Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd modify routing of one of their Gemini services

The ME11 service connecting India and the Middle East with the Mediterranean will now transit the Red Sea and the Suez Canal with naval security assistance.

February 09 , 2026

Hass Avocado Holiday Retail Recap: Promotions drive sales to 4-year high on Independence Day

Holiday Hass avocado promotions increased during the summer holiday periods compared to 2024, with large fruit delivering the highest percent volume lift nationwide.

February 09 , 2026

“Our red bet came up”: Florida blueberry industry faces major losses after historic frost

Austin Sigety, farmer and owner of Tampa-based Frogmore Fresh, described how the sudden freeze left many growers caught off guard, with little time or resources to prepare.

February 09 , 2026

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