California avocado growers call for import limitations amid Mexico trade talks

The industry is calling for a seasonal avocado import policy that avoids foreign oversupply, cartel-compromised supply chains and weakened inspection systems.

July 03 , 2026

Inflation squeezes the produce aisle: 33 percent of US shoppers cut back on fruits and veggies

An Advance America survey reveals that convenience is driving growth in the frozen segment, as 20 percent of respondents claim to have switched from fresh to frozen produce in the past year.

July 03 , 2026

SanLucar opens a new overseas warehouse in the Netherlands 

Located near Rotterdam, the new facilities aim to support the company’s growing overseas business and feature state-of-the-art packing and quality control technologies.

July 02 , 2026

Dole completes the sale of its port in Ecuador

Net proceeds from the operation amount to approximately $75 million in cash.

July 02 , 2026

The US declines to renew USMCA, triggering first of ten annual reviews for the trilateral deal

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced the news following a virtual meeting with representatives from Canada and Mexico. The rules of origin for car manufacturing, job losses, and trade deficits remain among the most contentious points. 

July 02 , 2026

Proposed H-2A reforms spark debate over wages and worker rights

Bill supporters see workforce relief, while advocacy groups raise concerns that the proposed measures could prioritize employer cost-savings over worker protections.

July 02 , 2026

ProForest Avocado gains US support as a Deforestation-Free Avocado certification

Several American retailers already offer fruit certified under this program, which is supported by 60 packing companies from south of the Rio Grande, Mexico.

July 02 , 2026

Agronometrics in Charts: How China’s massive table grape output is rewriting global trade flows

Seven consecutive years of production growth are reshaping Southeast Asian trade, challenging Southern Hemisphere origins as the import window narrows.

July 02 , 2026

Biofertilizer market to expand to $6.94 billion by 2031

More stringent government regulations and consumers’ appetite for “clean and organic” are expected to drive growth, particularly in Europe.

July 02 , 2026

Brazilian citrus belt faces sour season on weather, disease-struck yields

Extreme weather heavily impacted fruit set, marking a challenging transition.

July 02 , 2026