Panama provisionally appoints Maersk to operate key Panama Canal ports

The decision comes after the Panamanian Supreme Court ruled that the contracts given to Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd. to operate the Panama ports are unconstitutional.

February 03 , 2026

California-based Akorn Technology becomes the first US company to win the UAE FoodTech Challenge

CEO Anthony Zografos said the award will help the company establish operations in the Middle East and pilot its edible, plant-based coatings in new markets.

February 03 , 2026

Record surge: US mandarin and tangerine imports to hit 555,000 metric tons as California output dips

Global production remains unchanged thanks to bumper crops in China, Türkiye, and Morocco that should offset decreased estimates in the Northern Hemisphere. 

February 03 , 2026

California Avocado Commission projects 330 million pounds for 2026 harvest

The estimate includes 310 million pounds of Hass and 20 million pounds of GEM and other avocado varieties.

February 02 , 2026

Dulcis™ kiwifruit takes on global market: Italian premium variety arrives on shelves in the UAE

The brand is looking beyond European borders and expanding its presence abroad as acreage and volume grow.

February 02 , 2026

The South African cherry industry expands and aims to double production in five years

Sector growth has been driven by varietal innovation, the incorporation of more acreage, and an increasingly defined commercial strategy.

February 02 , 2026

The Peruvian blueberry boom heads for the homestretch

The sector is pivoting its focus: while US growth is slowing due to tariffs, Europe and China are picking up the slack with double-digit volume increases.

February 02 , 2026

Ecuadorian banana exports soar past 377 million boxes, posting 3.5 percent growth in 2025

The fruit was crucial to the country’s foreign trade in a year marked by logistical challenges, demand variations, and trade flow adjustments.

February 02 , 2026

Guidelines with a grain of salt—and a lot more produce

With 60 to 90 percent of Americans' diets being ultra-processed, the new guidelines offer a fresh opportunity for whole foods.

January 31 , 2026

Panama Canal seeks concessionaires for major energy pipeline and port terminal expansion

The project aims to increase the country’s national transshipment capacity to up to 6.0 million TEUs per year, and boost its capacity to transport propane, butane, and ethane. 

January 30 , 2026