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“We’re working on the development of a new apple variety, suited to be grown worldwide”

Table grapes from Peru to wind down as Chile ramps up

Prices coming down as Brussels sprouts pipeline refills

The Giumarra Companies announces CEO and CFO appointments

Year-round table grape program launches under new leadership-owned structure

Marie Piccone - Manbulloo:

“The U.S. is not for the faint-hearted”

Indoor Ag-Con 2026 CEA Alliance keynote:

The North American retail mandate: Stability and operational discipline

Mexican Hass avocado seeks new markets for smaller producers

Chinese court awards USD 573,000 in grape PVR infringement case

California accounts for over 70% of U.S. lettuce and 80% of global almonds

Sector | Vegetables

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Morris Peters, Witkamp:

"Strong start to the Dutch mini cucumber season"
From a period of drought to one of incessant rain

Artichoke fields underwater, and early citrus fruit drops in Sardinia
Francisco Delgado, manager of Los Gallombares, which expects production to grow by up to 20%:

"There has been too much panic about the percentage of asparagus affected in Granada"

Leafy PopUp debuts outside the Netherlands with a first edition in Spain
Dennis van Tricht, AGF Direct:

"Severe Spanish weather not reflected in cauliflower prices"

BASF | Nunhems launches new lettuce and spinach varieties with advanced genetics and improved resistance
Heinrich Penz on the start of this year's season:

"Cold January has led to a slight delay in the wild garlic harvest"

Sector | Bananas

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Costa Rica recovers banana volumes, however, supermarkets continue to keep prices very low

Canadian retailer transitions organic banana program

Jamaica launches US$100 million banana and plantain recovery program
Smaller players compete through transparency and chain management

Dutch organic banana importer grows 25% while prioritizing quality

Ecuador confirms TR4 on banana farm in El Oro

Global banana industry meets in Mexico to update strategies to address its challenges

Chiquita completes banana pan-genome for disease-resistant breeding

Sector | Potatoes and Onions

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Christophe Vermeulen (Belgapom): 'Lower contract prices are unavoidable, but must be seen in perspective'

“Claims that the sector is on the verge of collapse and growers have earned nothing are simply untrue”
Mario Chirinos, Agroexportadora Virgen del Carmen

Peruvian onion volumes stable, despite a year of low market prices

French potatoes far cheaper than Egyptian ones in Balkans

Georgia Vidalia onion crop faces freezes and drought
Mike de Koster, WDK Onions:

"For many European countries, our onions are still too expensive"
Shipments to the EU and Gulf markets kick off this week

“Indian white onion exports are significantly more competitive after last year’s duty removal”

PEI farms team up for annual “Fill Your Boots” potato giveaway

Sector | Exotic/Tropical fruit & vegetables

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Türkiye date imports reach 67,093 tons as Ramadan demand rises

Avocado producer advances full crop utilisation and zero-waste strategy

European avocado sector growth and collaboration highlighted in Berlin

Heavy losses in fruits and trees for the Moroccan avocado industry

“Despite tariff cuts on U.S. and NZ apple imports into India, we await a firm date”
Maf Roda's new challenge:

Using date grading as a value-adding tool

Florida freeze hurts Asian vegetable crop ahead of Lunar New Year

Sector | Company news

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Hapag-Lloyd to acquire ZIM in US$4 billion deal

Hapag-Lloyd in advanced talks to acquire Zim Integrated Shipping Services

Two more promotions for Family Tree Farms

AD Ports Group reports 12% EBITDA growth in UAE for 2025
Managing crops, climate, and pests within the constraints of a commercial rooftop

"The footprint may look compact, but the work inside is constant”

Kapi Kapi expands business development team
Supernormal Greens – Ljusgarda scales 10+ medicinal plants into 14,000-plant batches

“We are focusing on the true value of plants: their active compounds”

Sector | Greenhouse

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Supply instability and rising standards fuel investment in lit greenhouses

Geothermal greenhouse projects highlight Turkey’s growing focus on EU tomato exports

Storm Oriana's strong winds destroy greenhouses in Almeria

Swedish grower sees strong demand for differentiated tomato varieties

Leafy o'clock on Indoor Ag-Con 2026
"Hydroponics allowed us to increase output without increasing greenhouse area"

Hydroponic seed potato propagator recognized for conservation innovation
“We avoid supplying equipment that cannot be fixed locally”

Appropriate greenhouse design for African growing conditions

Sector | Logistics

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CK Hutchison warns Maersk over Panama port takeover

WiseTech and Hapag-Lloyd trial real-time IoT container data integration

Rwanda launches direct air cargo exports for fresh produce

Fully driverless freight trucks enter daily commercial service in U.S.

