Global cherry industry 2025: Southern hemisphere dominates as quality and logistics become core focus

South and North Hemisphere cherry-producing countries reconfigure their seasons while traditional and emerging markets seek to secure their participation in the global chain.

December 26 , 2025

Lemon pricing crisis drives Limoneira's revenue down 20 percent as the company pivots to avocados

The past twelve months were less than kind to the California company, which reported a dramatic drop in net revenue for fiscal year 2025. The firm is committed to its value-creation strategy and continues to liquidate real estate assets. 

December 24 , 2025

US pear market set for major production rebound in 2026, regaining net exporter status after last year’s drastic decrease

US pear exports will jump by nearly 40 percent while imports are set to drop by 13 percent. Global production is also set to decrease but exports will see a slight improvement.

December 24 , 2025

4 ways healthy soils build better cities: From food to climate resilience

Healthy soils do far more than simply support buildings, roads, and other infrastructure: they sustain resilient and green cities. support the health of people, animals, plants, and the environment.

December 24 , 2025

Over 4 million boxes checked: Inside the SAG/USDA fresh fruit inspection site in Cabrero, Chile

In these facilities, sanitary inspectors from both countries verify compliance with phytosanitary and traceability regulations for the safe exporting of fresh fruit into the US.

December 24 , 2025

BRS Carina: The newly launched nectarine to expand Brazil's stone fruit supply in late November

Its main characteristic is its harvest window, which begins in the last week of November, expanding the national supply of stone fruit.

December 24 , 2025

US avocado imports stay strong as Europe feels the squeeze

Mexico continues to anchor the US avocado supply as global markets show mixed momentum. Shifting origins and uneven demand define late-season trade flows.

December 24 , 2025

To the US and beyond: RIOblanco diversifies its market strategy to break into Asia, Mexico, and Brazil

Slow and steady, the company started the 2025-26 season with low volumes destined for high-paying US customers. But the producer is also being cautious, aiming for a diversified market strategy for the upcoming years. 

December 24 , 2025

New labor certificate to boost Mexican avocado export competitiveness

The Aztec country’s government and avocado industry have renewed their commitment to strengthening labor conditions in the sector.

December 23 , 2025

China's table grape exports set to rival Peru for world No. 1 spot, USDA forecasts

The Asian giant’s surge in production and exports is mainly driven by technological innovation, including rain shelters and new year-round varieties. 

December 23 , 2025