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GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW BLUEBERRIES

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Clarence Mwale – KUMINDA

KUMINDA first to introduce Fruit Vision blueberries to Zimbabwe

Tomás Lucas & Reon Marx - Sanifruit Suidchem

South African citrus packhouses set to become Sanifruit’s biggest market

Spanish warning on Moroccan peppers due to insecticide concerns

Trade credit insurance facility aims to enhance South Africa-Zimbabwe trade

WAPA Northern Hemisphere apple and pear stock figures for 1 April 2024 -

European pear stocks in April 16.3% higher compared to 2023

“There is an urgent need to take action with the younger generation”

New European Good Move program

Harm Valckx, Berry Packing Services:

"In the Netherlands, the impact of frost damage on blueberries appears to be limited"

“The increase affects market demand”

“China’s ginger prices surge in April”

TR Turoni (Italy)

How to assess the quality of cherries and small fruits

Sector | Vegetables

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Harm Aben, Frankort & Koning:

"A strong stable start to the bell pepper season"

"Increase in imports and ToBRFV are affecting Spanish tomato industry"
Francisco Javier Crespo Fuentes:

"In the final part of the campaign, prices have been lower compared to those of the previous campaign"
Thorsten Scherz/BEHR AG
Behr AG:

"The Spanish season was marked by oversupply and poor prices"
Food Freshly -

Nature-based shelf-life solution for key Italian vegetable ingredients

"This investment will enable us to increase garlic production and harvesting in more areas"

Much better season for Egyptian dry garlic

Sector | Bananas

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Ecuador introduces a new code for the banana sector

Banana research in North Carolina aims to combat deadly fungus

The Canary Islands is already exporting bananas to Poland

Banana movement stays steady while plantain market gains strength

Ghanaian banana exporter plans West African expansion
Helge Sparsoe - Fyffes

“We knew that putting a new consumer brand into this category would be something radically new"

Ecuador's banana exports up to March 2024 decreased by 0.24%

Sector | Potatoes and Onions

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Kees Schouten, Altena Potatoes:

"Limited supply of imported potatoes keeps Malta prices at a high level"
Alfonso Sáenz de Cámara, manager of Udapa: "The danger lies in relocating the potato production"

"We hope that the positive forecasts for this potato campaign will be fulfilled"

Egyptian onions replace Moroccan ones in West Africa

Ukrainian onion growers elevate prices as season concludes

Hardness and skin firmness in onions crucial for retail, especially during shortages

The real growth in the sweet potato segment stems from value-added packs
6th Spanish Potato Congress, Seville

Spanish potato sector expresses its concern over the significant increase in imports from Egypt

Sector | Exotic/Tropical fruit & vegetables

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Rubyglow pineapple coming to U.S. market

Avocado market size predicted to reach $21.55 billion in 2028
From 2017 to 2027

Avocado Market report forecasts market growth by revenue at global, regional & country levels

Westfalia Fruit brings Kenyan avocados to Indian market

Mango pricing could start coming down

Bilateral agricultural ties profit Thailand and South Africa

Zespri European sales season underway

Sector | Company news

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Bonduelle Group:

Business activity slightly down on Quarter 3 in a climate of constrained consumption
Tolsma-Grisnich and the Invaro Group -

Dutch companies join forces in the field of optical sorting of potatoes and onions

Maersk Q1 results in line with expectations amid ongoing Red Sea disruptions
Ocean Network Express released Financial Result for FY2023

Full-year forecast for FY2024 sees a profit of approximately US$1 billion

AgDevCo in equity investment deal with Agris for growth of fresh-food production and distribution in East Africa

Dutch companies celebrate breaking ground for new building

GrubMarket expands further into South Africa through the acquisition of Global Produce

Sector | Greenhouse

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"Consumers in the desert benefit from Dutch greenhouse technology"
Dean Taylor with Mastronardi Produce:

“There is always a high level of excitement when we launch a new Bombs variety”

11-hectare greenhouse project officially opened in New Zealand

New sweet peppers meet growing demand for fresh snack options
Aralux plastic film by Agriplast (Italy):

