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Sector | Management

March 2025

Agri and water trade missions will take place in parallel with royal state visit to Kenya

Fruit and vegetable producers from France, Italy, Portugal, and Spain start the 2025 Joint Committee's contact groups

Freshuelva selects 380 workers in Colombia, Ecuador, and Honduras for the berry campaign

"Successful implementation of electronic shelf labels (ESL) at De Mooij Amsterdam"

"Digital price cards enhance efficiency and save time"

Despite challenges, strawberry grower's position improves

Lorry carrying seven individuals hidden among cucumbers intercepted in Cottenham

Bangladeshi farmers suffer losses as winter vegetable prices drop due to surplus and storage issues

Polish apples spotlighted as official fruit of EU presidency, showcasing Grójec's heritage

Indian State government raises minimum support price for local fruits in 2024-25

India explores potato-based bioethanol for sustainable energy and waste reduction

Myanmar seeks exporters for pineapple trade with China under new phytosanitary protocol

Myanmar's ginger market shifts focus to domestic demand amid export decline

Chinese New Year 2025 and new carrier alliances set to disrupt supply chains

Juan José Minguet, manager of Frutas Minguet:

"In the demanding clementine markets, interest in the Sando is growing every year"

South Korea releases 265,000 tons of agricultural goods to curb Lunar New Year price hikes

Irish horticulture exports to UK reach €295 million, driven by mushroom sector growth

Egeria acquires majority stake in Den Berk Délice

Nitrosfera Project, coordinated by Proexport

Incorporating microorganisms to improve soil fertilization and reduce nitrates

Microsoft and AgriPilot.ai collaborate to boost AI-driven farming solutions in India

Mexican berry industry faces production and export declines amid challenges

Florida strawberry industry overcomes hurricane setbacks with sweet winter harvest"

Cape Town port considers automation to address inefficiencies and boost agricultural exports

Vietnam pioneers livestream sales of frozen durian to boost domestic and export markets

Dr. Hugo Campos of CIP honored as foreign fellow by India’s agricultural academy

Mike Phillips elected chair of Michigan Potato Industry Commission for 2025

Cyprus intensifies efforts to protect citrus industry from Asian citrus psyllid threat

CDC concludes Salmonella outbreak linked to Mexican cucumbers with 113 cases reported

Laury Foiselle - Parmentine

"The idea is to offer fresh potatoes with quick cooking time"

Nadorcott Protection takes legal action against another major UK supermarket

Bangladesh's cauliflower farmers face losses as price disparity highlights supply chain inefficiencies

Cambodia launches FTA portal to boost trade efficiency and exports

Strategies to optimize harvest efficiency and boost Class 1 fruit quality in Australia

Odisha boosts agricultural exports with new MoUs and farmer-focused initiatives

Smuggled Chinese garlic disrupts local markets in Siliguri, India

India plans regional onion stockholding centers to stabilize supply and prices

Namibia's table grape workers face poor living conditions despite record harvest

Dockworkers and port owners debate automation to avert potential strike

Cordoba's garlic acreage remains stable despite autumn rainfall

Makueni County launches mango aggregation center to boost exports and reduce losses

Asia-Europe freight rates drop as carriers prepare for alliance reshuffle

Rene Bouman, FMI:

"Ample supply of limes expected in the coming period"

VAM WaterTech acquired by Hans Blaak, Oraxys, and Swen

Club apples drive VIP's growth strategy and market expansion

Parasitic wasp aids in controlling papaya mealybug in East Africa

California almond growers face export setbacks from tariffs in key markets

FDA updates 'healthy' labeling rules to include sweetened cranberries and tart cherries

Steven Martina new COO

SanLucar expands top management team

South Africa considers expanding VAT exemptions on food, including fruit and vegetables

Bangladesh fruit and vegetable exports fall amid rising costs and lower incentives

Kenya's macadamia exports stalled as certification delays cause unrest

Brazil's orange market hits record prices amid low supply and rising industry demand

Price gaps force Victorian grower to stop production amid supermarket disputes

Lemon tree reflections highlight shifts in alternative proteins and food innovation

Philippines tomato prices expected to stabilize as production resumes after typhoon damage

Lychee named Vitaquest's 2025 supplement flavor of the year for its floral and fruity appeal

Westfalia Fruit acquires Syros to expand avocado product reach in European market

Citrus cultivation in Tucuman declines to 2017 levels

Peruvian fruit exports surpassed $6 billion in 2024

Chile: despite the drought, Coquimbo expects a good table grape season

Communication campaign on French radio (and TV)

"In 2025, the French endive offer should be closer to its potential"

Christoph Buchner leaves Westfalia Fruit Group after 14 years

Coordination Rurale threatens a blockade in Paris

Spain and Morocco advance new trade framework for Ceuta and Melilla amid local opposition

Indian rupee hits record low of 85.77 amid yuan weakness and strong U.S. dollar

Post-Brexit trade barriers cut UK fresh produce exports, threaten food supply and affordability

Biosecurity New Zealand enforces controls in Papatoetoe after Oriental fruit fly detection

