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Egyptian orange and mandarin seasons kick off soon

Nico le Roux & Johan du Plessis – Glamourveg Packers

South African baby veg supplier scans the horizon for export opportunities

Why Egyptian strawberry prices have doubled this season

Moroccan ERP for simultaneous management of farms and packing houses

The big pineapple: South Africa's giant

Madagascar's lychee exports to Europe ramp up with four ships this season

Kakuzi earns five nominations at Kenya Avocado Excellence Awards 2024

Watermelon season in The Gambia faces high demand and storage challenges

Chinese grafting technology boosts Kenya's tomato yields and farmer incomes

Kumquats and organic peppers starting soon -

Israel’s Wonderful pomegranate season started with good demand in U.S. and Europe

Sector | Vegetables

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Enza Zaden on a sweet shop full of tomatoes

"Nobody wants to buy more of the same, you need to make yourself distinct"
Nigel Clare - Peloton Produce

"With excellent volumes of cauliflower and broccoli it is a totally different year to this time last year"
Agroenergie Soc. Agr. Srl

Sustainable vegetables grown in photovoltaic greenhouses
VBT figures week 46

Prices soar for vine tomatoes, strawberries, and head lettuce

EPPO investigates €2 million subsidy fraud in Romanian vegetable projects
Alba Bio OP

Problems for tomato production due to the weather, bad planning and market instability

Dutch tomato crop 'back to normal'

Sector | Bananas

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Weekly banana price report - week 46

Banana prices stay stable and unchanged this week

Cocaine worth €2.3 million found in banana shipment at Piraeus port

Thanjavur banana farmers struggle with low prices amid market slump

Latin American bananas reach €157/kg in Germany, highlighting market variability

Report shows 21% growth in Peravia agriculture, countering criticism

Philippines strengthens support for banana industry against Panama disease
Palmar Corporation, Ecuador:

“Focus on quality and sustainability will help us stand out in the competitive global banana industry”

Sector | Potatoes and Onions

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Iosif Kokkinidis, Agroteam:

“Potato stocks will be gone two months earlier than usual”

Philippines considers vegetable imports as typhoons drive prices up
Guillermo Agorreta, of SAT Agorreta:

"Current low prices at source don't mean that there is no demand, because the opposite is true"

South Korea develops MRI technology to reduce onion storage losses
Rinus Wisse, Wiscomex:

"The onion market is currently dominated by packers"

India's onion prices soar amid supply chain issues and speculation

Onion prices surge to $108 per bag in Lagos amid scarcity

Sector | Exotic/Tropical fruit & vegetables

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Patricio Cabrera, sales manager of C&R Agroexport:

"We are currently the main pitaya supplier for the North American market"

Banana company expands product offering with organic papayas
Manuel Baides, from Fruta de Autor: "We are happy with the first arrivals of our kakis and clementines to Saudi Arabia"

"Demand for kakis exceeds the supply and importers are not exerting pressure to negotiate high prices"
Diego Hernández, export manager of Golden Sweet:

"Pineapple is becoming a key product for Christmas celebrations in Eastern Europe"

Early summer fire damages shelter belts and kiwifruit vines in Bay of Plenty

Hainan's tropical fruits drive $1.5 billion industry with global reach
Graham Povey - Premier Foods Wholesale

Jameela avocado brand is back on the market

Sector | Company news

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ISI Sementi and Top Seeds to merge in 2025, forming seed company in Italy

Port International expands leadership team with new managing directors
Photo report

Over 1,000 visitors attend Burg Machinefabriek's anniversary celebration

Greenyard reports 6.1% sales growth and strengthens financial position

Europlant unites operations and strengthens leadership

EU court upholds invalidity of Chiquita’s trademark for fresh fruits

Dole’s Q3 revenue hits $2.1B, driven by 6.6% growth in fresh fruit sales

Sector | Greenhouse

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Scandinavia visits:

“Retailers greatly appreciate the convenience of our extended shelf-life products”

Growy officially opens its Singapore vertical farm
Mirai Solar:

“Our solar technology is particularly beneficial for shade-loving crops”
With two machines at work in the fields

