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EXPONENTIAL GROWTH PROJECTED FOR MEXICAN IRRADIATED MANGOES

  Irradiation Takes Center Stage in the 2026 Mango Season Byline: Will Cavan, Publisher, Mango World Magazine Byline: Will Cavan, Éditeur, Mango World Magazine Byline: Will Cavan, Editor, Mango World Magazine Byline: Will Cavan, Editor, Revista Mango World The latest data from the February 19, 2026, crop reports indicates a pivotal moment for the industry as we analyze the shipping projections and actual volumes from Mexico and Peru.  Mexico has already shipped 1,098,964 boxes of irradiated fruit this season, representing a significant portion of their 2,835,603 total boxes shipped to date.  As the Mexican season ramps up toward its April peak, the projections for irradiation remain steady at nearly 4 million boxes.  This volume suggests that the industry is finally moving past the archaic "fatal flaw" of universal hot water treatment and embracing electronic pasteurization as a viable, quality-preserving alternative. The Peruvian season, while currently projec...
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TROPICAL FRUIT WORLD THE FOCUS AT TOM26

  At TPM26, the intersection of tropical fruit production and global logistics is heavily represented by the specialized TPM Cold Chain track.  Given the recent February 2026 merger between Hapag-Lloyd and ZIM, the conversations in Long Beach are centered on how this consolidation affects reefer capacity and "green lane" reliability. 1. Key Tropical Fruit Shipping Companies The following companies are confirmed attendees and speakers, representing the largest players in refrigerated ocean transport and fruit commerce: • Dole Ocean Cargo Express: A massive presence at TPM, managing the private and commercial fleet for Dole's global fruit distribution. • Fyffes North America: Led by CEO Juan Alarcon (a featured TPM26 speaker), Fyffes is a primary driver of the banana and pineapple trade into the U.S. • ZIM: Represented by Yael D’angeli (Global Head of Strategic Accounts), ZIM is currently the center of attention due to its acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd and its role ...
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PERISHABLE SHIPPING SECTOR AT TPM26

  At TPM26, the intersection of tropical fruit production and global logistics is heavily represented by the specialized TPM Cold Chain track.  Given the recent February 2026 merger between Hapag-Lloyd and ZIM, the conversations in Long Beach are centered on how this consolidation affects reefer capacity and "green lane" reliability. 1. Key Tropical Fruit Shipping Companies The following companies are confirmed attendees and speakers, representing the largest players in refrigerated ocean transport and fruit commerce: • Dole Ocean Cargo Express: A massive presence at TPM, managing the private and commercial fleet for Dole's global fruit distribution. • Fyffes North America: Led by CEO Juan Alarcon (a featured TPM26 speaker), Fyffes is a primary driver of the banana and pineapple trade into the U.S. • ZIM: Represented by Yael D’angeli (Global Head of Strategic Accounts), ZIM is currently the center of attention due to its acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd and its role ...
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