MSC expands its transatlantic route, enhancing connectivity with the Americas

New 31,000 square meter logistics depot opens near Port of Manzanillo

Panama canal ports move to interim Maersk management

Sector | Machinery

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Troy Cleaver - Tomra:

"The 5S Blueberry is the realization of everything we learned in ten years"

Developer of ethylene generators starts 2026 with global expansion strategy and smart ripening innovation

Sorting technology applied to date quality management
Educational session Fruit Logistica Berlin

Ethylene is essential in uniform fruit ripening, but control is necessary in preventing losses

Ripening, quality control, and postharvest systems for fresh produce

Peach grower adopts Spectrim upgrade with AI-powered sorting intelligence

New optical sorting and AI systems demonstrated for blueberries and fruit

Sector | General fresh produce

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The testimony of operators and trade associations

Unrelenting bad weather in Calabria: Flooded fields, torn greenhouses, and crops at risk
Rafael Prieto of Mayacert (Guatemala):

"If producers had to be 100% compliant with all regulations, the process would be costlier and more complex"

China to remove tariffs on most African imports from May 1

USDA launches US$1 billion assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers program

Florida freeze damages crops in Everglades Agricultural Area

NZ horticulture revenue set to exceed US$9 billion, led by kiwifruit
Möbius and Heliovision to host webinar on 24 March

"AI helps growers predict precisely when their produce will be ready for market"

Sector | Management

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U.S. ag leaders support USMCA ahead of July review

Belize partners with Taiwan to expand agro-processing capacity

U.S. senators reintroduce SWAT Act to combat spotted wing drosophila

Florida senate drops expanded farm bill clause

Tractors from across Greece rally in Athens on friday

Texas water treaty and screwworm response discussed

Chapter 12 farm bankruptcies rose 46% in 2025

Sector | Miscellaneous

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Second-life batteries for irrigation in Yucatán

South African rand hits 3.5-year high

For sale: Poortcamp 10, De Lier

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

Sector | Fruit

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Apple of India’s eye: Europe’s reliability takes a big bite
ANPP calls for the creation of water reserves

"The floodwaters have not yet started to recede"

Indian apple growers pressured by rising U.S. imports

Peru ships 440 tons of blueberries to New York via charter flights
Mark Trzaskoma - Battunga Orchards

Shopper education the answer for Australian apples
Demand for Polish apples increased after small dip in 2025

"We expected similar volumes, but we were positively surprised"

High tariffs deprive Mauritanian exporters of strong Moroccan demand for watermelons

Sector | Herbs

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Basil demand picks up ahead of Valentine’s Day
Mixed herb packets and baby leaves

Flexible solutions for changing demand

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

Sector | Agenda

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"Tropical fruits from Ecuador set to enter the European and Italian markets"

Organic Produce Summit 2026 registration now open
Fresh Produce Association of the Americas

Spring Policy Summit to “bring Washington to you”

"Moldovan stone fruit attracts Swiss buyers for post-season supply"

Asia Fruit Logistica appoints Unitec as official technology partner

Fresh India Show 2026 attracts higher overseas interest amid India's FTAs

Check out all of the international photo reports of Fruit Logistica 2026

Sector | Citrus

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Unique citrus assortment creates added value

Belgian importer focuses on exclusive citrus varieties

South African agricultural exports reach US$15.1bn in 2025

No competition for Greek lemons in the Eastern European markets

Invaio Sciences and Fundecitrus partner on HLB control in Brazil

Limited edition citrus olive oil unveiled

South African agricultural exports set to exceed US$13.7 billion
Nicolás Martínez, Agrocítricos del Valle:

Colombia aims to increase its processed lime sales to Europe

Sector | Organic

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Biofach is a key event for operators specializing in organic products, such as Toñifruit

"Supplying tasty organic fruit is the best way to increase organic and biodynamic consumption in Europe"
“Exports offer an outlet for pears, but not for apples with quality differences”

“The season’s biggest challenge undoubtedly lies with organic apples”

Piura rotates its organic banana with watermelon crops
Auction at Industrial Auctions

Cleaning, weighing, and packaging line for organic products

“Newer Indian okra varieties target UK and North America”
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

Sector | Health

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Moderate fruit and vegetable juice intake and its health effects

The consumption of superfoods continues to grow in France

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

Sector | IT

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"We develop AI-based solutions for growers and nurseries"
BerryWorld live with QC app from FreshControl