"Wiredrawing gutters on-site is one of our hallmarks"
Photo report:

Norway: “Growing out of a cave is a unique selling point restaurants seem to love”
Armando Berenguel, tomato producer from Almeria:

"The plum tomato varieties with resistance to TBRFV have surprised me from the very beginning"
297 Farm:

"Hope, where islands like Aruba are less dependent on imported food"

Sector | Logistics

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Maersk shifts larger vessels from Felixstowe to London Gateway in 2024

Canada ends port disputes as global freight rates shift amid peak season
A port designed for the future of international trade

"Chancay becomes a key hub for land and maritime transport in the region"

Reefer Alliance ready for the 2024/25 South African deciduous fruit season

"We have launched an ultra-thin Bluetooth 5.0 temperature data logger"
The mega-port of Chancay, which will revolutionize trade between Peru and Asia, has started operations

Peru and China inaugurate the Port of Chancay: a milestone in international maritime trade

U.S. to invest $580 million in port upgrades to boost supply chain efficiency

Sector | Machinery

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Forigo's innovation presented at Eima: watch the video!

An autonomous, electric robot that performs three tasks in one

TSW 2025 machinery conference to showcase innovations in horticulture technology

Sorma Group to showcase sustainable apple processing solutions at Interpoma 2024
Tafe Tractors unveiled its new range of low horsepower tractors at Eima

Implementing the use of electric tractors both in greenhouses and in the field

MAF RODA Agrobotic pre-calibration system for sale

Verbruggen Palletizing Solutions unveils new HMI

Automated sorting and packaging at Bluesky

Sector | General fresh produce

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Proposed Trump tariffs could spike fresh produce prices in the U.S.
Duisburg wholesale market:

"Shortage of potatoes for roasting at Christmas markets"

Port of Oakland handles $8.5 billion in agricultural exports by October 2024

Will tariffs on fresh produce become a reality?

"In 10 or 15 years, shipments to China will probably account for half of Peru's agro exports"

Gauteng halts $2.16 million fresh produce project over financial mismanagement

Nationwide Produce reports 66% profit surge amid expansion and challenges

Sector | Management

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Chancellor Scholz urges EU-Mercosur trade deal as Macron pushes for delays

Farmers protest inheritance tax reforms, citing threats to industry sustainability

European Commission continues to analyze the CJEU Sahara ruling
Inmaculada Sanfeliu, president of the Citrus Management Committee:

"Going on strike at this time of the year is irresponsible because it'll hand the market to our competitors"

Tariffs drive fertilizer price surge, raising global trade concerns

Jimmy Emmons joins list of potential agriculture secretary candidates

Port of Wilmington adopts leica microscope to expedite produce inspections

Sector | Miscellaneous

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Spanish agricultural organizations reject the EU-Mercosur agreement
Linda Van den Bulck, Belgian Saffron:

"Horribly bad spring heralded volatile Belgian saffron harvest"

More economical steaming and better cleaning in-house at grower's premises
Ethan Luth, Bayer:

"Breeders to help growers with challenges as energy, water and disease pressure"

Would you wear a potato-scented perfume?

Citrosol introduces CATsystem®, the first automatic control system for post-harvest treatments
Adrien Mormal, Starfresh Liège

"Increasing demand for citrus fruit and winter vegetables"

Sector | Fruit

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Tony Derwael (Bel'Export):

"If this trend continues, stocks will be depleted by the end of June"

Marketing agreement between table grape growers enhances import portfolio

Turkey’s apple production drops to five-year low amid climate challenges
Guillaume Jarret, Star Fruits

"We want to create links between the players in the arboriculture sector"

Slightly smaller apple crop from New York state for 2024

Central Otago growers aim for record cherry exports
Rob Cullum - Pacific Produce

High grape prices in Europe, but not enough fruit, if you have fruit there is no space on the ships

Sector | Herbs

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Raymond van der Burgh, Europe Retail Packing:

“This winter, imported herbs prices have sky-rocketed”
Filippo Carrara from Parma has gone from 10 to 150 hectares in 7 years

