Upcoming El Niño raises disease concerns for Florida strawberry sector

Forecast calls for wetter conditions as researchers promote spray alert system.

May 27 , 2026

FAO warns Hormuz disruptions could deepen food crisis

Fertilizer squeeze and trade bottlenecks raise concerns for global produce supply chains.

May 27 , 2026

Chilean citrus projects six percent growth for its 2026 campaign

This marks the fourth consecutive year of expansion, with mandarins leading industry exports.

May 26 , 2026

Agronometrics in Charts: US fresh produce prices jump 1.7 percent in April amid rising energy costs

Retailers face the critical challenge of balancing soaring operational costs while working to maintain affordability and value perception for consumers.

May 26 , 2026

The Chilean hazelnut boom 

Italian giant Ferrero is betting big on the Andean country, but high international prices have been driving the local expansion of the category for years now.  

May 26 , 2026

Washington raspberry sector backs letter urging specialty crop push in upcoming USMCA review

Lower-priced imports and rising domestic costs threaten the sector's long-term viability, the industry body said.

May 26 , 2026

Mangos México, the platform driving the sector’s transformation and international expansion

The content platform was built to provide strategic information across the sector and strengthen its international projection.

May 26 , 2026

Brazilian banana exports down 22 percent in April on increased competition

Revenue also plummeted 30 percent, further pressuring the sector.

May 26 , 2026

Spanish citrus pioneer Juan Gual Granell passes away at 95

The executive transformed the family company into the first Spanish private firm to export clementines to North America.

May 25 , 2026

Mission Produce and Calavo Growers' merger authorized by Mexican antitrust authority

The firms announced the $430 million acquisition back in January, and the deal is expected to close before the end of the month. 

May 25 , 2026