FPAA Honors John Pandol as 2026 Member of the Year

November 09 , 2026

LA-Long Beach port strike delayed again

Workers in the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 26 have agreed to a contract extension through November 20th.

November 09 , 2026

Independent truckers' strike at the Port of San Antonio ends following successful negotiations

The nine-day stoppage ended after a deal was made on freight rate adjustments, diesel indexation, and government support, unblocking extra-port access right at the start of the fruit season.

November 09 , 2026

India’s 2026/27 apple production to rebound

Favorable growing conditions in the north helped offset weather setbacks in Himachal Pradesh, stabilizing domestic supplies.

November 09 , 2026

California Avocado Commission sounds the alarm on potential phytosanitary risks in Mexican imports

On November 4th, the industry body penned a letter to USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins requesting a full report on pest-ridden fruit lots burnt in Michoacán last weekend.

November 09 , 2026

Australian fruit consumption sees modest rebound as vegetable purchases hit seven-year low

Berries led long-term gains, while oranges, kiwifruit, and table grapes also supported the latest annual uptick.

November 09 , 2026

What 50 years of innovation reveal about the future of fresh grapes

From pioneering proprietary table grapes to building globally recognized fruit brands, Sun World continues to shape the future for the produce industry.

November 09 , 2026

Colombian citrus industry battles a loss of competitiveness amid multiple commercial headwinds

The peso's appreciation, rising labor costs, and a potential 19 percent tax on agricultural products could deepen the crisis in the country’s citrus industry.

November 09 , 2026

Celebrate 20 years with us: book your Asia Fruit Logistica 2027 stand

November 06 , 2026

San Antonio port strike threatens Chilean cherry supplies 

Industry body Frutas de Chile labeled the stoppage as extremely severe, as it happens just as the first shipments of the country’s top ag export are ready to sail to China, its most lucrative market.  

November 06 , 2026