The king of basil: 28 years old and 50 hectares
Anthony De Ieso - Thorndon Park Produce

Grower increases rosmary acreage to fill shortages
Europe Retail Packaging:

“Fresh herb market heading into a roller coaster ride this winter, with challenges beyond expectations”

Basil is the most popular aromatic herb in summer
Dreesen Frische Kräuter GmbH & Co. KG
Artur Lammert from Dreesen Kräuter on the marketing of German cut herbs:

"In order to meet the high demand, we still had to make additional imports in May"
Kruiden Claus sees upward trend in unknown herbs

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

Sector | Agenda

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Photo report: Morocco Blueberry Conference 2024
The Gulfood Manufacturing fair is underway, featuring 250 Italian companies

Dubai, the ideal hub for companies targeting the East
Webinar 26 November 2024, 10:30

"It will equip them with the knowledge and tools to leverage our berry database to its fullest potential"

Intensive vegetable growing forum in Lviv, Ukraine, to highlight key issues in the vegetable sector
Bolzano, 21 to 23 November 2024

Nearly 500 exhibitors from 21 countries at Interpoma
Shanghai New International Expo Center from August 27 to 29, 2025

2025 China International Fruit Expo is officially scheduled

30% increase in visitors to Med'Agri

Sector | Citrus

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Opportunities for Turkish citrus exporters this season

"Our proximity to key markets helps mitigate logistics costs"
Jorge Flores, Sales Manager at Vit Citrus

Annual revenue generated by Mexican citrus sector estimated at between 10 and 12 million dollars

California clementine supply increasing

World Citrus Organisation 2024-25 northern hemisphere citrus forecast

Meghalaya exports first consignment of Khasi Mandarin oranges to Dubai

Iran's horticulture exports reach $3 billion annually

IJOOZ strengthens Egypt operations with key business development appointment

Sector | Organic

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Successful organic produce trials in the Moroccan Brachoua region

Organic industry warns of risks from proposed gene-editing label changes

How is the organic apple sector in India doing?

Danes show strong preference for organic Italian produce
Dole Ireland:

New organic range in Ireland launched, with a focus on taste and sustainability
Paul Marais – SOGA Organic

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

Lion Farms presents an extensive range of organic mushrooms in Florida

Sector | Health

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Beetroot buff Albert Stiles turns 100, credits longevity to root veggie

Capsaicin shows promise in enhancing mesothelioma treatment, study finds

Study shows almonds may enhance post-exercise recovery

Recent research indicates daily consumption of pistachios may benefit vision health

Manchester men shine in health survey with high fruit and veg intake

Strawberries: a nutrient powerhouse for immune support, cognitive health, and more
City Harvest -

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

Sector | IT

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Lualtek

Sensors 4.0 for saving on fertigation
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"Nothing scarier than a cyber attack during your busiest season"

"Our disposable temperature and humidity data logger has received extensive inquiries at Fruit Attraction expo"
Ida launches its new module for central purchasing agencies and wholesalers of ultra-fresh products

"Many wholesalers and market leaders have been using our services for several years now"
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

Sector | Innovations

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Taiwan's satellite tech fights banana fungus in Guatemala and Belize

Australian vegetable growers to explore global AgTech innovations in California tour

Nairobi trade fair highlights climate-smart OFSP innovations

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

Sector | Processed fruit and vegetables

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Finagricola

The orange plum tomatoes conquer the foreign markets

Pure Harvest announces launch of its own tomato sauces

"We airfreight over 25 tons of cut-fruit per day from South Africa to the UK”
Italian company Rosso Gargano

"Drought is a phenomenon we are all too familiar with"

The many uses of bergamot make it a very versatile product
PND - Fruit Processing Machinery

Great demand for pineapples cut into tidbits
Daniel Rohrseitz from Rohrseitz GmbH in Frankfurt:

"Increasing demand for hand-cut fruit"

Sector | Cooling

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North Carolina pilot reduces cabbage shipping costs with electric refrigeration

Refrigeration giant Americold closes 's-Gravenzande branch

"Self-charging electric refrigeration trailer system cuts emissions by 90%"

