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GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW POTATOES

Concerns over dry vegetable availability for Thanksgiving pull

Texas kicks off grapefruit season with strong quality on 2025-2026 crop

“The growth of the Mexican avocado industry is truly a success story”

First-ever New York harvest of Envy apples in stores

New grape licensees across Egypt and Chile expand access to premium fruit

Equifruit president recognized as one of Canada’s 100 Most Powerful Women

Mayra Laniña, Frutilami:

Growing U.S. interest in Andean fruits like tree tomatoes

Peru begins direct air cargo flights for blueberries to the U.S.

Moonlight Companies recalls California peaches over Listeria risk

Sector | Vegetables

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New blend inspired by Canada to hit the market

India imposes 30% tariff on Canadian yellow pea imports
Frank Geurts, Geurts Champignons:

"Long-term grower/retailer partnerships give cultivation its raison d'être"
Suriname special - part 17:

Cauliflower grower aims to replace U.S. imports with local production
Seasonal perishable products weekly update:

Asparagus imports from Peru fall as Mexican cucumbers and strawberries rise

Michigan growers stress value of MSU research collaboration

Peru anticipates increasing asparagus exports to the U.S. by 15 percent

Sector | Bananas

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Fresh Del Monte warns of TR4 spread to Ecuador
José Cañas, Cañas Trejos:

"The 50-pound plantain box sells for $20 to $22, a record price range in the Ecuadorian market"

Ecuadorian banana exports increase by 3.51%, driven by demand from Europe and Asia

Claim that climate change does not affect bananas lacks context
Emerson Aguirre, Augura:

"We expect the market will acknowledge there will be a decrease in supply and prices to improve"

Ecuador boosts banana exports to U.S. despite higher tariffs

“New banana hybrids from India look to take on disease and yield challenges”

Sector | Potatoes and Onions

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Machiel Boons, Uienradar:

"A link that's not problematic, but brings clarity"

DNA test developed to detect Stemphylium leaf blight in onions

Georgia’s Vidalia onion season wraps up and transitions to Peru

PEI wraps up potato harvest following a dry summer

Mississippi sweet potato yields fall as drought limits crop size

"We expect the next potato season in Egypt to be much more dynamic"

U.S. pushes for fresh potato market access in Japan

Sector | Exotic/Tropical fruit & vegetables

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Bernard Shabangu - Matsamo Community Property Association

Matsamo CPA becomes South Africa’s biggest litchi grower

"The company's strength lies in its network of long-term farming partners"

End of a challenging season for Kenyan avocados

Chilean kiwi concludes one of its best seasons in 35 years
Alexandre Cancel, Vergers Cancel :

“We should reach 750 tonnes of red kiwifruit within five years”

Malaysia expands durian exports to Europe and North America

Zespri ends 2025 kiwifruit season with final shipment to Japan

Sector | Company news

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C.H. Robinson lifts 2026 profit target amid freight downturn

Cosco Shipping Ports reports Q3 throughput and revenue growth

Royal HZPC Group reports revenue growth and higher grower returns
Ljusgarda represents Sweden at UNECE in Geneva

“We are building ecosystems where technology and biology work in harmony”

New director of Northeast organic sales & procurement for Pete Pappas & Sons

Pacific Trellis Fruit expands organization with new hires

$150 million raised to expand global fruit snack market

Sector | Greenhouse

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baby spinach farm is Finland's best greenhouse vegetable producer for 2025

"Fresh spinach was unfamiliar to Finnish consumers, but we succeeded well"
Kyle Barnett, podcast CropTalk, on the gold rush in the CEA industry:

"We've seen $8 billion go up in smoke"

Product innovation in greenhouse tomato and cucumber categories
Inside AGRIS Horticulture’s winter cucumber propagation in Crete

"We’ve now reached a grafting capacity of one million plants per week”
Breedx at Madrid Fruit Attraction 2025:

“The interest in our seedless sweet peppers and taste- tomatoes was extremely encouraging”

Demand strength holds for Ontario greenhouse greens

Extending the shelf life of Uno Bites Nano cucumbers

Sector | Logistics

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Steve Alaerts, Foodcareplus: "Our industry is prepared to handle strikes"

"Logistical flexibility keeps supply chains moving even in uncertain times"

Carrier reliability gap widens in global container shipping

Chiquita adds 1,000 new refrigirated containers

Panama Canal plans new container terminals on both coasts

New cold store boosts South African fruit export capacity

Global liner schedule reliability reaches 65.2% in September

Banana importer comments on benefits of ripening with ethylene generators

Sector | Machinery

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Johann Steinert, Orbem:

“MRI technology for further reducing waste and improving efficiency in avocado”
Bulltec (Italy)

The importance of after-sales support in driving customer satisfaction

Astra unveils industrial peeler-corer FAP-3000 at IFPA

"Our sorting machine can be adapted to the farm's size, needs, and budget"
"With a capacity of 40–50 boxes per hour, the DBF prioritizes both product-friendliness and operational efficiency"

"Our Dynamic Box Filler allows for uninterrupted operation"

Fusarium problems: How can you still deliver quality?

