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Zeebrugge, Belgium

Over a million trays of NZ kiwis set for destruction due to mice infestation

Bostock Group sells conventional apple orchards to Scales Corporation

Australia slowly shifts to recyclable mandarin packaging

Reko market concept gains traction in Australia

Citrus growers in Australia are facing their share of challenges

"Chlorine dioxide preservative can effectively increase the shelf life of lychees"

Lennaert Aardse, Dutch seed supplier De Groot en Slot

“Robust varieties with sturdy root systems are most sought after”

Optiflux introduces OptiPallet and OptiLab

"We wanted to make our storage solution accessible for smaller volumes as well"

This year, Washington state will likely be the latest cherry production region in North America

Mehri Ahmadova - Berry Blue

“70% of our production goes for export as it is quite a new product in Azerbaijan"

Sector | Vegetables

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“Sea freight costs surged by 20%, intensifying competition in the export market of mushroom logs”
Vincent Elegoet, Saveurs du Bout du Monde

Tomato taste or price?

How indoor farms can strengthen the fresh produce supply of outdoor growers

Queensland market challenges major retailers with 5 cent avocados and cucumbers
Pop Vriend Seeds -

Dutch vegetable seed company confirms resistance to Pe. 20 for a large part of its spinach assortment
Strong movement

First air shipment of organic Peruvian ginger landed in the U.S. yesterday

Bumper vegetable production changes market dynamics in New Zealand

Sector | Bananas

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Attempts underway to revice Fiji's banana export market
Mina Maged - Mimac

“We will start to export our bananas to Europe at the end of June"

New Zealand Industry collaboration turns banana waste into fibers

"The situation forces us in Finland to find alternative origins for Spain and other southern producer countries"

Latam banana producers object to Italian retailer's discount pricing of €0.85 cents per kg

Banana movement stays steady while plantain market gains strength

Ghanaian banana exporter plans West African expansion

Sector | Potatoes and Onions

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New legislative framework for seed potatoes:

Examining the EU's proposed plant reproductive material regulation

'Elite' seed potatoes cultivated in Ivanovo district, Belarus

Onion turns of Ukraine – from free to very expensive in just a couple of weeks

New onions in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan are sold at incredibly low prices
William Hoekman, QA Services:

"Thanks to optical sorting, we see the quality of onions increasing"

Ukrainian onion growers elevate prices as season concludes

Hardness and skin firmness in onions crucial for retail, especially during shortages

Sector | Exotic/Tropical fruit & vegetables

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Fresh Del Monte collaborates for release of Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” movie
Only six papaya producers left in South Africa

"It's a disaster": Third season of papaya scarcity in South Africa
Recently unveiled product was showcased at this year's Cibus exhibition

Pomegranate arils with a shelf life of up to 20 days

First maritime shipment of sugar mangoes from Colombia to U.S. to meet growing demand

“Peru’s ginger production 20% lower, prices are going to be higher”

Peru sets ginger export record in the first quarter of 2024
Renzo Ceruti, Three Rivers:

“This Peruvian avocado season is really a puzzle that we are barely starting to put together”

Sector | Company news

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Barton & Redman expands operations with new warehouse at New Smithfield Market
Dole plc reports First Quarter 2024 financial results

Revenue of $2.1 billion, an increase of 6.6%

Hapag-Lloyd with good start to 2024 in first quarter of year

SILAL inaugurates largest automated packhouse in UAE

HHLA result affected by weakened economy and supply chain disruptions in Q1 2024

International Primeur magazine now available online
Revenue up sharply by 18.5% to €123.8 million

Omer-Decugis & Cie posts an excellent first half 2023/24

Sector | Greenhouse

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New trends in the greenhouse produce industry

Greenhouse locations migrate and product innovation continues
Horti Demo Centre – Dr Estelle Kempen, Adaduma Msana, Kholosa Nakani

"All South African greenhouses should collect and recycle rainwater"
UK Salads Limited

Bankruptcy spiral UK greenhouse after client rejections

Centuria acquires 21ha glasshouse in Katunga
Dean Taylor with Mastronardi Produce:

