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GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW POMEGRANATES

André Fourie – JLA Boerdery

Rock-bottom dam levels make Cape farmers fear the return of drought

"Orange exports will be balanced across all markets"

Moroccan avocado grower

"I haven't even covered my costs this season"

Egypt oranges account for over 20% of export earnings

Ghana tomato sector talks target distribution disruptions

Morocco mobilises state farmland for agricultural projects

Nigeria distributes emergency inputs to 2,000 onion farmers

"Others claim demand is high, but we’re not overwhelmed by it at this point"

“Spotlights India as sourcing hub and premium import market”

Fresh India Show 2026 dates announced

Sector | Vegetables

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Els van Herpen, ZON:

"Limited supply of Spanish cucumbers drives prices to unprecedented levels"
Munich wholesale market:

"The entire Q4 was quite subdued compared to the previous year"

"Strong demand for iceberg lettuce has started to emerge from European countries"

Health benefits and storage capabilities result in steady growth of parsnip consumption
Ben Meadows - Harvest Moon:

“We’re excited to launch our new export punnet"
Maraldi Sementi Open Day (Italy)

Next-level innovation for the baby leaf sector

A new cotonet has been detected in the fields of the Valencia Region

Sector | Bananas

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Magdalena producers ask for actual costs of Colombian bananas to be acknowledged

Banana farmland acquisition supports renewal in North Queensland

Costa Rica assesses progress in developing disease-resistant bananas

Nigeria struggles to turn banana production into export growth

Ecuador establishes the 2026 minimum support price for a box of bananas at $7.75

“HoneyGlow banana will keep building on its factors of success into 2026”

Cameroon banana exports fall 45.5% in November

Sector | Potatoes and Onions

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Lower Rhine:

"Despite delayed planting, our sweet potatoes have grown well"
German potato market report, weeks 50-51:

'Presence of early potatoes continued to expand with the arrival of the first Sieglinde'

The trajectory of the purple sweet potato

Fresh sweet potato consumption in Spain has increased from 4 to 6 kg per person annually

Rwanda launches project to manage potato and cassava pests

Preparing for the 2026 European shallot season

“Bangladesh is back as a major buyer of Indian onions”

Sector | Exotic/Tropical fruit & vegetables

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Import persimmon season from Spain kicks off

“Climate pressure is making India's residue-free pomegranate programmes for Europe harder”

Early start for import pomegranates

Rwandan avocado exports rise to 4,201 tons in 2024/25

Early harvest threatens Peruvian mango quality

Better prices for large Egyptian Medjool dates this season
Charlie van Dyk – Novasun Group

“South African banana prices would surge without regional imports”

Sector | Company news

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Mission Produce posts US$1.39 billion full-year revenue

PML Seafrigo appoints new UK and Ireland CEO

'Living salads for supermarkets' win award at Interfel competition

Provider of packaging solutions highlights progress towards 2030 sustainability goals

Enduring Ventures to acquire McCain South Africa vegetable operations
BASF | Nunhems acquires Noble Seeds

"Together, we will become a market leader in India in the years to come"

AeroFarms to close Virginia facility, terminates all 173 employees

Sector | Greenhouse

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Enza Zaden lettuce trial in Leamington:

"Glimpse of performance in real-world conditions for Canadian and U.S. growers"

U.S. tomato growers rise to opportunity
Anna Wize, Under Cover conference:

"Dynamic changes in the production of vegetables under cover – both in Poland and throughout Europe"

U.S. (ND): MHA Nation celebrates opening of new greenhouse

Solar thermal energy sector reaches milestone with largest thermal power plant for greenhouse production
Recipe for success?

Combining field expertise with seed-based strawberry cultivation

“This will be the first hydroponic greenhouse of this caliber to be built in Florida”

Sector | Logistics

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World Container Index - 18 Dec:

World Container Index increased 12% to $2,182 per 40ft container

Colombia and Ghana discuss direct maritime trade route

Long-term synthetic SAF offtake agreed to support aviation sustainability
Digital Container Shipping Association

DCSA pilot advances digital standards in container shipping

End of the Red Sea crisis?
Intra-Asia Container Index - 15 Dec:

Intra-Asia container index rises 6% to US$709 per 40ft container

Sea freight hurdles slow Ethiopia’s fresh produce exports

Sector | Machinery

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Six online auctions from 18 December to 15 January

Troostwijk Auctions auctions industrial assets of bankrupt potato processor CêlaVíta

