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Consumer convenience drives fruit breeding in the years to come

Produce inspections in most Mexican states resume

Lighter asparagus supply from Caborca

Cecelia Packing Corporation president retires

UAE FoodTech Challenge win

Akorn Technology readies for expansion in Africa and South Asia

Ben Sklarczyk elected 2026 president of National Potato Council

Overwhelming turnout at ag wage reform press conference

Brazilian fruit exporters face uncertainty over proposed 15% U.S. tariff

Sampling of fresh Florida grapefruit in Orlando this weekend

Fanny Robles, Agrícola Pampa Baja SAC:

"Growing Chinese production limits opportunities for Peruvian grapes"

Sector | Vegetables

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Greenhouse cucumber production declines as costs rise and imports grow in Poland
Cooperative develops hydroponic leeks and alternative segments

“After bumper crops and lagging prices, winter weather pushes up winter vegetable prices”
Joseph Ruffo - Tripod Farming Group

Consistency pays off for salad grower

Overall declines in Almeria's horticultural crops, except for cucumbers

Genome B.C. funds cherry and carrot breeding projects in Canada
Indian fresh produce exporter expands into asparagus

"The initial asparagus crop cycles have delivered encouraging results"
Rebecca Lowth -- Mulgowie Farming Company

Queensland beans benefit from healthier soil

Sector | Bananas

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Taiwan advances TR4-resistant banana strains

Australia launches research to develop TR4-resistant banana varieties

Australian researchers map Fusarium wilt resistance in wild banana
Marianela Ubilla, Agzulasa:

Increased demand from Russia and China boosts Ecuadorian banana exports

Paris court rejects enforcement of US$805 million Nicaragua pesticide ruling

Costa Rica recovers banana volumes, however, supermarkets continue to keep prices very low

Jamaica launches US$100 million banana and plantain recovery program

Sector | Potatoes and Onions

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Agri-tech drives precision and efficiency in potato production
Austrian onions reach Greece at more competitive prices

Slim profit margins for Greek onions

"We have performed well in the Dutch market this season"
Warnez introduces Mariënhof brand

"An alternative for consumers seeking unwashed potatoes"
Wim Waterman, Waterman Onions:

"We cannot compete on price at present, so we must differentiate on quality"
Bart Nemegheer, De Aardappelhoeve:

"Delayed arrival of Spanish early potatoes could ease market pressure"

New organic bite-size potato program introduced

Sector | Exotic/Tropical fruit & vegetables

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Violence and uncertainty: Is Mexico's avocado production at risk?

Remaining Greek kiwifruit suitable only for the European market because of its size and firmness

U.S. study links avocado and mango to improved heart markers

Insufficient rainfall delays Kenya's Hass season, cuts volumes

Peruvian avocado has a 45% share of the EU market
Travis Murphy - All Aussie Farmers:

"We have seen a significant surge in demand for achacha"

Madagascar issues arrest warrant in lychee export fraud case

Sector | Company news

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SeaCube expands leadership team to support growth strategy

Israel’s Zim strike ends after takeover agreement with Hapag-Lloyd

Scales Corporation reports FY2025 revenue of $899.9 million

Zespri unveils 2035 strategy to strengthen global position

Dole reports US$9.2 billion revenue for 2025

Integrated joint venture for melons announced

New sales manager for Peak of the Market

Sector | Greenhouse

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New organic greenhouse product line unveiled

Mexico hits peak supply on bell peppers
Indoor Ag-Con: Capital recalibrates as CEA enters next phase

“One of the brutal shocks in the last five years was realizing this is farming, not a tech business model"

Greenhouse complexes begin new cucumber harvest cycle in Ukraine

Reduced thrip pressure is beneficial side effect of retractable roof greenhouse
12-14 March, Yashobhoomi, New Delhi

Preparing European suppliers for long term entry into India

Expressions of interest open for Apex Greenhouses demonstration glasshouse facility

