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Xinjiang's fruits make inaugural journey on express trucks to Kazakhstan

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Miyazaki mangoes debut in Karachi, Pakistan

Vietnamese durian exports to China confirmed safe from excessive cadmium

Asian ports hit by Red Sea backlogs

Drought impacts Thailand's durian production

Mango price surge in Tamil Nadu due to yield drop

Cherry season in Himachal Pradesh starts well, after a delay

Cost of litchis on the higher side in Bangladesh

Afghanistan explores new export markets for fresh produce

Dutch expert helps to modernize mushroom farms in China

Sector | Vegetables

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Pop Vriend Seeds -

Dutch vegetable seed company confirms resistance to Pe. 20 for a large part of its spinach assortment
Strong movement

First air shipment of organic Peruvian ginger landed in the U.S. yesterday
Vegetable now recognized as high-value crop

Zucchini cultivation is expanding in Bangladesh

Prices of vegetables, onions, and potatoes surge in Dhaka markets

India: Tomato wholesale prices up by 62% YoY in April

Europe is the largest market for peas from Peru

"European retail opts for high-tech in winter tomato cultivation"

Sector | Bananas

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Mina Maged - Mimac

“We will start to export our bananas to Europe at the end of June"

Survey shows adverse weather affected 186,000 banana trees in Erode, India

"The situation forces us in Finland to find alternative origins for Spain and other southern producer countries"

Significant losses due to rains and winds in Chamarajanagar, India

Latam banana producers object to Italian retailer's discount pricing of €0.85 cents per kg

Banana research in North Carolina aims to combat deadly fungus

Ghanaian banana exporter plans West African expansion

Sector | Potatoes and Onions

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Due to appreciation of the US dollar and the imposition of export duties by India

Traders in Bangladesh reluctant to import onions

Onion prices plummet in Pakistan as Indian exports resume

Army worm infestation impacts over 12,000 hectares of onion farms in the Philippines

Georgia significantly reduced potato imports from Belarus

Malaysian army intercepts onion smuggling to Indonesia

Indian onion traders worried about global competitiveness

Onion export ban lifted in Maharashtra

Sector | Exotic/Tropical fruit & vegetables

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Due to Russia-Ukraine and Palestine-Israel conflicts

Challenges for Alphonso mango export from Ratnagiri

Peru sets ginger export record in the first quarter of 2024
Renzo Ceruti, Three Rivers:

“This Peruvian avocado season is really a puzzle that we are barely starting to put together”

Litchi production anticipates a bumper yield in Malda district

Natore district announces start dates for mango and litchi harvesting
President Marcos intends to plant 100 million trees

Filipinos want to become world leader in coconut exports

Vietnamese exports to the EU may face suspension

Sector | Company news

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International Primeur magazine now available online
Revenue up sharply by 18.5% to €123.8 million

Omer-Decugis & Cie posts an excellent first half 2023/24

Polish growers focus on cooperation and innovation

Malaysia's Mega First buys 64% stake in CSC Agriculture

Royal HZPC Group maintains expected result

Agrizone named exclusive partner for Omnivent in Australia and New Zealand
Alico, Inc. announces financial results for the Q2 and six months ended March 31, 2024

Revenues of $32.1 million for six months ended March 31 relatively flat YoY

Sector | Greenhouse

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New trends in the greenhouse produce industry

Greenhouse locations migrate and product innovation continues
Horti Demo Centre – Dr Estelle Kempen, Adaduma Msana, Kholosa Nakani

"All South African greenhouses should collect and recycle rainwater"
UK Salads Limited

Bankruptcy spiral UK greenhouse after client rejections

Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture visits Mexican farms to ratify results
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

Sector | Logistics

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New train route from China to Port of Barcelona will enhance trade relations

Maersk establishes itself at SEGRO Park Amsterdam Airport in Hoofddorp

A.P. Moller - Maersk launches air freight gateway in Miami to serve U.S., Asia, and Latin America market
Fairmiles Roundtable:

'Banning airfreighted fresh produce puts millions of livelihoods at risk and does not help Net Zero'
Drewry
World Container Index - 09 May

Drewry’s World Container Index increased 16% to $3,159 per 40ft container this week

Port of Salalah introduces viable alternative to Red Sea route

Improved vessel delays may release more capacity

Sector | Machinery

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A fully automated cherry truss tomato harvesting robot to hit the market
Manufactured by Bulltec for Colt.Or: watch the video!

