Fresh Del Monte navigates "complex environment" in Q1 2026 with portfolio realignment

The company posted slight declines in net sales and gross profit, but remains confident in its long-term strategy and its bet on prepared foods. 

May 05 , 2026

South Africa: Late mandarin exports stabilize in 2026 with slight drop

Numbers are a moving target, and disruptions in the Middle East could affect both demand and transit times.

May 05 , 2026

Agronometrics in Charts: California production edges higher in 2026 as imports continue to shape avocado market dynamics

Beyond Mexico, competitors like Peru and Colombia are aggressively expanding their US market share.

May 05 , 2026

USDA approves up to $9M to help California peach growers stranded by Del Monte bankruptcy 

The grant will support tree-pulling efforts and will be complemented by a $3 million industry match.

May 05 , 2026

Sun World’s extra-long mango program continues with ultra late-season variety, Blyde Late

The company’s debut season is blazing a new trail in the category, extending its commercial window beyond competitors worldwide. 

May 05 , 2026

Northwest cherry season: High quality, excellent size expected despite projected volume reduction

After a tough bumper year marked by pressured prices, spirits are high in Washington and Oregon, where growers hope promotional momentum driven by America’s 250th will yield higher demand and wider margins.

May 05 , 2026

Saudi Arabia’s growing fresh fruit market is ripe with opportunities

Complex climate conditions and a growing population support opportunities for international producers.

May 05 , 2026

US Department of Agriculture to buy $25 million in fresh table grapes

With the grand majority of the fruit grown in the Golden State, the California Table Grape Commission celebrated the announcement, calling it “meaningful and timely.”

May 04 , 2026

California citrus program secures $2 million in annual federal funding

The grants will go towards R&D on California-specific cultivars adapted to changing climatic pressures and consumer taste.

May 04 , 2026

FairFruit sets its sights on Canadian buyers, unveiling a year-round supply model at CPMA 2026.

The company's production calendar is carefully crafted to ensure buyers enjoy peas seamlessly and uninterruptedly.

May 01 , 2026