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Shippers await word on Florida strawberry season

Transitioning from the southern hemisphere citrus season to Morocco

Hurricane Helene could affect the cabbage transition

Greenhouse gas emissions reduction target part of long term sustainability plan

New York Produce Show keynote speaker announced

Licensee agreement signed for proprietary grape varieties

Food company unveils coconut trail mixes and artichoke hearts at global show

Australian vegetable growers to explore global AgTech innovations in California tour

Michigan State University develops AI-powered robotic apple picker

Arturo Medina Castro, General Manager of ProHass (Peru):

"Peru is now the world's second largest exporter of Hass avocados"

Sector | Vegetables

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Welsh initiative aims to boost local vegetable use in schools to 10% by 2028

Challenges and opportunities in Mexico’s hard squash season

Nigeria tackles ginger blight with N1.6bn intervention

The Egyptian carrot season starts soon
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"tomato prices will increase"

Australian workers counting cost of ToBRFV

Lack of water in Mexico will inevitably have impact on winter vegetable market
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UK Ministerial and U.S. Embassy visit table beetroot grower in Cambridgeshire

Sector | Bananas

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Côte d'Ivoire's banana industry commits to living wages in landmark agreement

New organic banana program launches
Emerson Aguirre Medina, president of Augura (Association of Colombian Banana Growers)

Colombian banana industry aims to increase productivity by 5% by 2025

"The supply of bananas has increased, prompting a downward change in the market"

Racing against disease: The quest for a future-proof banana
Coliman Bananas at IFPA’s Global Show

Banana grower wants to show commitment to innovation and sustainability

Warner's distillery introduces banana rum in the UK

Sector | Potatoes and Onions

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Ukrainian onion prices surge amid high demand and limited supply

Rwanda launches $9.9M genetically modified crops program to boost agriculture

Zakarpattia's potato crisis: weather and pests threaten harvest

European crop lifting progress: Belgium jumps to 35-50% clearance, Scotland hits 80%

Kishchentsi Fruits LLC invests €250,000 in advanced onion storage facility
25 years of Integrow

"We predict less volume from New Zealand, yields will be of smaller sized onions"

Philippines seizes P3.5 million worth of smuggled onions from China amid import ban

Sector | Exotic/Tropical fruit & vegetables

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The environmental life cycle assessment of Australian avocados

Strong presence of PSA in Chile's kiwi this season

Vietnamese coconut exports to China surge, eyeing $250 million in sales
Indian pomegranate season has kicked off

"Pomegranate export volumes can significantly increase by 20 to 25 per cent”
Dion van Vliet, Yex:

"Significantly less passion fruit from Colombia this year"

Determining the authenticity of the Antigua Black pineapple

"Almost 20 per cent of our kiwi plant production is yellow and red varieties"

Sector | Company news

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Fyffes announces layoffs in Honduras due to low demand

New director of business development for Calavo Growers

Church Brothers brings on new vice president of retail sales

Seeka lifts forecast for full year earnings guidance

New CEO and President for I Love Produce

New CEO and new look for Katzman

California farm tour focuses on investing in agriculture development

Sector | Greenhouse

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BASF I Nunhems develops hydroponic lettuce through data-driven cultivation

Heavier heads of butter lettuce and more new leaf types

Greenhouse grower expands locally grown network

Summer Series Berries added to greenhouse grown berry lineup
Photo report: A visit to Emirates Bustanica

"We stick to manual processes to maintain flexibility"

Introducing Shake & Snack grape tomatoes

Greenhouse grown bell peppers from Colombia take volatility out of the market

Launch of new greenhouse grown veggies and a sustainable packaging option

Sector | Logistics

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Global reefer container crunch intensifies amid surging Latin American exports

South Africa aims to boost agricultural exports at BRICS summit in Russia
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Impediment to Durban port privatization a “tragedy” for fruit industry, says citrus CEO

Transnet moves to expedite review process for Durban container terminal contract

DP World announces £1bn expansion of London Gateway

Urgent action needed to mitigate energy blackout threat to food supply chain resilience in Africa

Drewry’s World Container Index decreased 4% to $3,349 per 40ft container this week

Sector | Machinery

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VR launches Spirit 9200i harvester

QualityGrader, expanding global reach and technological capabilities

OTA partners complete onion processing plant in the U.S.
PND - Fruit Processing Machinery

It's fresh-cut butternut squash time
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New mobile box filler on display at Interpom
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New food grading solutions launched in Madrid

Precision vegetable processing technology on display at double round of shows

Sector | General fresh produce

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Azerbaijan's fruit and vegetable imports rise as exports fall

Heavy rainfall damages crops across 45,000 hectares in Nashik

NLC boosts Pakistan's agricultural exports to Central Asia and beyond

WorldVeg's initiatives boost off-season vegetable production in India

Aotearoa leads in marking World Fruit & Vegetable Day
Laura López Salazar, General Manager, Procomer (Costa Rica)

"Costa Rica's exports are expected to increase by 9 to 11% by the end of this year"