“There is always a high level of excitement when we launch a new Bombs variety”

11-hectare greenhouse project officially opened in New Zealand

New sweet peppers meet growing demand for fresh snack options

Sector | Logistics

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ICTSI to invest in new Southern Luzon gateway
Improved connectivity:

Port of Salalah highlights growing East African market potential

Suez Canal projects revenues of $9 billion for fiscal year 2024/25

Maersk speeds up supply chains in Europe with new Cross Dock facility

Market panic triggers sharp rate surge in China

Asian ports hit by Red Sea backlogs

Maersk establishes itself at SEGRO Park Amsterdam Airport in Hoofddorp

Sector | Machinery

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Introducing Scalibur: Potato slicing with Dual Rotation Technology

A fully automated cherry truss tomato harvesting robot to hit the market
Manufactured by Bulltec for Colt.Or: watch the video!

A fennel grader focused on the utmost efficiency

Italian machinery company celebrated 100 year history of sorting at Macfrut 2024

Worldwide demand for Tong’s latest Unifill big bag and box filler

Cherry packhouses experience efficiency and profitability benefits of new deep learning technology

UK company receives new Romaine lettuce vegetable harvester

Sector | General fresh produce

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New tariffs on Chinese goods announced by the U.S.
Charles Mwirumbi - Charic Fresh Fruits & Vegetables Exporters

Ugandan exporter sees big interest at Macfrut
Tewodros Zewdie - Ethiopian Horticulture Producer Exporter’s Association

"Blueberries and avocados are up and coming products for export”

Value of U.S. fresh fruit and vegetable exports to the world was $7.0 billion in 2023

Sunak unveils landmark £2.4B support plan to boost British farming and food security

Turkey’s fresh fruit and vegetable exports reached $211.49 million in April

Call for fruit and vegetable growers to vote in HortNZ levy referendum

Sector | Management

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France fights shrinkflation in supermarkets

Wage growth in Australia during the first quarter of 2024

‘Keep your money’: Farmers plea at painful budget

Fairtrade launches a global campaign to make farmers’ voices heard
'Changes will impact thousands of family farms'

National Farmers’ Federation sounds the alarm on superannuation tax impost

Greener future on the way for Scenic Rim agriculture

New Zealand prepares for action against Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Sector | Miscellaneous

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Zespri faces potential loss due to mouse infestation in kiwifruit shipment
Portugal

Berry fruit production and water challenges in Mangualde
“Non-negligible probability of long-term establishment in France,” according to ANSES

Reinforced surveillance of Asian fruit fly
NASA

Astronauts to study plant growth and development on the Moon

Does Ramadan reduce productivity in packing houses?

ACC 2024: New event unlocked added value

Fresh commodity exports to Fiji require additional declaration

Sector | Fruit

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Stone fruits hit hard as well

Devastating frosts lead to significant blueberry losses in Ukraine

Kölla kicks off a promising 2024 cherry season in five European countries

Turkish cherry season anticipated to be much better than the last two years
Tony Derwael, of Bel'Export:

"Sales were delayed for too long, resulting in a saturated market"
Peter van Haaften, Van Haaften Fruit:

"After a year with favorable top fruit prices, I hope growers won't become overconfident"

Peeling away a cause of food loss
Melinda has shipped 22 tons with the help of DCS Tramaco

Red Delicious apples shipped to India using controlled atmosphere

Sector | Herbs

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Moroccan rosemary supply hit by drought
Gruppo Mec
Peter Mair of Gruppo Mec:

"Italian arugula cultivation becomes more professional and sustainable with each passing year"
Belgian company sees organic as a step toward the future

"We want to be a pioneer in the organic segment"

Retailer in North of England finds supplier with fresh range of new herbs
Natalia Moranth, Green Explosion:

“We want to introduce our Colombian fresh fruit to Europe”
Andrew Smith - Butler Market Gardens

“In the Christmas week we sell up to three times more herbs than normal"

Fresh herb industry braces for Christmas as busiest week of the year while tackling challenges