Kashmiri apple producers resort to cold storage in response to weak demand

Expansion of temperature-controlled logistics in Chile

Emergent Cold LatAm boosts colombia's cold storage capabilities with expansion
FOOD freshly -

Nature-based shelf-life solutions to be showcased in Madrid

Sector | Food safety

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Alarming study on the impact of EU's ban of active substances on Moroccan agriculture

Salmonella outbreak prompts Great Falls schools to halt fresh produce

SA fruit industry launches pest monitoring centre to fight invasive threats

South Australia battles fruit fly outbreaks to protect $1.3 billion horticulture industry

HH Fresh Trading recalls enoki mushrooms due to listeria risk

Taipei withdraws 18 fruit and vegetable varieties due to excessive pesticide residues

Multistate E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's onions: CDC update

Sector | Nuts and dried fruits

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Bridgette Weber with Bard Valley Natural Delights

“Bard Valley Medjool dates remain a trusted choice for Ramadan and beyond”
Mitica's proposal for the large retail sector, but also suitable for Christmas baskets

Italian chestnuts and marrons in Christmas packaging

The Californian almond exceeds the quotation price of the Italian almond
Anastasi Srl at Food Ingredients - Fi Europe - in Frankfurt

Pistachio marketing on a global scale
Nihal Abdel Ghaffar, Egyptian Barhi grower

"We have exported a lot more volumes this season to Europe and Canada"

High court suspends ban on macadamia harvesting following farmer challenge

Romanian entrepreneur expands hazelnut farming to supply Ferrero

Sector | Packaging and Labelling

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André Vois from bandOlution on his trade fair presence at expoSE:

"The demand for banderoles has increased exponentially"

New avocado bag program introduced

Sweet potato peel polyphenols boost bioactive film for sustainable food packaging
Lifebag, LifeBox, LifeFilm and LifeMat

Packaging range to extend the life of fruit and vegetables now available on the market
NaturNetz GmbH
Sylvia Segeler from NaturNetze GmbH:

"Growing market for sustainable garlic nets in South America"
Does packaging have its value for producers of agricultural products?

How to distinguish a product on the fresh fruit and vegetable market?
Biodegradable and compostable packaging solutions are rapidly gaining popularity

"PeelON could save up to 120,000 gallons of fuel monthly"

Sector | Retail

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Dreamstime
Musgrave Group reports record turnover in FY 2023

Lidl GB saw particularly strong category growth across its fresh produce
Continente further consolidated its market share

GVH has approved the sale of Auchan Hungary
Dreamstime
Largest Checkers Hyper supermarket in South Africa has large fresh fruit and vegetable section

Lidl Hungary plans to increase the number of its stores
Dreamstime
Migros Zurich plans to restructure its German subsidiary tegut

Alibaba Group: September quarter 2024 results
Dreamstime
First store in Ghent to operate under the new name ‘Okay City’

JD.com: Third quarter 2024 results
El Corte Inglés reported double-digit growth in EBITDA

Coop Amba members form new company
More than a dozen Central Co-Op branches will shut their doors soon

Spar Hungary was awarded the title of 'Supermarket Chain of the Year 2024'

Sector | Global Market

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Sector | Climate

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How storms on Thanksgiving week may impact produce
Drought in Morocco affects nurseries

"Our sales in the fruit sector are down 80% on a normal year"

Climate change threatens Kashmir’s apple industry

Chandpur farmers shift to winter crops after flood losses

Floods and storms damage over 500 hectares of crops in Panama

JP Farms accelerates banana recovery after hurricane, ahead of schedule

South African farmers urged to brace for extreme weather as rainfall patterns shift

Sector | Cartoons

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Durian pizza takes China by storm as Pizza Hut's top seller

Man breaks world record for fastest pineapple slicing

K-pop Groups with Fruit-Inspired Names

Zoo animals feast for New Covent Garden Market's 50th anniversary

Funny-shaped vegetable photo contest at Japanese museum

Experts warn against TikTok’s frozen cucumber skincare trend
Agata potato

Chef reveals secret to winning French fry recipe