Industry Announcements

Asia Fruit Logistica launches new buyer registration and matchmaking platform for 2026

The  brand-new system lets buyers pre-schedule meetings with exhibitors before the exhibition. The ticket shop is open now.
March 20 , 2026

Fresh Del Monte completes acquisition of select Del Monte Foods assets

The transaction marks a historic milestone, bringing the Del Monte brand under a single owner for the first time in nearly four decades.
March 20 , 2026

Zespri launches RubyRed in three new markets

Zespri credits this expansion to a bumper crop, with production jumping from three million trays in 2025 to five million, or 18,000 tons.
March 20 , 2026

Macfrut 2026 has been brought forward, with avocado and mango as the stars of the show

Macfrut 2026 will focus on two fruits that play a significant role in the global fruit and vegetable industry: Avocado and Mango.
March 19 , 2026

Georgia Ports Authority forecast 15 percent Southern Hemisphere citrus surge

To prepare for the expected influx, the ports have invested in expanded cold chain facilities and additional vessel services.
March 19 , 2026

California Walnut Board taps new research lead to steer quality, production priorities

Industry research priorities will focus on postharvest quality, pest management alternatives, and data-driven retail insights.
March 18 , 2026

Watermelon industry gathers in Florida, crowns new queen at 2026 convention

March 18 , 2026

Ecuador and the United States sign trade agreement to boost Ecuadorian agro-exports

The trade agreement establishes a roadmap for balanced and predictable trade between the nations.
March 18 , 2026

Planasa unveils the Black Yosemite: an extra-early blackberry for global markets

Set to debut in Mexico, the company says the blackberry can produce up to 15,000 boxes per hectare within its first year
March 18 , 2026

Limoneira reports first quarter 2026 revenue decline

The company’s net revenue for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 fell to $18.2 million, a steep decline of $34.3 million from the same quarter last year.
March 16 , 2026