Sector | Agenda

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An evolving and expanding trade fair in Azerbaijan
Browse the photo gallery

The enthusiasm of exhibitors confirms Macfrut as an international event
B2B Meetings, Warsaw, Poland, 17-18 September 2024 -

New highlights for companies interested in Polish retail market

Australian Vegetable Industry Seminar brings latest veg insights to Hort Connections 2024
AgroFresh -

12th annual Post-Harvest Academy hosted in Washington
Trade show to be held in Izmir on 26 to 28 September

"Interfresh Eurasia trade show to become Türkiye’s showcase"

Sydney Markets announces finalists for 2024 fresh awards

Sector | Citrus

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Lemon pricing expected to stay stable throughout summer
BiOrangePack Project from AIMPLAS

European project aims to enhance citrus logistics and packaging
Source BI - Juan Winter & Dirk Odendaal

Steering a data-driven course through choppy waters
Patricia Marí Minran, of Citran:

"Except for January and February, when Greece and Turkey are stronger, the grapefruit campaign is very stable"

South Africa’s 2024 citrus season started slowly, maintains good spread between markets

CBS spreading and causing damage across all citrus-growing areas in Tunisia
Tommie Landman – Landman Group

South African Star Ruby export estimate down by a million cartons

Sector | Organic

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Dreamstime
Austria: Traders and producers speak out on the organic market

"The organic selection is still much more limited, comparatively"

Better outlook for the Senegalese organic mango campaign

New "Inverted Natural Branding" of organic fruit and vegetables
USDA

'Good prospects for U.S. organic product exports to the EU remain'

New Zealand's organic kiwifruit sector sees growth and potential
Pieter Declercq, organics product manager, REO Veiling:

"Organic vegetables' better-matched supply improves market prices"
Proximity to production, selection, effective communication

The three winning ingredients for the success of organic fruit and vegetables

Sector | Health

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Cranberry supplements enhance athletic performance in Canada
University of Queensland collaboration

Say goodbye to garlic breath with odour-free black garlic

Increasing fruit and vegetable intake among adults

Looking at vegetable intake and cancer risk reduction

Bananas facilitate quicker recovery after running

Harvard study links fruit and vegetable intake to longevity in the US

New research claims: Eating almonds can aid in post-exercise recovery

Sector | IT

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AgroFresh

Post-harvest digital platform plays vital role in global success of Goede Hoop Citrus
Agromanager

“Traders and retailers can get real-time crop insights”
medFEL 2024

Can artificial intelligence revolutionize our sector?

Producers can now do fruit counting with a free AI App
PC Fruit

“Automated precision farming is key to fruit cultivation’s success”

Potato agronomy forecasts now available in myField App

Free farm management app to save Italian growers time this season

Sector | Innovations

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University of Tartu develops palm-sized crop-inspecting drone

Supply chain enhancements roll out
Utrecht University
Utrecht University research

Residual waste from mushroom cultivation removes pollutants from water

Agri tech has an important role in Australia's growth
Polymer found in corn, potatoes and beans

Smart windows breakthrough in the U.S.
Denise Junqueiro with Apeel Sciences

“Our technology provides shippers confidence for long haul shipments and to open up new export markets”

How more than 60 million pieces of fruit were stopped going to waste last year

Sector | Processed fruit and vegetables

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Driscoll's Maroc is building a berry processing plant in Larache

The process of making the famous pomegranate juice in Bangkok

Apple juice prices historically high as industry awaits indications on the new crop

Collecting apples for juice and pulp processing

McDonald’s french fry perfume is real
6.7% increase from the end of 2022

Brazilian orange juice stock levels see a rise

Customer shows Birds Eye veggie mix has very little broccoli

Sector | Cooling

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Michael Panuccio, Freshxpress:

"This isn’t just another cooling machine, it’s a game-changer"
To support food security in Lincolnshire

Magnavale Easton development approaches finish line

Launch of new refrigerated ocean transportation service utilizing electric field technology

MSC South Africa Inaugurates MEDLOG Cold Store Facility, revolutionizing trade dynamics in the region
Commercial value of reefer exports through Oakland topped $7 billion:

