Australian apples close 2025 season with high value and a tight crop

The industry might have dealt with lower volumes, but elevated prices delivered a positive performance, driven by steady demand from family households. 

May 21 , 2026

Jalisco helps bridge summer avocado gap as GLC Cerritos boosts US programs

The company plans to expand export-certified acreage while investing in ripening, bagging, and regional distribution to support future growth.

May 21 , 2026

Agronometrics in Charts: Possible "Super El Niño" raises concerns across fresh produce markets

Heavy rainfall and temperature anomalies threaten fruit firmness and post-harvest life for key South American exports.

May 21 , 2026

Albertsons debuts AI-powered fresh produce quality control system

The technology is in use in selected distribution centers for inspections of strawberries and red and green grapes.

May 20 , 2026

Zespri reports record $3.45 billion sales revenue for 2025 season

The kiwifruit giant is also celebrating its highest ever profit, up 55 percent from the 2024 season.

May 20 , 2026

Chilean fruit guild meets with newly appointed USDA-APHIS director

The Andean country’s industry body and US regulators reviewed phytosanitary protocols and regulations.

May 20 , 2026

Argentina navigates uncertainty and headwinds in a challenging 2026 apple season 

A dramatically smaller crop, combined with a surge in imports and an increasingly competitive international market, has created a perfect storm for the Latin American industry. 

May 20 , 2026

San Joaquin cherry growers seek second disaster declaration following extreme weather

County officials estimate excessive heat and rain reduced this season’s crop by over 60 percent, raising hopes for federal relief support.

May 20 , 2026

Hapag-Lloyd’s group profits fall 155 percent in Q1 2026

The shipper reported disappointing financial results for the first quarter of the year, with dramatic declines in all major indicators. 

May 19 , 2026

South African growers sound the alarm about electrical outages in the Western Cape

Inclement weather has severely impacted the regional infrastructure, jeopardizing the cold chain and the over 300,000 tonnes of fresh fruit that depend on it. 

May 19 , 2026