New optical sorter targets leafy greens processing
A new generation of pineapple processing machines

Peeling back the future of pineapple processing

UK facility installs new iceberg lettuce processing line
New SmartBOX DC: Energy autonomy and integrated control

A cabinet designed for those with no electricity available in the field

Complete solutions for fully compostable net packaging
BFM Italy

Multi-function machine: Interchangeable inter-row attachments

Sector | General fresh produce

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Sharp decline in Turkish fresh fruit and vegetable exports

Record South African fruit exports approach the 5-million-ton mark

Egypt’s produce export growth faces labour limits

Consumer produce trends look to be unifying globally

Botswana introduces seasonal restriction on 16 vegetable imports

"We assist Egyptian growers in exporting to the European market"

Guyana to supply fresh produce to CARICOM markets

Sector | Management

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Government insists on not responding to farmers’ red lines

Now underway: Greece at a standstill. All roads blocked until 7pm

Indefinite and prolonged blockades of all Greek customs points underway

European Commission wants to accelerate the approval of biocontrol

Nigeria loses value after harvest despite rising production
Concurrent worker strikes hit fresh produce regions and ports

Greece: All roads blocked this week if farmers’ demands remain unmet

Michigan H-2A wage changes reshape fruit and vegetable labor costs
New escalation of blockades expected next week – strikes announced in fruit packing areas

Farmers to blockade Greece’s second-largest port on 12 December

Sector | Miscellaneous

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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”
Airlux Technologies’ Reinier Donkersloot:

"Smart farming isn’t plug and play"
The 6th Vertical Farming World Congress wraps up

“There is light at the end of the tunnel, and I hope it’s not a train but rays of sunshine”
Zambezi Eco Sprouts is using low-tech aeroponics to change mindsets

Building a circular farming movement in Southern Africa

Sector | Fruit

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Christopher Dixon, Rio Blanco:

"If we are going to export something, it must be a product that can compete. There is no room for anything that does not add value"

Sizing increasing on import melons

Chinese blueberry production reaches 957,000 tons

"Preference for Polish apples grows in India despite higher pricing"

From cores to coats: Apple waste becomes vegan leather
"Colorful strawberry gift boxes are popular in overseas markets"

"Strawberry prices are expected to decline this year to adapt to market conditions"

Morocco ships 1.95 thousand tons of frozen raspberries to France

Sector | Herbs

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Kruiden Claus celebrates 125th anniversary

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

Kenyan court upholds cess fees on export herbs

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
Stephen McCormack - McCormack Family Farms

Irish basil, from 5 tonnes to 26 tonnes per year
Thomas Baars, SemperVere:

"We're replacing imported herbs with sustainable, local, year-round available crops"

Sector | Agenda

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Tuttofood 2026 to expand fruit and vegetable area

Photo report: Food Africa 2025
Fruit Business Conference:

Moldovan producers' solutions for modern orchards and access to foreign markets

The Mauritanian pavilion makes its first appearance at Food Africa

More focus on fresh produce at the 10th edition of Food Africa
Sicily, Italy

Frutech 2025 concludes its second edition with higher attendance and greater international reach

Fruit Attraction São Paulo 2026 registration opens

Sector | Citrus

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"Valley Gold is gaining traction in Spain thanks to its high production volumes and appealing commercial window"
German BLE week 50:

'Relevance of Italian and Israeli mandarins expanded'
The first early variety is Moro

The harvest of Sicilian red oranges has begun
Tom Leenheer, Van Ooijen Citrus:

“We are pleased to resume mandarin supplies from Egypt and Israel in January”
Ioana Daniela Paucian, Plus Berries:

"We are starting the Nova mandarin harvest, which is producing fewer volumes"
Rene Bouman, Sour Supplier by FMI:

"Finding balance after a challenging year in the lime market"

“South Africa citrus growers remained committed to U.S. market despite tariffs”

Sector | Organic

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Apofruit Donnalucata opted for Bulltec

A new technology ensures the guaranteed minimum weight of organic, coppery tomatoes

Dharwad mango growers target new export markets
Next year’s first organic GoodnessMe apples at VerKen Bio Deli-Vers

"Organic pear sales are off to a slow start, but momentum is expected soon"
Melvin Middelham, GreenFruit:

"Organic ginger and turmeric available year-round"

French grower experiments with organic aloe vera juice
November 30th to December 2nd

Natexpo 2025 puts the spotlight on fruit and vegetables

Organic frozen vegetable range expands at Natural Grocers

Sector | Health

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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