By controlling heat energy better agronomic results can be acheived
Cultivech exports first lettuce to South Asia

"Once people accept the ideas behind hydroponics, it will become a massive market"

Prior to launching, demand for purple tomato already exceeds supply

Sector | Logistics

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Drewry
World Container Index - 02 May

Drewry’s World Container Index up to $2,725 per 40ft container this week
Container News

Noticeable improvement in schedule reliability in March 2024

Nigeria secures investment in seaport infrastructure from Danish company

Transnet seeks private partner for development of the port of Cape Town
Latest research from Fairmiles:

'At least 18 million livelihoods in developing countries are supported by airfreighted fresh produce'
'But there is still a way to go'

Transnet reports modest increase in the handling of goods and container throughput
Drewry

Drewry’s World Container Index remains stable this week

Sector | Machinery

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New system for cleaning sweet potatoes by Polderjongens
Machines help to unload trucks bringing in onions faster

"Fewer forklift movements means more peace of mind and better overview"
Proposed by Zetapack

A new weigher for blueberries and cherry tomatoes

Using robotics to help sort onions on Georgia farms

The future of logistics is automated
Ernst Slabbekoorn, Swift International:

"Many European growers busy with frost protection"
Video of the Calderoni inter-row tiller below

Interesting market trend also in North Africa

Sector | General fresh produce

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Photo report CPMA Vancouver
BLE
BLE report Week 17:

"Belgian, Dutch, and domestic cucumbers formed the basis"

Behind the agro-trade feud between Morocco and Mauritania
Significant breakthrough through intercropping

Optimizing crop yields for Mars: insights from Wageningen University

"Kenya is a minor fruit and vegetable sector player"

'Morocco’s vegetable and fruit market is plagued by monopolistic practices'
Aston University research:

'Social media can be used to increase fruit and vegetable intake in young people'

Sector | Management

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Change at the helm of Peru's Trade Office in New York

Charl du Bois appointed as new managing director of Capespan

Looking at the water footprint of Egypt's strategic crops

European Parliament approves a revision of the EU’s common agricultural policy

Star Group names four vice-presidents of sales and procurement

MEPs approve trade support measures for Ukraine with protection for EU farmers

Moroccan parliamentary group queries minister on agricultural product sabotage in Spain

Sector | Miscellaneous

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Compensation initiative for farmers in Kenya

Zespri faces potential loss due to mouse infestation in kiwifruit shipment

Leaf beetle infestations found only on Seychelles' Mahe Island, says senior official
Portugal

Berry fruit production and water challenges in Mangualde
“Non-negligible probability of long-term establishment in France,” according to ANSES

Reinforced surveillance of Asian fruit fly
NASA

Astronauts to study plant growth and development on the Moon

Does Ramadan reduce productivity in packing houses?

Sector | Fruit

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Sarah Neaves - AR Neaves

"We anticipate the first picking to occur between 7 and 10 days earlier than usual"

The Spanish stone fruit campaign started early and with good prospects

COEXPHAL launches a campaign to boost watermelon consumption

Egyptian blueberry prices down 50% on last season

Successful yet difficult blueberry season in Morocco
Ben Goodchild - Nationwide produce

"We are now seeing very good volumes arriving but quality is also very mixed"
Turning to cultivation of mangoes, oranges, pineapples, apples, and grapes

Ugandan president calls for agricultural diversification

Sector | Herbs

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Moroccan rosemary supply hit by drought
Gruppo Mec
Peter Mair of Gruppo Mec:

"Italian arugula cultivation becomes more professional and sustainable with each passing year"
Ton Verheijke, Janyra Organics:

"With our first full-scale herb harvest, we should gain a foothold in the Netherlands"
Belgian company sees organic as a step toward the future

"We want to be a pioneer in the organic segment"

Retailer in North of England finds supplier with fresh range of new herbs
Results obtained by Bonati, supervised by Ecofarm

How irrigation ozone treatment can protect basil
Natalia Moranth, Green Explosion:

“We want to introduce our Colombian fresh fruit to Europe”

