Despite Q1 results that fell short of analyst expectations, the stock rose 1.6% following the release as investors focused on the company’s volume outlook.
The government says it is to make available more than 4,700 hectares of agricultural land for farmers wishing to invest in banana cultivation.
The Italian multinational saw year-on-year net revenue and adjusted net profit increase and is forecasting a similar result for full year 2026.
The integrated avocado distributor said revenue shortfall was primarily driven by a decline in average avocado selling prices, partially offset by a rise in volume.
The Norwich-based agbiotech company says this will be enough to build enough supply to meet demand for its gene-edited banana variety.
With no vessel currently scheduled to sail from Nhava Sheva to the Gulf, hundreds of containers lay stranded in India's largest container port.
Industry body Hortgro says 675,000 cartons of stone fruit and 900,000 cartons of apples and pears are already stranded or en route to the region.
New Zealand Apples and Pears says the harvest is underway and early forecasts point to a standout season marked by exceptional fruit quality and high pack‑out rates.
Vessels operated by the Maersk/Hapag Lloyd Gemini alliance and ONE have been damaged in the Persian Gulf with no injuries reported.
The Office of the Auditor-General has painted a sobering picture of an institution battling to stabilise its finances while trying to restore core rail and port operations.
The carrier has announced temporary changes for several Gulf countries following the evolving security situation affecting navigation and port operations.
Israeli farmers' representatives warn that the decision to halt tomato and cucumber exports for 10 days shows that its food security cannot depend on imports.
With carriers suspending services into the Gulf, fresh pome and stone fruit usually exported to the Middle East is piling up at cold storage facilities.
The world's largest specialised reefer operator has taken delivery of the first of 7 next-generation, high-cube Snow-Class newbuild reefer vessels.
The carrier is rolling out a global Emergency Bunker Surcharge due to fuel shortages and price spikes caused by ongoing issues in the Strait of Hormuz.
The president of the National Society of Agriculture Antonio Walker says that the current situation obliges the industry to seek structural solutions.
The operation is part of ongoing measures to ensure a regular supply of bananas to the national market, particularly during the holy month of Ramadan.
More than 70% of cocaine entering Europe came through Antwerp and Rotterdam in 2024, according to Europol, much of it in containerised banana shipments.
The absence of Ecuadorian banana shipments to the Middle East gives shippers the best chance of salvaging the cargo.
The volume and value of Colombian avocadoes increased 46% and 21%, respectively, with European markets absorbing 60% of the total.
Pears and lemons accounted for 72% of the 770K MT shipped in 2025, which was 7% up on 2024 and 8% above the 3-year average.
Approximately 5,000 tonnes of French apples are stuck in the Strait of Hormuz with shippers struggling to find alternative solutions.
The 15% increase in export volume is driven by new plantations, favourable pre-harvest conditions and good rainfall.
Spiking bunker costs caused by the surging oil price have led carriers to institute an Emergency Fuel Surcharge on dry and reefer cargoes.
An estimated 250 containers are currently stranded at the Port of Mumbai along with a further 24K MT destined for export held in cold storage.
The retailer has pledged to secure at least half of its domestic fresh produce through long-term supply agreements with British growers by the end of 2027.
Authorities have seized 400 kilograms of cocaine hidden in a pallet of bananas shipped from Ecuador at the port of Vlissingen.
China's fresh pear exports reached US$630m in value and 707,000 MT in volume in 2025, representing year-on-year increases of 3.4% and 10%, respectively.
Thailand's Ministry of Commerce reported that fresh durian exports in January 2026 were worth US$323m, an increase of 67% from January 2025.
One of the reefer vessels, which is fully loaded with bananas and pineapples from the Philippines, has reportedly been instructed to return to Singapore.
The suspension applies to cargo originating from, destined for, or transhipping through the UAE, Oman, Iraq, Kuwait, Jordan, Qatar, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.
The impact of the US/Israeli attack on Iran has exacerbated the logistical imbalance for Ecuadorian bananas already hit by a shortage of shipping capacity.
Oranges, lemons, mandarins and grapefruit from Egypt can now enter the Panamanian market following regulatory approval.
The world's largest container carrier has imposed a War Risk Surcharge of up to $4000 per reefer container on shipments from Gulf nations to Africa.
The European Fresh Produce association says the conflict in the Middle East puts 350,000 tonnes of European fruit and vegetable exports at risk.
The world's largest carrier has announced that all cargo bound for ports in the Gulf will be offloaded at the nearest safe seaport due to ongoing hostilities in the Middle East.
Some 1,200 containers of bananas are currently reported to be lying stranded in cold storage facilities in central Maharashtra, with harvesting at a standstill.
Growers in Rio Grande do Norte and Ceara brought forward harvests ahead of the peak rainy season, which helped to boost export volumes in the first half of the season.
The method aims to provide more consistent fruit quality and extend shelf life, helping to eliminate food waste in both retail stores and consumers’ homes.
