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A port designed for the future of international trade

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

Philippines considers imports to address storm-related agricultural losses

Kazakhstan boosts vegetable exports since start of year

Meghalaya exports first consignment of Khasi Mandarin oranges to Dubai

Iran's horticulture exports reach $3 billion annually

NZ horticultural delegation seeks expanded trade with India

Indian rupee hits record low of 84.42 against the U.S. dollar

Tomato prices in Kumamoto soar amid Black Friday demand and poor harvest

Vietnam's fruit imports from China rise 25% to $32.7 million in 2024

World Citrus Organisation 2024-25 northern hemisphere citrus forecast

Sector | Vegetables

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Agroenergie Soc. Agr. Srl

Sustainable vegetables grown in photovoltaic greenhouses

EPPO investigates €2 million subsidy fraud in Romanian vegetable projects
Wankum Champignons celebrates 15-year anniversary

"We plan to expand next year with the addition of a storage and packaging hall"

Saudi Arabia achieves year-round asparagus production with greenhouse tech
Sweet Veggie: “Taste, texture and aesthetics are the great differentiators of mini vegetables”

"Seeing chefs and catering professionals get excited about our products brings us immense satisfaction"

"At the moment, prices for pumpkins in central Europe are very low"
Egyptian carrots coming soon

"The carrots acreage has reached 10,000 hectares this season in Egypt"

Sector | Bananas

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Weekly banana price report - week 46

Banana prices stay stable and unchanged this week

Cagayan faces USD 23.94 million agricultural losses from successive typhoons

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

Sector | Potatoes and Onions

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Russia plans to boost its potato imports

Shopian farmers boost yields with disease-resistant kufri potato varieties

Uzbekistan's onion export volume increased

South Korea develops MRI technology to reduce onion storage losses

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

Mongolia's potato harvest has increased by 68,600 tons

High seed prices threaten potato cultivation in Northern Bangladesh

Sector | Exotic/Tropical fruit & vegetables

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It takes feeling and technology to ripen mangos precisely
José Ángel Crespo, President of EMEX:

"Ataulfo mangoes are attracting interest in Europe, but costs and transport time make it difficult to compete in this market"
Rafael Olivo, from Kiwis La Rodriga: "Gold kiwi consumption will continue to grow thanks to the supply pressure from New Zealand".

"The lack of chill hours hasn't had as much of an impact on gold kiwifruit as it has on the Hayward"
Ecuadorian pitahaya exports increased in 2024

"Pitahaya, one of Ecuador's five most important agro-export products"

Despite oversupply, Egyptian mango season is saved by solid demand from Russia and Saudi Arabia
Graham Povey - Premier Foods Wholesale

Jameela avocado brand is back on the market
David Besnard, ABCD de l'Exotique

"Even at the end of a long campaign, the quality of mangoes from Spain remains unchanged"

Sector | Company news

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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
Bayer, Orbia Netafim expand collaboration to advance digital farming technology

HortiView to simplify primary data collection

Europlant unites operations and strengthens leadership

Festive opening of Aktalanfruit's new premises

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

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”
Scuola Universitaria Superiore Sant'Anna of Pisa, C-Led and Greatit

Vertical farming and cultivation in a controlled environment
297 Farm:

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

Sector | Logistics

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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
Massimo Delpozzo of Nord Ovest: "For productions of high value"

There is an ongoing increase in the use of air transport

Port of Long Beach sets cargo record in October amid holiday surge
World container index - 14 Nov

Drewry’s World Container Index remained stable at $3,440 per 40ft container this week

Sector | Machinery

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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
Thousands of visitors at the trade fair in Bologna:

Photo Report: Eima
Canadian agriculture adopts tech:

AI and data innovations enhance farming efficiency and sustainability

Sector | General fresh produce

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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?
Wholesale fruit and vegetable prices - week 46

Fresh produce market sees stable pricing with Bramley's seedling apple prices up 1%

Fruit and vegetable prices surge in Russia, driving inflation

Nationwide Produce reports 66% profit surge amid expansion and challenges

U.S. military commissaries in South Korea expand local produce offerings

Sector | Management

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Peru reaches agreements to export pecans, chestnuts, and frozen fruits to China

Brazil to announce new agricultural export deals with China during Xi's visit

Pakistani fruit exporters hit by delayed tax refunds and liquidity crunch

Peru and Hong Kong sign free trade agreement to boost economic ties

NFSA reports extensive inspections and export activities in latest update

Smallholder farmers in South Africa struggle for market access

Domestic farm workers in Quincy face challenges with H-2A program expansion

Sector | Miscellaneous

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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
Minister John Steenhuisen to fresh produce industry:

“We can achieve great things together”

Sauna treatment in fight against cyclamen mite

Sector | Fruit

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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

Undersupplied table grape markets globally until Chile ramps up
Rob Cullum - Pacific Produce

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

Tomato prices drop 22% in a month amid increased supply and stable weather

In the first half of the year, Kyrgyzstan imports 150,500 tons of apples, pears, and dried fruit

Sector | Herbs

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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
Kruiden Claus sees upward trend in unknown herbs

"People need to familiarize with the wide array of herbs available"
Anthony De Ieso - Thorndon Park Produce

"This year has been very favourable; coriander is a quick turnaround from seed to harvest"

Drought lowers the quality of Moroccan wild-grown rosemary

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
Futura srl at the Agroworld trade fair in Almaty (Kazakhstan)

New market opportunities expanding in Asia

Sector | Citrus

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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

IJOOZ strengthens Egypt operations with key business development appointment

Jeju's mandarin industry adapts to climate challenges with subtropical crops

Georgian mandarin export sees significant increase

Swift action saves $10m citrus shipment after cold treatment failure

New sweeter grapefruit variety

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

Wild About Sprouts launches at Whole Foods in Pacific Northwest

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”

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

New Zealand's nitrogen efficiency booster gains traction in China

A new solution for enhanced food safety and FSMA 204 compliance

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”

Kyrgyzstan to establishment agricultural facilities for product storage
Italian company Rosso Gargano

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

Strengthening Kyrgyz agriculture: the need for processing enterprises

A new canning factory opens in Kyrgyzstan with an investment

Sector | Cooling

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North Carolina pilot reduces cabbage shipping costs with electric refrigeration

"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

Odisha extends subsidy on power tariff for cold stores

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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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"

Romanian entrepreneur expands hazelnut farming to supply Ferrero

Alaska veteran explores hazelnut farming amid climate change

Andrew Doré revitalizes farm with organic macadamias and banana products

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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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'
Dino Polska: Sales of fresh products generated 39.7% of revenue, including fruit and vegetables

Morrisons plans to open an additional 15 stores across Jersey, Guernsey and Alderney

Sector | Global Market

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Sector | Climate

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Kashmir's rivers and farmers hope for abundant winter snowfall
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