More than 130 sessions, over 200 experts and five stages: On February 3–5, 2027, FRUIT LOGISTICA brings international expertise from business, science, policy and practice to Berlin. How are retailers and producers responding to changing consumer demands, climate change and new technologies? How can supply chains become more resilient – and which innovations have the potential to move the fresh produce industry forward?

A.P. Moller-Maersk has implemented emergency freight charges for cargo moving to and from the upper Gulf region because of rising security risks around the Strait of Hormuz. These risks are forcing operators to pay more for rerouting, storage, and additional insurance. The new surcharges apply to existing bookings and cargo already in transit. They are set at $1,800 for a 20-foot dry container and $3,000 for a 40-foot dry container.

Evergreen Marine showcased its smart cold chain capabilities at Asia Fruit Logistica 2026, highlighting an expanded fleet of about 58,000 refrigerated containers equipped with Internet of Things (IoT) technology. This technology transmits real-time data regarding location, temperature, humidity, and operational status. The system issues automatic alerts for temperature deviations, unauthorised door openings, or equipment malfunctions, which Evergreen states shifts cold chain oversight from after-the-fact inspections to real-time exception detection.

Cameroon and the EU marked the end of the Banana Accompanying Measures Program (MAB) at a final evaluation workshop in Yaoundé on September 23, 2026. Paul Tasong, Minister Delegate to the Minister of Economy, Planning, and Regional Development (MINEPAT), and EU Ambassador to Cameroon Veronika Boskovic Pohar co-chaired the event with other sector partners. The EU financed the program, which began in 2013 under the Cameroon-EU cooperation framework. Over ten years it provided more than 31 billion FCFA (about €47 million) in grants to modernise infrastructure, buy modern equipment and raise plantation productivity.

During week 40, banana selling prices in St. Petersburg were mostly around USD 14.65 per box CIF . However, some traders attempted to increase prices to USD 15.37 during the week, with aspirations to reach USD 15.90 per box CIF in the upcoming week, according to industry sources. Prices were according to brand, volume and packaging. The port of St. Petersburg continued to experience congestion, partly due to the closure of the Novorossiysk port, which has been affected by the ongoing hostilities with Ukraine. As a result, several cargoes from Turkey, Egypt, and Pakistan, including citrus fruits, tomatoes, and potatoes, are now being redirected to the Baltic port. Furthermore, the mentioned cargoes previously discharged in the Black Sea port were then trucked to several norther Russia destinations and on the way back the same trucks carried bananas from St Petersburg to the south. Once the southern cargoes are not available anymore the trucks fleet which was employed in the trade makes other circuits.

Costa Rican banana producers and exporters are working with the Ministry of Health to prevent malaria. They are making sure health staff can get the resources they need for sampling, diagnosis and timely treatment. The National Chamber of Agriculture and Agribusiness (CNAA) supports initiatives led by the National Chamber of Banana Growers (Canaba) to prevent, control and eradicate malaria.

Embrapa Western Amazon and the Agricultural Defence Agency of Roraima (Aderr) will hold a Banana Moko Field Day on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 8 AM to 12 PM in Caroebe, Roraima. The event is part of building a contingency plan to limit losses in local banana production. Caroebe, in southern Roraima, is the state's largest banana-producing centre and has commercial ties with the Amazonas market. Moko, a bacterial wilt with a serious economic impact, has recently appeared there, so farmers urgently need direct technical support.

Ecuadorian banana exports to China grew 11.84% between January and August 2026, cementing China's position as Ecuador's top banana destination in Asia, according to a report released September 29 by the Banana Marketing and Export Association (Acorbanec). Ecuador shipped 12.14 million boxes to China over the period, up from 10.85 million boxes a year earlier — an increase of nearly 1.29 million boxes.

Dar es Salaam – Tanzania has launched three new banana varieties—Bira, Lahi, and Apantu—rich in vitamin A to enhance nutrition and food security. Developed by the Alliance of Bioversity International, CIAT, and the Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI), these varieties are officially registered with the Tanzania Official Seed Certification Institute (TOSCI). The introduction addresses the pressing issue of vitamin A deficiency, affecting around 33% of children under five in the country.

Dole Food Co. is closely monitoring the growing influence of social media in transforming familiar produce into cultural phenomena, according to Bill Goldfield, the company’s director of corporate communications. “Social platforms no longer just reflect food culture; they actively create it—through hacks, recipes, preparation methods, and highly visual moments that can elevate any produce item from an everyday staple or niche exotic to a must-try sensation almost overnight.”

Ahead of Fruit Attraction 2026 in Madrid (October 6–8), Colombia's banana associations AUGURA and ASBAMA are warning that a combination of climate damage, currency pressure, and rising costs is squeezing an industry that sustains more than 200,000 direct jobs. In 2026, floods damaged over 1,200 hectares of banana cultivation and windstorms a further 3,000, bringing the total area affected by weather to more than 4,200 hectares; on the strength of this damage, the associations project industry-wide productivity could fall by roughly 20%.

Bananas remain one of the most affordable food products in supermarkets, but behind that affordability lies a supply chain facing unprecedented pressure. Ahead of Fruit Attraction 2026, Fyffes is calling for greater collaboration across the banana sector to develop a long-term sustainable model that ensures growers, producers, importers and retailers can continue investing in the future of the category.

The new Innovation Zone will showcase the entire product innovation cycle, from market launch to proven success. The new Innovation Zone will be located in Hall 3.2. With the new Innovation Zone, FRUIT LOGISTICA further strengthens its position as the international innovation platform for the fresh produce industry. From February 3 to 5, 2027, the Berlin event will bring together its most important innovation formats for the first time to create a cohesive ecosystem.

Mumbai, India, September 1, 2026 – Messe Berlin and NürnbergMesse today announced a strategic partnership that will bring together FRUIT LOGISTICA, the world's leading trade show for the global fresh produce industry, and BIOFACH, the world's leading exhibition network for organic food, in Mumbai. FRUIT LOGISTICA Connect India, a new exhibition format under the globally recognized FRUIT LOGISTICA brand, will debut alongside BIOFACH INDIA.

Reybanpac has published its biennial sustainability report for 2024 and 2025, prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards. The new report details the company’s environmental and social best practices within its banana division, in line with its purpose of nurturing people and cultivating well-being. José Antonio Vargas, general manager, states that, despite the challenges, Reybanpac has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable and resilient management through three key pillars: nurturing people, cultivating responsibly and growing stronger communities.