The vessel is the first container ship casualty in the Strait of Hormuz comes as the supply chain disruption extends well beyond the Middle East.
According to the Viet Nam Customs Department, the value of fruit and vegetable exports exceeded US$8.5bn in 2025, up 19.8% year-on-year.
Export volumes will dip further with shipments to all destinations bar Latin America falling, according to the Chilean Table Grape Committee.
The facility at the Edinburgh Parks industrial estate is set to provide South Australian citrus and table grape producers with easier access to international markets.
The world’s largest container line has halted Middle East bookings as war risk surcharges kick in.
Taiwanese pineapples are to be shipped to the US for the first time later this year, after the US published importation requirements.
Ecuadorean and US forces have launched operations against what the US military's Southern Command said are designated terrorist organisations in the Andean nation.
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has declared a new quarantine this week after trees infected with the Huanglongbing disease were discovered.
Container ships account for roughly 100 of the 750 ships ensnared in the Strait of Hormuz following the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran.
Non-booked vessels are increasingly being forced into the auction market, where limited northbound openings have led to aggressive bidding and rapidly escalating premiums.
The German carrier has suspended reefer bookings to and from the Upper Gulf, Arabian Gulf, and Persian Gulf.
With ongoing phytosanitary risk assessment procedures due to be completed in 2026, Polish shippers are ready to start exporting as soon as formalities are finalized.
Off season durian prices in Vietnam have surged to a record US$7.60 per kg, as the country remains the only major global supplier at this time.
Potato exports have been suspended in some Iranian provinces and major cities due to price increases.
The 36.6m boxes shipped in January represent a 9.7% increase year-on-year, according to industry body Acorbanec figures.
Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM are rerouting vessels away from the Red Sea after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
The team inactivated a gene required to produce ethylene and succeeded in keeping the melon firm and green for up to two months.
Shipments have dropped to just 10% of last year's volume as Indian supplies flood global markets, according to industry sources.
Despite the difference, British Apples & Pears has warned that without improved returns to growers, the long-term sustainability of UK orchards will be under pressure.
The NZX-listed kiwifruit producer/marketer's profit after tax of NZ$32m compares to its 2024 reported profit of NZ$8.8m.
The integrated New Zealand marketer sold NZ$1bn worth of apples in 2025 on its way to total revenue of NZ$1.6bn and a near four-fold increase in operating profit.
The 58-hectare development marks a major next step in transforming the port into one of the UK's most strategically connected, high-capacity multi-modal freight hubs.
California peach growers say they lost US$550m in contracts from the multinational when the 135-year-old company declared bankruptcy last year.
The Valencian Association of Farmers says that Egyptian oranges were intercepted in Italy with chlorpropham at a residue level that exceeds EU regulations by 21 times.
The Malaysian government is stepping up efforts to safeguard the Musang King durian brand and protect the country’s ownership of the prized variety.
The New Zealand kiwifruit marketer sets out pan supply chain conditions to achieve its net zero emissions target by 2050.
The Chilean Kiwifruit Committee highlighted the increase in parameters in its Maturity Assurance Program, which it says will improve the fruit’s eating quality.
According to Viet Nam Customs' data, export revenue for fruits and vegetables in January reached US$644m, a 73% increase compared to the same period in 2025.
The landfill owners and their community interest company, Sustain Wiltshire, hope to erect more than 100 domes if planning permission is granted.
Organisation president Ivan Marambio says in order for Chile to exploit growth opportunities, there must be an increased focus on quality.
A delay of routine maintenance dredging in the Delaware and Christina rivers has left some vessels unable to dock at the Port of Wilmington.
After a Q4 that saw an increase in topline revenue and net profit, the multinational says it targeting a full year EBITDA of at least US$400m in 2026.
The world's largest investor in refrigerated equipment says it will strengthen its position through disciplined investment, strategic acquisitions and targeted leadership additions.
Mr Apple, the company's horticulture division and New Zealand's largest apple exporter, produced an underlying result of $65.2m, up 73% year-on-year.
The kiwifruit marketer says its 10-year plan to become the world's healthiest fruit brand will strengthen the industry's resilience and unlock future value.
Almonds, table grapes and citrus led the surge, while key market value accelerated with China up 58% and strong growth into India, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Japan, and Indonesia.
Despite shipping 4% less year-on-year, Europe's leading fresh produce exporter saw the value of exports rise by the same percentage margin.
The South African industry body says most fresh fruit shipments to the U.S. are now likely to be subject to a 15% ad valorem duty, unless specifically exempted.
The mandate against Mamy Ravatomanga was issued at the end of last week, following the indictments of several executives of his company Sodiat.
The government has taken control of the port facilities under a decree aimed at ensuring uninterrupted operations until a new concession is awarded.
In the absence of official crop estimates, anecdotal reports suggest there is a 40% reduction in the volume of Red Delicious apples this season.
