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From snack packs to centerpieces: Evolving greenhouse varieties for changing consumer habits

Weather issues hike prices on peppers, tomatoes and cucumbers

Rain hits Chile’s central grape growing region

Little Gem lettuce growing transitioning to Salinas

Alternative mushroom formats continue to expand

India’s pomegranate exports stall amid Iran-West Asia conflict

“U.S., Australian buyers still want our pomegranates, but shipping is a logistical minefield now”

USDA allows earlier shipment of Beta avocados in South Florida

Canadian retailer under scrutiny for produce origin labelling in Toronto

Middle East conflict puts global fresh fruit logistics to the test

Focusing on advancing “Berries with Purpose” sustainability milestones

Sector | Vegetables

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John Grootscholten, Daily Fresh Radish:

“Easter is becoming increasingly important for radish sales each year”
Seasonal perishable products weekly update - March 18:

U.S. produce market sees higher asparagus prices, weak strawberry market
Lettuce and pak choi grower Robbin considers investment in insect netting as a necessity and opportunity

"I can distinguish myself with insect netting"

"We have tripled our export volumes to Europe compared to last season"
Marina Torres, of Hortofortini España: "It is an optimal adaptation to new fresh consumption trends"

Fortini Group signs exclusive deal to produce and market mini celery in Europe
Knoblauchsland:

"Our early chives found excellent growing conditions"

Unstable tomato markets continue

Sector | Bananas

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Chiquita resumes Panamanian banana trial ahead of export restart
Robert and Mark Greeve, Anaco Greeve

Dutch banana trader eyes Venezuela, India and Africa as new sourcing frontiers
Caroline Garcia, of Caribio Fresh Fruits:

"There has been a significant increase in production and a marked improvement in banana quality"

Scaling the art of ripening through a two-generation partnership

UK biotech firm raises US$105 million to expand gene-edited bananas
Helge Sparsoe - Fyffes

"At the start we were very clear that it would not be an overnight success story"

Digital banana platform to exhibit at Acorbat and Abanorte in April 2026

Sector | Potatoes and Onions

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Jan Franje, Franje Onions:

Packing facilities ending season early as European onion self-sufficiency grows
Marius Jansen, JJK Uienhandel:

“I doubt the onion market will change in the coming weeks”
Waltson Chips to exhibit with its own stand at Tavola 2026

"This potato season is actually beyond saving"
Start of the spring onion harvest at Gemüsegarten Pfalz:

"Massive distortion of competition and discrimination against domestic production"

Vidalia onions headed for shelves April 13th

Deal opens up export opportunities for Canadian fresh potatoes to Mexico

U.S. senators call for probe into Canadian potato trade practices

Sector | Exotic/Tropical fruit & vegetables

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Increased production, smaller sizes for Greek Hass avocados
Joachim Prinsloo – Sunreaped

Heavenly summer for South African ginger
Kiwi plants grafted onto Bounty 71 now available

"You obtain more vigorous and resilient plants from cuttings"
Patrick Santana, of Santana Ginger:

"This is the best time for China in Europe, as there is currently no ginger from Brazil"
Karim Landolsi, Réseau Le Saint:

"Pineapples are one of the most popular fruits with consumers"

Indian kiwi production grows in Manipur, storage gaps persist

Kenyan avocado exporters fear a repeat of the 2024 season

Sector | Company news

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Cosco Shipping Ports throughput up 6.2% in 2025

Planasa appoints Anja Grueterich as value chain manager Americas

Kronen turnover reaches €22 million, supported by Urschel partnership

After A-share setback, Joy Wing Mau targets 2027 Hong Kong IPO backed by Lenovo

OGVG acknowledges Farm Products Marketing Commission appointee
How regulatory change and margin pressure drove a crop shift in New York

“Growing greens was profitable, but less predictable”

Hapag-Lloyd US$4.2 billion ZIM deal faces Israeli regulatory review

Sector | Greenhouse

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Marco de Bruin:

“If you want to make impact in the market, you have to compete with outdoor lettuce”
Building propagation as infrastructure: Ontario Plants advances system-level control in CEA

“The propagation layer in North America remains fragmented”

New 68,000 sq. ft. hydroponic greenhouse opens in Mississippi

Power Smart Champions featured in mini-doc series

“Our mission is to bring new strawberry varieties to market quicker and at a lower cost”