Sector | Agenda

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Melbourne Convention Centre, 3-5 June, 2024

Tickets selling fast for Hort Connections 2024
Jakeman Stadium, Boston United Football Club, 7 November, 2024

British Vining Pea and Bean 2024 Conference
María José Sánchez, Director of Fruit Attraction:

"This year, Fruit Attraction will surpass all previous figures"
Cobrey Farms, Coleraine Buildings, Wednesday, 26 June 2024 -

British Asparagus Conference 2024 to focus on key production aspects

Photo Report: SIAM 2024
8-10 May, 2024

Varietal innovation and certified quality in focus at Macfrut Plant Nursery Area

Sydney Markets’ fresh awards return in July

Sector | Citrus

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Sam Vasala - Sai World

"The harvest has started early and the fruit has low acid levels and good brix"

The solar plant planned in Onda-Alcora would destroy one of the most valuable Valencian citrus areas
Inmaculada Sanfeliu, from the CGC, on South Africa's call for consultations with the WTO against the EU:

"The only thing the South Africans are trying to do is avoid greater evils"
Eddy Kreukniet, Exsa Europe:

"European market has room for quality South African oranges"
Growth in export demand may bring new opportunities

“Sales of Lunwan oranges are progressing slowly”

Morocco gains access to Brazilian market for citrus exports
The Orri mandarin continues to reach the highest prices

"We will work to ensure that the Orri continues to stand out from the large mandarin supply expected in the coming years"

Sector | Organic

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Dreamstime
Austria: Traders and producers speak out on the organic market

"The organic selection is still much more limited, comparatively"

Better outlook for the Senegalese organic mango campaign

FAO awards $650,000 to enhance organic vegetable farming in Tanzania

New "Inverted Natural Branding" of organic fruit and vegetables
USDA

'Good prospects for U.S. organic product exports to the EU remain'
Pieter Declercq, organics product manager, REO Veiling:

"Organic vegetables' better-matched supply improves market prices"
Proximity to production, selection, effective communication

The three winning ingredients for the success of organic fruit and vegetables

Sector | Health

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Cranberry supplements enhance athletic performance in Canada
University of Queensland collaboration

Say goodbye to garlic breath with odour-free black garlic

Increasing fruit and vegetable intake among adults

Looking at vegetable intake and cancer risk reduction

Bananas facilitate quicker recovery after running

Harvard study links fruit and vegetable intake to longevity in the US

New research claims: Eating almonds can aid in post-exercise recovery

Sector | IT

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Potato agronomy forecasts now available in myField App

From seed to plate, AI is transforming how and what we eat

Free farm management app to save Italian growers time this season

Aston University researchers to use AI to help Ghanaian farmers monitor crops in real time
Through the digitalization of berth alignment

Ocean Network Express and Portchain ink deal to drive sustainability across the carrier’s network
© Nicoelnino | Dreamstime.com
Ransomware attacks on Ag companies:

"Attacks on the sector made up 5.5% of all ransomware operations globally"

AI to advance agriculture Burkina Faso

Sector | Innovations

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Utrecht University
Utrecht University research

Residual waste from mushroom cultivation removes pollutants from water
Polymer found in corn, potatoes and beans

Smart windows breakthrough in the U.S.
Denise Junqueiro with Apeel Sciences

“Our technology provides shippers confidence for long haul shipments and to open up new export markets”

How more than 60 million pieces of fruit were stopped going to waste last year
Conserving two Olympic-sized swimming pools of water annually

Verdant Technologies and Sobeys partner on iceless broccoli

Using multispectral cameras to determine oranges' suitability for various products

Avocado ripeness checker debated by Australians

Sector | Processed fruit and vegetables

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Apple juice prices historically high as industry awaits indications on the new crop

Officials support mango processing plant expansion in Kenya

Collecting apples for juice and pulp processing

Second biggest processing factory in Nigeria formally opened

McDonald’s french fry perfume is real
6.7% increase from the end of 2022

Brazilian orange juice stock levels see a rise

Customer shows Birds Eye veggie mix has very little broccoli

Sector | Cooling

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To support food security in Lincolnshire

