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Fresh Inset gets green light: Vidre+ ready for US rollout

With shelf life under pressure and budgets tight, a plug-and-play packaging tweak is drawing attention across produce aisles. The Polish firm says its gradual-release approach can curb ripening without new rooms, new rules, or new capex.
January 05 , 2026

From nursery to post-harvest: Westfalia's strategy to make Colombia an avocado powerhouse

In recent years, the country has emerged as a new player in the global market. Although it is still considered a young origin, its productive potential is enormous.
January 05 , 2026

Morocco's citrus production is on the rise with mandarins leading exports, USDA says

The upward trend is driven by better climatic conditions, a productive tree cycle resulting in higher fruit yields, and the support of public policies for the sector.
January 05 , 2026

Mango's price plunge and banana's fungal fight: Key trends that shaped the 2025 exotic fruit industry

The year was transformative for tropical produce, as demand soared worldwide and bold new trends emerged across markets.
January 02 , 2026

Global blueberry industry 2025 recap: The year of the "Blue Renaissance"

After years of ever-growing competition, stakeholders had to shift strategies. Now, blueberries are not a numbers game, but a quality marathon, where innovation and varietal renewal drive growth, wider margins, and consumer satisfaction. 
December 31 , 2025

Chile forecasts 12 percent increase in stone fruit exports this 2025–26 season

The Chilean Stone Fruit Committee’s optimistic second projection for the 2025–26 season is based on robust data from 46 companies covering the vast majority of last year’s exports.
December 30 , 2025

The year of the avocado: Fierce competition and record volumes shaped the 2025 market

Global supply, steady promotions, and multi-origin sourcing continue to reshape the US avocado category, even as pricing pressure and policy debates intensify. From California groves to Mexican packinghouses, the market remains firmly in play.
December 30 , 2025

Grape expectations: Global table grape trade reshapes supply and demand

From tariff pressure to port congestion, exporters faced a more complex playing field this year. The industry’s response signals a tighter focus on quality, timing, and collaboration.
December 29 , 2025

US avocado imports wrap 2025 with volume lift

The final trading weeks delivered a timely boost for the US avocado pipeline. Elsewhere, volume shifts suggested a less-than-smooth landing for several international markets.
December 29 , 2025

Global cherry industry 2025: Southern hemisphere dominates as quality and logistics become core focus

South and North Hemisphere cherry-producing countries reconfigure their seasons while traditional and emerging markets seek to secure their participation in the global chain.
December 26 , 2025