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Sector | General fresh produce

Over 90% of Macao's produce sourced from mainland China, efficient supply chain in place

Jan Hannon, (Grappe de Raisins):

"Truffle popularity drives prices up by 30%"

Azerbaijan’s fruit and vegetable exports decrease

Interview with Director Cinzia Furiati

Important work lies ahead at the Rimini Food Centre in Italy

Nick Lee - Daemyung Farms Corporation

Popular fruits for Chinese New Year in short supply, driving up prices

Close to 11 million in grants allocated this year for greenhouse and orchard development

Specialty Crop Alliance urges congress for more economic aid and support for farm bill

India's fruit and vegetable production grows, but regional trends vary

Uganda in talks with Boeing to acquire cargo freighters for agricultural exports

NABMA discusses redevelopment and wholesale sector challenges at new Covent Garden market

President Museveni launches free zones export facility to boost Uganda's AfCFTA trade

Ad Pollux, Eurofresh:

"Closure of Düsseldorf wholesale market set to boost business in Venlo"

Barra Sweetnam - Allfresh Wholesale

"Still good demand for Brussels sprouts, but less due to retailers very low prices"

Christophe David (Vendavid):

"Since COVID-19, direct sales channels on farms have become increasingly appealing to growers"

Economic downturn in Herat worsens losses for fruit and vegetable vendors

Maputo faces produce shortages amid unrest disrupting imports from South Africa

Scotland mandates whole-farm plans for BPS eligibility, aligning with organic farming practices

UK food supply sustainability depends on seasonal eating and responsible sourcing

The mission to Senegal reserves unexpected surprises at the wholesale market

Italian apples and grapes available Dakar, but re-exported from Spain

Ellen Sebrechts - Sebrechts Groenten en Fruit

"We need to help market vendors stand out during the holidays"

Fresh Supplier Bonaire:

Few fruits and vegetables on shopping lists in Bonaire

Eline van Muilwijk, Quista Solutions:

“Local is about trade, not highlighting ‘feel-good’ growers”

Photo reports from the fresh produce departments of supermarkets in Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao

Sri Lanka addresses post-harvest losses in fresh produce through improved packaging solutions

B2B Meetings in Bergamo:

Italian retailers and wholesalers connect with International fruit and vegetable suppliers

Mozambique’s fruit and vegetable exports surge by 70.8% in 2023

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'Red Delicious were particularly popular during St. Nicholas week'

Recovery in South Africa's fruit exports

Weekly trends in seasonal perishable commodities in Northern America

Fruit Logistica 2025:

Networking and growth in the fresh produce industry

Fairtrade certification boosts Vietnamese exports under UK-Vietnam trade agreement

Farmers in northern India clash with police over crop price guarantees

David Krause, CEO of Frutura

"Berries are set to be an outsized growth story we’re highly committed to”

Lockyer Valley Foods announced a $50M funding round to commence construction of facility

Greenhouse farming in Antalya boosts Turkey's fruit and vegetable exports

CAP urges suspension of produce exports amid monsoon-driven price hikes in Malaysia

GoFundMe launches for member of produce industry

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The agreement with Mercosur will virtually allow free access to the EU market for fruits and vegetables

Fruit production in Tajikistan increased by 22.3%

South Africa's agricultural confidence hits two-year high despite recent sector contraction

Significant price increase in fruit and vegetable market since war outbreak

Exploring opportunities to expand fresh fruit and vegetable exports from Uzbekistan to Sweden

Rising U.S. farm labor costs drive crop production shift to Mexico

La Grande Bellezza Italiana

"We have invested in dynamic controlled-atmosphere units to preserve pears in the best way possible"

Week 48 Fruit Wholesale Market Report

Cherry prices fall as Rainier variety arrivals increase

Quarantine measures imposed after Queensland fruit fly detected in Willagee and Palmyra

Greenbushes cold storage facility boosts Eastern Cape agriculture and exports

Sylvain Hoarau, Ame Haslé Group

"These visits give our buyers a better understanding of the work of our producers"

IIT Indore develops LED-based storage technology to extend shelf life of produce

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'Extensive but not too abundant cauliflower supply'

Spain seeks stronger agricultural trade ties with Algeria to boost mutual growth

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Loans available for agricultural producers to extend shelf life with controlled atmosphere storage

Five states are launching programs to promote healthier eating for SNAP participants

New report shows thriving opportunities and potential for Australian fruit and veg in Southeast Asia

Ramon Oudhaarlem - DeliNova (Curaçao)

"The Netherlands remains our preferred source for fresh produce imports despite the distance"

Johor invests $14.5M to boost agriculture output and food security by 2027

Canada invests $696,000 to improve food security and infrastructure in Nahanni Butte