Port of Oakland remains preferred gateway for refrigerated export cargo in 2023

Maersk’s new integrated cold chain facility at Ruakura Superhub brings the Golden Triangle to life
Anton Viljoen, Stephan Antonowitz – Hexkoel

Beating the odds to get Hex grapes out into the world

Sector | Food safety

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Public Health lists 38 establishments affected by Enoki mushroom contamination
EU Commission first implementation report:

The relevance of combating Unfair Trading Practices and the need for further EU actions
Freshcare -

Industry input needed for Australian certification standards

New Zealand food safety recall on raw fruit juice

Enoki Mushrooms recalled due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination

FTI urges Thailand to scrutinize fruit and vegetable imports

US study says refrigeration reduces E. coli contamination in leafy greens

Sector | Nuts and dried fruits

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Organic farming base favorably positions Turkish dried fruits and nuts in the global market

Leading pecan companies announce collaboration to elevate the pecan to new heights

The Chilean prune industry must continue to focus on China, without neglecting traditional markets

Asia and Europe are key markets for California pistachios and almonds

UK suspends tariffs on all raw almonds - beginning April 11
US exported more of its tree nuts than other major producers

Global trade of tree nuts has increased by 14 times in value since 2001

Macadamia nut prices rebound worldwide

Sector | Packaging and Labelling

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University of Cordoba study:

Avocado pruning residues used to produce more sustainable food packaging

Queensland government postpones expansion of single-use plastics ban

Home compostable produce label launches with cost-effective advantage
Ronald Borst (Paardekooper) on paper flowpacks:

"For businesses aiming to reduce their plastic usage, we offer CartoPaper as a viable alternative"
Nico Treurnicht & Cornel Oosthuizen – Ergopak

South African scale technology finds foothold in European and Moroccan packhouses

Parkside introduces recyclable lidding film in the UK

Concerns raised over new EU packaging rules

Sector | Retail

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Dreamstime
Uber to acquire Delivery Hero’s foodpanda delivery business in Taiwan

Blinkit is offering complimentary coriander with customer orders
Dreamstime
Eurocash Group has reported 'stable' sales in Q1

Alibaba announced its financial results for the quarter and fiscal year
Dreamstime
Tesco's new plant-led range offers meals packed with a variety of vegetables, grains and seeds

Asda workers at the Brighton Hollingbury superstore have confirmed the dates they will strike
Dreamstime
Foodstuffs: 21 different fruit and vegetable items see double-digit price falls, year-on-year

Particularly fruit and vegetables accounted for 41% of Dino Polska's revenue
Dreamstime
Vegetable wholesaler Farm Price announced net profit

Amazon: New online store in Ireland in 2025
Dreamstime
Welsh exotic mushroom farmer wins life-changing Aldi contract

Waitrose to source fruit and vegetables from UK farms which use regenerative practices by 2035
Dreamstime
Major Australian supermarket fruit and veg supplier into administration

Morrisons has acquired 38 stores in the Channel Islands

Sector | Global Market

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GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW GRAPEFRUIT

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW BLUEBERRIES

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW MANGOES

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW ORANGES

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW SWEET POTATOES

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW STRAWBERRIES

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Sector | Climate

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MedFEL 2024 conference

What diversification is possible in the face of climate change?

New report reveals avocados are getting smashed by climate change
USPA Fruit:

Frosts cause Ukrainian apple harvest to be about 10 to 20 percent lower than usual

Sustainability at core of Italian club apple production strategies

Extreme heat impacts south and south-east Asia

East Africa faces food shortages due to extreme weather

More than half of the Philippines’ provinces are in drought

Sector | Cartoons

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Proper corn on the cob etiquette revealed

Euro 2024: no fruit for fans, sausages get pricey

Viral video exposes use of chemicals on cabbage in India

Unusual culinary fusion: Durian stir-fry

Match sweetcorn eating stands at 52 ears in 12 minutes

Crucial nutrients for breastfeeding moms from broccoli
haertwarmion vodei

Cow expresses love to vegetable vendor