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GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW ORANGES

Job Board | Newly added vacancies

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Erratic weather has made for a rough broccoli season

Mexico kicks off bell pepper production

Turning disruption into opportunity

Takeaways from IFPA’s Executive Leadership Summit – Asia

Early frost forces emergency harvests in Manitoba

San Diego avocado growers struggle with water costs, labor shortages, and imports

Alejandro Riquelme, Bycifrut:

Chile faces a new season with record-high kiwi prices and the need to develop new grape varieties

South Africa citrus industry closes orange exports to EU for 2025

Wisconsin apple orchards report lighter yields but good fruit quality

Fruitist names new CFO and adds to Board of Directors

Sector | Vegetables

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Agustín Benito, Sueño Verde:

"The trend towards IV and V range vegetables is rapidly increasing in Argentina"

Cambodia exports 5 million tons of produce and nuts
Seasonal perishable products weekly update:

U.S. avocado prices steady with 32s at $49.25

Enza Zaden launches aphid resistant iceberg lettuce

U.S. Customs seizes US$13.2m meth in broccoli shipment

Washington gets ready to harvest Brussels sprouts

Growing produce portfolio on display at Southern Innovations

Sector | Bananas

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Ecuadorian plantains lose ground in the U.S.

Panama signs agreement with Chiquita to reactivate banana industry

Banana exports fall 20.7% in Costa Rica

Colombia negotiates tariff-free fruit exports with U.S.

Chiquita to restart operations in Panama and hire 5,000 workers over six months

Brazil tests bananas resistant to fusarium wilt R4T

Ecuadorian banana exports increased by 4.77% between January and July 2025

Sector | Potatoes and Onions

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Janine Luten - Dutch Potato Organization

"New competition, but also new opportunities for our traders"

"I don't think there is sweet potato overproduction in Egypt"

Unseasonable heat reduces potato yields in Hokkaido
Preference for Asian markets grows over Middle East

“Shelf-life and payment terms decide where our onions go”

U.S. exports of fresh, frozen potatoes rose as global competition increased July 2024-June 2025

U.S. sweet potato harvest starts with steady outlook

Potato Europe 2025 draws international attention in Lelystad

Sector | Exotic/Tropical fruit & vegetables

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Patrick Caetano - Koeltehof Packers

South Africa prepares resuming avo exports with Lamb Hass
José María Fernández, CEO of Brokaw Spain:

"With more than 600,000 units sold per year, clonal avocados are still the first choice for producers"

Australian avo volumes lower, but up in value in 2024/25

Bhagwa pomegranate export season kicks off, eyes on Asia and Europe expansion

A new season kicks off for Dutch Wasabi
Peru:

Junaba evaluates productive diversification with passion fruit in Piura

Israel sees shift to dark-skinned avocado varieties

Sector | Company news

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Norway’s Saga Robotics raises funding for farm robots

Calavo Q3 financial results impacted by FDA detention hold

“We’re creating trade opportunities for smaller importers”

Driscoll’s appoints global chief marketing officer

Electric multi-blade topper: an innovation that reduces costs and leads to a new era in viticulture

Higher avocado volumes drive Q3 revenue for Mission Produce

Enza Zaden announces new CCO

Sector | Greenhouse

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Greenhouse operations expand in the Southeast
How orchards can adapt to a change in climate

Preventing growers from losing money due to bad weather
For immediate sale or lease

62-Acre high-tech greenhouse opportunity in Tehachapi, CA
Photo report: 2nd JPFA Symposium, Chiba

Japanese vertical farms can’t escape rising labor and energy costs
Adapting to a new era for Mexican tomato growers

“The risk of tariffs was clear as early as January 2025, yet the industry was caught unprepared”

Greenhouse grower to unveil strategic brand refresh at IFPA 2025

JPFA Symposium comes to an end

Sector | Logistics

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Huub Riemslag – FX Logistics Zimbabwe

“Last year we ran berry charters with 747s to Amsterdam”

"Port frauds and malpractices do exist, but there are ways to derisk"
World Container Index - 04 Sep:

Drewry container index dips 1% to $2,104 per 40ft

China EU rail freight drops 27% in first half 2025
World Container Index - 28 Aug

Drewry’s World Container Index fell 6% to $2,119 per 40ft

A closer look at Miami-Dade’s planned phytosanitary and cold chain facility

Refrigerated transport faces congestion and cost challenges

Sector | Machinery

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Updated NSP 2.0 box filler with smart software upgrade

Top-quality fresh produce machinery offered by Industrial Auctions
Commercial director Roy Lemmen, Sormac:

"The category of freshly cut fruit and vegetables continues to grow in Europe, the U.S., and Asia."