Kazakhstan’s greenhouse sector expands cucumber production and boosts exports
Joe Pilade - Valefresco:

"We can produce more cheaply and consistently without the need to use energy for light or heat"

Sector | Logistics

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Savannah prepares for citrus imports with expanded cold chain

Brazilian truckers consider strike as diesel prices rise

Middle East conflict cuts air cargo capacity and drives rate increases

Panama Canal traffic rises as Hormuz disruption shifts routes

Battery swap in 30 seconds gives electric trucks new impetus

Gordie Howe International Bridge moves closer to opening

Inland cargo routes to Gulf offered via Saudi ports

Sector | Machinery

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Avocado processing line from Apeel Sciences available at Industrial Auctions online auction

Keep fruit fresh for longer and process vegetables more efficiently

Robotic hand developed to handle fragile items such as fruit
Calderoni launches a solution on which to apply different components

Weeding - more and more space for "precision" mechanics
Marcel Beelen, FineField:

"Within 5-15 years, fresh berry harvesting will be entirely mechanized"
Troy Cleaver - Tomra:

"The 5S Blueberry is the realization of everything we learned in ten years"

Developer of ethylene generators starts 2026 with global expansion strategy and smart ripening innovation

Sorting technology applied to date quality management

Sector | General fresh produce

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Barra Sweetnam - Allfresh Wholesale:

"We are swallowing the additional costs at the moment; it is just not possible to pass on this extra cost"

Vietnamese produce prices drop amid oversupply and export issues

Peruvian agro-exports top US$15 billion with continued EU compliance
Annual import and export figures: EU vs. global markets

Iran bans fruit and vegetable exports

South African fruit exports redirected as Middle East disruptions continue

Vietnamese fresh produce exports rise 59.5% in early 2026

How much sunburn protection can add per hectare in orchards

Sector | Management

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U.S. and Mexico launch talks ahead of USMCA joint review

U.S. and Ecuador sign reciprocal trade agreement

NFU re-elects Rob Larew as president and Jeff Kippley as vice president

U.S. House agriculture committee advances 2026 farm bill

Cammack secures disaster declaration for Florida Farmers

US trade court orders tariff refunds

Florida opens US$600 million disaster aid for farmers

Sector | Miscellaneous

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Second-life batteries for irrigation in Yucatán

South African rand hits 3.5-year high

For sale: Poortcamp 10, De Lier

For lease: New distribution centre at Nieuw-Reijerwaard, Ridderkerk

Fresh produce honored on Syria's new currency

$336,560 awarded by USDA through Arkansas Department of Agriculture

South Africa citrus sector mourns Deon Joubert

Sector | Fruit

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"Galas fetch premium prices as apple arrivals into India tighten”
€10,000 to Child Focus at auction of Coöperatie Hoogstraten’s first strawberries

Strawberry season opened: “From now on, volumes will double weekly”
Philip van Geest (VGI) on complex transition from southern European to Dutch greenhouse vegetable season

“Everyone is trying to figure out how to meet their obligations”

Argentina's apple industry begins 2026 with record prices and strong domestic demand
Dean Morpeth - Summerfruit Australia

Australian nectarines hit high standard despite weather challenges

Wild blueberries linked to improved heart and metabolic health

South Carolina orchard tracks weather impact on fruit crops

Sector | Herbs

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War, rain and flight cancellations disrupt basil supply to Europe

“Uzbek herbs take on Turkey and Egypt in EU markets”

Koppert Cress understands chefs' constant demand for new flavors and surprising products

Basil demand picks up ahead of Valentine’s Day
Mixed herb packets and baby leaves

Flexible solutions for changing demand

Fresh herb demand strong and steady for holiday season
Kruiden Claus celebrates 125th anniversary

"Strong demand for ginger and turmeric plants as cultivation becomes more viable"

Sector | Agenda

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Asia Fruit Logistica opens ticketshop and matchmaking platform

Anove discusses the future of the EU's varietal protection system

Planasa hosted the second edition of its Meet & Greet Field Day
Planasa and Fall Creek

Berry breeding programs presented in southern Spain
Abrafrutas, Garden of Europe, among the global lineup

"Mumbai’s trade hub to host pavilions from 20+ countries at Fresh India Show"

