South Africa is now the world’s biggest citrus exporter

Historically a runner-up, the country narrowly surpassed former leader Spain after closing the 2025 export season.

May 15 , 2026

Industry celebrates New Zealand’s latest amendment to the Plant Variety Rights Act

According to the island government, 75 percent and 55 percent of export revenue in the kiwifruit and apple categories, respectively, came from PVR-protected cultivars.

May 15 , 2026

Europe’s food confidence rebounds, but gaps remain

Transparency, competence, and care are the main drivers behind improving trust levels.

May 15 , 2026

FAO's new data domain tracks agricultural R&D trends worldwide

The platform builds on a 1981 service and has been returned to FAO thanks to a grant from the Gates Foundation.

May 15 , 2026

Extreme weather causes severe damage to apple orchards in India

Losses could reach up to 70 percent of Himachal Pradesh state, a key producing region in the South Asian country.

May 15 , 2026

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Klasmann-Deilmann will showcase its latest future-ready innovations at GreenTech 2026 The company will be in Amsterdam presenting its innovation as the key to future-ready, sustainable cultivation systems.

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Oppy named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 25th consecutive year Oppy is proud to share that it has once again been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, marking 25 years of this prestigious distinction. Also named one of British Columbia’s Top Employers earlier this year, and joining the 2025 Hall of Fame for Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, these accolades reinforce the company’s […]

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CGA assesses crop damage after dangerous floods hit citrus-producing regions in South Africa No accurate assessment can possible at the moment, but soft citrus is expected to be the most acutely affected, as early mandarin harvesting was ramping up when the weather front hit.

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Agronometrics in Charts: Global produce trade faces growing pressure from Middle East conflict Importers face a high-stakes decision: choose the security of long-term contracts with emergency surcharges or risk the volatile spot market for potentially lower rates.

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Taiwan says US tangerine imports pose limited threat to domestic supply Timing, consumer preference, and price gaps are set to protect home-grown citrus.

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New study finds natural resistance to red spider mite in two Genesis Fresh mandarin varieties Pest resistance could yield savings of 10 percent to 15 percent of total cultivation costs, says the company.

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Orchard View kicks off cherry season with export honor Orchard View Cherries, a fourth-generation grower based in The Dalles, Oregon, is gearing up for a promising 2026 season, with harvest anticipated in the second week of June following a favorable growing cycle. The company expects to pack approximately 1.2 million boxes of premium cherries this season. As preparations ramp up in the orchards, the […]

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2026 California almond forecast to remain steady at 2.7 billion pounds The Golden State forecast is only slightly lower than last year's total volume, and in line with shrinking bearing acreage.

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USDA sets new seedless lemon standard The new grading definition aims to bring clarity to a growing category.

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Ecuadorian bananas eye China growth as exports climb The 2024 trade deal is fueling ambitions in Asia’s fast-growing banana market.

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Opinion | Morocco works! (and it can work even better)

IBO Chairman Mario Steta praises the emerging top blueberry grower, but says a lot more can be done to further boost the African nation's producing power. IBO Chairman Mario Steta praises the emerging top blueberry grower, but says a lot more can be done to further boost the African nation's producing power.

May 11 , 2026
Opinion | Why fresh produce shippers are quietly moving away from transactional freight relationships

Nate Schwandt, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Alpha Zero Logistics, explains why the spot market shouldn't be a strategy, but a backstop. Nate Schwandt, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Alpha Zero Logistics, explains why the spot market shouldn't be a strategy, but a backstop.

April 27 , 2026
Opinion | What happens to the global food supply if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed for six months?

There are strategic backstops for oil crises, but the food system has no equivalent infrastructure, writes Francisco Martin-Rayo, CEO and Co-Founder of Helios AI. There are strategic backstops for oil crises, but the food system has no equivalent infrastructure, writes Francisco Martin-Rayo, CEO and Co-Founder of Helios AI.

April 06 , 2026
Opinion | Escalating conflict in the Middle East puts the global fertilizer market on alert once again

The deteriorated geopolitical landscape now adds a new layer of uncertainty, increasing volatility in both pricing and purchasing decisions. The deteriorated geopolitical landscape now adds a new layer of uncertainty, increasing volatility in both pricing and purchasing decisions.

March 30 , 2026
Opinion | Geopolitics reshapes the budget: How war is now a core variable in fresh fruit logistics

Armed conflicts are reshaping maritime routes, altering itineraries, and heightening the legal and financial exposure for every cargo, writes shipping expert Rafael Guarda Martínez. Armed conflicts are reshaping maritime routes, altering itineraries, and heightening the legal and financial exposure for every cargo, writes shipping expert Rafael Guarda Martínez.

March 04 , 2026
Opinion | The ebb and flow of tariffs and Brazil's new trade map

US tariffs forced the Latin American country to follow a long used in financial markets: "Don't put all your eggs in one basket." US tariffs forced the Latin American country to follow a long used in financial markets: "Don't put all your eggs in one basket."

