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GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW TOMATOES

New CEO for Nature Fresh Farms

Cranberry market back to feeling “pre-COVID”

Northern Peru beginning asparagus harvest

The future of fruit labeling recognized at launch

Equifruit's Jennie Coleman named Canada’s Most Admired CEO

Labor costs make up 38% of U.S. fresh produce expenses amid rising wages

Fresh Del Monte appoints new vice president of avocados international

New marketing campaign for Cuties mandarins

Juan Diego Vargas, from Pitahayas Baleno

The lack of phytosanitary protocols prevents the export of Peruvian pitaya to the U.S. market

Sector | Vegetables

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Robert Meintjes – Alto Vida

“We’re the solution to anyone seeking exposure to African fruit trade”
Bram Wagenaar, G. Kramer & Zonen:

"In addition to supplying sauerkraut in buckets, we now also offer it in 50-gram cups"
"We are moving into foreign markets"

Camone tomato available in two packs, one of which is private label
Bejo presents new white asparagus variety Genius for north-west European cultivation

"Previous trials have shown excellent yields and qualities"
Nico le Roux & Johan du Plessis – Glamourveg Packers

South African baby veg supplier scans the horizon for export opportunities
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"

Sector | Bananas

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Cameroon’s banana exports fall by 39 percent in October 2024

Grenada warns farmers of TR4 threat to banana industry
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

Sector | Potatoes and Onions

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McCain Foods and Cavendish Farms face U.S. lawsuits over alleged potato price-fixing

Northern New England sees growth in potato farming as dairy declines

Philippines considers vegetable imports as typhoons drive prices up
Market and crop for November 21, 2024:

Rising freight costs and strong white onion demand shape market

USDA announces $2 billion aid for specialty crops, including potatoes

Major U.S. potato processors face antitrust lawsuits over alleged price-fixing

South Korea develops MRI technology to reduce onion storage losses

Sector | Exotic/Tropical fruit & vegetables

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Strong start for Indian pomegranate season

Smashed Avocado offers a solution for disappointing avocados

"Most Egyptian mango exporters were struggling this season"

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

Mountain fire devastates Ventura County avocado farms
Kumquats and organic peppers starting soon -

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

Sector | Company news

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Naturipe Farms names new president

TIPA hosts annual Skeet Shoot PAC fundraiser and brings industry together

Agrícola Famosa and El Abuelo join forces to become Europe's largest melon and watermelon supplier

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

Celebrating 70 years in bag closure solutions

Reflecting on a record-breaking SWIPE 2024

Port International expands leadership team with new managing directors

Sector | Greenhouse

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The BioRavi mulch produced by the Ravenna-based company Raviplast

A new biodegradable and compostable sheet for the 2025 campaign
Francois Fourie – CAPCU Farming

Trellised mini-melons thrive in Limpopo greenhouse
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”

Award-winning Heirloom tomato now available in the U.S.

Greater volume on organic microgreens in South Carolina

Sector | Logistics

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World Container Index - 21 Nov

Drewry’s World Container Index decreased 1% to $3,413 per 40ft container this week

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

Sector | Machinery

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Anti-frost 3-22 by the Tuscan company Aria

Overcoming maintenance and noise problems with the electric defrost fan
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

Inline Plastics expands Safe-T-Fresh 7″ Rounds packaging line with new options

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

Sector | General fresh produce

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Indiana horticultural conference to focus on education and networking for growers

Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports hit $6.6 billion, up 27% in 2024

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?

Nationwide Produce reports 66% profit surge amid expansion and challenges

Sector | Management

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Greek workers shut down everything for 24 hours

California minimum wage to rise to $16.50 per hour in 2025

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

Farmers protest inheritance tax reforms, citing threats to industry sustainability
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

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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Chilean blueberry industry focuses on varietal renewal to boost global competitiveness

U.S. cranberry exports reach $343.1 million in 2023, down 2% from 2022

Marlborough cherry orchard avoids frost, prepares for promising harvest

Competitiveness of the Egyptian strawberry industry put to the test this season

Michoacán advances sustainability with certifications for avocados and berries

Mexico's berry production and exports rebound after two bad years
GoodnessMe®

A new generation of apples has arrived to respond to the future challenges

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”

Fresh herb demand starting to pick up
Kruiden Claus sees upward trend in unknown herbs

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

Demand to pick up in early September for fresh herbs

Sector | Agenda

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Photo report: Morocco Blueberry Conference 2024

IFPA poised to collaborate with new U.S. leadership on fresh produce initiatives
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"
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

SWIPE’s Desert Golf Classic and expo booths sold out

Sector | Citrus

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7th largest exporter in the world

Peru is the 2nd largest mandarin exporter in the southern hemisphere

Severe floods and crop losses in Spain disrupt global citrus and orange juice supply
Citrus fruit statistics:

EU orange prices drop 17.83% in 2024, while Greece sees 30.18% rise

Egyptian orange and mandarin seasons kick off soon
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

Sector | Organic

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"India's organic fresh produce market grows at 18% annually, driven by demand and exports

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
Ontario's 2024 Organic Market Report released

"Ontario's organic market continues to see robust growth"

Sector | Health

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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

Connecting with registered dietitians to help boost produce consumption

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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Post-harvest solution approved for commercial use in California

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

Australian vegetable growers to explore global AgTech innovations in California tour

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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Pure Harvest announces launch of its own tomato sauces

Acquisition in California sun-dried market

"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"

New line of cold, grape-based cold pressed juices introduced

Five new salad kit offerings to hit store shelves
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

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
Evy van Gastel, Fruit Service Collective:

"New ripening technology allows us to differentiate in exotic products"

The symbiotic relationship between ethylene and fruit ripening

Sector | Food safety

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

E. coli outbreak linked to California carrot farm spurs recall and CDC warning

Grimmway Farms recalls organic carrots over E. coli outbreak concerns

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

Sector | Nuts and dried fruits

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California almond acreage declines for third consecutive year in 2024
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"

Romanian entrepreneur expands hazelnut farming to supply Ferrero

Sector | Packaging and Labelling

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Chelmer Foods partners with Tosca to streamline pallet management and boost efficiency
André Vois from bandOlution on his trade fair presence at expoSE:

"The demand for banderoles has increased exponentially"

New avocado bag program introduced

Packaging wins award for compostable innovation

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"

Sector | Retail

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Dreamstime
2024 Uber Eats Cravings Report: Bananas are the #1 grocery item ordered on Eats

Cencosud saw reported net income rise by 95.2% in the third quarter of 2024
Dreamstime
Metro reports $219.9mln fourth-quarter profit

Target’s third-quarter sales were down nearly 1% from a year ago
Dreamstime
GPA reported a net loss in third quarter

Walmart reports a strong Q3
Dreamstime
Different types of onions (white, yellow, and red) that you can quickly add to your cart in DoorDash app

Vallarta Supermarkets: Guacamole Station and La Fruteria in new store
Dreamstime
Loblaw said it plans to add even more new stores to its network next year

Wegmans serves up a Thanksgiving meal with yellow onions, celery, russet potatoes, yams
Dreamstime
First Festival Foods in St. Croix County unveiled

Sweet corn, baby carrots, Idaho Potatoes in Kroger's Freshgiving meal
Loblaw: Solid third-quarter results

UNFI will pull out of Fort Wayne, Indiana

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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World's longest potato noodle stretches over four football fields

The big pineapple: South Africa's giant

Banana art taped to wall sells for $6.2m, buyer plans to eat it

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