New Fresh’N Squeeze 1800 citrus juicer introduced

Sector | General fresh produce

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Suriname special - part 18:

d'ONS Foundation fosters a sustainable future for Suriname

China, Spain, and the Netherlands are the leading global exporters of fruit and vegetables

EU vegetable exports rise in July while imports remain stable

Dole partners with Minecraft to promote healthy eating habits

Over 250,000 lbs. of fresh food and flowers delivered to southern California communities

U.S. produce industry mourns executive David Bernstein

Russia sees rising fruit and vegetable imports from Egypt and China

Sector | Management

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U.S. states sue Agriculture Department over SNAP suspension

China and U.S. move closer to easing trade tariffs

USDA reopens farm offices to distribute aid during shutdown

U.S. government shutdown disrupts food logistics and data flow

Growers urge U.S. to resume H-2A visa processing during shutdown

Syria to replace lira with new currency in 2026

UK eases visa rules for seasonal farm workers

Sector | Miscellaneous

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Greeneration highlights vertical farming’s fine-dining potential at AgraME 2025

"We are focused on addressing the import-reliance challenge of the region, one restaurant at a time”
Airlux Technologies’ Reinier Donkersloot:

"Smart farming isn’t plug and play"
The 6th Vertical Farming World Congress wraps up

“There is light at the end of the tunnel, and I hope it’s not a train but rays of sunshine”
Zambezi Eco Sprouts is using low-tech aeroponics to change mindsets

Building a circular farming movement in Southern Africa

Colombian peso leads currency gains in September
Duwan Jackson – DFM Technologies

Never before has precision irrigation been this critical after below-average Cape rainfall
ICAR expands mushroom training to more tribal growers

"We are guiding a new group of farmers with an even broader curriculum"

Sector | Fruit

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Adriana Occhipinti (L'Orto Magico) and her forward-looking vision for agriculture

"We will increase production from 20 to 150 hectare after becoming a cooperation"

Chile forecasts it will export 131 million boxes of cherries this season

Peru will end the year with 760,000 tons of grape exports

China’s blueberry production rises 35%, overtaking imports in e-commerce sales

Peru’s blueberry exports peak at 21,000 tons in week 40

"Rains are testing Indian grape growers' resilience"

South Africa forecasts 79 million cartons of table grapes

Sector | Herbs

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Anthony De Ieso - Thorndon Park Produce:

"In easier to grow conditions, such as spring and summer, there are higher volumes to compete with"

Demand for Kenyan chives expected to increase as European production ends

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

Sector | Agenda

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Addressing generational buying habits

Keynote speakers New York Produce Show announced

Southern Exposure 2026 keynote speakers announced

The inside scoop at the Yunnan Blueberry Conference China

AFL postpones Peru Meet Up over safety concerns

Fruit Attraction concluded its latest edition with 3% more attendees

Moroccan Berry Conference 2025 to highlight sustainable production

Finis celebrates 100th anniversary: ‘Collaboration makes us strong’

Sector | Citrus

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The pumpkin-shaped citrus variety returns for its third season

"We expect volumes to multiply fifty-fold, as interest in this mandarin continues to grow"
Lower vigor, higher efficiency, and better adaptation to mechanization in intensive plantations

"The CIVAC 19 rootstock begins a new era in citrus cultivation"
Marta Bentancur, Upefruy:

"Uruguay is increasing its production of new mandarin varieties"

Early Moroccan oranges hit the market in November

How a protein can help make some citrus more tolerant to citrus greening disease

U.S. tariffs on South Africa impact Egyptian orange exporters

"Citrus importers in Russia need to adopt a realistic approach when it comes to size preferences"

Sector | Organic

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The arrival of Demeter-certified mangos from Brazil: Tommy Atkins and Keitt

Championing the multi-generation family farm
Suriname special - part 11:

“Indigenous and tribal pineapple growers in Suriname turn tradition into a commercial export venture”

Chiquita promoting a pilot project to produce organic bananas in Sicily
Fruit company Hermans increasingly looks to resistant varieties amid extremes

"Bio-conference fell short, apple market yet to gain momentum"

California Butte County walnuts lead farm output
Xavier Halsberghe, Eurofresh:

"Explosive growth in demand for organic mango and avocado"

Sector | Health

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Cranberry Institute updates health research guide

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

Sector | IT

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Tract raises €18.6M to expand agrifood supply chain platform

AI center groundbreaking in Florida

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

Sector | Innovations

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Tanzania unveils digital platform to aid horticulture market
Stiaan Hugo - AGI Frost Fans

