Chile secures Mexican market access for its oranges

Chilean oranges will soon make their debut in Mexico. The South American is a new supplier in a market dominated by US fresh oranges.

September 24 , 2025

Caleb Williams’ 888 Midas partners with Fruitist

The partnership will focus on making snacking on fruits a “core pillar of everyday wellness," by emphasizing that “what you put in your body matters." 

September 23 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: Big Washington apple crop presents retailers with big opportunities

While early projections called for 142 million boxes, many in the industry say the final number will likely fall between 125 and 130 million.

September 23 , 2025

Guatemala fresh mango exports to the US surpass 32 million pounds

Guatemala's Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Food (MAGA) says 70.5 percent of mangoes inspected from January to August were destined for the US.

September 23 , 2025

Illinois pumpkin season defies early chills and spills

Autumn chills couldn’t squash the season—Illinois pumpkins are rolling in just in time for pies, porches, and spice.

September 23 , 2025

Spanish Citrus Management Association says EU is living under "permanent phytosanitary alert" 

The Citrus Management Committee (CGC) expressed concerns about the state of the European Union's citrus industry phytosanitary conditions after the discovery of the peach fruit fly in Greece.

September 23 , 2025

Sun World International and Pairwise collaborate to develop new specialty fruits

Variety developer, Sun World, is partnering with gene-editing company, Pairwise, and announced they're joining efforts to develop a pitless cherry.

September 22 , 2025

Family-owned Grupo Jorge Schmidt is leading the Chilean fruit industry with record production and a focus on tech and community

In its Catemu processing plant, the company processes over 1.1 tons of mandarins daily, making it one of the largest citrus plants in Latin America.

September 22 , 2025

The “Tropical Jewel” shines on as mango market defies challenges

Global exports of the fruit followed a sweet upward trajectory, reaching nearly 2.6 million tons in 2024, up 6.7 percent year-on-year.

September 22 , 2025

A newly found technique promises to harvest guava’s scientifically-proven powers agaisnt liver cancer

Researchers at the University of Delaware have developed a low-cost lab method to synthesize guava’s cancer-fighting molecules, long linked to liver health benefits.

September 22 , 2025