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Blueberries picking up in volume

Preventing the spread of citrus greening is a burden on California citrus growers

“Newer Indian okra varieties target UK and North America”

Aria tomatoes hitting store shelves

Better supply of Mexican avocados over January 2025

National Retail Report - Specialty Crops 16 January:

Retail ads rise 3 per cent with citrus in focus

U.S. specialty crop groups call for immediate farm financial aid

United States apple growers face rising labour costs under H-2A

Pressure as Jeju tangerines face duty-free U.S. mandarin imports

AeroFarms revises WARN notice again, extending potential closure timeline to late February

Sector | Vegetables

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Giel Hermans, Hermans Suikermaïs:

"Ten per cent sweetcorn discount if Senegal wins Africa Cup final"
De Rond Agro expects major changes in vegetable growing

"Because of the very limited supply, the rhubarb market still has room for price gains"
German BLE:

Vegetable consumption slightly below ten-year average

U.S. trade body flags potential harm from Canadian mushroom imports

"It seems that European demand for Egyptian carrots is weakening"

Peruvian garlic exports increased in 2025

Jamaican vegetable prices ease after hurricane disruptions

Sector | Bananas

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“Zero-waste banana chain yields 10-12% higher grower returns in India”

Banana prices drop to about $0.25 per pound in Southern Oregon

Taiwan develops TC9 banana resistant to Panama disease

Vietnamese research targets banana Fusarium wilt

Taiwan banana genome studies reveal breeding solutions to combat Fusarium Wilt

Trudi’s bananas drive category growth in Europe

Fusarium TR4 phytosanitary alert in Ecuador triggers emergency protocols in the banana sector

Sector | Potatoes and Onions

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Asian-driven price pressure reshapes global frozen fries market

U.S. regulator clears genetically modified Russet Burbank II potato
Emiel Kamminga (Vika-Onions) starts as commission agent

“I know what is happening both in the field and in the market”

“Turkey, Egypt grab early share as Indian red onion season lags by 45 days”

Manitoba vegetable supplier wins Regional Supplier Partner Award

India notifies four new potato varieties for nationwide seed use

India's onion exports face headwinds from Bangladesh permit curbs and Pakistani competition

Sector | Exotic/Tropical fruit & vegetables

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Peruvian ginger export value decreased in 2025

The Moroccan avocado export campaign now in full swing
Lorenz Hartmann de Barros from HLB Tropical Food GmbH:

"Jackfruit has the potential to become the new avocado"

South Korean fruit imports adjust as mandarins rise 161%
Nedale Hamdan - Royal Jujubes:

"The soil and climate in New South Wales are perfect for growing the jujube trees"

European mango imports dominated by Kent and Keitt

Vietnamese tropical fruit supply shifts towards beverage processing

Sector | Company news

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YesHealth and Mowreq begin nationwide retail supply at Riyadh vertical farm

“When you can grow locally, you just have a huge advantage”
Pascal and Lex van Santen take a grower-led approach to in-house propagation for Euphorbia Fulgens

“We ended up at roughly 16 percent of the square-meter cost of a fully automated vertical farm”

Port International appoints new managing director alongside Karlsson Port
Take Root Bio expands partnerships, pilots tests on slurry-to-water and peat-replacement pathways

“Biosphere thinking turns agricultural constraints into system assets”

Alico completes US$26.8m sale of 1,193.82 hectares Florida citrus grove

French competition authority clears Greenyard–Eureden and cooperative merger

Fresh Del Monte selected as successful bidder in Del Monte Foods court-supervised sale

Sector | Greenhouse

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Avemoy enters Dutch greenhouse market with new sales director Arjen de Haan

New practical monitoring tool for commercial greenhouse production

Sklarczyk Seed Farm advances greenhouse minituber production for global markets

Dr Estelle Kempen on scientific greenhouse trials and her role in helping to establish Delphy South Africa

Looking back on first year in Ontario greenhouse greens
Targeted light frequencies open new options for greenhouse pest monitoring and control

“It is the light attracting the thrips, rather than the sticky card itself”

Salad campaign rolls out on National Quitter’s Day
Green Gardens Dobrovnik: from rumours to facts

New baby leaf production in Slovenia, the centre of Europe

Sector | Logistics

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Trans-Suez route to resume for Middle East–U.S. East Coast service

Oregon restores container services supporting cranberry exports
Hartman and Primever Group enter logistics cooperation

"Expanded services from southern Europe to Scandinavia"
Transport in France largely unaffected by blockades

