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What are consumers looking for in packaging for produce?

Frutura acquires Montana Fruits

Produce industry ready and bracing for potential tariff implementation April 2

Taylor Farms and Foodiverse acquire Bonduelle salad operations in Germany

Strong demand anticipated for British Columbia's organic vegetables

Hydroponically grown strawberries get a fresh look

Organic avocado oil stars in three new organic salad kits

Partnership to deliver iceless broccoli across Eastern Canada

Dill Pickle flavor pistachios launched

Washington officials warn tariffs will hurt trade and consumers

Sector | Vegetables

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Asian vegetable season restarted at Asian Crop

"Shanghai pak choi gaining popularity among consumers"

New baby broccoli brand introduced into North America

U.S. expands sampling for Mexican lettuce imports

"Egyptian dry garlic programs can be interesting for the Dutch market"

“Supply and sales projections challenged by uncertainties surrounding tariffs”
Seeds technologies lands in Spain with new pepper varieties

Expansion of the Italian-Israeli joint seed business
An exemplary collaboration between Tecno Group Lab Srl and Fonteverde

The post-harvest processing of carrots can be optimized through technological innovation

Sector | Bananas

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Marcial Chaverri, Corbana:

Banana prices remain stagnant while certification fees and costs skyrocket

Plátano de Canarias to sell bananas in school vending machines
Mark Greeve, Anaco&Greeve

"As ripeners, we’ll always have added value"

Banana sector defends exporters amid drug trade allegations

Proposed shipping fees raise concerns for U.S. banana trade

Costa Rican banana company cuts packing process water use by over 80%
Bananas – wholesale prices week 11

Banana prices rise in Bulgaria and France, fall in Romania and Slovakia

Sector | Potatoes and Onions

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South Korea weighs U.S. potato imports under trade pressure

China develops protein-rich potato rice to boost food security

Costa Rican farmers fear impact of U.S. potato imports
Dr Jerry Dlamini – North West University

21st-century potato fields should let soil life do the heavy lifting

Potatoes offer climate-smart solution for global food security

Steve Elfering named chair of Potatoes USA board

Low prices for Egyptian potatoes despite increasing demand

Sector | Exotic/Tropical fruit & vegetables

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Patrick Santana, Santana Ginger:

Ginger prices have fallen due to oversupply in the market

Chile's preference for quality over price, an opportunity for Brazil's Hass avocado

Vietnam boosts green and digital exports to meet global standards
Solepa Aganisafa

"Avocados can be grown commercially in Papua New Guinea"

Spain was the third most important destination for Peruvian mangoes in February

California avocado consumer ad campaign launches

Pricing could strengthen on pineapple ahead of Easter

Sector | Company news

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Maersk and CMA CGM lead global shipping revenues in 2024

New director of sales and commodity management for Ippolito International

Annual 5K run raises $93,000 for school supplies
David Krause comments on Frutura acquiring Montana Fruits

“It serves our customers to have our own avocado operation in Colombia”

Bonduelle's new restaurant-boutique concept Bon Bon Bon opens near Lille

Beyond Plenty’s bankruptcy filing: Industry reactions signal a reality check for CEA

Seeka acquires assets of Olivado

Sector | Greenhouse

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Tuomo Laine aims to grow raspberries in Finland's dark winters

"We are not just trying to extend the growing season; we are aiming for full-year cultivation"

New greenhouse products make debut

Increased emphasis on Canadian greenhouse grown products
Former vertical farm retrofitted into home for Japanese specialty product

“Wasabi online costs $400 per pound. We can do it for $160, but then it’s US-grown.”
Dalsem to build

US: 65-acre tomato greenhouse in Carroll County, Virginia

New Center for Plant Excellence launched in Pennsylvania

Early start for Ontario greenhouse bell peppers

Sector | Logistics

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With the Gemini cooperation Maersk focuses on:

Hub-and-spoke approach for more schedule reliability

Monsoon surge causes port delays in Singapore and Port Klang
World Container Index - 27 March

Index decreased 4% to $2,168 per 40ft container this week

New shipping alliances aim to boost schedule reliability

Georgia ports set container record as Savannah plans capacity boost

London Gateway expansion to create UK’s largest container port
Western International Market was also left without power

Heathrow Airport resumes normal operations after closure

Sector | Machinery

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"India is the leading supplier of agricultural machinery in Kenya"

DRONSafe project showcases safe, sustainable drone use for crop protection in Valencia

Locally made robot stacker in trial at Seeka Kiwi Kool Packhouse
Italian design by Aria srl

Orchard protection with mobile or electric anti-frost fans

Polybot project advances ai-driven farming with SPRIND support
by Industrial Auctions

Quik's Potato Products processing machinery to be auctioned

The Kartause Ittingen Foundation produces apple rings with Kronen processing technology

Sector | General fresh produce

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Port of Wilmington expands capacity for fresh produce trade
Austria:

Fully automatic vertical farm enables vegetable growing in the smallest of spaces

"Fair Trade produce is on fire"

South Africa targets fresh produce export growth despite challenges

Tariffs threaten costs and trade for Maine produce growers

Proposed U.S. tariffs could worsen food insecurity in Canada
Orazio Leonforte

"Turning products into refined gastronomic combinations to give them value"