Specialty crop farms have highest labor cost as portion of total cash expenses

Sector | Management

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UK government rejects separate immigration visa system for Scotland

The expansion of Greek fruit exports requires the modernization of exporters' insurance policy

IFPA ANZ searches for new managing director as association enters growth era

Eskom marks 200 days without load shedding in South Africa

Israeli currency under pressure due to prolonged conflicts

Brazil tightens monetary policy amid rising food prices, while Mexico cuts rates as inflation eases

UK extends waiver on import requirements for EU goods until January 2025

Sector | Miscellaneous

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Sauna treatment in fight against cyclamen mite

In the gene-editing race, the EU lags behind other Western powers

Brighter Bites participates in Halliburton golf tournament

Study shows pesticides go beyond fruit skins
"The agreement between Antolin and PersiSkin is a dynamizing factor for the kaki sector"

persiSKIN AUTO, a new leather made from kaki waste for interior coverings in the automotive sector
Perry van der Meer active as inspector for 40 years

"The inspector of the past is the quality advisor of today"

"Kiwifruit harvest season opens with increased market demand for high-end, single-packaged products"

Sector | Fruit

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Corne van de Klundert, Origin Fruit Europe:

"Extremely high prices due to tight availability of European grapes"
Rob Pakvis, Berryland

"Increase in blueberry supply will be short-lived"
Fresh strawberries still being planted in October

"Deliveries are carefully monitored to take place 48 to 60 hours after harvest"

China's blueberry imports from January to August decreased

Karnali's apple farmers face road connectivity woes amid climate challenges

Punjab aims to boost tomato production with 647 hectare already planted

Beta Agroindustrial Complex to expand water infrastructure in Peru

Sector | Herbs

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Kruiden Claus sees upward trend in unknown herbs

"People need to familiarize with the wide array of herbs available"

Demand to pick up in early September for fresh herbs
Anthony De Ieso - Thorndon Park Produce

"This year has been very favourable; coriander is a quick turnaround from seed to harvest"

South Korea and U.S. reach agreement on Korean ginseng and Texas grapefruit exports

Meal boxes: a stepping stone to increased herb consumption

"Hydroponics is our main business"
Micro's Unilight:

"Our next target market will be sandwich stores and exporters"

Sector | Agenda

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Food Freshly:

Successful event with new projects and international growth
It registered 117,370 visitors from 145 countries

Fruit Attraction 2024 achieves record figures with a 13% increase in trade visitors

Photo Report: Fruit Attraction 2024
Rijk Zwaan Ibérica

Orange Sunglow watermelon wins Fruit Attraction Innovation Award
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International business meetings with retailers in Italy, third edition

Overview of retailers attending SWIPE 2024

Rainy day at second day of Fruit Attraction

Sector | Citrus

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Ukraine's orange imports surge amidst war, Turkey and Egypt lead supply

Brazil's orange juice production faces challenges despite early harvest pace

São Paulo citrus growers face heat challenges, affecting production
Mahmoud Abozaid - BGP International

"This year, we’re better informed and more experienced in serving these markets"
Citrus Management Committee

"South Africa has an annual average of 37 CBS rejections since 2021"

EU calculated orange prices came in at €73 per 100 kg in September 2024

Challenging South Africa citrus season into the U.S. is expected to finish on a high note

Sector | Organic

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Ontario's 2024 Organic Market Report released

"Ontario's organic market continues to see robust growth"
Paul Marais – SOGA Organic

Europe’s orange protocol causes “enormous destruction of value”

Lion Farms presents an extensive range of organic mushrooms in Florida

Organic seedless grapes: production growth in Italy and in the world
Melissa Sampayo, manager of Bioma Colombia

Bioma Colombia: innovation in regenerative agriculture with organic lulo

New organic vegetable specialty division to serve the Southwest
Paul Davidson, Commercial Director of Sol Ogánica, Nicaragua

Push for ROC-certified organic products

Sector | Health

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"Today, there are twice as many food banks in Great Britain than there are McDonald's outlets."

UK toddlers' diets dominated by ultra-processed foods, study finds
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US: Could a compound in chilis lower blood sugar levels?
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New fresh produce campaign support various social projects in Germany and South Africa

Five seasonal fruits aiding in blood pressure control

Link between fruit and vegetable intake and reduced frailty risk in adults

Consuming four servings of cruciferous vegetables daily could aid in reducing blood pressure

Sector | IT

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Elad Mardix, CEO of Clarifruit:

"We're creating one, standardized language to evaluate quality across entire fresh produce value chain.”
Orus Logistics

"With just one click, both exporters and their customers can know where their goods are at all times"

Odlarlaget takes on imported vegetables in Sweden with the help of AI

Apple-picking robot in action
GoMicro - AI Quality Assessment

"Allowing farmers and harvesters to convert what they have got into digitally tradeable goods will be a game changer"

Citrosol presents its CATsystem at Fruit Attraction

Quality inspection app now available on smartphones

Sector | Innovations

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AI revolutionizing agriculture: enhancing efficiency and sustainability

