California table grape harvest ends with critical drop in cold storage inventory

Between weeks 46 and 48, the USDA reported a dramatic fall in cold storage stock compared to last year. A green variety shortage might be on the horizon, but the industry calls for calm as late cultivars are still at the packing house.

December 12 , 2025

Port chaos stalls South African table grape exports amid growing global competition

The South African Table Grape Industry reports a slower export pace, driven by increased inspections, adverse weather in Cape Town, and strong commercial rivals in the Southern Hemisphere.

December 11 , 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

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

Beyond China: Chilean cherries arrive in the US and Europe amid market expansion

With China still the dominant buyer, Chilean exporters are branching out to the US, Europe, and new Asian markets. Importers say the early-season fruit is flavorful, consistent, and ready for winter shoppers.

December 05 , 2025

Copefrut puts quality first as Chilean cherry season hits midpoint

With US buyers watching mid-season supply closely, the company is leaning into quality control from orchard to packhouse. Growers report mixed yields but steady demand for premium fruit.

December 04 , 2025

Jacobs Farm Del Cabo: How an 8-acre start-up grew into a US organic farming powerhouse

The brand supplies over 30 varieties of organic produce to retailers and customers across the United States and Canada, making them a leading force in sustainable agriculture nationwide.

December 03 , 2025

Chile sets sail for the US: Koru kicks off fruit season with a big first shipment

Cool Carriers’ Koru opens Chile’s 2025–26 fruit season, promising to deliver berries, grapes, and stonefruit to the US with short transit times.

December 02 , 2025

APEAM refutes Nayarit government: Avocados from the state will not be debuting in the US

An announcement from Nayarit jumped the gun on US market access for its avocados. The Mexican Avocado Producers and Packers Association says no approval exists and that federal agencies must make any such call. For now, the export map remains unchanged.

December 01 , 2025