A fennel grader focused on the utmost efficiency

Italian machinery company celebrated 100 year history of sorting at Macfrut 2024

Worldwide demand for Tong’s latest Unifill big bag and box filler

Cherry packhouses experience efficiency and profitability benefits of new deep learning technology

UK company receives new Romaine lettuce vegetable harvester
TR Turoni (Italy)

How to assess the quality of cherries and small fruits

Sector | General fresh produce

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Turkey’s fresh fruit and vegetable exports reached $211.49 million in April

Minimal growth in Filipino agricultural sector in Q1

Israeli businesses are looking for indirect routes to resume imports from Turkey

Israel responds to Turkish economic boycott with search for alternatives

Pune experiences reduced arrivals of fruits and vegetables
Short-term outlook for EU agricultural markets in 2024

EU consumption of fresh apples falls as production declines
Week 18 Fruit Wholesale Market Report

Thai Durian arrivals surge, coconut prices continue to rise

Sector | Management

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Fairtrade launches a global campaign to make farmers’ voices heard

New micropropagation lab to produce up to 24 million plants a year

Manish Sirohi appointed as CEO of Decco WW

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

Charl du Bois appointed as new managing director of Capespan

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

Star Group names four vice-presidents of sales and procurement

Sector | Miscellaneous

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Zespri faces potential loss due to mouse infestation in kiwifruit shipment

Over 30 tons of mushrooms shipped from Stavropol Krai, Russia, to Georgia and Armenia
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?

Fresh commodity exports to Fiji require additional declaration

Sector | Fruit

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Hailstorm impacts agriculture in north Kashmir and Himachal

Grape yield crisis in Tamil Nadu due to high temperatures

Blue dream – Ukraine sets historic blueberry export record
Fruit South Africa -

A shared South African industry-government vision makes for promising economics

Seasonal sweet cherries: prices and offers in different regions of Russia

Spring frosts causing pollination problems for some of the Polish apple orchards

“There will be enough volumes of Polish blueberries this year, despite these frosts"

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
Natalia Moranth, Green Explosion:

“We want to introduce our Colombian fresh fruit to Europe”
Andrew Smith - Butler Market Gardens

“In the Christmas week we sell up to three times more herbs than normal"

Sector | Agenda

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Browse the photo gallery

The enthusiasm of exhibitors confirms Macfrut as an international event
B2B Meetings, Warsaw, Poland, 17-18 September 2024 -

New highlights for companies interested in Polish retail market
AgroFresh -

12th annual Post-Harvest Academy hosted in Washington
Trade show to be held in Izmir on 26 to 28 September

"Interfresh Eurasia trade show to become Türkiye’s showcase"
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
Cobrey Farms, Coleraine Buildings, Wednesday, 26 June 2024 -

British Asparagus Conference 2024 to focus on key production aspects

Sector | Citrus

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Patricia Marí Minran, of Citran:

"Except for January and February, when Greece and Turkey are stronger, the grapefruit campaign is very stable"

South Africa’s 2024 citrus season started slowly, maintains good spread between markets

CBS spreading and causing damage across all citrus-growing areas in Tunisia
This year, SAT UPCO will market its limes under the brand "Parcs Naturals de la Comunitat Valenciana"

"Our certified natural limes reach Europe in 48-72 hours, compared to the 4 weeks needed by those from Brazil"
Tommie Landman – Landman Group

South African Star Ruby export estimate down by a million cartons
West Tripura

Lemon cultivation in Hawaiibari faces climate challenges

California grapefruit production down this season

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

Restoration of organic fruit and berry cultivation in Kyrgyzstan's regions

Hanoi's organic agriculture is still facing challenges

New "Inverted Natural Branding" of organic fruit and vegetables
Astrid Rog and Geoffrey Harreman, BIO-Center Zann:

"Our organic fruit and vegetable range goes all over Europe"
USDA

'Good prospects for U.S. organic product exports to the EU remain'

Sector | Health

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Tianjin University of Science and Technology

Exploring the potential of purple sweet potatoes in gastric ulcer treatment

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

More research into dietary patterns and brain health in Japan

Sector | IT

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Agromanager

“Traders and retailers can get real-time crop insights”
medFEL 2024

Can artificial intelligence revolutionize our sector?

