Fresh Produce Supply Chain Faces Cyber Threats and Shipping Risks

• •Fresh produce supply chains face heightened risks from cybercrime and shipping delays.
• •The Global Coalition of Fresh Produce introduced a Charter of Good Shipping Practices.
• •Experts emphasize the need for collaboration and transparency to mitigate supply chain vulnerabilities.

The fresh produce industry is grappling with increased risks from shipping delays, cybercrime, and payment fraud, as highlighted at the Fruit Attraction 2026 event in Madrid. Experts emphasized the need for enhanced collaboration, transparency, and trust among supply chain partners to mitigate these interconnected threats. The Global Coalition of Fresh Produce introduced a Charter of Good Shipping Practices aimed at fostering consistent approaches to shipping. Keynote speaker Greg Palmer stressed the importance of flexible sourcing and reliable logistics to adapt to market demands and disruptions. The discussions revealed vulnerabilities in shared software, impersonation of transport operators, and fraudulent documentation as critical points of failure. The industry is urged to address these risks collectively rather than in isolation. As shipping delays continue to impact the sector, the call for resilience and cooperation among stakeholders has become more urgent.