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Consistent demand keeping strong potato supply moving

Ricardo Uribe, Cartama:

The opening of Colombia's new Puerto Antioquia port will be a game-changer for Colombian Hass avocados

Hernán Pestrin, Patagonia Infinit:

Reduced supply from Argentina and Chile boosts pear prices in the final stretch of the season

Driscoll’s appoints COO and expands global strategy role

Multi-region approach supports 7-month availability of stone fruit

CPMA 2026 State of the Industry:

Built to adapt — turning pressure into progress

Georgia Vidalia onions smaller due to drought conditions

Duda Farm Fresh Foods announces new national account manager

Sector | Vegetables

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Indian heat reduces vegetable supply and raises prices in Tamil Nadu
Seasonal perishable products weekly update - 29 April:

Mixed supply trends keep U.S. produce markets volatile

Lower asparagus supply keeping spot pricing high

Showcasing Canadian-grown offerings and strawberry project

Australian vegetable sector calls for support as input costs rise

U.S. produce processor secures US$105 million financing

U.S. carrot supply tight as California weather disrupts cultivation

Sector | Bananas

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Bananas with a purpose: Favorita’s vision for the banana industry

Drones, UV water, and solar energy: Favorita's innovation-driven banana farming

Colombian banana exports hit US$1.3 billion in 2025
Galo Molina, Marplantis:

Demand exceeds supply, driving up Ecuadorian banana prices

Brazil registers Clarinha banana variety with lower chlorophyll levels

The decrease in the dollar's price impacts Colombian banana producers
Hortense Giraud, FARMS Digital

"We are stepping up our expansion in Latin America"

UK banana-shaped synthesizer raises £34k on Kickstarter

Sector | Potatoes and Onions

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U.S. couple gets engaged with purple sweet potatoes at retail store

USDA awards $179,000 to support U.S. potato market access in Japan

Barbados sweet potato yields recover after 2024 shortage

A tough year for potatoes, but product differentiation makes a difference

“India’s pink Garwa onion faces 25% production drop and crop quality pressures”
Rinus Wisse (Wiscomex):

"Onion market 2025: Ample supply, subdued sentiment"

Canadian potato crop down 15.9% driven by drought

Sector | Exotic/Tropical fruit & vegetables

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Highlights forward-looking vision driven by foresight and authentic relationships at Fruit Attraction

Torres Fresh opens third mango farm and new production lines
"If you’re looking for a point of difference, give buyers a new mango variety and let their palate decide”

India’s mango exports extend beyond the Alphonso and Kesar varieties
Valerie Whyte – Springfield Farm

Limpopo avocado, macadamia farm plays the wild card
Germán Caballero, Epic Farms:

Peruvian pitahaya gets the best prices from April to July as Ecuadorian supply drops

High-quality Chinese lychee varieties enter export market via air freight

Vietnam grows Miyazaki mangoes at up to US$24 per fruit

Pomegranate exports from India show gradual recovery as trade corridors shift

Sector | Company news

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Cosco Shipping Ports reports US$420.9 million revenue in Q1 2026

T&G plans sale of fresh produce and Pacific businesses to focus on apples
Oishii bids to double US retail doors with new tiered portfolio and lowest-ever price point

“We deeply studied the strawberry category to understand the challenges consumers faced”

Expanding retail partnerships as 2026 peach season gets underway

Thx! announces strategic transition into Seeding Futures

Te Mata Exports rebrands as MG Group Exports with global expansion

Five Crowns Marketing announces changes to sales leadership team

Sector | Greenhouse

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U.S. grown greenhouse tomatoes roll into the market

Dava Agricultural expands with 24 ha foil greenhouse

“We’ve always been growers, with a deep commitment to our category partners”
Ketan Sodha, Berry Fresh Agrotech:

"Modern cultivation technology is transforming one of India's most iconic fruit-growing regions"
"new model for British horticulture"

UK takes step towards food independence as Rivenhall Greenhouse approved

Rising plastic costs drive interest in PHA-based alternatives in Europe’s greenhouse supply chain

Ongoing shortage of agricultural film in Morocco

Sector | Logistics

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Costa Rican exporters face rising costs and strong currency pressure

Fuel surcharges continue to increase on major trade lanes

Global liner schedule reliability reaches 62.2% in March 2026

Global inflation rises as energy prices increase

Panama Canal transits rise to 6,288 in first half of FY2026

Global freight and logistics remain volatile as fuel costs stay elevated

COSCO rolls out new liner connection between Far East and North Africa

Sector | Machinery

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Automated crate filling supports high-speed packaging lines

South Korea develops AI robot gripper for agri-food handling
Alan Edwards - The Game Changer:

