South African table grape season stays the course with 32.4M cartons exported and no projection updates

Right at the midpoint of the current campaign, the country reports clockwork-like production, with shipments halfway through the initial estimated volumes.

January 20 , 2026

Sun World expands marketer network to support branded grape programs' growth

January 20 , 2026

Agronometrics in Charts: Mexico poised for record avocado season in 2025–26

No longer just a seasonal treat, this year’s crop provides a complementary supply window from Michoacán and Jalisco to ensure a steady stream of fruit year-round.

January 20 , 2026

Farming and agriculture finance bear fruit: US ag tops $62B as global market grows

Access to capital is seeding the next generation of farming. The shift toward sustainable and precision agriculture is pushing producers to seek long-term financing solutions.

January 20 , 2026

US avocado imports surge as China stays light

Origin and destination strategies are diverging in January, with uneven early-season flows shaped by pricing and size mix.

January 20 , 2026

South Africa’s Valencia citrus industry quashes oversupply fears with PP-grade fruit and juice sales

According to Citrus Growers Association CEO Boitshoko Ntshabele, original Valencia orange estimates were surpassed as growers in regions like Limpopo River and Letsitele reported higher yields and earlier maturity.

January 20 , 2026

No news is good news: Florida and Georgia growers successfully weathered winter cold snap and report no crop damage

As southeastern states were hit by snow and cold temperatures during the weekend, citrus and strawberry crops held tight thanks to freeze protection and well-adapted plants.

January 20 , 2026

Chilean cherry industry adapts its strategy to serve an increasingly demanding Chinese consumer

The sector’s key players met in Guangzhou for the first edition of the China Cherry Mid-Season Summit to analyze the season and the urgency of prioritizing quality, consistency, and sustainability.

January 19 , 2026

ARIA tomatoes bring sweet brilliance to store shelves 

January 19 , 2026

Brazil’s citrus boom sparks orange juice recovery, but prices face pressure

Rabobank's market research division projects that Brazil’s orange output will increase, driving Brazil’s frozen concentrate orange juice production to approximately 1.075 million US short tons, a 27 percent increase.

January 19 , 2026