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US imports of Peruvian blueberries see 80 percent increase

MIDAGRI reports robust volume growth and higher average unit values driving the South American nation's agricultural success.
October 01 , 2026

Hortifrut launches Berry Good in Europe and strengthens its consumer-focused brand strategy

“Little Fruits, Big Moments,” is based on a simple idea: berries may be small in size, but they are part of some of life's biggest moments of enjoyment. 
October 01 , 2026

Australian nectarine and peach forecast down nine percent due to weather disruptions

Mild winter temperatures led to fewer chill hours, directly affecting fruit set and yields in Victoria, the country’s main producing region.
September 30 , 2026

Opinion | Africa's second generation of produce exporters is redrawing the map

Three major shifts are expanding the continent's offering and supply window, bringing newcomers to center stage.
September 30 , 2026

German cherry season finishes with volumes way above the industry’s 10-year average 

The country is now preparing for the pear harvest, projected to end its campaign with a nearly eight percent uptick. 
September 30 , 2026

Italy’s avocado appetite grows as Sicilian production expands

Per capita consumption reached 2.5 pounds in 2025 as major investments fuel agricultural expansion across the Mediterranean.
September 30 , 2026

Opinion | New apple varieties: a very complex topic

Regardless of the number of new genetics hitting the shelves, there's a reason the market remains dominated by classic cultivars. 
September 30 , 2026

South African table grape season poised for early start

Favorable water levels and steady acreage support a stable outlook, even as export volumes see a slight adjustment.
September 29 , 2026

Agronometrics in Charts: El Niño could push Peru's agricultural export losses to $1.5B

Heat-sensitive crops like mangoes face steep declines, and higher market prices will only partially offset the substantial drop in export volumes.
September 29 , 2026

Chile’s cherry season: More to know at receiving, more time to act

Hectre’s Arc Gate gives packhouse teams an early view of incoming cherry size and colour, helping them plan storage, packing and customer allocation as fruit arrives.
September 29 , 2026