Sector | Logistics

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German wholesale markets look back on an eventful year

‘New’ wholesale markets emerge after closures in Düsseldorf and Cologne
Mexico

Transportation disruptions and temporary suspension of pre-clearance procedures impact shipments

U.S. sediment buildup limits fruit vessel access at Port of Wilmington

Hapag-Lloyd and DSV sign two-year Ship Green emissions agreement

Centralized distribution cuts retail deliveries and transport emissions
World Container Index - 19 Feb:

World Container Index decreased 1% to $1,919 per 40ft container

U.S. Maritime Action Plan proposes p/kg port fee on foreign-built ships

Sector | Machinery

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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
Educational session Fruit Logistica Berlin

Ethylene is essential in uniform fruit ripening, but control is necessary in preventing losses

Ripening, quality control, and postharvest systems for fresh produce

Sector | General fresh produce

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Download the free spreadsheet from CBC Biogard

Pheromones: Correct application timing is key to success

Nigeria raises air cargo levy to US$0.0185 per kilo

California survey links enforcement fears to farm labor losses

USDA to purchase fresh fruit and tree nuts under Section 32

Vietnamese produce exports to EU reach US$477 million in 2025

U.S. specialty crop growers await US$1 billion aid as calls grow for more

New Zealand venture raises NZ$1.2 million for cultivated fruit technology

Sector | Management

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Panama takes over canal ports, appoints Maersk and MSC

Ohio expands statewide quarantine to contain spotted lanternfly

Almond Board names 18 professionals to 2026 leadership class

French distributors boycott trade negotiations monitoring committee after Annie Genevard's remarks

British Columbian court orders payout to former B.C. Tree Fruits members

U.S. ag leaders support USMCA ahead of July review

U.S. senators reintroduce SWAT Act to combat spotted wing drosophila

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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Hong Chew Kwek - Kwek Global:

"Due to the delays in South Africa, we got arrivals every 2 to 3 days instead of the usual 7 days"

Agroecology: Soon to be a differentiating factor in international trade?
Fredy Masterson - Fern Ridge Fresh:

"The first containers are now enroute to Mainland China"

Chile standardizes table grape sizes
Mobile crate washing service for wooden and plastic storage bins meets growers’ needs

“Every grower wants to start the new harvest with clean crates”

Brazil invests US$15.84 million to resume melon and watermelon exports

“South Africa loaded 4x apple volumes to India in 2026”

Sector | Herbs

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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"

Microgreens and in vitro cultivation pioneer reach for the skies with their vertical farm
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

Sector | Agenda

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Blue Whale Conference - Bruno Bertheloz

"Defending agricultural productivity is a priority for sovereignty"

IFPA opens registration for The Mexico Conference 2026

"Tropical fruits from Ecuador set to enter the European and Italian markets"

Organic Produce Summit 2026 registration now open
Fresh Produce Association of the Americas

Spring Policy Summit to “bring Washington to you”

"Moldovan stone fruit attracts Swiss buyers for post-season supply"

Asia Fruit Logistica appoints Unitec as official technology partner

Sector | Citrus

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"Mandarin yield increased by around 40 to 50 per cent"

South African citrus exports rise as stronger rand squeezes margins
Henk Vlaeminck, Van Dijk Foods:

“Citrus is arriving from all sides, but quality and demand are under pressure”
Miguel Sanz, from Naranjas Miguelito, on the situation of citrus fruit in Andalusia after the storms:

"Many buyers are waiting for citrus fields to dry out so that the harvest can be resumed"

Growing conditions push back start of Ojai Pixie season

"Mandarins turned out to be the standout performers this season"

“Citrus map is changing rapidly”

Sector | Organic

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Organic shifts from niche retail to structured programs

“Organic success depends on agreements, not ideals”
Hugo Jacobs, Jacobs Fruit:

"Challenging organic apple season, but sales now picking up"
Biofach is a key event for operators specializing in organic products, such as Toñifruit

