Colombian banana growers demand "fair price" from European retail amid rising production costs

Presenting a united front at Fruit Logistica 2026, the sector presented a challenging outlook for 2026 due to inflation and the devaluation of the Colombian peso.

February 06 , 2026

European fresh produce sector in 2025: Resilience amid climate extremes and rising costs

Despite climate pressures, cost burdens, and regional shifts, Europe's fruit trade remains competitive, according to the Fruit Logistica European Statistics Handbook 2026.

February 06 , 2026

Blueberry growers fight to preserve H-2A rule to control escalating labor costs

The collective argues that a more efficient visa process would provide the stability farmers need to plan, reinvest, and sustain their operations.

February 06 , 2026

Maersk closes 2025 strong, signals steady container growth ahead

The carrier delivered a record performance, anchoring the company's strong results with a 20 percent revenue rise.

February 06 , 2026

Projections up: Super Bowl avocado imports to top 300M pounds

Long-term growth in US consumption, especially among younger consumers, has more than doubled sales compared to the volume seen a decade ago.

February 06 , 2026

South African fruit body pursues legal action as Cape Town port’s ‘structural failure’ leads to massive losses

The move comes as the industry faces devastating financial losses: over $18.5 million in direct costs, and an estimated $53 million worth of inventory currently at risk.

February 05 , 2026

Michoacán avocados move forward with geographical indication of origin protection

The request for a Declaration of Protection is a key step to consolidate a designation that will prevent the misuse of the region's name by external producers.

February 05 , 2026

Heated debate over market definition in landmark strawberry trade probe

Florida growers claim 'dumped' Mexican imports are forcing them to discard millions of pounds of perfectly good fruit.

February 05 , 2026

GEM avocados take center stage in Westfalia Fruit’s global growth strategy

As the exclusive rights holder to GEM in most markets, the company plans to introduce and set the variety apart from competitors around the globe.

February 05 , 2026

Camposol launches ORIGEN, its new blueberry genetic improvement program

On the first day of Fruit Logistica in Berlin, the Peruvian powerhouse introduced its first two proprietary varieties—Sol One and Maia Blue.  

February 04 , 2026