Peruvian blueberry seminar examines market trends, genetics, and logistics

Viva Fresh announces education session keynote speaker

Sector | Citrus

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Permeable ground covers offer weed control and soil benefits beyond the greenhouse
Elle Aggeletos - Venus Citrus

Citrus grower gearing up for a promising season

New centrifuge targets HLB impact on citrus juice processing
Benoît Maillard-Guillon, Ets Meseguer

"We have had to redouble our efforts to supply the market with quality lemons"

Brazilian citrus study quantifies carbon storage in groves and soil
Peter Bouman, FMI supplier, about Brazilian lime supply:

Brazil's expanded lime acreage hits full production, putting pressure on prices

Moroccan mandarin exports forecast at 550,000 tons for 2025/26

Sector | Organic

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How BioOrganic supports organic farmers in a risky, uncertain market

Climate change and retailer pressure squeeze European organic growers
Luciana Zamora of Zamora Citrus:

"Organic lemon supply falls short of European demand"

U.S. Northwest organic sector grows, but processing capacity lags

Ireland sees growth in organic vegetable sales

U.S. organic produce sales reach $22.7 billion in 2025
Long-term strategy outweighs short-term economics

Dutch sauerkraut producer converts entire cabbage cultivation to organic
Gerard Kenens, VerKen Bio Deli-Vers:

"Earlier start for Natyra due to higher volumes, but you do not leave a good apple unsold"

Sector | Health

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Flavonoid-rich foods associated with happiness in U.S. women

Scientists develop vitamin A-enriched tomato

Apple fiber helps fend off colon cancer and more

Moderate fruit and vegetable juice intake and its health effects

The consumption of superfoods continues to grow in France

New dietary guidelines reinforce essential role of fresh produce

Produce industry shows support of new Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Sector | IT

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"ULogs4A is more resistant to humidity and suited for long transits"

Newly launched data logger operates autonomously for up to 300 days without power

"We develop AI-based solutions for growers and nurseries"
BerryWorld live with QC app from FreshControl

“It took a next-level effort to incorporate all requirements into the inspection report”

Robotic apple harvesting

Indonesia advances digital agriculture with new farm-app deal
Johan Mostert – DiPAR Systems

Inside the architecture driving real-time fruit supply chain decisions

U.S. to turn to AI and robots to support farm production

Sector | Innovations

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UAE FoodTech Challenge win

Akorn Technology readies for expansion in Africa and South Asia

Monitoring more than one million citrus trees with the help of AI

Pop Its snack cucumbers tap into demand for true bite-sized convenience

Fruit quality meters help manage harvest timing, lot segregation, and shelf-life performance

When efficiency in blueberry harvesting becomes a necessity

Custom LED gains ground as Italian nurseries push for efficiency

Extending shelf-life of blueberries and avocados by storing and shipping under low pressure

Sector | Processed fruit and vegetables

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Four new flavors for value-added salad lineup

Brazilian orange juice inventories rise 75.4% by end of 2025

Brazilian processor installs 30-ton-per-hour frozen potato line
Simon Matthews - AgriCoat NatureSeal

Cost-effective sulphite-free anti-browning dip for peeled, sliced, and diced potatoes

Jordanian NGO grows and exports fresh produce

Shifting trade dynamics may support Polish apple concentrate exports

Wider distribution eyed for new sugarcane juice beverage

Sector | Cooling

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Cool Control expands to four cold stores with 12,000 pallet spaces in 30 years

"By offering a total package, we have grown with the foreign growers' organisations"

New 3,000-tonne freezing complex to be built in Ak-Suu, Kyrgyzstan

Year-round fruit supply in Australia depends on cold storage

“Bringing cold storage costs back to the levels of ten years ago is our principal aim”
Isolcell's vision for the future of fresh produce

"Controlled atmosphere, tailored ripening, and new global balances"

One Frio launches European cold storage platform after seven acquisitions

“The new cooling facility brings increased flexibility”

Sector | Food safety

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Update:

Canada recalls macadamia nut products over Salmonella risk

Canada recalls Dan-D nuts in over Salmonella risk

The European Commission updates the MRLs for various pesticides starting this year

“If Canada’s Destination Inspection Service closes, we destabilize the market and create long-term reputational damage”

Canadian Food Inspection Agency plans on discontinuing their produce inspection services
AVA-ASAJA

EU intercepts this year's first Egyptian oranges with banned residues and pesticides
La Unió