“It took a next-level effort to incorporate all requirements into the inspection report”

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"

Sector | Innovations

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Pop Its snack cucumbers tap into demand for true bite-sized convenience

Fruit quality meters help manage harvest timing, lot segregation, and shelf-life performance

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

Sector | Processed fruit and vegetables

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Shifting trade dynamics may support Polish apple concentrate exports

Wider distribution eyed for new sugarcane juice beverage

Del Monte cannery closure disrupts California fruit processing sector
"Further growth expected in convenience category"

Heemskerk refreshes Fresh & Easy brand

Australian food technology firm expands in Netherlands

U.S. Modesto fruit cannery closure impacts growers and workers

Fruit-based snack partnership targets U.S. market

Sector | Cooling

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Year-round fruit supply in Australia depends on cold storage

“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”

Sector | Food safety

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“If Canada’s Destination Inspection Service closes, we destabilize the market and create long-term reputational damage”

Canadian Food Inspection Agency plans on discontinuing their produce inspection services
AVA-ASAJA

EU intercepts this year's first Egyptian oranges with banned residues and pesticides
La Unió

EU rejections of third-country fruit and vegetable imports with unauthorized active substances rose by 6.5% in 2025

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

Canada recalls McCain Tasti Taters Crispy Potato Bites for plastic pieces

Egyptian fresh produce under scrutiny over MRLs

Sector | Nuts and dried fruits

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U.S. almond shipments fall 9.8% as export pace slows
Jens Borchert, PALM Nuts & More:

“Walnuts are relatively inexpensive to purchase in food retail stores”

Almond Alliance appoints new members to board of directors

U.S. pistachio sector reports record crop and export growth

U.S. pecan shipments fall 13.3% in December 2025

Nuts no longer a discrete presence in Portuguese agriculture

Early almond bloom in Butte County raises frost and rain concerns

Sector | Packaging and Labelling

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Cartonpack Group: "A more cautious edition in Berlin, yet with quality contacts"

Hybrid packaging, snack formats, and 'PPWR ready' solutions in the spotlight

New display-ready lidded mango carton introduced

Emissions and materials progress reported by packaging group

Special World Cup packaging for fruit and vegetable products
Argos Packaging introduces norifresh and new BOPP film

Two innovative films for fresh produce packaging

Canadian produce packaging study raises environmental questions

CPMA responds to federal decision on listing plastics manufactured items under CEPA

Sector | Retail

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Green tomatoes, soursop and cactus leaves in Tapatia Supermarkets' Greenacres store

Assaí: 5.2% sales growth in 2025
Fresh Thyme Market is extending its Price Lock initiative into the new year

Growing together with Walmart Canada: Martin’s Family Fruit Farm
Instacart: Partnership with Toast

UNFI: Five trends shaping spring & summer 2026
Whole Foods Market will open a new Holbrook store

HelloFresh Group: Preliminary results for the fiscal year 2025
Kroger Russet Potatoes $1.99 for five pounds

Upside: Full regional rollout with The Save Mart Companies
Natural Grocers plans to open its first store in Wisconsin

Ridley’s Family Markets to acquire Utah grocer Terrel's Market
Walmart is expanding its footprint in Florida

Amazon.com: Fourth quarter results

Sector | Global Market

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Sector | Climate

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Florida freeze pushes up corn and green bean prices

Mexican border water scarcity challenges nearshoring

Florida winter freeze impacts citrus and vegetable crops

Truck rates strengthen in Texas following weekend cold

Logistics plans were in place ahead of snow storm that covered parts of the U.S.

Preparations underway for Southeast temperatures and snow

Citrus industry in Florida prepares for cold snap

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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Tensions have resulted in increased imports from Europe

Canada’s produce exports witness a boost due to limited supply and high prices in the U.S.

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

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

Sector | Rwanda

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Rwanda special (last part): Evergreen Holding

"With greenhouse conditions, we can produce strawberries all year round, even for export"
Rwanda special: Kinvest

Canadian capital, Rwandan fields: Building profitable farms with social impact
Rwanda special

Intercropping, outgrowers, and weekly flights: The operations model behind SOO Agro’s growth
Rwanda special: Kumwe Green Farms

"We have a lot to offer to European buyers"
Rwanda special: Virunga Biotech Limited

"We see a strong demand for chilies, ginger, and gherkins"
Rwanda special: Kotwidika

Promising trial for Valencia oranges
Rwanda special: Souk Farms

Rwanda advances steadily on the global fresh produce scene