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

Michoacán avocados move forward with geographical indication of origin protection

The request for a Declaration of Protection is a key step to consolidate a designation that will prevent the misuse of the region's name by external producers.

February 05 , 2026

Heated debate over market definition in landmark strawberry trade probe

Florida growers claim 'dumped' Mexican imports are forcing them to discard millions of pounds of perfectly good fruit.

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

Interpoma 2026: Application technology takes centre stage at the 14th edition

Interpoma announced the main themes and outline program for its 2026 edition during Fruit Logistica in Berlin. The fair is the only international trade event dedicated exclusively to the apple industry.

February 04 , 2026

A. Duda & Sons and G’s Group acquire Tozer Seeds through joint venture

February 04 , 2026

Camposol launches ORIGEN, its new blueberry genetic improvement program

On the first day of Fruit Logistica in Berlin, the Peruvian powerhouse introduced its first two proprietary varieties—Sol One and Maia Blue.  

February 04 , 2026

Avocado market finds balance as US volumes ease and China prices firm

With imports into the United States slowing, the global industry is keeping a close eye on post-Super Bowl trends.

February 04 , 2026

Cherry market prices fall from grace as imports surge ahead of Lunar New Year

The era of selling cherries "by the piece" is over after a steep price drop made the large, plump fruit widely affordable.

February 04 , 2026

StePac’s new modified atmosphere packaging tackles dragon fruit shipping challenges

The journey of dragon fruit from major suppliers in Asia and Latin America to the US can take several weeks, often resulting in quality issues.

February 04 , 2026