Costco will demand 'deforestation-free' certification for all Michoacán avocados

The Pro Forest Avocado requirement aligns with the retailer's strategy for "high-risk" products, which demands traceability, monitoring, and verification through independent third parties.

December 10 , 2025

Facing the heat: Climate change, competition, and Mexican avocados' plan to secure export leadership

APEAJAL’s Jesús Michel Espinoza talked to FreshFruitPortal.com about the challenges facing his industry, as well as the sector’s strategy to secure the Mexican fruit’s position as a premium product worldwide. 

December 10 , 2025

California Avocado Commission urges changes to USMCA amid oversupply and pest concerns

California Avocado Commission’s Ken Melban says a two-part solution should be included in the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement to address key import-related issues threatening the Golden State’s industry: pests and market oversupply.

December 09 , 2025

Camposol secures historic financing for $400 million strengthening Peru's sustainable agribusiness

December 08 , 2025

First commercial shipment of Australian blueberries lands in Vietnam

In a press release about the milestone, Australian produce supplier The Berry Collective says the shipment is full of specifically selected Echo blueberries, grown for the Vietnamese market.

December 08 , 2025

Hit by historical lemon price drop, Limoneira sells two Chilean ranches at a nearly $4 million loss

The California citrus giant is adopting a value creation strategy after a sour 2025. Chilean private equity fund Sembrador Capital, once a major shareholder in one of the properties, bought them for $15 million. 

December 08 , 2025

Global logistics experts split on 2026 US trade forecast, but agree container overcapacity looms

Industry analysts and leading supply chain experts hold differing views on the outlook for US trade in 2026, ranging from cautious optimism to concerns about continued declines in shipping volumes.

December 08 , 2025

Tech traps and gene hacks: Pest control market grows as regulations tighten

From IoT to CRISPR, the next wave of pest management tools is already buzzing. But as chemical rules tighten, growers and buyers face a shifting toolbox.

December 08 , 2025

Opinion | When denial costs millions: The true HLB risk to Latin American citrus

Agribusiness specialist Giorgio Peirano says the region has failed to properly respond to the devastating risk presented by HLB, a plague that some in the Southern Cone refuse to acknowledge. 

December 08 , 2025

Texas International Produce Association sues OSHA and the US Department of Labor

Plaintiffs say the 1970 act is an unconstitutional delegation of Congressional powers, giving the government agency a “blank check” to impose burdensome regulation on businesses. 

December 05 , 2025