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Spanish citrus pioneer Juan Gual Granell passes away at 95

The executive transformed the family company into the first Spanish private firm to export clementines to North America.
May 25 , 2026

Mission Produce and Calavo Growers' merger authorized by Mexican antitrust authority

The firms announced the $430 million acquisition back in January, and the deal is expected to close before the end of the month. 
May 25 , 2026

Queensland researchers chime in on global battle against TR4

Wild genetics could offer a new path to developing Fusarium-resistant bananas.
May 25 , 2026

China's wax apples target premium supermarkets in Europe and the Middle East

A Hainan province fruit company became the first in the region to obtain GLOBALG.A.P. certification for this variety.
May 25 , 2026

Climate change is altering Canada’s growing environment, highlighting the value of crop diversity

A newly published analysis by Rabobank explores how rising temperatures are shifting northern agronomic limits and altering traditional regional production dynamics across the Great White North.
May 23 , 2026
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Asia Fruit Logistica announces IMBERRI as official fresh produce partner for 2026 Asia Fruit Logistica (AFL), Asia’s leading fresh produce trade show, is pleased to announce IMBERRI as its Official Fresh Produce Partner for the 2026 edition. The partnership was officially unveiled during the AFL SEA Meet Up held in Bangkok on 18 May, which brought together fresh produce professionals from across Southeast Asia. The partnership reflects […]

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Making sustainability measurable with Poly-clip System: Less material, lower energy consumption Sustainability is increasingly becoming a decisive economic factor in the packaging industry, with rising energy prices, growing cost pressure, and stricter regulatory requirements forcing companies to rethink their processes. Poly-clip System, a specialist in clipping machines and clip packaging solutions, demonstrated at Interpack 2026 how ecological and economic goals can be successfully combined: Through modern […]

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Asia Fruit Logistica’s SE Asia Meet Up 2026 brings global fresh produce industry to Bangkok Asia Fruit Logistica (AFL), the continent’s leading fresh produce trade show, announced the successful conclusion of its SE Asia Meet Up 2026, held on May 18 and 19 May in Bangkok.  The exclusive conference and networking event brought together around 250 senior decision-makers from more than 30 different countries, reinforcing the region's growing importance as […]

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Chilean fruit industry giant Ronald Bown passes away at 80 His colleagues celebrated the executive’s key role in promoting dialogue and building agreements between the public and private sectors.

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Agronometrics in Charts: Peru’s grape industry continues strategic shift toward premium varieties Each week, the series ‘Agronometrics In Charts’ examines a different horticultural commodity, focusing on a specific origin or topic and visualizing the trade market factors driving change. Check out our entire archive. Peru’s grape industry continues to reinforce its position as the world’s leading exporter, with the 2025/26 season delivering another record campaign. According to […]

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Women driving change in the blueberry industry  The sector has roots shaped by female leadership, says Nuria Pizan, Board Member of Global Women Fresh.

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Ethylene volatility pushes Catalytic Generators toward on-site supply Rising volatility in global petrochemical and energy markets has heightened concerns among fresh-produce ripening operators about the reliability and cost of industrial ethylene supplies, according to Catalytic Generators. The company said tightening supply conditions, particularly in parts of Asia, have exposed the vulnerability of ripening operations that rely on externally sourced ethylene produced primarily for […]

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Mexican avocado breaks world record with gigantic guacamole bowl Weighing 6.8 metric tons, the milestone was achieved in two and a half hours, bringing together more than 1,000 local producers and community members in Tancítaro, Michoacán.

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France ratifies its right to ban contaminated non-EU fresh produce imports  The European country announced in January that it wouldn’t allow products with traces of certain pesticides already forbidden in the bloc. 

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Australian apples close 2025 season with high value and a tight crop The industry might have dealt with lower volumes, but elevated prices delivered a positive performance, driven by steady demand from family households. 

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Opinion View All

  • Opinion | Blueberry, the new candy for children and adults

    The berry has positioned itself as the superhero of the fruit world, writes Betina Ernst, agricultural engineer and President at consulting firm Top Info Marketing.  The berry has positioned itself as the superhero of the fruit world, writes Betina Ernst, agricultural engineer and President at consulting firm Top Info Marketing. 
    May 19 , 2026

  • 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
Agronometrics in Charts View All

Agronometrics in Charts: Peru’s grape industry continues strategic shift toward premium varieties

Each week, the series ‘Agronometrics In Charts’ examines a different horticultural commodity, focusing on a specific origin or topic and visualizing the trade market factors driving change. Check out our entire archive. Peru’s grape industry continues to reinforce its position as the world’s leading exporter, with the 2025/26 season delivering another record campaign. According to […]
May 22 , 2026

Agronometrics in Charts: Possible "Super El Niño" raises concerns across fresh produce markets

Heavy rainfall and temperature anomalies threaten fruit firmness and post-harvest life for key South American exports.
May 21 , 2026

Agronometrics in Charts: Peru’s ag export growth moderates as logistics and climate risks persist

The slowdown was largely attributed to rising costs and ongoing disruptions to global maritime routes due to geopolitical tensions.
May 19 , 2026

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
Ag-Innovation View All

Cosmic Crisp: An apple by and for Washington growers

The exclusivity cultivation period for the state was extended until 2032, rewarding local producers for their key role in the meteoric trajectory of the bestselling apple. 
May 18 , 2026

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.
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

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

A new system may offer growers more control over harvest timing while reducing the crop’s exposure to damaging winter temperatures.
May 15 , 2026
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