MSC enhances Southern Africa-Europe trade with new shuttle services and revised routes

Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports hit $7.2 billion, driven by growth in key global markets

China-Ecuador banana trade grows amid U.S. pushback and geopolitical tensions

Pakistan's cold storage sector threatened by commercial tariff classification

Pakistan's first industrial-scale mushroom farm targets global market with $6 million investment

Brassica and Leafy Salad Conference 2025: Networking and industry awards

US and Iran report 760,000-ton pistachio supply for 2024, with 30% consumed in first quarter

Imported cherry prices in China drop by up to 50% amid surplus supply ahead of Spring Festival

Uzbekistan extends zero customs duty on fruit and vegetable imports until 2026 to stabilize prices

Favorable conditions boost Australia's citrus production and exports in 2024/25

José Antonio Hidalgo elected co-president of World Banana Forum, pushes for fair banana pricing

Barry Michiels, Michiels Brothers:

"Lower lettuce prices this winter helped us compete with Italy and France"

Anthony Rijnbeek, Origin Fruit Group:

"Declining grape market puts downward pressure on prices"

Walnut plantation program launched in Uttarakhand to boost nut production

Dien grapefruit harvest peaks as demand surges for Lunar New Year in Vietnam

Panama approves Canadian potato imports to address local supply shortfall

Malaysia lifts inspection requirement, boosting Pakistan's orange exports

Major acquisition doubles grocery network in Romania, enhancing fresh produce access

H-2A visa growth slows amid rising costs and regulations, highlighting U.S. farm labor challenges

US dockworkers and employers face critical contract talks amid automation dispute

Maharashtra onion farmers struggle as prices plummet amid export restrictions

Dole Food Company opposes proposed landfill near Central Oahu pineapple fields

Punjab invests $6.5 million to modernize Pakistan's citrus industry and boost exports

Perambalur FPOs partner with Horticorp to secure better prices for shallot farmers

Malaysia expands pineapple exports to France and New Zealand amid production growth

Morocco launches Agadir-Dakar maritime route to boost fruit and vegetable exports

AlUla launches 2025 citrus season to promote local fruit farming and agritourism

Murat Günes of Westfalen Frischdienst GmbH:

"Our full range and being open 365 days a year attract both wholesale and private customers"

German potato market report week 1:

'Impending potato crop failures due to the lack of use of pesticides'

Martin Bolhuis, Gardeners' Interest:

"Promising start for the cabbage market"

Frans van der Burg retires after 45 years in the fresh produce sector

Milton Calle, from Promango:

"It's Peru's worst mango season ever"

REO Veiling achieves record sales in 2024 despite lower volumes

Romaine is the most popular salad in Aruba

Alberto Torres, manager of Citruslandia:

Could organic citrus consumers be confused and held back by the proliferation of certificates?

Poland promotes apples as EU presidency symbol to support local growers and exports

California almond growers adopt stacked regenerative practices with new research initiative

Successful seasonal transition and forward-looking cultivation strategies at Kräuterbetrieb Herrmann

"The beautiful end of the season was particularly beneficial for our German field-grown herbs"

Coöperatie Hoogstraten
Michiel Vermeiren (Coöperatie Hoogstraten):

"Exposed winter crop volumes surpass pre-COVID levels for the first time"

Traders exploit APMC loopholes, causing 100-200% vegetable price hikes for consumers

"Rwanda launches horticultural initiative to boost avocado, mango, and macadamia exports

Jala avocado: Queensland's giant fruit set for national launch in 2025

South Ethiopia targets Middle Eastern market with organic banana exports

Vinafruit addresses fraud in durian exports amid record-breaking growth

European mandarin market faces high prices and low supply amid production challenges

Global orange shortages worsen as extreme weather disrupts harvests and drives prices up

India targets Russia for banana exports, aims for $1 billion milestone through sea routes

Philippines-South Korea FTA cuts banana export tariffs, saving $189 million over five years

Air New Zealand ships 1 million kilograms of cherries globally during holiday season

Global avocado trade poised for growth, projected to reach 3.2 million tons by 2029

Chinese group upgrades orange processing with new filtering line for quality and efficiency

Alejandro Navas, of Navas Carrillo S.L.:

"Many growers are expanding their Keitt mango plantations in Malaga because of their profitability"

Adonis F1 and Dorateo F1 varieties against ToBRFV by Med Hermes

Southern Italian growers welcome new tomato varieties

Turkey's citrus production drops 36% in 2024/25 due to heat and drought

Paraguay secures mango certification, targets Chilean market by 2026

USDA revises inspection fee structure for fresh produce, effective January 2025

Braga Fresh issues advisory for expired Marketside broccoli florets over Listeria risk

MPV market outlook: project cargo demand drives rate increases amid tight vessel supply

Mexican berry exports forecast to decline 2.22% in 2024 due to rising costs and challenges

Maersk warns customers of potential U.S. port strike, urges action before January 15 deadline

Record pistachio harvest in Australia sparks plans for export growth and market expansion

EU doubles inspections on Vietnamese durians over pesticide residue violations