EU rejections of third-country fruit and vegetable imports with unauthorized active substances rose by 6.5% in 2025

Sector | Nuts and dried fruits

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Kashmir almond and walnut cultivation declines

U.S. pistachio shipments up 30.6% in February as inventories tighten

South Africa targets 60,000-ton pistachio output

U.S. almond shipments rise 12.2% to 241.1M pounds

Rand strength reduces South African macadamia grower returns

U.S. pistachio production rises as global demand grows

California groundwater limits force almond orchard removals

Sector | Packaging and Labelling

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Corrugated cardboard emerges as a logistical alternative to wooden pallets in exports from Costa Rica

“Peaches for Pink” campaign launches for summer stone fruit season
Michael Dossor - Result Group

Packaging benefits from connected approach

Clip packaging technology targets fruit and vegetable applications
AVI Global Plast and Smart Packaging Industries collaborate on new packaging design

"Instead of functioning purely as individual packs, the trays form part of a geometric structure"

Expanded packaging option for avocados combines breathability and brand presence
Adam Chrimes - Natural Branding Australia

Laser spells end for stickers

Sector | Retail

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UNFI plans to close a distribution facility in Racine, Wisconsin - Reports

Grupo Éxito’s 2025 net profit a tenfold increase from 2024
Aldi will transition a handful of Winn-Dixie stores in Central Florida

Harps Food Stores plans to acquire 18 stores
Meijer: 3 new locations are slated to open on May 6

Winn-Dixie banner: 7 Harveys supermarket locations in Florida and South Georgia
Walmart is rolling out a new “rapid remodel” process

Fourth-quarter sales at Weis Markets were up 5%
Big Y: 90 years in business

Dollar General performed well across every category during the fourth quarter
Grubhub: Historic milestone for highly automated delivery in New Jersey

JOH: Expansion of its North Central produce coverage in the upper Midwest
Natural Grocers® plans to open its first store in the Walla Walla Valley

UNFI views the lack of growth as temporary

Sector | Global Market

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Sector | Climate

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Ernst Slabbekoorn, Swift International:

"Reliable night frost protection high on the agenda after recent erratic weather"

North Carolina freeze risk for fruit crops in Henderson County

Catastrophic losses in greenhouses and crops in Souss-Massa, Morocco, plastic shortage

Irrigation infrastructure and crops in main agricultural valleys affected by heavy rains in Peru

Weekend blizzard stymies logistics in Northeast

Emergence from drought in Morocco restores growers' confidence
There's a chance for more flooding in Portugal by the end of the month

"At first glance, the damage is extremely heartbreaking"

Sector | Cartoons

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Madhya Pradesh banana farmer protests low prices with half-naked vow

North Korean forest rangers fired for turning tree nurseries into vegetable gardens

TikTok-fueled fruit ice cream craze empties freezers across New Zealand

Cows wearing e-collars help boost potato yields in P.E.I. pilot project

Domino’s seeks Vatican forgiveness for pineapple pizza

Aomori’s ‘designer apples’ turn orchards into art

Fruity overdose: The bold new trend transforming perfumery

Sector | Rwanda

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Rwanda special (last part): Evergreen Holding

"With greenhouse conditions, we can produce strawberries all year round, even for export"
Rwanda special: Kinvest

Canadian capital, Rwandan fields: Building profitable farms with social impact
Rwanda special

Intercropping, outgrowers, and weekly flights: The operations model behind SOO Agro’s growth
Rwanda special: Kumwe Green Farms

"We have a lot to offer to European buyers"
Rwanda special: Virunga Biotech Limited

"We see a strong demand for chilies, ginger, and gherkins"
Rwanda special: Kotwidika

Promising trial for Valencia oranges
Rwanda special: Souk Farms

Rwanda advances steadily on the global fresh produce scene

Sector | Trade War

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Peruvian blueberry exporters have 180 days to claim US$ tariff refunds
Agexport, Guatemala

"Exports to the U.S. continue at 0% tariff after Supreme Court ruling"

Produce industry reacts to Supreme Court tariff ruling

South African agriculture welcomes possible 15% U.S. tariff cut

U.S. farmers divided after Supreme Court overturns Trump tariffs

U.S. Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs, new 15% levy announced
Tensions have resulted in increased imports from Europe

Canada’s produce exports witness a boost due to limited supply and high prices in the U.S.