Entire frost protection package, honed in South Africa, available in EU
South African growers report significant increases in quality, size and shelf life

Introlab biostimulants approved for EU distribution
BotaniX’s Yishai Nissan on how vertical farming unlocks the full potential of medicinal plants

“Growing great plants is only half the battle, keeping their natural power intact is what matters”

Plant-based innovation returns to Fruit Attraction 2025
Expanding affordable vertical farming systems across Southern Africa

Kalliergo unveils Next Gen GeoTowers and Hydra system
PropelMapper

Turning voice into value, lifting the burden of agricultural report-writing

Sector | Processed fruit and vegetables

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Henrik Rolf from Köckerling GmbH & Co. KG:

"Bureaucracy is a major cost driver in the fresh-cut sector"

IFPA calls for definition of ultra-processed foods that protects fresh produce

New Cooking with Spinach product introduced

Citrocide Fresh-Cut technology unveiled at Kronen Customer Day

Little Gems salad kits launch

Fire damages Leelanau Fruit Company plant in Michigan

Carrot growing and packing operations expand into Georgia

Sector | Cooling

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Bridging global ripening markets with ethylene solutions

"The expansion increased our static coolstore capacity by five million trays"

The rise of electric trailers

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"

Sector | Food safety

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Ecofarm Storti (Italy)

Ozone as a tool for combating diseases in horticultural crops

Pacific recalls Italian parsley over Salmonella risk

Canada revises regulations for produce grading and labelling

U.S. warns on spinach-linked listeria in meal kits

Canada recalls green pistachios in Ontario over Salmonella risk

U.S. recalls fresh cut cantaloupe over Listeria risk

Ongoing Canadian salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios

Sector | Nuts and dried fruits

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Georgia launches US$100 million blockchain almond project

Kenya’s macadamia farmers gain from new pricing policy

South Africa’s macadamia industry adapts to market shifts

U.S. hazelnut production projected to rise 20% in 2025

New markets eyed for California pistachios

U.S. pecan market tightens as inventories fall and imports decline

Global experts outline new nut health research goals

Sector | Packaging and Labelling

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Study finds reusable produce packaging has lower impact
An investment of over $110 million

Saica Group launches construction of second corrugated cardboard plant in the U.S.

IFCO expands logistics network for growers in Southern Italy

"Plastic packaging simply holds aesthetic value to the product on the shelf"
Verdant Technologies on their shelf-life innovation at the upcoming IFPA conference:

“The old trade-off between flavor and shelf life doesn’t work anymore”

Lightweight banana box tested for global exports

Garden Life Washed & Trimmed Line gets a new look

Sector | Retail

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The Save Mart Companies: Thanksgiving dinner includes potatoes, vegetables

Amazon.com: Third quarter results
Flashfood and Gelson’s Markets: Approximately 10 pounds of mixed fruits and vegetables available for $9

Lidl US is offering its lowest-priced Thanksgiving meal ever
Grubhub has partnered with Instacart

Walmart's Mexico and Central America unit: 9% drop in Q3 net profit
Gopuff to provide grocery credits to SNAP recipients during November

DoorDash: Emergency Food Response
NGA President & CEO Greg Ferrara: Statement on the need to reopen the government and fund SNAP/WIC

Four new Trader Joe’s stores are set to open across the United States this month
Walmart and Avery Dennison announced a new innovation

Largest round of layoffs at Target in a decade
Lower prices at Kroger: Private Selection Colossal Blueberries

Ahold Delhaize USA plans to build state-of-the-art distribution center in Burlington, N.C.

Sector | Global Market

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Sector | Climate

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AI supports global produce supply chains

Hurricane Melissa expected to trigger fresh produce shortages and higher prices in Jamaica

Storm of the century nears Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa forces Dominican Republic growers to watch for floods and strong winds

How growing conditions across the U.S. impacted fresh produce crops this year

Recent weather could have triggered rain market on Mexican limes

Why the U.S. has witnessed fewer Atlantic hurricanes so far this season

Sector | Trade War

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China and U.S. reach trade consensus after Xi-Trump meeting

U.S. Senate votes to overturn Trump tariffs on Brazil

Tariffs could force Mexican shift to precision agriculture

The U.S. might impose new tariffs on Colombia

Maersk reroutes TP7 vessels after China enforces port fees

South Africa and U.S. move toward new tariff deal

South African exporters face 30% tariffs after Agoa expiry

Sector | Cartoons

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Coco Gauff embraces ‘Fruit Salad Queen’ nickname but wants something fiercer

UBC unveils world’s first mushroom-powered waterless toilet

Why bananas became Tokyo’s sweetest symbol

Highway goes bananas as giant banana car steals the show

Hello Kitty launches fruit-themed scavenger hunt across Asia

Chinese family eats 5.5kg of durian outside Thai airport

Chimps naturally consume alcohol from ripe fruit, study shows