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

European fresh produce sector in 2025: Resilience amid climate extremes and rising costs

Despite climate pressures, cost burdens, and regional shifts, Europe's fruit trade remains competitive, according to the Fruit Logistica European Statistics Handbook 2026.

February 06 , 2026

Blueberry growers fight to preserve H-2A rule to control escalating labor costs

The collective argues that a more efficient visa process would provide the stability farmers need to plan, reinvest, and sustain their operations.

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

Projections up: Super Bowl avocado imports to top 300M pounds

Long-term growth in US consumption, especially among younger consumers, has more than doubled sales compared to the volume seen a decade ago.

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