"Using this ‘crop grazing’ technique, yield can be improved up to 20% even on a 3rd flush"

New fruit and vegetable dicer to debut at international trade shows
Flikweert Vision introduces upgraded QualityGrader with higher capacity and AI-driven sorting

New generation of sorting machines for potatoes and onions

Global demand supports shipments of aril extraction and potato sorting systems

AI-powered 4C optical sorter introduced for nuts and IQF processing

Sector | General fresh produce

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AI robots automate tray assembly for fresh produce packing

U.S. drought pushes tomato prices to US$70 per case in Georgia

U.S. raises disaster payments to 70% as losses exceed US$5.7 billion

Portugal to invest US$2.9 million in fruit and vegetable export
Focus on expansion

Italy enters a new phase in ethylene ripening

U.S. fruit exports to New Zealand reach US$41.5 million in 2025

Egypt exports 237,000 tons of food, led by 60,000 tons of citrus

Sector | Management

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China now holds 75% of gene-edited seed patents as Europe moves to loosen NGT rules

Oman to invest $243 million in agriculture

U.S. budget proposal cuts fruit and vegetable benefits for WIC

Oil prices fall after US-Iran's conditional two-week ceasefire agreement

U.S. budget proposes 20% cut to USDA spending

Texas establishes Mexican fruit fly quarantine in Zapata County

CBP seizes $17.7 million meth hidden in blackberry shipment

Sector | Miscellaneous

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Russia extends fertilizer export quotas as global supply tightens

Global fertiliser supply tightens as affordability pressures grow

Currency markets react to U.S.-Iran ceasefire uncertainty

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

Sector | Fruit

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Anecoop betting on orange watermelon after commercial trials of the previous season

One million kilos a week marks record strawberry year with €165 million in revenue
VLAM and accompanying exporters reflect positively on Macfrut

"B2B market now recognizes Conference pears, with focus shifting to further growth in Italy"
SALEM-Frucht GmbH & Co. KG celebrates its 25th anniversary

"Bloss is already being grown on approximately 70 hectares, and the trend is upward"

"Overall, availability is not tight; it’s more about quality selection"

“From this weekend onward, we will begin harvesting melons daily”

“The Egyptian table grape season opens with strong European demand”

Sector | Herbs

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"Despite ongoing uncertainty, the impact of the conflict will remain visible in the market for the coming months"

Peru is the second-largest exporter of herbs and spices in Latin America and the Caribbean region

Colombian mint processing improves insect removal and efficiency

Aromatic and medicinal plants production in Morocco recovers from prolonged drought
Tom Amery - The Watercress Company:

"We are very proud that for the last 25 years we have not used any pesticides on our beds"

Demand jumps in 2026 for fresh herbs
Herb merchant Ahmed Bouklata on the current market situation:

"Year after year, we offer more cut herbs of Italian origin"

Sector | Agenda

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The Moroccan International exhibition attracts more than one million visitors

Photo report: SIAM 2026

Macfrut 2026: The photo report
The Moroccan International exhibition attracts more than one million visitors

Photo report: SIAM 2026

Photo Report: Freskon 2026

Photo report International Mushroom Days

Bangkok meet up adds fresh produce golf event to program
SIAM 2026:

Morocco’s agriculture shifts from performance to sustainability

Sector | Citrus

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SA mandarin marketing campaign gains recognition in India

South African citrus exports to China face zero tariffs, potentially intensifying market competition

"This Orri season has been defined by a significant rebound in production"

Growing demand for orange plants in Morocco

New treatment reduces citrus cracking by up to 70%

EPA approves citrus rootstock to combat greening disease

Chile begins its citrus export season for the United States

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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From satellite images to seed advice: Experience Data brings AI to the fresh produce sector

AI system helps mushroom growers with crop monitoring and harvest prediction
Siddharth Jadhav - Polybee:

“We can tell growers exactly when to harvest for maximum in-spec yield"
Dr Sivam Krish - GoMicro AI

AI removing the "subjectivity tax" on the supply chain
"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”

Sector | Innovations

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Dale Creed - FieldSense Robotics:

"We're not just for the few but for every farm"
Researchers find solar panels can reduce crop stress while maintaining yields in commercial vegetable systems

The future of farming may be shaded
Chad Miller – AgrivestedBioAg

Going back to our roots’ roots
Palesa Motaung – Bread Africa

Farm-In-A-Box handles the paperwork so the farmer can stay in the game
USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Charleston, South Carolina

“From tissue culture to field trials, container farms allow us to control every step of plant development”
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

Sector | Processed fruit and vegetables

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Developing a new generation of fresh produce