"Drivers share real-time updates and support each other through WhatsApp groups"
Strengthening regional service and enhancing nationwide cold storage delivery

SeaCube Cold Solutions acquires Martin Container

Limited Red Sea transits resume after two-year pause

State-of-the-art VDH distribution centre completed in Ridderkerk

Sector | Machinery

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Intralogistics automation in Age Of Automation series
Affeldt Maschinenbau presents new and proven products at Fruit Logistica 2026:

"In Germany in particular, we are seeing a rapid trend toward increased automation"
Riaan Coetzee – Maintech & Olivier Jaubert – MAF Roda South Africa

French packer formalizes its manufacturing footprint in Africa
New Rinieri technologies speed up operations

Orchard pruning - saving on labour costs is now essential

"One project that fills us with pride is our first kiwifruit sorter"
CMFF pruning machine by BMF Italy

Orchard pruning: Why flexibility makes a difference
PND -Italy

New technologically advanced machinery designed specifically for apples

Sector | General fresh produce

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Vietnamese fruit and vegetable exports to China reach record high

Tasmania hosts fresh produce buyers from eight countries
Up to 12 litres per second

Desert water that defies all technical forecasts

South Africa awaits U.S. Senate decision on Agoa extension

New Zealand primary exports forecast at US$62 billion

International buyers tour Tasmanian fruit and vegetable producers

Brazilian fruit exports reach US$1.45 billion in 2025

Sector | Management

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French Prime Minister announces emergency legislation in response to farmers' anger

Namibian trade access to U.S. under review after extension vote

South Africa welcomes U.S. House approval of AGOA extension
They criticize it for lacking reciprocity

La Unió and AVA-ASAJA warn about the impact of the EU-Mercosur agreement

Thailand instructs attachés to boost agricultural exports

New Zealand responds to Queensland fruit fly find in Auckland
2026 finds Greek farmers stepping up their fight

Full highway and customs blockade paralyzes Greece Thursday–Friday

Sector | Miscellaneous

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For lease: New distribution centre at Nieuw-Reijerwaard, Ridderkerk

Fresh produce honored on Syria's new currency

$336,560 awarded by USDA through Arkansas Department of Agriculture

South Africa citrus sector mourns Deon Joubert
Inside the student-run agtech lab producing hundreds of pounds of greens

“I believe the space is an incubator for the CEA industry”

Tasmanian fruit industry mourns the passing of Carl Hansen
Greeneration highlights vertical farming’s fine-dining potential at AgraME 2025

"We are focused on addressing the import-reliance challenge of the region, one restaurant at a time”

Sector | Fruit

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Week 3 Fruit Wholesale Market Report

Cherry prices under pressure, while green grape prices higher than last year
Johan van Niekerk – Star South Fruits

Grape peak expected with quick ripening of later varieties

New Zealand air freight supports seasonal fruit exports

Blueberry demand increases in India amid supply constraints and seasonal gaps

Peruvian blueberry exports up 19 per cent by week 2
Consumers eat slightly more again

Dutch fruit and vegetable trade growth continues in 2025

Teaching grants awarded by California grape growers

Sector | Herbs

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Fresh herb demand strong and steady for holiday season
Kruiden Claus celebrates 125th anniversary

"Strong demand for ginger and turmeric plants as cultivation becomes more viable"

Microgreens and in vitro cultivation pioneer reach for the skies with their vertical farm
Anthony De Ieso - Thorndon Park Produce:

"In easier to grow conditions, such as spring and summer, there are higher volumes to compete with"

Demand for Kenyan chives expected to increase as European production ends

Demand for fresh herbs, and new varieties is picking up

United States study details cilantro and parsley costs

Sector | Agenda

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Photo report: 24,000 visitors at Sival 2026
Photo report International Soft Fruit Conference

New varieties and plant health key in soft fruit

Southern Exposure 2026 Educational Session speakers announced

International retailer meetings set for fruit and vegetable suppliers

Early bird registration opens for CPMA 2026

FreshPlaza mobile app launched today!
We'll be back on January 5th

Happy Holidays from the FreshPlaza team!

