Hapag-Lloyd to acquire Israeli shipping line ZIM for $4.2 billion

At $35 a share, the price represents a 58 percent premium to the Israelis’ stock price on February 13, 2026.

February 18 , 2026

Trump charts US shipbuilding revival amid China trade clash

A new Maritime Action Plan aims to buoy domestic yards as port feed ripple through supply chains.

February 18 , 2026

Bayer AG announces $7.25B class settlement agreement to resolve Roundup claims

Pending court approval, the company would make declining, capped annual payments for up to 21 years. 

February 17 , 2026

Agronometrics in Charts: Argentine agroexports hit $42.2B export surge

While the recovery remains anchored in bulk commodities like soy and corn, the country’s citrus segment is showing remarkable resilience.

February 17 , 2026

Port of Antwerp-Bruges sets new reefer record in 2025, driven by 14 percent jump in imports

The point of entry closed 2025 with a record year for the reefer segment, primarily driven by a 14 percent rise in import volumes.

February 17 , 2026

São Paulo mango season ends strong: Volume rebounds despite disease and industrial slump

Tommy Atkins presence in stores extended until the first half of January, while Palmer harvest is scheduled to end during the first half of February.

February 17 , 2026

Goji berry market to hit $3.6B by 2033

Beyond the dried fruit aisle, goji berries are moving into fortified beverages, herbal blends, and even anti-aging skincare.

February 17 , 2026

South Africa gains market access to export fresh table grapes to Korea

The deal was finalized after more than 20 years of negotiations and a phytosanitary verification visit conducted in 2025. The African country projects shipping 79.4 million cartons this season.

February 17 , 2026

Chile's fruit fly war: 50 percent of outbreaks in the season are eradicated

The country’s National Control and Eradication Plan invested nearly $3.5 million in 2025, managing 66 outbreaks during the 2025–2026 season.

February 17 , 2026

Report calls for action on agricultural land equity in California

The report, which drew sharp attention from the US Department of Agriculture, outlines a series of recommendations to address longstanding disparities in California farmland access and ownership.

February 17 , 2026