Canadian apple outlook holds steady as drought caps deciduous fruit growth

Weather setbacks put a question mark on early 2025-26 pome fruit projections, but crops are holding steady. Table grapes, meanwhile, are climbing back after last season’s steep drop.

December 11 , 2025

Ocean Mist Farms launches first-to-market Heartichokes line 

December 10 , 2025

Chilean avocado exports ramp up as China cuts imports back

Shipments from the Andean country surged as the Asian Giant’s arrivals tumbled, reshaping late-season market flows. US buyers continued to lean on Mexico amid historically low prices.

December 10 , 2025

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