Magnavale Easton development approaches finish line

Launch of new refrigerated ocean transportation service utilizing electric field technology

MSC South Africa Inaugurates MEDLOG Cold Store Facility, revolutionizing trade dynamics in the region

Ethiopia and the Netherlands jointly construct a cooling center to support fresh produce exports
MSC

MSC inaugurates new cold storage facility in Durban
Commercial value of reefer exports through Oakland topped $7 billion:

Port of Oakland remains preferred gateway for refrigerated export cargo in 2023

Maersk’s new integrated cold chain facility at Ruakura Superhub brings the Golden Triangle to life

Sector | Food safety

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EU Commission first implementation report:

The relevance of combating Unfair Trading Practices and the need for further EU actions
Freshcare -

Industry input needed for Australian certification standards
Andrés Góngora, from COAG Almería: "This is not the first case, and we strongly fear it won't be the last"

"New health alert for Moroccan peppers reported in France"

Moroccan strawberries cleared of hepatitis A concerns in Europe

Japan's muskmelons subject to stricter inspections in Taiwan

US study says refrigeration reduces E. coli contamination in leafy greens

Westfalia Fruit trials technology targeting food safety and sustainability

Sector | Nuts and dried fruits

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Organic farming base favorably positions Turkish dried fruits and nuts in the global market

Leading pecan companies announce collaboration to elevate the pecan to new heights

The Chilean prune industry must continue to focus on China, without neglecting traditional markets

Peanut and Tree Nut Processors Association visits Côte d'Ivoire
Fréderic Bostyn, The Nutty Farmer:

"Burkina Faso growers produce delicious cashews, but it's time they benefit too"

Asia and Europe are key markets for California pistachios and almonds

UK suspends tariffs on all raw almonds - beginning April 11

Sector | Packaging and Labelling

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“Denouncing massive imports of Moroccan cherry tomatoes during French production”

New operation to label Moroccan tomatoes in supermarkets
Nico Treurnicht & Cornel Oosthuizen – Ergopak

South African scale technology finds foothold in European and Moroccan packhouses

Parkside introduces recyclable lidding film in the UK

Concerns raised over new EU packaging rules

New EU rules to reduce, reuse and recycle packaging

Sysco is driving more eco-friendly products and innovative solutions to reduce plastic and packaging waste

ExxonMobil and Constantia Flexibles develop recyclable freezer film in Poland

Sector | Retail

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Slight slowdown in supermarket sales; Asda and Aldi lose market share

Sainsbury’s offers free herbs and spices to increase diversity in diets

7-Eleven Japan gets smart advertising
Dreamstime
Lidl GB plans to open hundreds of new stores across the country

Jumbo opens “Europe's largest mechanized food distribution center”
Dreamstime
Jerónimo Martins has reported a bigger than expected drop in Q1 net profit

TommyTomato has secured €1.9mln to get 50,000+ children to eat a vegetable lunch this year
Dreamstime
Hungary's government plans to sue Austrian supermarket chain Spar for defamation

Casino said its first-quarter sales remained negative
Dreamstime
Sainsbury's forecast strong profit growth in its new financial year

The HelloFresh Group delivered its highest ever quarterly revenue

Sector | Global Market

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Sector | Climate

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Study looks at challenges of climate change on potato production in Canada

Unprecedented floods in the United Arab Emirates destroy greenhouses

Dutch importers climate targets approved by science based targets initiative

Zimbabwe declares drought a national disaster
First public consultation -

Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules for fresh produce is now open

Impact of La Niña on Chilean agriculture: challenges and expectations

In a month, Sinaloa’s water supply will be reduced

Sector | Cartoons

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Mathematical mango pricing: a fruit seller's viral equation

Broccoli haircut is a hot trend

Carrot harvest uncovers ancient coin treasure

Garlic farmer's fury ignites wealth gap debate

Triathlon Triumph: racing with bananas

Peruvian farmer claims world's oldest man record at 124 years

Pilot tattoos favorite crop: courgette