# Global fruit industry climate and logistics challenges

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/global-fruit-industry-climate-and-logistics-challenges
> Updated: 2026-10-04T22:38:20.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

The Fruittrade 2026 convention, organized by Fedefruta and ProChile, convened industry leaders in Vitacura to address technical and commercial challenges. The agenda focused on competitiveness, sustainability, and the impact of climate change and water availability on various products, including blueberries, cherries, and citrus fruits.

Following the convention, global discussions expanded to include the impact of the El Niño phenomenon on fruit supplies. In Madrid, the Avocado Congress noted that Peru is preparing for an intense El Niño episode, which could affect its significant supply to Europe. In Colombia, experts anticipate a 30% decrease in exports compared to 2025 due to El Niño, though new logistics infrastructure like Puerto Antioquia is expected to improve transport times. Additionally, South African producers reported positive fruit set despite ongoing concerns regarding heatwaves.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-04: Global fruit industry addresses climate risks and logistics

Global fruit and avocado industry leaders are addressing climate challenges and logistics, with discussions focusing on El Niño's impact on Peruvian and Colombian production and Chile's Fruittrade 2026 summit.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/global-fruit-industry-addresses-climate-risks-and-logistics

### 2026-09-27: Fruittrade 2026 to convene fruit industry leaders in Vitacura

Fruittrade 2026 will convene fruit industry stakeholders in Vitacura on September 29-30 to address sustainability, climate impacts, and technical challenges across various fruit sectors.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fruittrade-2026-to-convene-fruit-industry-leaders-in-vitacura

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