Sector | Management

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U.S. farm groups back water holdback over Mexico dispute

Brazil explores strategies to boost global fruit exports

Immigrant farmworkers sign first UFW Union contract in New York

Australia rejects U.S. pressure over tariffs and trade barriers

U.S. may target Brazil with tariffs over trade barrier gap

CK Hutchison under fire over Panama port sale

131 kg of Cocaine found in banana shipment from Ecuador in Piraeus

Sector | Miscellaneous

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Empowering crops in the battle against mites and mildew

Russian drone strikes destroy office and laboratory of Ukrainian Agrivoltaics Association
Contestants compete by selling products made from high-quality, fresh market produce

New Covent Garden Market ‘hired’ in The Apprentice’s 'Crops to Cash' episode

Moroccan fruit and vegetable exporter discusses floral program
Spoiler alert: Not quite, but most do

Does every business need FX risk management?
TR Turoni to attend Fruit Logistica

"Flesh firmness measuring tools are essential for companies"
INRAE

The Samurai wasp: A new ally against the diabolical bedbug?

Sector | Fruit

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Breeding targets better Northern Highbush blueberries

Peru strengthens its position as the world's leading table grape exporter
Floriguette production set to quadruple by 2026 - Savéol

What are the needs of the new Floriguette strawberry variety?

Fewer New York state apple exports this season
Southwest Michigan fruit update

Stable winter, mixed spring for southwest Michigan fruit crops

Peak volumes of Moroccan blueberries finally arriving

New Zealand Envy apple exports set for record 2025 season

Sector | Herbs

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"We've achieved near-complete domestic sourcing for our key herbs"
Belgian herb company turns 125

"You must teach people how to use herbs"
PUURgroenten:

"Artisanal business in a dynamic market"

Cilantro gains popularity in cocktails with new bottled spirit and creative mixes
Jolien Vanden Berghe and Jorne Leemans, Dilpack:

“Strong rise in herb exports”
Weber announces

New pot-packer presented at IPM Essen

"Hydroponics make good economic sense in Morocco"

Sector | Agenda

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Ignacio Caballero, Frutas de Chile:

"Latin America already surpasses Europe as a destination for Chilean fruits"

Leadership development program launches this month
Photo Report:

Fruit Attraction São Paulo ends with strong Southern cone presence, absence of several Latin American countries

Fruit Attraction São Paulo's attendance and commercial dynamism increases

Photo report of Fruitnet Citrus Congress in Valencia

Fruit Attraction São Paulo: A new strategic meeting point for Latin America

Fruit Attraction São Paulo kicks off with larger edition and more international presence

Sector | Citrus

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A disappointing campaign lasting only 45 days

Brazil drives 50% drop in orange juice prices
Patricia Antón, import manager at Cultivar:

"US tariffs could lead to an increase of Mexican lime exports to Europe"
To be discussed at Macfrut during the Varieties International Project

Research focusing on red tangerines

Orange juice production drops as disease and climate hit crops
Justin Chadwick - CGA

The end of an era: 25 years in the South African citrus industry
Rob Cullum - Pacific Produce

“This has been the most challenging period for limes for a long time"

Sector | Organic

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Preview of imported organic apple and pear program for spring and summer

"Transition to organic growing of Medjool dates was a tremendous challenge"
Roelant Komen of BeFair Bio:

“Demand for organic fruit from overseas picking up”
Jessica Cornely, Biofrais

"There is a very strong demand for 'detox' vegetables"

Merger of organic produce companies strengthens support for family farms

"We're too big for the local market, yet too small to export"

Reflecting on Organic Grower Summit 2024

Sector | Health

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Nonprofit launches “Food is Medicine” webpage

From pharmacy to farmacy: giving food and healthcare systems a fresh start

Eating walnuts for breakfast may boost your brain function

Tufts and Kaiser Permanente launch Food is Medicine network to expand nutrition-based healthcare

Red grape juice may reduce risk of erectile dysfunction

Healthy food costs more than twice as much as unhealthy options, worsening food insecurity

40% of U.S. adults consume less than a quarter of recommended fruit intake

Sector | IT

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Gregal's VisionAgro: 25 years of know-how and a global technology partner

"More and more managers see technology as an ally to improve their day-to-day management"
Jiir Awdir from the Swiss AI start-up Hoshii AG:

"We support trading companies by making existing ERP software AI-capable"

"We launched an upgraded wireless temperature and humidity data logger at the Fruit Logistica Berlin"
Enkitek’s Co-Farmer platform:

"This technology is not a luxury, but a necessity for staying competitive in the future of farming"

GlobalG.A.P. launches new it platform to streamline certification and audits
Andre Rademeyer - AgrigateOne

‘One stop shop platform’ that streamlines the supply chain for suppliers, service providers, buyers
René van den Berg, Abstract IT

“Robots increasingly play a starring role”

Sector | Innovations

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Bringing post-harvest innovation to Latin America’s food inflation fight

Partnership designed to deliver fresher, longer-lasting broccoli
Helmut Leili, Rob Kooijmans, Martin Rohleder - Flavour Shield