Flavonoids linked to healthier aging

Norfolk Healthy Produce partners with All Aussie Farmers to bring The Purple Tomato

Sector | IT

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

Inside the architecture driving real-time fruit supply chain decisions
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”

South Africa launches AgriSA locust tracking platform

AgroFresh adds AI and imaging tools to FreshCloud platform

Sector | Innovations

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

Enza Zaden to introduce new tomato variety

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

Entire frost protection package, honed in South Africa, available in EU
South African growers report significant increases in quality, size and shelf life

Introlab biostimulants approved for EU distribution
BotaniX’s Yishai Nissan on how vertical farming unlocks the full potential of medicinal plants

“Growing great plants is only half the battle, keeping their natural power intact is what matters”

Plant-based innovation returns to Fruit Attraction 2025

Sector | Processed fruit and vegetables

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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"

Uganda plans expansion of Soroti fruit factory

New seasoning system launches with updated safety and capacity

New Zealand growers pressured by shift to cheaper imports

Australia faces surge in frozen vegetable imports

Sector | Cooling

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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

"The expansion increased our static coolstore capacity by five million trays"

The rise of electric trailers

Sector | Food safety

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Why provider of conveyor solutions offers food safety training
Due Diligence Horticulture (DDH) launches Quantum Clear

Using plasma to kill airborne pathogens

Rwanda lifts 2017 ban on South African produce imports

EFSA urges continuous water disinfection in fresh produce processing
Ecofarm Storti (Italy)

Ozone as a tool for combating diseases in horticultural crops

Togo study finds high pesticide residues in produce

U.S. recalls fresh cut cantaloupe over Listeria risk

Sector | Nuts and dried fruits

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Yotam Shlomo, Shlomo Farm:

"Medjool dates as iced treats are popular during the festive season"

New ‘Parpareil’ almond approved for public release

Stronger pricing on pistachios, though kernel prices stay the same
Martin Reynolds – Cape Dried Fruit

Growing demand for South African dried fruit

Caucasus fruit exporters seize opportunity as Turkey’s frost decimates apricot harvest

North African permanent crops attract investor interest

Pistachio kernel interest–and use–continues to expand

Sector | Packaging and Labelling

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Mark Rohrlach - Detpak:

“The punnet focuses on sustainability, protecting both the produce and the planet"

Packers shift to flat blanks to cut lid costs and storage needs

"Modified atmosphere packaging puts fresh produce into rest mode to make it last longer"

Kenya adjusts packaging systems for horticultural exports

MEPs approve amendment to fruit and vegetable labelling regulation for Western Sahara

"MAP-packaged kiwis can stay fresh for up to 150 days"
Aztec Fruits launches new retail packaging project in Mexico

"Low prices driven by high supply in a saturated European avocado market"

Sector | Retail

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Lidl is slashing prices on this season’s Christmas veg must-haves to just 5p

Aldi Spain will end 2025 with 496 supermarkets
Aldi UK: ‘Sprout Nog’ turns the humble vegetable into a seasonal standout

Co-op: Strawberries and carrot batons nation’s favourite healthy snacks
The Wholesale Group has unveiled its latest member

Tesco Northern Ireland has increased the availability of vegetables ahead of Christmas
Greens Supermarket: First-of-its-kind in Malta - The “Medjool” Dates Counter

Ocado: For 2 weeks cherries became the number one bestselling product
Eroski: Strong growth in sales and profits

Lotte Mart: "Special Imported Fruit Discount Event"
DESPAR Italia: 12 new and modernised stores

Colruyt Group has reached an agreement with social partners in France
Lidl: £31mln investment in the north west over the next 5 years

Gruppo VéGé targets 65 new-store openings in 2026

Sector | Global Market

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GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW PAPAYA

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW PEARS

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW GARLIC

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW MANDARINS

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW CUCUMBERS

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW PINEAPPLES

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW POTATOES

Sector | Climate

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Emilia storm leads to falling prices for Moroccan fresh produce

Storm Emilia suspends Moroccan fresh produce exports

Produce shipments making it through this week’s Polar Vortex

Global climate volatility disrupts perishable supply chains

China: Yunnan hit by early frost, blueberry and fresh-cut flower industries affected

"Seawater desalination is becoming essential in Morocco"

Belgian farmer sues TotalEnergies over climate impacts

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

Tariffs could force Mexican shift to precision agriculture

South Africa and U.S. move toward new tariff deal

South African exporters face 30% tariffs after Agoa expiry

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 | 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"