Agronometrics in Charts: Global Trade Data reveals soaring 2025 import volumes post-shutdown

The shutdown may have paused data reporting, but not trade itself. Newly restored GTD figures point to a stronger second half than recent years would suggest.

December 23 , 2025

Ag-tech innovator BioPollen expands liquid pollination system across the Americas

From drones to helicopters, new delivery methods are changing how pollen reaches the orchard. The approach aims to give growers more control over pollination when nature does not cooperate.

December 23 , 2025

California pear producers seek USTR trade relief against surge of cheap Argentine imports

Argentine fresh pear exports to the US have increased by 125 percent since 2016, competing directly with local varieties such as Bartlett and Bosc, particularly in the early season.

December 22 , 2025

Rabobank 5-year outlook report: California almonds poised for strong rebound, with high prices and record exports on the horizon

After years of smaller-than-average crops, the California almond industry is due for a comeback. RaboResearch says prices will stabilize in upcoming seasons only to soar by the end of the decade. 

December 22 , 2025

USDA-funded studies put prunes in the osteoporosis spotlight

New trials are examining whether small daily servings can help women preserve bone density during the years when loss accelerates most.

December 19 , 2025

From dessert to daily treat: Key reasons why pineapples are now a top fruit choice

According to the survey, pineapples have gone from dessert favorite to daily delight, with 31 percent of respondents citing treating themselves as the main reason to eat the tropical fruit.

December 19 , 2025

Westfalia Fruit Peru’s sustainable model: Quality, tech, and alliances drive global avocado export success

The company has strategically expanded its portfolio to include categories such as mangos, mandarins, and blueberries. However, its original premise has remained intact: avocado is the core of the business.

December 18 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: Super Bowl brings massive US avocado consumption amid tariff threats

From trade policy to drought, multiple pressures surround the avocado supply chain heading into the big game. Still, Mexico remains the backbone of US avocado imports, keeping the guac flowing.

December 18 , 2025

Hass avocado prices hit multi-year low in the US as Rabobank forecasts ample 2026 fruit supply

The Dutch bank latest projects a shipping-price increase for Navel oranges and some apple varieties, but a multi-year low for Hass avocados in the US.

December 18 , 2025

ProForest Certification confirms 90% of Mexican avocados for US market are deforestation-free

To date, 37 packing houses in the states of Michoacán and Jalisco have gained the ProForest avocado certification, demonstrating the production chain's commitment to international environmental standards.

December 17 , 2025