March 02 , 2026
Opinion | Cold treatment is what opens markets for fruit—or closes them

The process must be understood as a critical link within the logistics chain, says Rafael Guarda Martínez, an ag and shipping expert at RG Consultant. The process must be understood as a critical link within the logistics chain, says Rafael Guarda Martínez, an ag and shipping expert at RG Consultant.

February 19 , 2026
Opinion | Beyond supply and demand: The new geopolitical reality of agriculture

For years, the industry operated under the assumption of stability, writes international agribusiness consultant Giorgio Peirano. Today, that assumption is no longer valid. For years, the industry operated under the assumption of stability, writes international agribusiness consultant Giorgio Peirano. Today, that assumption is no longer valid.

January 30 , 2026
Opinion | What they don’t tell you about big agricultural trade shows (but we all secretly know)

Annelle Whyte, Senior Brand & Marketing Advisor at Komet Irrigation and a survivor of *many* trade shows, argues the human connection in these events will never be replaced by glossy brochures. Annelle Whyte, Senior Brand & Marketing Advisor at Komet Irrigation and a survivor of *many* trade shows, argues the human connection in these events will never be replaced by glossy brochures.

January 22 , 2026
Opinion | The loss of control over fruit: The invisible risk of exporting

Sebastián Osman, head of International Fruit Trade and partner at Dante Legal, on how to avoid losses during the export process. Sebastián Osman, head of International Fruit Trade and partner at Dante Legal, on how to avoid losses during the export process.

January 08 , 2026

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Agronometrics in Charts: Global produce trade faces growing pressure from Middle East conflict

Importers face a high-stakes decision: choose the security of long-term contracts with emergency surcharges or risk the volatile spot market for potentially lower rates.

May 14 , 2026

Agronometrics in Charts: Two decades of price volatility in the US economy

The 2022 invasion of Ukraine delivered a rare synchronized shock across energy, wheat, and fertilizer markets.

May 12 , 2026

Agronometrics in Charts: Peru's dominant blueberry exports surge 21.5 percent

At 419,000 tons, this final volume reflects robust growth and consolidates Peru’s position as a dominant global supplier.

May 07 , 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

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Northwest Cherries adjusts season forecast down 12 percent

Innovative freeze-protection could transform Florida’s passion fruit growing approach

Chilean table grape sector finds balance as US demand shifts

The new logistics of freshness: How technology is helping produce navigate the global supply chain in 2026

Mexican avocados chart a strategy beyond the United States

South Africa is now the world’s biggest citrus exporter

Industry celebrates New Zealand’s latest amendment to the Plant Variety Rights Act

Europe’s food confidence rebounds, but gaps remain

FAO's new data domain tracks agricultural R&D trends worldwide

Extreme weather causes severe damage to apple orchards in India

Klasmann-Deilmann will showcase its latest future-ready innovations at GreenTech 2026 The company will be in Amsterdam presenting its innovation as the key to future-ready, sustainable cultivation systems.

CGA assesses crop damage after dangerous floods hit citrus-producing regions in South Africa No accurate assessment can possible at the moment, but soft citrus is expected to be the most acutely affected, as early mandarin harvesting was ramping up when the weather front hit.

Agronometrics in Charts: Global produce trade faces growing pressure from Middle East conflict Importers face a high-stakes decision: choose the security of long-term contracts with emergency surcharges or risk the volatile spot market for potentially lower rates.

Taiwan says US tangerine imports pose limited threat to domestic supply Timing, consumer preference, and price gaps are set to protect home-grown citrus.

New study finds natural resistance to red spider mite in two Genesis Fresh mandarin varieties Pest resistance could yield savings of 10 percent to 15 percent of total cultivation costs, says the company.

2026 California almond forecast to remain steady at 2.7 billion pounds The Golden State forecast is only slightly lower than last year's total volume, and in line with shrinking bearing acreage.

USDA sets new seedless lemon standard The new grading definition aims to bring clarity to a growing category.

Ecuadorian bananas eye China growth as exports climb The 2024 trade deal is fueling ambitions in Asia’s fast-growing banana market.

Opinion | Morocco works! (and it can work even better)

Opinion | Why fresh produce shippers are quietly moving away from transactional freight relationships

Opinion | What happens to the global food supply if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed for six months?

Opinion | Escalating conflict in the Middle East puts the global fertilizer market on alert once again

Opinion | Geopolitics reshapes the budget: How war is now a core variable in fresh fruit logistics

Opinion | The ebb and flow of tariffs and Brazil's new trade map

Opinion | Cold treatment is what opens markets for fruit—or closes them

Opinion | Beyond supply and demand: The new geopolitical reality of agriculture

Opinion | What they don’t tell you about big agricultural trade shows (but we all secretly know)

Opinion | The loss of control over fruit: The invisible risk of exporting

Agronometrics in Charts: Global produce trade faces growing pressure from Middle East conflict

Agronometrics in Charts: Two decades of price volatility in the US economy

Agronometrics in Charts: Peru's dominant blueberry exports surge 21.5 percent

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

Klasmann-Deilmann will showcase its latest future-ready innovations at GreenTech 2026

FAO's new data domain tracks agricultural R&D trends worldwide

Innovative freeze-protection could transform Florida’s passion fruit growing approach

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