Producers can now do fruit counting with a free AI App
PC Fruit

“Automated precision farming is key to fruit cultivation’s success”

Potato agronomy forecasts now available in myField App

Free farm management app to save Italian growers time this season
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Ransomware attacks on Ag companies:

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

Sector | Innovations

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Supply chain enhancements roll out
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

Sector | Processed fruit and vegetables

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Driscoll's Maroc is building a berry processing plant in Larache

The plant for processing fruits and veg in Galilee, Israel is closing down

The process of making the famous pomegranate juice in Bangkok

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

Orange juice shortage hits Japan

Collecting apples for juice and pulp processing

Second biggest processing factory in Nigeria formally opened

Sector | Cooling

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Capacity expanded to nearly 16,000 pallet positions

Emergent Cold completes expansion of its Facility in Villagrán, Mexico

Kashmir Valley organization wants to reign in owners of cold storages and controlled atmosphere stores
To support food security in Lincolnshire

Magnavale Easton development approaches finish line

Launch of new refrigerated ocean transportation service utilizing electric field technology

Addressing logistics and storage to mitigate inflation in the Philippines

Bangladesh looks to US investment in cold storage to curb losses

"Demand for frozen round onions remains robust in international markets."

Sector | Food safety

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Public Health lists 38 establishments affected by Enoki mushroom contamination
Illegal imports from Malaysia

Some 1.6 tons of fresh vegetables and processed food seized in Singapore

Safety concerns challenge Turkish food exports to Europe
Moldova:

ANSA warns importers about the necessity to sell fresh produce only after lab results

Hyderabad police seizes 4,800 kg of mangoes, artificially ripened with ethylene
EU Commission first implementation report:

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

Pesticide issue halts Chinese kiwifruit at Taiwan's border

Sector | Nuts and dried fruits

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Iraq is among the largest consumers of Iranian dates

Specific Chilean almond products now eligible for import into China

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

Turkish entity to start delivering some of its hazelnut-held inventory

Effective technical support for date palm cultivation in India

Weather impacts Goa's cashew and mango harvest and Telangana's mangoes

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

Sector | Packaging and Labelling

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Home compostable produce label launches with cost-effective advantage
Ronald Borst (Paardekooper) on paper flowpacks:

"For businesses aiming to reduce their plastic usage, we offer CartoPaper as a viable alternative"
Nico Treurnicht & Cornel Oosthuizen – Ergopak

South African scale technology finds foothold in European and Moroccan packhouses

Parkside introduces recyclable lidding film in the UK

Universal carton packaging for apples introduced in Himachal Pradesh

Concerns raised over new EU packaging rules

New EU rules to reduce, reuse and recycle packaging

Sector | Retail

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Dreamstime
Tesco's new plant-led range offers meals packed with a variety of vegetables, grains and seeds

Asda workers at the Brighton Hollingbury superstore have confirmed the dates they will strike
Dreamstime
Foodstuffs: 21 different fruit and vegetable items see double-digit price falls, year-on-year

Particularly fruit and vegetables accounted for 41% of Dino Polska's revenue
Dreamstime
Vegetable wholesaler Farm Price announced net profit

Amazon: New online store in Ireland in 2025
Dreamstime
Welsh exotic mushroom farmer wins life-changing Aldi contract

Waitrose to source fruit and vegetables from UK farms which use regenerative practices by 2035
Dreamstime
Major Australian supermarket fruit and veg supplier into administration

Morrisons has acquired 38 stores in the Channel Islands
Dreamstime

Coles has launched a range of mandarins in a 100% recyclable paper bag
Dreamstime
Asda has refinanced over 3.2bln pounds of debt

Asda has announced new price cuts on strawberries and raspberries

Sector | Global Market

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Sector | Climate

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MedFEL 2024 conference

What diversification is possible in the face of climate change?

New report reveals avocados are getting smashed by climate change
USPA Fruit:

Frosts cause Ukrainian apple harvest to be about 10 to 20 percent lower than usual

Sustainability at core of Italian club apple production strategies

Extreme heat impacts south and south-east Asia

East Africa faces food shortages due to extreme weather

More than half of the Philippines’ provinces are in drought

Sector | Cartoons

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Viral video exposes use of chemicals on cabbage in India

Unusual culinary fusion: Durian stir-fry

Match sweetcorn eating stands at 52 ears in 12 minutes

Crucial nutrients for breastfeeding moms from broccoli
haertwarmion vodei

Cow expresses love to vegetable vendor

Papaya Instead of Cake Goes Viral

Diet rich in fruits and vegetables linked to enhanced relationship satisfaction