

January 27 , 2026

Agronometrics in Charts: Labor costs squeeze US fruit growers, threatening profit margins in 2026

Trade uncertainty and unpredictable weather are adding new layers of risk, threatening to spoil the momentum from strong consumer demand.

January 27 , 2026

Chilean kiwi forecasts 20 percent volume growth, capitalizing on favorable climate and global market shift

The industry anticipates higher volumes than last year, as well as slightly smaller sizes, and a favorable commercial scenario.

January 27 , 2026

US e-grocery sales hit record $12.7 billion in December, fueled by repeat shoppers

New data from Brick Meets Click shows American shoppers not only checked out more frequently, but also spent more.

January 27 , 2026

Sun World CEO, Bernardo Calvo: “Breeding has to deliver to the entire supply chain.”

As production costs rise, the firm is rethinking how it breeds and commercializes fruit, but the executive outlines why patience and partnerships matter more than speed.

January 27 , 2026

South African floods cause over $230 million damage, crippling citrus and avocado farms

The main affected provinces are major citrus and avocado production areas, but other crops have been impacted as well, including mangoes, papayas, lychees, and even macadamia nuts. 

January 26 , 2026

APEAM branches out with 650,000 pine seedlings for avocado regions

This expansion aims to diversify species and strengthen long-term conservation outcomes in warmer climate zones.

January 26 , 2026

Berry early days: Indian blueberry sector tests its roots

With "real momentum" from pioneering growers and urban consumers, the country’s young producing sector is poised for growth.

January 26 , 2026

South Africa's 2026 apple exports projected to climb five percent while pear volumes decline

The industry has benefited from good weather and improved agronomic practices, but logistics in the Port of Cape Town remain a hurdle. 

January 26 , 2026