From vegetable waste streams to new ingredients: Carezzo's platform for nutritional innovation
Value-added ginger, chilli, okra, tomato find their place on European shelves

Dehydrated vegetables are turning India’s post-harvest losses into export wins
Smits Uien's convenience ambitions beyond basic processing

Caramelised onions, pickled rings, and shallots

One-third of Dutch labor costs: Why Springfresh keeps processing in Poland

Strong demand for fresh chilies and growth in habanero mash in a challenging market
Rob Langeveld, GreenS & SaladS:

From whole cauliflower to pre-cut convenience: how eating habits are reshaping the vegetable sector

Minions-inspired snacks, salads and vegetable kits unveiled

Sector | Cooling

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Airclima expands in the fresh produce sector with refrigeration projects

"Cooling quality has a direct impact on product quality"
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

Sector | Food safety

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Retha Faul Food Safety Consultants

Compliance becomes a market access requirement for fresh produce suppliers

Pistachio products recalled in Ontario over possible Salmonella

China improves pesticide practices to support exports

Canada recalls Fresh Start Foods salads over Listeria risk

Canada recalls Freshprep cucumber dill salad over Listeria risk

U.S. cucumber Salmonella outbreaks hit 69 cases in 2025,

U.S. recalls peeled garlic over botulism risk in three states

Sector | Nuts and dried fruits

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California almond acreage declines as pistachio crop enters lower cycle

Introducing Raisins on the Vine from Chile

Sprouts Farmers Market to carry full line of flavored pistachios

U.S. almond plantings estimated at 9,300 hectares in 2024/25

South Africa targets 60,000 tons in pistachio production expansion

California bearing almond acreage declines to 562,000 hectares

U.S. pistachio kernel shipments up 11.1% as inventories decline

Sector | Packaging and Labelling

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Cartobox (Italy)

Grapes can be sorted with paper separators instead of plastic ones

Del Monte teams up with Disney and launches Toy Story 5 on-pack promotion in Europe

"45% less plastic and a stronger brand"

U.S. compostable packaging project selected for IFPA innovation program
IFCO’s plans for 2030:

400 million crates, 2.5 billion uses: Inside IFCO's global RPC network
How packaging line performance has transformed

100+ packages per minute and no downtime
"Our approach focuses primarily on solutions based on molded pulp packaging"

"Undeniable shift toward fiber-based materials"

Sector | Retail

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Amazon.com: First quarter results

Whole Foods Market takes the No. 1 spot for trustworthiness
CMO: "Subway's Fresh Value Menu proves you don't have to choose between eating well and saving money"

Flashfood expanding partnership with Gelson's Markets to all 26 SoCal stores

DoorDash reports one of its largest grocery expansions in Canada
Vallarta Supermarkets: 1,070% ROI with Logile Fresh Inventory Management

Walmart: 2026 Annual Report

Consumer Edge: U.S. Grocery Outlook 2026
Grocery Outlet will open two new stores in the Cleveland area on April 30

Allegiance Retail Services: Pathmark Daily newest grocery banner
Family Fare: Spring Refresh campaign

Afresh announced $34 million in new funding

Sector | Global Market

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GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW TOMATOES

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW PINEAPPLES

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW STRAWBERRIES

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW LIMES

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW BELL PEPPERS

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW GINGER

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW CUCUMBERS

Sector | Climate

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North Carolina drought reduces apple crop and delays planting

U.S. Northeast freeze threatens orchards and strawberry crops

U.S. declares 82 North Carolina counties disaster areas due to drought

California stone fruit and cherry growers watchful of rains

South Texas growers await word on Mexico’s water deliveries

Florida growers seek federal support after prolonged freeze

U.S. grower tests drone use for frost protection in orchards

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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New Zealand exporters assess U.S. tariff refunds after court ruling

U.S. court orders US$165bn tariff refunds as CBP develops CAPE system

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

Sector | Costa Rica

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Costa Rica special: Tropifoods, tuber exporter

"We consider it essential to invest in communication aimed at the end consumer"
Eric Ramirez, Tropicales del Valle:

"There could be an overproduction or oversupply of pineapple in the coming weeks"
Costa Rica special: B&C Exportadores

From family farm to the world's largest chayote exporter
Costa Rica special

EARTH University: Where bananas fund the future
Luis Gustavo Arrieta, from Ambrosía Fresh

Costa Rican pineapple volumes recover in 2026, production gap is expected mid year
Costa Rica special: PCC – Piñas Cultivadas de Costa Rica

“We are the only pineapple company with pesticide-free certification”
Costa Rica special: Pineapple grower Fertinyc

"One extra week of shelf life thanks to our organic treatments and biofertilizers"