Industry Announcements

The heart of the harvest: North Bay Produce unveils global rebrand at Fruit Logistica 2026

The company retired its map-based logo to present a more human-centric identity built around the farmers who make up the cooperative's membership. 
February 09 , 2026

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

Viva Fresh Expo announces Hunter Pinke as 2026 keynote speaker

February 06 , 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

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

VOG takes to the field at Fruit Logistica 2026 with a new strategic approach 

February 05 , 2026

Cosmic Crisp® ramps up European growth strategy:  Three new licensing partners in Germany, Austria, and UK

February 05 , 2026

EPA grants full registration to Lytone USA’s AnsiP-Sticker F

Lytone USA proudly announced today that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted full registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) for AnsiP-Sticker F, a 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) sticker formulation designed to extend freshness and reduce post-harvest losses of produce.
February 05 , 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

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