New pineapple wax dosing machine unveiled

Like-new fresh produce processing machines go under the hammer at Industrial Auctions

Returning to Fruit Attraction with proven ripening solutions

Researchers develop sound-based crop sensing tool

Sector | General fresh produce

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SEPC study predicts further change in store for produce industry

Peruvian fruit exports increased by 19.2% during the first seven months of the year

UK could lose 23% of farmland by 2050
Keanu Ferreira – Ferreira Fresh:

Ferreira Fresh believes its service and passion sets it apart

New coating line introduced in the U.S.
Fish, dairy, and meat hit harder

Dutch fresh produce exports to U.S. fall 30% due to trade war

New iceberg lettuce varieties with new Nasonovia resistance launched

Sector | Management

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Canadian growers defend seasonal worker program

U.S. adjusts Mexfly quarantines in Texas

Indian rupee falls to 88.36 on U.S. tariff concerns

Brazil denies unfair trade practices in U.S. hearing

Washington report warns tariffs may raise food prices

United States to end farm labor survey affecting AEWR

New York grants $8.5 million to farms

Sector | Miscellaneous

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ICAR expands mushroom training to more tribal growers

"We are guiding a new group of farmers with an even broader curriculum"
After major fire in the Port of Hamburg

More night-time explosions in Veddel

“Aquaponics represents the future of agriculture"

Brazil fertilizer imports hit record July volume
Office, climate-controlled warehouse, 20 cold stores, 27 docks, and large outdoor area

For rent: Spoorlaan 12 in Barendrecht - 15,139 m² v.v.o.
Tshedisegang & Kagisho Molatedi - KLP Agri

Land reform success calls for skin in the game
Alheit du Toit

Guardians of the green: Why auditors must do more

Sector | Fruit

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"We export to The Middle East, Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan and see a huge opportunity to grow further"

100-gram pack of snack-sized grapes launches
Tony Derwael, Bel'Export:

“Optimism remains, but growers caught off guard by higher pear volumes”

Grapes from California promoted globally throughout the fall
Inflated prices and origin supply issues create uncertainty

“India will welcome the first new crop Turkish Gala this September”

Bravo apples win Best Fresh Snack Award

A delay to be expected for the Moroccan round tomato campaign

Sector | Herbs

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Demand for fresh herbs, and new varieties is picking up

United States study details cilantro and parsley costs
Thomas Baars, SemperVere:

"We're replacing imported herbs with sustainable, local, year-round available crops"
Georgia series – part 13:

Modular vertical farms for restaurants and private clients in Tbilisi and beyond
Europe Retail Packing:

Rising herb consumption demands local availability
Piet van Vugt, Van Vugt Kruiden

Fresh basil, year-round, from the Netherlands
Marco de Jager, Vitacress Real:

“New packing concepts encourage people to buy fresh herbs more often”

Sector | Agenda

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The Netherlands, September 23-25

Thirteen crops and six new varieties presented at Sakata Field Days

A day of meetings with Argentine exporters before Fruit Attraction kicks off

New Texas fruit growers conference October 9-10

Photo Report: Asia Fruit Logistica 2025

Celebrating women in blueberries
September 23-25

Announcing Seed meets Technology event

The 2025 China International Fruit Expo (China Fruit) concluded successfully

Sector | Citrus

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Ailimpo

Spain will produce 18% less lemons and 5% less grapefruit in the 2025/26 season
Week 37 Fruit Wholesale Market Report

Imported citrus and apple prices rise, while mid-size blueberries sell quickly
Eddy Kreukniet (Exsa Europe):

"All hands on deck in the orange market"

Brazil citrus belt hit by 48% greening infection

U.S. citrus program supports emerging varieties

South Africa citrus exports to rise 5% amid 30% U.S. tariff
Q3 financial results

Limoneira reports net loss of $1 million

Sector | Organic

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U.S. joint venture expands organic tree fruit production in Washington

Looking back on 20 years in the organic salad industry

First produce distributor signs on to U.S. Food Waste Pact

Photo report of well-attended Organic Produce Summit
OPS educational session

The economics of organics: opportunities and uncertainty in 2025

Tour of vertically integrated organic vegetable farm along California’s Central Coast

Forging new partnerships and celebrating the organic produce community

Sector | Health

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Israel study finds compound in vegetables fights plaque

How to market the wellness factor of mangoes

New IFPA campaign spotlights produce as nature’s original prescription

Flavonoids linked to healthier aging

Norfolk Healthy Produce partners with All Aussie Farmers to bring The Purple Tomato

Bananas may help control blood pressure better than cutting salt

Kaempferol shows promise for ALS and dementia treatment

Sector | IT

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U.S. food sector strengthens cybersecurity collaboration

UF develops AI tool for crop damage detection

Moroccan farm management software attracts international growers
Candice Landsberg - First Technology

Future-proofing the fresh produce chain

Google introduces live translation during video calls

E.Leclerc launches Carbon'Info to inform consumers about the carbon footprint of products
Dr Justy Range – Freshmark Systems

How to feed 43 million people through state-owned wholesale markets

Sector | Innovations

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Orchard-level traceability available to support deforestation-free avocado exports from Mexico

Plant-based coating extends shelf-life and cuts operational costs
WUR researchers on extracting high-value protein from tomato leaves

“You can achieve substantial gains in sustainability by making better use of what you already have”
The Freestyle Farmers' Christopher Leow on Singapore’s urban farming movement

"By integrating farms into public and private spaces, we can make our food systems more resilient"
Khalida Khan – Auryon Industries