Dell and Moyo launch AI-powered drone to combat crop diseases in South Africa

A new solution for enhanced food safety and FSMA 204 compliance

New robot avocado line adds automation to avocado processing

Global agreement to develop certified compostable Price Look Up (PLU) stickers for fresh produce

Pioneering lower carbon parsnips set to hit UK stores this November
Agricultural robots in action

FIRA USA 2024 is almost here

Sector | Processed fruit and vegetables

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Five new salad kit offerings to hit store shelves
Daniel Rohrseitz from Rohrseitz GmbH in Frankfurt:

"Increasing demand for hand-cut fruit"

"We anticipate strong demand for pomegranate arils"

European fruit processors says lack of spring impacts 2024 summer crops

Premium 100 percent pure avocado oils make debut

Chopped salad kits make debut
UNILET

Are canned and frozen vegetables still popular?

Sector | Cooling

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Expansion of temperature-controlled logistics in Chile

Emergent Cold LatAm boosts colombia's cold storage capabilities with expansion
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Nature-based shelf-life solutions to be showcased in Madrid
Evy van Gastel, Fruit Service Collective:

"New ripening technology allows us to differentiate in exotic products"

The symbiotic relationship between ethylene and fruit ripening

New portable cold stores deliver energy efficiency and sustainability advantages for Blue Cube

Port Houston approved for cold treatment

Sector | Food safety

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Central American countries warned about locust outbreaks threatening crops

New report sheds light on Salmonella outbreak in Canada four years ago
APHIS' role in enhancing SPS regulations and food security

Strengthening agricultural practices and trade in Africa

APHIS seeks public input on citrus import risk from Botswana

Recall alert: Jacks and the Green Sprouts alfalfa products linked to listeria risk

Outbreak of Salmonella umbilo linked to Italian rocket affects multiple countries

Virus-hit tomatoes are safe to eat according to food authority

Sector | Nuts and dried fruits

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Annabel Robert, Coopenoix

"We want to diversify in order to support our walnut growers"
Nathalie Gaillard, CING

A 4th variety in the specifications for the Grenoble walnut PDO?

Partnership brings new almond blends to retail produce departments

Date brand booth offers restful retreat at Global Show

Pistachio market keeps growing, led by U.S. production and exports
France Food acquires Fruits Rouges du Périgord

"We want to revitalize the chestnut and nut sector from southwestern France"

North America’s largest date grower and processor debuts and is regenerative organic certified

Sector | Packaging and Labelling

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Marco Brenna (G. Mondini) on TRAVE Fresh

"An innovative tray sealer made for the fruit and vegetable industry"

Mountain Blue launches plastic-free blueberry packaging trial

Potato sustainable packaging design wins first place in Student Design Challenge

Partnership brings sustainable packaging innovation in berry industry

Vertical packaging machine with modular design unveiled

Launching kids' packaging for apples with sustainable message

Opportunities in the European market for sustainable packaging

Sector | Retail

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Dreamstime
Save A Lot and Leevers Supermarkets: Introduction of Ahorra Mucho

Lidl relaunches brand in the US
Dreamstime
Trader Joe’s is opening two new stores this week

Albertsons posted $18.6bln in net sales and other revenue during Q2
Dreamstime
Kroger Family of Companies are seeking to hire more than 25,000 associates

SpartanNash: Acquisition of a 49-store supermarket chain serving Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky
Dreamstime
Grabango has permanently ceased operations

7-Eleven closing 444 underperforming stores across North America
Dreamstime
CIO: Weis Markets is getting an e-commerce boost with Amazon

Costco: Higher sales in September
Dreamstime
Walmart is kicking its adaptive retail strategy into high gear

Lidl will relaunch its brand in the United States
Dreamstime
Save A Lot partners with Fabric and Uber

DoorDash: Expanded partnership with Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.

Sector | Global Market

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GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW LIMES

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW SWEET POTATOES

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW ORANGES

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW PINEAPPLES

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW ONIONS

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW BANANAS

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW AVOCADOS

Sector | Climate

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Hurricanes impact US and Mexico agriculture, disrupting food supply chain

USDA provides compensation to farmers affected by Hurricane Helene

Hurricanes Helene and Milton affect southeast green bean production

Florida’s main citrus region saw some of the strongest winds during Hurricane Milton

Researchers reveal how extreme weather significantly affects crop yields through detailed local studies

Peru's potato heritage and the challenge of climate change

California's Central Valley walnut harvest hit by intense October heat, facing significant yield reductions

Sector | Cartoons

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AI

Texas park faces prickly pear cacti vandalism

Affordable lime hack for removing mattress stains

Vegetable-themed buns at swish rolls bakery in Singapore
Real Juice Company

Citrus sculptures for Spring Fest 2024
parametric-architecture.com

Using vegetables in architecture
AI

Blueberry eating world record
AI

Rob Machado’s avocado-inspired surfboard: the Machadocado