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An increasingly competitive global landscape

Anticipating strong demand for organic import apples from the southern hemisphere

Cherry growers still evaluating crop post California rains

Ontario storage vegetables still shipping

Florida-grown Thai guava season kicks off

National U.S. Retail Report - Specialty Crops:

Spring ads rise 4% as strawberries and grapes lead promotions

Canadian potato crop down 15.9% driven by drought

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

U.S. and India trade talks target fruit and nut market access

U.S. potato crop faces uneven drought conditions

ABI and US Biochar Coalition co-host 2026 North American Biochar Conference, 16-18 November 2026

"We row in the same direction to support the growth of the biochar industry in North America"

Sector | Vegetables

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

Canadian exotic mushroom growers frustrated with imported compost

Canadian fresh vegetable prices rise 7.8% in March

Moroccan tomato exports hit record highs amid structural pressure on the sector

Specialty vegetable exports to Canada expand with dual-origin supply

Brussels sprouts planting gets started in Washington

Regional diversification has been essential in maintaining reliable asparagus supply

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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Rinus Wisse (Wiscomex):

"Onion market 2025: Ample supply, subdued sentiment"

Getting ready for a strong California red onion season

Most potato value captured after farm gate, not in production

U.S. lawmakers propose US$5 duty on Mexican onion imports

Heavy potato crop anticipated in Kern County

Cheesy Bliss Potatoes product launches

U.S. potato breeding improves chip varieties and storage performance

Sector | Exotic/Tropical fruit & vegetables

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Kikokà yellow kiwis at MedFEL 2026 - Nathalie BONNET, Domaine des Coteaux

"Our aim is to offer a promising product capable of creating value throughout the chain"
Gustavo Pérez Flores, Agrícola San Mateo:

"We want to start working with frozen products and pulp made from discarded fruit"
Fruit Wholesale Market Report week 17:

Avocado prices remain high, while durian prices decline slightly

Bangladeshi mango production set for 25% jump amid rising export challenges

“Weather has much more of an impact than anything else”

Coconut drink named one of best new products of 2026
Seasonal perishable products weekly update:

U.S. produce markets show mixed trends across berries and tomatoes

Sector | Company news

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Unifrutti acquires Fondaco Nuovo citrus operation in Sicily

Record attendance for Viva Fresh Expo 2026

Women’s Fresh Perspectives Conference 2026 builds momentum

Kuehne+Nagel reports Q1 EBIT of US$374 million

Pardee Resources Company announces agreement to sell its table grape assets

PNW produce distributor plans new Spokane facility

LumiRay celebrates Tianjin factory launch during landmark week for Dutch horticulture in China

Sector | Greenhouse

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"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

Combining tomato and cactus production in four-season climate of Colorado

US hobby breeders develop egg-sized watermelons for vertical farming and high-density production

Scaling integrated tri-country greenhouse network for consistent year-round supply
Plastic film shortage delays post-storm reconstruction

Greenhouse builders in Souss Massa under strain

Sector | Logistics

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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

U.S. logistics shifts as air freight capacity declines

Canadian fertilizer supply pressure drives higher costs for growers

Iran returns Strait of Hormuz to military control

Sector | Machinery

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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
Norman Nieder-Heitmann – Gossamer:

"The constraint in most packhouses isn't people, it's flow"

"Growing interest in blueberry sorting machines is not random; it reflects global trends"

AGVs gain ground in the fresh produce sector: “It brings greater control to production”

Sector | General fresh produce

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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

Currency volatility erodes fruit import margins

Andalucía exports grow as fruit and vegetable shipments increase

Global fruit and vegetable prices may rise up to 30% on input costs

U.S. retail consolidation reshapes fresh produce supply chains

U.S. soft robot detects ripeness and harvests strawberries

Sector | Management

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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

WTO talks stall as Brazil blocks e-commerce moratorium extension

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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Strawberry factsheet from GroentenFruit Huis

Strawberry consumption reaches record high in the Netherlands
Adriaan Vis, FruitMasters:

"Buyers and consumers must realise availability is more than just a word"

Peru remains the world's leading grape exporter

Pennsylvania fruit growers face losses after freeze damages orchards

Laos expands berry production project in Champasak to 200 hectares
Boris Manz - Fruit Growers Alianza:

"We are hoping that we can fill the current gap in the market when Chile and India can’t supply

"European consumers prefer Mediterranean-grown watermelons over long-distance alternatives"

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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Photo Report: Freskon 2026

Photo report International Mushroom Days

Celebrating 10 years of organics at OPS 2026

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

Morocco’s agriculture shifts from performance to sustainability
Takeaways from Fresh Produce India 2026

"Cultivating premium fruit varieties requires premium effort"

IFPA’s The Retail Conference tackles packaging pressure with new EPR session

Sector | Citrus

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Quality improvements and war-related diversion lift imports despite shipment delays

"Egyptian Valencias 30-40% cheaper in India compared to last year"

A ray of hope in the battle against citrus greening

Imported citrus demand heats up in India as summer intensifies

Turkey and Egypt double their exports of small citrus to the EU
Natalie King - Vitafresh Produce:

"Marsh grapefruit is an older variety, but it is still very highly valued in certain markets"
Alessandro Barbera, owner and general manager of the eponymous group

Sicilian Rhaetus melon in the spotlight for its new campaign, with attention also to table grapes
Week 16 Fruit Wholesale Market Report:

South African grapefruits arrive earlier, while Queen apple supply increases

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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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

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

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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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

U.S. Tops recalls peeled garlic over storage temperature issue

Sector | Nuts and dried fruits

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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

U.S. pistachio shipments increase while inventories tighten

China's chestnut production increases significantly this season, supports higher export prices
Ranobo advances new construction and group identity despite geopolitical pressures

"Bright green pistachios set to disappear from the market for now"

California almonds face weaker demand as pistachio sales rise

Sector | Packaging and Labelling

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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"

Tosca and Cabka partnership launches PPWR-compliant circular pallet
Maf Roda

Robots in stone fruit packaging

Branding earns international honors

IFPA announces second cohort of Packaging Innovation Program

Sector | Retail

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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
Target has revealed plans to open six new stores on May 17

Kroger's top-selling delivery item: Driscoll's Strawberries
BJ’s Wholesale Club will open its first store in Texas on April 24

Save A Lot operators throwback pricing: Three pounds of bananas for $1
Prosus has entered into an agreement to sell 4.5% stake in Delivery Hero to Uber

Walmart: Massive store overhaul across the U.S.

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

Possible El Niño returns raise concerns in Ecuador

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"