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GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW PAPAYAS

Lucien de Wit, LuBa Fresh:

"High prices make small Egyptian strawberries popular for chocolate at German Christmas markets."

PND: Two new processing lines destined for Arabia

Fresh-cut pineapple is increasingly in demand on international markets

Kurt Halder from the OGA-OGV:

"In a few years, there will probably also be seedless grapes from the Republic of Moldova"

Brain boosters from BelOrta wins Product Made in Mechelen

"There is significant potential in Brazil, where the Conference pear is gaining increasing popularity"

"Sapore di Romagna" cooperative, the positive story of a family, its farmers and collaborators

"Specialisation has made us grow"

Erwin Dehmel Fruchtgroßhandel
Hamburg wholesale market:

"Early start to the season for Egyptian airfreighted strawberries"

Frans Timmers and Inge De Clerck founded Pienter to provide strategic sustainability advice

"Sustainable business goes beyond just installing a bee hotel or putting solar panels on your roof"

South Africa's 2025 pomegranate export volumes could increase by 15% to 18%

Emergency permit granted in ToBRFV battle

Sector | Vegetables

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Thanksgiving dinner as a celebration of American agriculture
Belgian retailers unite for a reusable packaging initiative.

Does the blue mushroom tray need to be replaced?
Oxin Growers focus on regenerative cultivation of broccoli and Brussels sprouts

"Realistically, broccoli prices will need to increase by 5-7% next year just to offset rising costs"
Charles Cattoir (Primalof):

"With the new resources, we need to explore new chicory varieties in the Netherlands and Belgium"
Elsa Zabouri, Hydroponic Products Zabouris:

“Christmas means a 40 percent increase in demand for leafy salads”

“Higher yields of broccoli and cauliflower expected”

Liberia celebrates first harvest of orange-fleshed sweet potato project

Sector | Bananas

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Jorge Alex Serrano, Jasafrut:

“European buyers turning to Ecuador again for more bananas”
Jesús Valentín - IREN Group

"The challenge is to maintain a balance between sustainable production and market demands"

Lidl humorously tackles high prices with banana-themed ad amidst Swedish minister's phobia
Fruchthof Nagel GmbH
Fruchthof Nagel GmbH celebrates its 75th anniversary:

"On-site processing preserves the freshness of our freshcut products for longer"
Banana prices week 47:

Honduras sees a hefty 29% fall while Colombia is down 11%

CR and CONCOR launch first rail shipment of bananas to JNPT

Anantapur bananas set for first Middle East export

Sector | Potatoes and Onions

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China:

Launching aeroponic research to sustain potato production

Budget changes spark concerns over financial viability of UK potato farming

Ransomware attack on Blue Yonder causes potato shortages in UK supermarkets
Introduction Schaap Holland

New mashed potatoes for food service sector

Climate change study shows potato yields could drop by over 50 percent in warmer conditions

Potato prices in Northern Europe and UK reach up to £370/mt amid rising demand

Dutch farmer pioneers true potato seeds for sustainable baby potato production

Sector | Exotic/Tropical fruit & vegetables

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“Nervewracking” start to South Africa’s litchi campaign
Marco Salas Cueva, general manager and partner of Jalhuca Amazonia:

"Peruvian ginger exporters face a price war"
Macfrut delegation anticipates one hundred operators at the fair

The Dominican Republic: a logistics hub for tropical fruit
Andrea Francesconi of Graziani Packaging takes stock of the 'Territorio Aguacate' fair

The avocado world has gathered in Colombia

Benin pineapple exporters hope to launch exports to China

The Mango de Málaga brand closes the season with better forecasts and a harvest that exceeds 15,000 tons

Axarquía mango harvest rises 25 percent despite prolonged drought

Sector | Company news

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North German cooperative sets course for the future

Daniel Bädorf becomes Head Of Sales at ELO eG
Together, the two companies will produce more than 320,000 tons of fruit annually

El Abuelo and Agricola Famosa join forces to offer melons and watermelons all year round

Cimcorp expands into UK with focus on automation and team growth
"The time has come to take the next step for our company to consolidate in the seed sector"

Sakata lays the first stone of the headquarters for Spain and Portugal in Almeria

Matthijs van de Merbel exits Agro Machinery, Mark van Bruggen takes sole ownership

Fresh Del Monte appoints new vice president of avocados international

New CEO for Nature Fresh Farms

Sector | Greenhouse

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Scandinavia visits:

“Sometimes you can get paid for using electricity, other times you have to pay 2 NOK per kWh”
Francisco Bermúdez, CEO of Beyond Seeds:

