Value-added ginger, chilli, okra, tomato find their place on European shelves
Sector | Processed fruit and vegetables
Smits Uien's convenience ambitions beyond basic processing
Caramelised onions, pickled rings, and shallots
One-third of Dutch labor costs: Why Springfresh keeps processing in Poland
Featuring new blends of salad kits and greens
Africa expands banana processing to cut losses and boost value
U.S. potato breeding improves chip varieties and storage performance
Taiwan updates U.S. potato import rules with inspection requirements
Wisconsin cooperative expands supply of vegetables to schools
Strong demand for fresh chilies and growth in habanero mash in a challenging market
Colombian mint processing improves insect removal and efficiency
Brazilian orange growers face rising costs ahead of 2026/27 season
Nova Scotia boosts apple processing for institutional markets
Rob Langeveld, GreenS & SaladS:
From whole cauliflower to pre-cut convenience: how eating habits are reshaping the vegetable sector
First early Moese Patatten to be sold Friday at Agra Claessens
"Potato surpluses disrupt the market, but new potatoes remain a separate segment"
New fruit and vegetable dicer to debut at international trade shows
From Rotterdam to Scandinavia within 24 hours
Chocolate-coated grapes and mango ripening rooms: Fruity Pack's convenience ambitions
Alberta vegetable plant closure impacts workers and growers
New fruit and vegetable processing centre opens in J&K with US$0.52 million investment
Minions-inspired snacks, salads and vegetable kits unveiled
South African pomegranate season underway at Prime Fruit Partners
"Global demand for pomegranates continues to grow steadily"
Kazakhstan develops processing technology for fruit and vegetable products
Italian nut spread range expands with fruit and almond blends
California Del Monte cannery closes
AI-powered 4C optical sorter introduced for nuts and IQF processing
Vietnamese chili prices drop on weak Chinese demand
Chinese blueberry prices fall as production reaches 810,000 tons
Indian apple and orange prices rise on import disruptions
U.S. strawberry processors face pressure from costs and imports
Van der Kroon Aardappelhandel expands into neighbouring premises
“We now supply washed potatoes for fries worldwide”
EDEKA Regional
Retail giant brings together regionally distinct brands under one roof for the first time
Egyptian frozen strawberry exporter targets Brazilian market
Taiwanese Murcott orange exports to Malaysia limited
USDA to purchase produce for food assistance programs
Nicolás Martínez, Agrocítricos del Valle:
Lower supply increases Tahiti lime prices on the international market
5.8 million tonnes of processing tomatoes exceeded in 2025
Italy remains the leading exporter of tomato preserves, while ranking second in production.
Vietnam’s Lao Cai border trade rises 49% on agricultural exports
National retail report - specialty crops:
Holiday demand boosts ads for potatoes, asparagus, and strawberries
South African guava crop reaches 21 620 tons in 2026
Egypt strawberry exports to Poland reach 62,200 tons in 2025
Chinese apple output falls 5% as concentrate stocks build
Tanzania grows mango sector with export focus
Chinese citrus output exceeds 70 million tons as exports expand
New ZERO line meets consumer needs for food attributes
European apple exports disrupted as stocks rise 12.5%
AFHORFRESH
The global geopolitical landscape has raised production costs for prepared fruits and vegetables by 5%
New Zealand Hastings plant closure raises supply chain concerns
Global orange juice demand weakens as market uncertainty grows
Huánuco native potato production impacted by pests and weather
Geert Baecke, Tino's Fruit:
“Asparagus prices could rise next week due to colder weather”
Alexandra Valdez, Frutical:
"Frutical exemplifies a new wave of community-oriented, market-connected agro-export companies"
UK retailer supplies Vitamin D-enriched mushrooms
Boost your fruit processing capacity immediately
Complete sorting, weighing, and packaging line for frozen fruit
Full market access restored for fries from Belgium and the Netherlands
Colombia removes duties on frozen fries imports from Europe
New Zealand McCain to close Hastings vegetable plant by 2027
Kyrgyzstan opens access for frozen fruit exports to China
The SM2 pomegranate deseeder by PND (Italy)
Advanced technology for extracting arils and optimizing production space
Kenya focuses on value addition in macadamia, avocado, and blueberries
"We're expanding our corn exports to new markets with new flavours in the pipeline"
New centrifuge targets HLB impact on citrus juice processing
Waltson Chips to exhibit with its own stand at Tavola 2026
"This potato season is actually beyond saving"
Kenya gains zero-tariff access to China for agricultural exports
Four new flavors for value-added salad lineup
Avocado processing line from Apeel Sciences available at Industrial Auctions online auction
Keep fruit fresh for longer and process vegetables more efficiently
How BioOrganic supports organic farmers in a risky, uncertain market