Sector | Citrus

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Jorge García Monfort, commercial director of García Ballester:

"There is tension in the market due to a shortage of mandarins"

South African floods disrupt citrus operations in Limpopo and Mpumalanga

Florida orange harvest forecast at lowest level since 1930
Fernando Castelló Naya, Business Unit Manager at Bollo Natural Fruit and partner of EVAM:

"The Earlyna mandarin has proven to be a reliable alternative and demand for it is on the rise"

Tango Fruit wins the "2026 Flavor of the Year" award in Spain and Portugal

Florida citrus growers activate freeze protection measures

California rains offer opportunities for citrus from Morocco this season

Sector | Organic

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Organic grower Pieter Vandooren expands acreage by 10%

"A short-term increase in demand for leeks, but a very challenging pumpkin market"
"The connection with the food retail sector will enable us to optimize our logistics"

EDEKA Rhein-Ruhr Stiftung & Co. KG becomes a shareholder in Naturkost West
VIP invests in organic apple sorting station Juval:

"Consistent quality, year-round availability, and rapid response times"

Demand for Swiss endive remains stable
Apofruit Donnalucata opted for Bulltec

A new technology ensures the guaranteed minimum weight of tomatoes

U.S. introduces bill to expand domestic organic infrastructure
Melvin Middelham, GreenFruit:

"Organic ginger and turmeric available year-round"

Sector | Health

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New dietary guidelines reinforce essential role of fresh produce

Produce industry shows support of new Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Certain compounds found in garlic can increase the lifespan of mice

Italian study tests citrus and grape supplement for glucose control

Cranberry Institute updates health research guide

Israel study finds compound in vegetables fights plaque

How to market the wellness factor of mangoes

Sector | IT

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Robotic apple harvesting

Indonesia advances digital agriculture with new farm-app deal
Johan Mostert – DiPAR Systems

Inside the architecture driving real-time fruit supply chain decisions

U.S. to turn to AI and robots to support farm production
Bradford Warner - AgroFresh

"This is valuable business intelligence for the fresh produce industry"

“Blockchain traceability enhances the management of fresh produce supply chains”

“We’re introducing a single-use real-time monitoring solution for perishable goods transport”

Sector | Innovations

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When efficiency in blueberry harvesting becomes a necessity

Custom LED gains ground as Italian nurseries push for efficiency

Extending shelf-life of blueberries and avocados by storing and shipping under low pressure

Enza Zaden to introduce new tomato variety

Fresh Del Monte launches robot that interacts with shoppers

Tanzania unveils digital platform to aid horticulture market
Stiaan Hugo - AGI Frost Fans

Entire frost protection package, honed in South Africa, available in EU

Sector | Processed fruit and vegetables

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Fruit-based snack partnership targets U.S. market

New Toum garlic dips hit the market

Limited supply and persistent demand keep IQF market positive
Agristo doubles production capacity

Rising global fries demand drives investment across the potato value chain
La Cupa Società Cooperativa Agricola

Beyond price: Provenance and supply chain in the gourmet fruit and vegetable world
Giuseppe Pellegriti (Terre di Sicilia) on the attendance of Artigiano in Fiera 2025

"The strategic role of trade fairs makes us grow in the segment of artisanal processed products"

New seasoning system launches with updated safety and capacity

Sector | Cooling

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“Bringing cold storage costs back to the levels of ten years ago is our principal aim”
Isolcell's vision for the future of fresh produce

"Controlled atmosphere, tailored ripening, and new global balances"

One Frio launches European cold storage platform after seven acquisitions

“The new cooling facility brings increased flexibility”
Matthias Cuvelie, Airclima:

“CO2 cooling is a strategic investment in sustainability, product quality, and operational reliability”
Frigotec:

“The fruit is the boss, the Softripe system listens”

Bridging global ripening markets with ethylene solutions

Sector | Food safety

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U.S. compares food safety response for domestic and imported cantaloupes

Canada recalls McCain Tasti Taters Crispy Potato Bites for plastic pieces

Mushmoshi Enoki Mushroom recalled in British Columbia over Listeria

Egyptian fresh produce under scrutiny over MRLs

What products are affected by the order suspending imports of products containing residues of substances banned in Europe?

U.S. import oversight questioned under FSVP enforcement

France to block fruit imports with banned pesticide residues

Sector | Nuts and dried fruits

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MRLs and aflatoxins remain key challenges

“Year-round consumption reshapes demand for dried fruit and nuts”

USDA plans US$20 million almond purchase under Section 32

High-impact date displays available for Ramadan

China takes 61% of Australian almond exports

Hawaii mandates origin disclosure on non-local macadamia nuts

Looking ahead at California’s almond production
Plant-based proteins position nuts as future meat alternatives

European nut and dried fruit market expands

Sector | Packaging and Labelling

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German soft fruit specialist about partnering with Dutch packing company:

“Current results show our packaging process is already PPWR compatible”

Australia develops bioplastic from bread and avocado waste
Weber Verpackungen at IPM 2026