Ozone tech disinfects palletized and non-washable produce in a closed environment

Morocco explores CRISPR gene editing to boost agricultural resilience in North Africa

"The fruit is automatically and AI-controlled through the ideal biological ripening process"

New instrument measures the internal quality of grapes in seconds

New line of post-harvest products launches and will expand globally

Sector | Processed fruit and vegetables

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HAK Fresh

Grilled and roasted vegetables: Convenience products for the food service sector

Expansion from fresh into frozen products as well as snack category
Mauro Mastrototaro

"Biodiversity - a fundamental ally for field crops"

Mushrooms get versatile as value-added item

Less fresh and sundried tomatoes to be expected from Tunisia
Azienda Agricola Patea (Calabria, Italy)

Aloe and bergamot juices are the newest additions to the range

Chopped salad kits line extends with three new flavors

Sector | Cooling

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Photo report: Maersk cold store now operational at Maasvlakte II
Treatment Cold Plus Europe leads to more efficient cooling system with less friction and faster evaporation

US technology provides energy savings of 18 to 27% in cooling systems
Branch manager Kevin Poldervaart (Kreko): "A nice bonus is that we even feed power back"

Solar-powered freezer container solves power capacity challenge for hospitality wholesaler

New cold storage facility opens in Monterrey to meet growing demand

New iReefer Pro service enhances reefer cargo monitoring

JD.com and Tmall import fresh fruit via cross-border e-commerce, expanding cold chain capabilities

Jamaica invests $100 million in cold storage to boost food security and stabilize prices

Sector | Food safety

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"Biocontrol solutions are showing positive outcomes in Morocco"
HDG Survey Group, Bas Lok:

“Correct data collection is crucial to predictive AI applications’ value”

Getting ready for the FSMA 204 deadline

Daily Veggies Enoki mushrooms recalled for Listeria risk

AKT Trading recalls vegetable products over botulism risk

The six advantages of biological pest and disease control

Brussels urges extension of EU pesticide ban to include imported products

Sector | Nuts and dried fruits

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India's dry fruit & nut market grows despite challenges

Pistachio products surge in popularity, driven by viral trends
Asaja Almería

The rain has affected early almonds and favored the late varieties

Oregon leads U.S. hazelnut production with research-backed growth

California pistachio acreage rises as walnut area declines

Organic date product line witnesses expansion
Its value comes from the natural absence of aflatoxins

The Sicilian almond is now ready for the market

Sector | Packaging and Labelling

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March 25-27, 2025

Expanding and strengthening partnerships at Fruit Attraction São Paulo
JBT Proseal:

"For every million trays sealed with our equipment, up to 10 tons of plastic is saved"
Contact Auszeichnungssysteme sets new standards in label printing with eight-color flexographic printing machine

"Increased production speed, outstanding print quality, and enhanced flexibility"
“The real unsung hero of fresh cuts is its packaging”

“Fresh cuts answer the call of modern lifestyles consumers live by”

"We will produce 20 million paper bags specially designed for Egyptian exporters"
Leonardo Correia de Sousa, Klabin:

"We started shipping cardboard by sea within Brazil to improve transport efficiency"

How a little PLU sticker can offer big solutions

Sector | Retail

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Supermarket chain St. Marche plans to file an out-of-court recovery plan

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage and Rodale Institute: Ladybug Love campaign
Sprouts Farmers Market will open a new store in Poinciana, Florida

Five new must-try items hitting Kroger shelves
Tony’s Fresh Market employees overwhelmingly voted against joining a grocery union

T&T Supermarket is adding another stateside store to its network
Winn-Dixie is planning to close four locations in Alabama

Walmart Mexico said it would invest more than $6bln in the country this year
Walmart’s Easter meal: Navel orange, Russet Potatoes, asparagus, green beans, sweet corn on the cob

Dollar Tree said it would sell its struggling Family Dollar chain
Diana’s Bananas can launch an Easter campaign through Instacart Ads Manager

Cencosud saw revenue growth in its financial year 2024
Sprouts Farmers Market: Florida expansion continues

Forage and Southeastern Grocers: SNAP EBT grocery delivery via DoorDash

Sector | Global Market

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Sector | Climate

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Reduced snowfall raises crop and drought concerns in Wisconsin
Wednesday 19 March in Emilia Romagna (Italy)

A night with the farmers who fight the frost

Heavy rains in Morocco raise hopes of an end to the country's longest drought
Low prices also a strong point

Finding water underground is now easier with a new feasibility analysis

Rainstorm in Spain causes drop in fruit and vegetable supply, but no major damage so far

Swing in California temperatures could tighten vegetable supply

Polar Vortex prompts concerns over demand for produce

Sector | Cartoons

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Jimmy Kimmel’s $19 strawberry prank goes viral

Apples for peace: doctors in China use fruit superstitions for calm shifts

Turkish woman sets watermelon-crushing record

Why Christmas trees were once decorated with apples

Durian-themed hotel in Malaysia opened

Suffolk tomato factory lights mistaken for northern lights

What is vomit fruit, and is it really that bad?