Chocolate concept expanding with a new eggplant
The collaboration between the Cooperative Sant'Orsola and the University of Wageningen (Netherlands)

A new type of greenhouse for the cultivation of small fruit
Scandinavia visits:

PHOTO REPORT NIBIO in Særheim, Norway
BioBee Biological Solutions, Canada

Decreased mortality and consistent flow rates for your beneficial organisms
Open day for a new type of cherry tomato

Abiotic resistances are crucial in greenhouse tomato cultivation

British Columbia locally grown produce gains traction this winter

Sector | Logistics

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Global schedule reliability improves to 51.5% in October 2024, led by Maersk at 57.9%
World Container Index - 28 Nov

Drewry’s World Container Index decreased 2% to $3,331 per 40ft container this week

Gemini Cooperation to launch Cape of Good Hope shipping network in February 2025

Brazilian customs strike disrupts ports and airports nationwide

Fedefruta urges Chile to improve port infrastructure amid Chancay competition
Kees Heeren (BerryWorld) on digital shipper platform Shypple Fresh

"All our boat arrivals are now visible on one screen"

South Africa advances agricultural traceability for food safety and export stability

Sector | Machinery

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Muddy Machines acquires logistics robot to tackle farm labor shortages
Online auction

Fruit processing line to produce jam and fruit spreads

Peter Soller praises Sormac's dedication and innovative solutions for vegetable processing
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

Sorma Group to showcase sustainable apple processing solutions at Interpoma 2024

Sector | General fresh produce

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Uzbekistan aims for $3.5bn in fruit and vegetable exports with agricultural reforms
From joke to wholesale

Celebrating 25 years of Fayad Fruits and Vegetables in Curaçao

India sees rise in fruit and vegetable export value despite lower volumes

Canadian shippers feeling effects of weakening dollar

Market visit to Lomme: Inspiration for specialists and market vendors

India sees growth in fruit and vegetable exports with enhanced logistics

NFF highlights persistent horticulture labor gaps despite record backpacker numbers

Sector | Management

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Arizona faces economic uncertainty as Trump's proposed tariffs target key imports

Defra delays checks on Irish goods to Great Britain until after 2024

Lula optimistic about finalizing EU-Mercosur trade deal by year-end despite French resistance

Potato supplier's net-zero targets validated by Science-Based Targets initiative

Russian ruble tumbles under US sanctions, low oil prices, and defense costs

England urged to prioritize fruit and vegetable farming for health and sustainability

Poland and France unite against EU-Mercosur trade deal over farming concerns

Sector | Miscellaneous

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Comavit produces 2.5 million poles per year

An effective protection system relies on strong poles and precise design
Veteran Wilhelm Andree celebrates his last birthday at the Düsseldorf wholesale market

"Demolishing this place is a sin, a disaster!"
Operations at the Saint-Charles market have been severely disrupted since Tuesday

The Pyrénées-Orientales prefecture announces end of blockades on A9 motorway

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"

Sector | Fruit

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Early finish to domestic melon season
Bel’Export’s Tony Derwael discusses top fruit crops, prices, and club concepts:

“Is there room for 40 new bicolor apple varieties?”

Adopt a SugarBee tree and explore year-round apple growing

U.S., Mexico, and Canada agreement of seasonal fresh produce

Researchers map full genome of Fuji apple, unlocking growth and mutation insights

Dominican Republic boosts strawberry production with macrotunnels and exports
Joy Wing Mau Chile -

“Early demand for Chilean cherries is huge in China.”

Sector | Herbs

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At L'Orto di Mimì, certified organic 'Japanese Farm' in the province of Brescia

Italian wasabi is being grown for the first time
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"

Sector | Agenda

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Photo report

Challenges for the future take center stage at Interpom 2024

More than 700 professionals at the 4th Iberian Stone Fruit Forum Xtrema Fruit
440 exhibitors from 13 nations and over 5,200 trade visitors from 33 countries

Photo report: Trade fair duo expoSE & expoDirekt
Excellent feedback from exhibitors

Photo report Interpoma 2024
18th International Congress of Fruit and Vegetable Producers' Organizations, ICOP, in Vilamoura, Portugal

"Current challenges are forcing the European fruit and vegetable market to change rather than grow"

Photo report: Morocco Blueberry Conference 2024
German exhibitors at the 10th Gulfood Manufacturing in Dubai

"Targeted discussions with decision-makers"

Sector | Citrus

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Hoa Binh grapefruits make EU debut for 2024 season with export expansion plans

"We expect a settlement of the Red Sea crisis with the election of Donald Trump"

