Industry Announcements

U.S. growers embrace a new domestic melon season

Westside Produce and Classic Fruit Alliance have started their melon season in Yuma, Arizona.
May 22 , 2025

Suez Canal to reduce transit fees for container ships by 15%

The discount will apply to vessels transiting in either direction through the Suez Canal and will be calculated based on the standard rates.
May 16 , 2025

Dayka & Hackett partners with UVEX to extend premium table grape offerings

The partnership will focus on developing 500+ hectares of land into premium grape varieties.
May 15 , 2025

Maersk reports "solid results in increasingly volatile environment"

The company said the results represent a good start to the year and were driven by solid profitability in Ocean, operational improvements in Logistics & Services, and higher volumes in Terminals.
May 09 , 2025

Zespri has a promising start to the 2025 season

In mid-April, the first charters with SunGold kiwifruit arrived in Europe at the ports of Zeebrugge in Belgium, Tarragona in Spain, and Vado in Italy.
May 08 , 2025

Complete South Africa citrus projection for 2025

The expected total 2025 citrus exports from SA has been calculated after the estimates for late mandarins, which show impressive growth, were finalized. 
April 30 , 2025

Fresh Del Monte launches ultra premium banana in Europe

The company emphasized that the launch of Honeyglow bananas reinforces its commitment to quality and innovation in fresh produce.
April 24 , 2025

Zespri season in the U.S. starts with shipments to East and West Coast ports

Following favorable growing conditions, the 2025-26 harvest is projected to increase to over 200 million trays across varieties to be sold worldwide. 
April 09 , 2025

IFPA CEO: “We remain concerned about resulting disruptions to supply chains, market stability, and food prices”

While Burns appreciated the administration's decision to exempt fresh produce and floral products covered under the USMCA from broad tariffs, she warned that these may diminish the competitive edge of suppliers.
April 03 , 2025

List of U.S. imposed retaliatory tariffs by countries

The list of all affected countries and tariff percentages.
April 03 , 2025