Fighting postharvest decay while leaving no trace
Bruce Carman on Controlled Environment Farms' Urban Facility Model

Building a networked food system that eliminates long distances
Tower Farm's BotaniX line of vertically farmed plant-based actives

"Every innovation we've brought to market began with a real challenge from a partner"

Sector | Processed fruit and vegetables

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Surge in mango processing in Burkina Faso
Enhancing the value of fruit:

The strategic role of semi-finished products for the industry

Brazil may raise fruit content in beverages after U.S. tariff
Masseria Fruttirossi's strategy to penetrate new markets

Worldwide shipping of juices also in 200 ml cartons

100 percent single-ingredient pineapple juice introduced
Heemskerk fresh & easy

"Simple ready-made salads meet a demand"
Migel Srl (Sicily):

The demand for processed fruit is currently driven by the ice cream sector

Sector | Cooling

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Busy months between innovative projects and global markets

Ukraine's berry cooperative freezes over 800 tons annually

Miami airport expands cold storage for produce
Sara Stickler - GCCA:

"Resilience and flexibility are two key priorities in today’s cold storage and refrigerated transportation"

Cold storage deal expands operations across Brazil
Cold chain sensor to be unveiled at Transport Logistic 2025 in Germany

“We hope to provide safe cold chain logistics for fresh produce”
Vinicius Wanderley Campos, of Hevile

Brazil's cold storage gaps affect papaya and mango exports

Sector | Food safety

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Mexico bans 35 pesticides to boost sustainable agricultural practices

U.S. Endico Potatoes recalls frozen vegetables over listeria risk

Western Growers responds to Reagan Udall report

Canada recalls pistachio kernels over salmonella risk

California produce 97% within pesticide limits

First Asian parasitic wasps released to combat Suzuki fruit fly in the Netherlands

Canada recalls Habibi pistachios over salmonella

Sector | Nuts and dried fruits

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Terre di Sicilia

From Sicily to the world: Internationalisation strategies for pistachios

Chocolate-covered pistachios hit store shelves

India, Japan, and Korea top markets for San Joaquin nuts

The province of Granada expects to harvest more than 9,800 tons of almonds

2025 California walnut crop estimate released

Canada recalls pistachio products over Salmonella risk

Indian walnut growers face low prices and rising imports

Sector | Packaging and Labelling

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Sustainable top seal packaging for mushrooms rolls out nationally

What’s ahead for home compostable packaging

Reusable displays offer scalable and sustainable alternative to cardboard
Cristian Parra, Paclife:

Advanced technology and comprehensive advice to prolong fruit freshness

Blossom Hill introduces linerless apricot packs

Nutritional bag for avocados launched

Belgium: Delhaize ends use of plastic containers for strawberries

Sector | Retail

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USA TODAY Best Grocery Store: The Fresh Market

Empire: Fiscal 2026 first quarter results
Potbelly is being acquired by convenience store operator RaceTrac

Albertsons is planning to close 12 Safeway stores
New distribution center first in UNFI’s network to use AI-enabled robots

Walmart will launch its first branded stores in South Africa this year
Grocery Connect offers fresh fruits, vegetables

Carrefour has acquired Argentinian regional chain Super A
Walmart: Grand opening of high-tech perishable distribution center in Wellford

Trader Joe’s has revealed the locations of new stores in 7 states
BJ’s: Unbeatable pricing on Baby peeled carrots and Pineapple

Florida’s first H Mart will open its doors in Orlando
Schnucks has successfully implemented Fresh Item Management Solutions from Logile

Instacart: Mississippi is solo with its love for yams

Sector | Global Market

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6th Global Vertical Farming Show in Dubai spotlights profitability, food security and collaboration

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Sector | Climate

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U.S. grants $221 million to North Carolina farmers

Floods in India’s Kashmir Valley impact Galas and other early apple varieties
Ard van't Veer (Aon) on parametric climate insurance:

"Crop insurance based on weather stations and satellites is gaining ground globally"

Global heat waves push fruit and vegetable prices higher

California fruit growers eye rain and higher heat

Heat impacts California crops as Mexico and Florida struggle

Produce spared impact from Hurricane Erin

Sector | Cartoons

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Marianela Ubilla, Agzulasa:

Ecuador seeks to balance its banana exports between China, the Middle East, and Korea
"hey you, craving something fresh?"

Creepy banana robot

Dolls that husk and wow

Revenge with a tearful twist

Bungling banana bandit busted

Dragon fruit plantation becomes glowing national flag
of course in Japan

The $16 tomato with a resume

Sector | Trade War

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Florida citrus growers celebrate lifting of Canada’s retaliatory tariffs

U.S. court rules Trump tariffs unconstitutional

EU proposes tariff cuts on U.S. goods

U.S. imposes additional 25% tariffs on Indian exports

“It’s impossible to offset a 50 percent tariff without increasing the retail price”

North American produce industry urges U.S., Canada, and Mexico leaders to resolve tariff disputes

U.S. frozen blueberry shippers hope for tariff relief following U.S.-Japan trade agreement