UF/IFAS unveils citrus varieties resilient to HLB

"We expect sales of limes to stay as stable as they are right now until after Christmas"
Turkish lemons having a rough time of it

"We’ve lost our competitive position in the American, Canadian and Far Eastern markets"

Florida Citrus Commission eases maturity standards and approves new HLB-tolerant varieties
Silvana Sorlí, from Frutas Sorli:

"Demand for clementines and oranges remains higher than the supply"

Sector | Organic

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"We will export organic pumpkins to the Netherlands for the first time"

"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
Bio.Fru.Pro
Bio.Fru.Pro provides a mixed picture

End of the season for the regional organic tomato
Trade forum "Vegetables and potatoes" on 27 November in Lower Saxony

"The organic market urgently needs healthy growth"

Wild About Sprouts launches at Whole Foods in Pacific Northwest

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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OneThird presents avocado scanner at Tech for Retail, in partnership with Ida

"The lifespan of each product is essential in the algorithms we develop"

“Our academy empowers African exporters to compete globally”

Moroccan ERP for simultaneous management of farms and packing houses
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"

Sector | Innovations

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Freshland chooses electric city logistics Trolley, preparing for zero-emission zones

Polybee introduces drone-powered pollination to boost horticulture efficiency

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

Nairobi trade fair highlights climate-smart OFSP innovations

AI revolutionizing agriculture: enhancing efficiency and sustainability

Sector | Processed fruit and vegetables

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German jam producers sound the alarm

Scarce harvests - empty shelves?
SVFPE wants to draw up a corporate social responsibility charter

Ready-to-use fresh plants (4th range) "resist the general decline in consumption"
Russolillo

Automation at the service of artisanal production principles
"Ginger flows through our veins"

Go Now ginger juice is available for both consumers and wholesalers
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”

Sector | Cooling

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North Carolina pilot reduces cabbage shipping costs with electric refrigeration

Refrigeration giant Americold closes 's-Gravenzande branch
Koning Kältetechnik / Obstbau Sonntag
Marc Koning from Koning Kältetechnik:

"Growing demand for environmentally conscious and sustainable cooling technology"

"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

Sector | Food safety

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U.S. food recalls surge over listeria and E. coli contamination concerns

Morrisons recalls crushed garlic over microbiological safety risk

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

Sector | Nuts and dried fruits

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Capitalizing on holiday date trends

Kern County leads almond orchard removals as global demand grows
Bridgette Weber with Bard Valley Natural Delights

“Bard Valley Medjool dates remain a trusted choice for Ramadan and beyond”
Madi Ventura S.p.A.

Have dried fruits gone from seasonal products to commodities?
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

Sector | Packaging and Labelling

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Victorian startup trials laser branding to replace plastic fruit stickers

Carton Pack acquires UK-based Clifton Packaging to expand European footprint

Packnatur introduces compostable cellulose netting for sustainable fruit and vegetable packaging

The future of fruit labeling recognized at launch

Chelmer Foods partners with Tosca to streamline pallet management and boost efficiency
Associazione Italiana Fungicoltori

The use of plastic for fresh cultivated mushrooms according to European Regulations

Sharpak and WB Chambers launch recyclable berry packaging with 17% less weight

Sector | Retail

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Dreamstime
Shoppers are more likely to pick up an individual banana if there is an appeal to empathy - Study

Greenfood: First time the group is establishing its fruit and vegetable offering in Norway
Dreamstime
Tesco Christmas centrepieces "that really do make vegetables the star of the show"

In the festive month, Colruyt sells an average of 400 tons of fresh mushrooms
Dreamstime
Allplants is seeking a rescue deal after calling in administrators

ALDI Nord is offering an exclusive apple variety
Dreamstime
Tesco is planning another 150 Express stores in the next three years

Aldi Ireland has reported higher sales figures
M&S Food opens its first-ever store in Northern Ireland

Just Eat Food Trends Report: Sales of Co-op salad tomatoes have soared by 103%
Globus Group closed its 2023/24 financial year with a ‘positive earnings performance’

Aldi is trialling 12 new loose fruit and vegetable lines
Musgrave Group reports record turnover in FY 2023

Lidl GB saw particularly strong category growth across its fresh produce

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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AI

American Youtuber shocked by £3 banana

Banana sold by street vendor becomes £5M conceptual art piece, sparking global debate

Crypto entrepreneur Sun eats $5M banana artwork, draws parallels to cryptocurrency trends

Rent in produce requires written agreement, court rules
AI

Giant avocado

Chocolate Chef sets record with giant banana sculpture

Hot spring inn offers 'apple bath' in northern Japan