Delivery of sleeves within 4 weeks of ordering

New class of associates on product labels launches

South Africa develops local fruit-packing lines through Paarl facility
Heat-sealed nets with flag label from Rev Packaging Solutions

Single-material packaging technology arouses interest in Australia
Sylvaphane Group now provides packaging solutions directly to the fresh produce sector

"As a Dutch producer, we have all packaging disciplines in-house"

Sector | Retail

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A new Walmart Supercentre is expected to open in 2028

PriceSmart: Results for the fiscal first quarter of 2026
Stater Bros. Markets announced an expanded partnership with Afresh

Food Lion: 4 new stores across the Carolinas
Grocery Outlet will integrate its merchandising and purchasing operations

Cencosud: FY2026 Guidance and Investment Plan
Hannaford Supermarkets completed remodels at 7 stores across the Northeast

Vallarta Supermarkets opens first ever Arizona location
Grocery Outlet announced its first planned store opening in Virginia

Aldi plans to open more than 180 new stores across the U.S. by the end of 2026
Walmart and Wing are expanding their drone delivery service

Salad and Go to exit Texas and Oklahoma
Just Ripe Nutrition: Mission to make daily fruits and vegetables easier to access

Hy-Vee is putting its name on four of its Dollar Fresh stores

Sector | Global Market

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GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW BLUEBERRIES

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW ORANGES

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW POMEGRANATES

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW PAPAYA

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW PEARS

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW GARLIC

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW MANDARINS

Sector | Climate

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Citrus industry in Florida prepares for cold snap
South African Weather Service raises flood warning to its highest level

Northeastern South Africa is under water

Andalusia has distributed 37.6 million euros in DANA aid
Postuma AGF, DSR Logistics, and Fresh Connection on the impact of snow

The Netherlands and Belgium blanketed in snow under code orange, with more to come
Danie Kritzinger – Agrimotion

How deep is the Cape into the next drought?

Some HGV restrictions lifted, but traffic remains difficult due to the snow

Emilia storm leads to falling prices for Moroccan fresh produce

Sector | Cartoons

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Madhya Pradesh banana farmer protests low prices with half-naked vow

North Korean forest rangers fired for turning tree nurseries into vegetable gardens

TikTok-fueled fruit ice cream craze empties freezers across New Zealand

Cows wearing e-collars help boost potato yields in P.E.I. pilot project

Domino’s seeks Vatican forgiveness for pineapple pizza

Aomori’s ‘designer apples’ turn orchards into art

Fruity overdose: The bold new trend transforming perfumery

Sector | Trade War

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Importers to U.S. react to lifting of Brazilian tariff

Importers react to U.S. tariff reduction on Latin American countries

Removal of tariffs on tropical fruits is a relief but not for Brazil

Trump cuts tariffs on tomatoes, bananas and other agricultural products

Border Trade Alliance prepares for first formal review of USMCA

China and U.S. reach trade consensus after Xi-Trump meeting

U.S. Senate votes to overturn Trump tariffs on Brazil

Sector | Peru

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Special Peru - Nature's Pride

Working together on responsible water management in Peru to support future food systems
Peru Special: Agrícola Pampa Baja

25 years of producing and exporting avocados, table grapes, pomegranates, and mandarins in southern Peru
Peru Special: Premium Choice Global

"A key pillar of our model is its international presence in destination markets"
Special Peru: Westfalia Fruit Peru expects to grow 15% in avocado by 2026

"We are constructing a new freezing facility in Chiclayo"
Special Peru: Packing del Carmen provides packing services to exporting companies

"As we do not have our own production, we can guarantee clients the priority for their fruit"
Peru Special: Provid and Proarándanos

Peru strengthens its world leadership in blueberries and consolidates its expansion in table grapes
Peru Special

"The day Peru sets out to export everything it produces, it can change the international chessboard"

Sector | Rwanda

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Rwanda special: Kotwidika

Promising trial for Valencia oranges
Rwanda special: Souk Farms

Rwanda advances steadily on the global fresh produce scene
Special Rwanda: Bahage Foods

Woman-led company offers wide range of fruits and vegetables to European, UK markets, and Middle East
Rwanda special

The role of the exporters' organization in an emerging fresh produce origin
Rwanda special: Sunripe Farms

Crop rotation, soil management, and greenhouse cultivation in Rwanda
Rwanda special: Proxifresh

"Market-driven model enables the company to supply between 14 and 18 tons of French beans per week"
Rwanda special

Demand first, production second: How Afri Foods builds export-ready supply chains