"Supplying tasty organic fruit is the best way to increase organic and biodynamic consumption in Europe"
“Exports offer an outlet for pears, but not for apples with quality differences”

“The season’s biggest challenge undoubtedly lies with organic apples”

Piura rotates its organic banana with watermelon crops
Auction at Industrial Auctions

Cleaning, weighing, and packaging line for organic products

“Newer Indian okra varieties target UK and North America”

Sector | Health

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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

Certain compounds found in garlic can increase the lifespan of mice

Italian study tests citrus and grape supplement for glucose control

Sector | IT

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"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
Bradford Warner - AgroFresh

"This is valuable business intelligence for the fresh produce industry"

Sector | Innovations

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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

Enza Zaden to introduce new tomato variety

Sector | Processed fruit and vegetables

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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

Del Monte cannery closure disrupts California fruit processing sector
"Further growth expected in convenience category"

Heemskerk refreshes Fresh & Easy brand

Australian food technology firm expands in Netherlands

Sector | Cooling

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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”
Matthias Cuvelie, Airclima:

“CO2 cooling is a strategic investment in sustainability, product quality, and operational reliability”
Frigotec:

“The fruit is the boss, the Softripe system listens”

Sector | Food safety

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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

U.S. compares food safety response for domestic and imported cantaloupes

Canada recalls McCain Tasti Taters Crispy Potato Bites for plastic pieces

Sector | Nuts and dried fruits

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South African macadamia sector warns of processing shift

U.S. pistachio kernel shipments up 12.7% in 2025/26

Global pistachio production forecast down 8% in 2025/26

U.S. pistachio shipments up 23% year to date in on-year cycle

Australia launches macadamia retail data project in U.S., Germany, and China

U.S. almond shipments fall 9.8% as export pace slows
Jens Borchert, PALM Nuts & More:

“Walnuts are relatively inexpensive to purchase in food retail stores”

Sector | Packaging and Labelling

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In 2025, Italy's REV Packaging Solutions exported 70 per cent of its total

From Oceania to Europe, mono-material packaging is winning approval

California packaging rules challenge U.S. fresh produce compliance

Top honors handed out at PAC Global Awards
Belinda Wilson - International Fresh Produce Association A-NZ:

“Switching to recyclable or compostable packaging can provide a competitive advantage"
2026 PAC Global Awards

Canadian greenhouse grower recognized for revitalized brand and packaging
Thomas Strieder from OutNature on alternative packaging materials:

"Alternative fibers are not a future scenario but can already be used today"
Cartonpack Group: "A more cautious edition in Berlin, yet with quality contacts"

Hybrid packaging, snack formats, and 'PPWR ready' solutions in the spotlight

Sector | Retail

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Report: Shopping behaviors at Trader Joe’s, Aldi and Lidl varied

Uber Eats and T&T Supermarket partnership gives on demand access to fresh vegetables and fruits
New report: It’s frozen AND fresh, not frozen OR fresh

Loblaw plans to open 70 new stores across Canada

Sprouts Farmers Market: Challenges will remain through the first half of this year
The Giant Co. to acquire 2 grocery stores in Pennsylvania’s Bedford County

Walmart: Q4 results with strong growth in revenue
DoorDash: Fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results

Trader Joe’s will open eight locations in the coming months
Tiendas de Ahorro 3A has set a new milestone in Peruvian retail

The Fresh Grocer of Brooklyn marks the supermarket banner’s first location in New York City
Green tomatoes, soursop and cactus leaves in Tapatia Supermarkets' Greenacres store

Assaí: 5.2% sales growth in 2025

Sector | Global Market

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Sector | Climate

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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"

Florida freeze pushes up corn and green bean prices

Mexican border water scarcity challenges nearshoring

Florida winter freeze impacts citrus and vegetable crops

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 | Trade War

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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.

Importers to U.S. react to lifting of Brazilian tariff

Importers react to U.S. tariff reduction on Latin American countries

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