Agronometrics in Charts: Peru's dominant blueberry exports surge 21.5 percent

At 419,000 tons, this final volume reflects robust growth and consolidates Peru’s position as a dominant global supplier.

May 07 , 2026

World Fresh readies three new Canadian cherry drops

The firm is among the very first selected to bring these high-quality, BC-bred varieties to the global market.

May 07 , 2026

Frieda’s lychee and rambutan program capitalizes on 33 percent category surge

The company said retailers can transition from one offering to the other to maintain tropical fruit displays.

May 07 , 2026

Fresh Del Monte to lay off 850 workers in Costa Rica with closure of four banana farms 

The fields involved total nearly 3,000 acres, representing three percent of the multinational's total operation in the country.

May 06 , 2026

Classic Fruit and Westside Produce announce merger

After four years of collaboration, the companies will unify operations under the Classic Fruit label.

May 06 , 2026

First Chilean apple forecast of the season: Exports will see slight increase in 2026

The sector projects better quality and advancements in variety renewal, with Gala leading the way in international shipments.

May 06 , 2026

House farm bill advances amid sharp divisions over liability, animal welfare

Specialty crop representatives have cheered progress, but policy fights continue to create friction.

May 06 , 2026

Chilean blueberries are risking dropping out of the big leagues. Only industry-wide action can change the course. 

The market already changed, said Hortifrut’s Commercial Manager for Asia, Sandra Wenz, and the Andean country’s best bet to capture higher prices is a premium consumer experience by the hand of varietal renewal. 

May 06 , 2026

Hass Avocado Board unveils new foodservice report

Beyond traditional guacamole, sliced and spreadable formats are driving incremental usage, the document notes.

May 06 , 2026

California table grape crush saw exponential 132 percent spike in 2025

Processed raisin-type grapes dropped sharply by over 50 percent. Conversely, white wine grape crush declined by six percent.

May 06 , 2026