Armenia's fruit and vegetable exports surge to 7,575 tons in 2023

Photo Report: Spanish Day at De Mooij Amsterdam

$52M Industry-Led Program to advance sustainability and automation in protected cropping

Nuremberg Wholesale Market:

"I expect this year's persimmon season to end prematurely"

Week 47 Fruit Wholesale Market Report

Sales of imported apples slow down, while the arrival of Vietnamese dragon fruit increases

FreshPlaza special on Latin America

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Study links higher fruit and vegetable intake to reduced depression in adults over 45

V2Y Corp expands into Southeast Asia with Chinese cabbage distribution deal

Canada explores innovative food production to enhance national food security

Uzbekistan aims for $3.5bn in fruit and vegetable exports with agricultural reforms

Arunachal Pradesh and ITBP partner to boost local fruit and vegetable supply

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

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

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

Happy Thanksgiving from the FreshPlaza team

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

Convenient, full Thanksgiving meals are gaining popularity

Koraput farmers face losses as proposed cold storage facilities remain stalled

Canadian shippers feeling effects of weakening dollar

Proposed 25% tariff on Mexican imports threatens U.S. produce

Fall armyworm confirmed in Northland, growers urged to monitor crops

Shining a light on the Ontario produce industry’s brightest and best

India sees growth in fruit and vegetable exports with enhanced logistics

Market visit to Lomme: Inspiration for specialists and market vendors

Ruble devaluation triggers fruit export cancellations to Russia amid soaring inflation

Apple price trends:

Egremont Russet rises 19% while Braeburn sees a 4% decline

NFF highlights persistent horticulture labor gaps despite record backpacker numbers

Global food production outpaces population growth, reducing hunger

Week 46 Fruit Wholesale Market Report

Cherry sales are strong, and many blueberries in small cup packages are available.

Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports hit $6.6 billion

Regional fruit and vegetable markets see dynamic shifts in trade and prices

Regional fruit and vegetable markets see dynamic shifts in trade and prices

Coles under scrutiny for unfair supplier practices in ACCC inquiry

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

Greece faces 70,000-worker shortage, threatening fruit harvests

Indiana horticultural conference to focus on education and networking for growers

Atilla Vandenbogaerde, Atilla Dagvers:

"Despite staffing shortages, restaurateurs strive to differentiate themselves with processed products"

Uzbekistan increases fruit and veg exports by 15.7% in 2024

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

Grupo Agroponiente achieves 18% growth, driven by strong demand

Proposed Trump tariffs could spike fresh produce prices in the U.S.

London farmers donate 6.6 tons of food amid inheritance tax protest

New Zealand's 5+ a day marks 30 years of promoting healthy eating

Port of Oakland handles $8.5 billion in agricultural exports by October 2024

Thorogood’s expands to supply fresh produce directly to retailers

France opposes Mercosur trade deal amid nationwide farmer protests

Will tariffs on fresh produce become a reality?

"Our producers must have the same or equivalent alternatives"

Phytosanitary products impasse: Annie Genevard announces the relaunch of the Solutions Committee's work

Duisburg wholesale market:

"Shortage of potatoes for roasting at Christmas markets"

Severe storms bring flooding and damage to Western Australia's south west

Wholesale fruit and vegetable prices - week 46

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

"In 10 or 15 years, shipments to China will probably account for half of Peru's agro exports"

Gauteng halts $2.16 million fresh produce project over financial mismanagement

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

Ukraine faces 40% post-harvest losses due to storage gaps

Nationwide Produce reports 66% profit surge amid expansion and challenges

Fruit and vegetable prices surge in Russia, driving inflation

Bayer, Orbia Netafim expand collaboration to advance digital farming technology

HortiView to simplify primary data collection

Gratitude Month honors mentors and champions in the produce industry

Chile breaks fresh fruit export record

"Producers have asked us for help".

Consumer cooperative commits to 8 sectors dedicated to fruits and vegetables

Thanksgiving grocery ads focus on holiday staples amid price fluctuations

Gamma radiation facility in Uttar Pradesh to boost food preservation

ACCC investigates Coles and Woolworths over alleged grower exploitation

Pakistani fruit exporters hit by delayed tax refunds and liquidity crunch

Andrea Pignato from "Fellini Patrizio"

Also specialising in celery, a vegetable with constant supply throughout the year

In Ukraine, post-harvest fruit and vegetable losses are the highest in Europe

What could a second Trump presidency mean for the produce industry?

Week 45 Wholesale Fruit Market Report

Cherry volume increases, price drops sharply, Vietnamese Kanyao durians arrive

Vietnam boosts agricultural exports to US with growth in cashews, pepper, and fruits

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'Most vine tomatoes came from the Netherlands and Belgium'