Climate change and retailer pressure squeeze European organic growers
Azienda Agricola Fratelli Facchini
Soil-less vegetable production for 10 months a year between high-quality and market challenges
Citrus-Gel at Foodex Japan 2026
An Italian-Japanese partnership in the citrus juice industry
Susana Gaytán, Frissie:
"We help growers cut losses by extending fruit shelf life up to two years with IQF technology"
Auchan displays the Biodiversity label on its private label Agen prunes
Brazilian orange juice stocks increase after 2025/26 crop
Ukrainian berry exports shift from Poland to other EU markets
Proposed closure of Heinz Wattie’s plants threatens NZ vegetable growers
South African canned fruit sector explores cooperation with China
Wilfried Rombauts (Optimum Sorting) sees changing potato market
"Sorting now goes far beyond visual inspection"
Spain still exports most of its fruits and vegetables by road
West Asia conflict threatens Indian Totapuri mango exports
New PEF system targets large-caliber crop processing up to 150 t/h
U.S. court excludes IQF cooked garlic cloves from Chinese garlic duties
São Francisco de Itabapoana among Brazil’s top pineapple producers
U.S. carrot and sweet corn output rose in 2025, broccoli value dropped
U.S. Northwest organic sector grows, but processing capacity lags
New shipments recorded to Turkey, Serbia and EU markets
Kyrgyzstan triples frozen fruit exports to Russia in 2025
Lerouge Natuurlijk introduces fizzy ciders
“Germany, Italy, and Austria are already further ahead, but fresh sparkling juice still has strong potential here”
EU and UK buyers explore horticulture partnerships in Zimbabwe
Brazilian orange juice inventories rise 75.4% by end of 2025
VLAM sees trade fairs as a driver of export growth
Belgian processed potato sector targets further growth in Asia
Kyrgyz exporters report growing European interest in frozen fruit and vegetables
Ghana targets value-added growth in coconut sector
Vegetable processing technology showcased at IFE Manufacturing London 2026
Ukrainian mushroom producer expands exports and value-added production
B&G Foods sells Green Giant U.S. vegetable line to Seneca Foods
Citrofood
Citrus fruits processed and exported worldwide
UK snack producer proposes closure of Staffordshire vegetable crisps site
Belarusian apple producer harvests despite spring frosts and invests in new storage capacity
Chile
El Maule opts for new routes and starts shipping its cherries from Puerto Coronel
Atelier Claessens celebrates 5-year anniversary
“Staff shortages in the hospitality sector keep demand for kitchen support high”
Vietnamese fruit and vegetable exports up 67.2% y.o.y
Malaysian pineapple exporter lifts export value to US$570,000
Spain's pistachio production increased by 73.6%
German BLE week 8:
'Availability of Spanish oranges was somewhat limited'
Food processor brings cooker production in-house and launches dual-zone blancher
Texas study tests U.S.-grown cabbage for kimchi production
Fresh-cut vegetable convenience shown in Orlando
Long-term strategy outweighs short-term economics
Dutch sauerkraut producer converts entire cabbage cultivation to organic
SPC shifts Australian juice production to Shepparton and Griffith
Imperfect Australian plums processed into powders and drinks
Brazilian processor installs 30-ton-per-hour frozen potato line
Brazil’s Port of Pecém fruit exports rise 14% in 2025, led by melons
Ukrainian berry equipment manufacturer expands automation and exports
Simon Matthews - AgriCoat NatureSeal
Cost-effective sulphite-free anti-browning dip for peeled, sliced, and diced potatoes
Bruno d'Hautefeuille, chairman of Cénaldi
Vegetable producers angry at demands for price cuts
Nigeria to invest US$29.62 million in Kaduna ginger processing hub
Jordanian NGO grows and exports fresh produce
Ukraine opens new frozen berry processing facility in Drohobych
Batken region in Kyrgyzstan expands processing capacity with new facilities in 2025
Waffle fries from the Marianne project
Noriap and Burger King want to build a potato supply chain
Croatia increases potato acreage following chips supply deal
Study links red raspberries to improved blood sugar and cognition
Ukraine publishes updated export-oriented catalogue of organic berry and nut producers
Spain updates CPI base and adds blueberries to consumer basket
Peruvian exports rise 14.4% as avocado shipments increase 35.1%
Queensland vegetable grower secures $80m for bioenergy precinct
Eisberg CEO Tobias Wölfe on corporate strategy and product development:
“We are seeing a certain degree of saturation in the market for plain-cut lettuce throughout the DACH region”
Filling the space between contracts and shortages
Dutch trader bridges shortages between growers and processors
Polish potato processor expands production with new peeling line
Shifting trade dynamics may support Polish apple concentrate exports
Uzbekistan introduces temporarily reduced import duties on citrus fruit for juice production
California accounts for over 70% of U.S. lettuce and 80% of global almonds
