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



