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Canadian Food Inspection Agency plans on discontinuing their produce inspection services

Looking ahead at the start of the domestic blueberry season

Photo report:

Ice cold Berlin and international challenges at Fruit Logistica 2026

Export demand picking up for North Carolina sweet potatoes

Dry vegetable demand expected to pick up this week

Court approves Del Monte Foods asset sales

Early almond bloom in Butte County raises frost and rain concerns

Statement from Texas produce industry on 1944 Water Treaty announcement

Mamey brings a Latin favorite to the tropicals department

Instacart partnership helps boost digital shelf visibility

Sector | Vegetables

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Pierre Varlet, APEF:

"For just a few cents less, some stores prefer Belgian endives"

Vegetable Transplant Program opens applications for 2026

"Prices are expected to trend higher compared to last season"

Mexican chili exports reach US$1.22 billion in 2025

Canada recalls enoki mushrooms over Listeria risk
Bimi received two stars from the International Taste Institute

In 2025, Bimi experienced a 27% year-over-year growth in Europe

Alaskan lawmakers back giant cabbage for state veggie

Sector | Bananas

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Philippines targets new fruit exports after bananas rebound
Ecuador

Moko has been identified in 185 banana farms in El Oro so far

Ecuador leads regional scientific cooperation to tackle banana phytosanitary risks

Philippine banana exports rise 26% as Asia lifts global trade

New banana and papaya ripening center in Chihuahua inaugurated

Philippines seeks lower banana tariffs in Japan ahead of CPTPP bid

Abkhazia begins cultivating bananas and pineapples in greenhouse conditions

Sector | Potatoes and Onions

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Indian onion prices down 25% at Lasalgaon market

United States and Canada potato production down 2%

McCain Foods becomes Team Canada french fry partner through 2028
Joran Vleugel, Rola Fresh:

“Sweet potato stocks reduced by delays”

"Licensing of sweet potato varieties is not merely a regulatory obligation, but a strategic business decision"

Sweet potatoes’ health benefits on display for Heart Health Month

“Indian red onions attract stronger prices in re-export markets than Dubai hub itself”

Sector | Exotic/Tropical fruit & vegetables

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Promotions fueled Independence Day Hass avocado retail sales

Lunar New Year a high-impact growth window for retailers

Japan-built refrigerated vessel for New Zealand kiwifruit exports

Plant variety rights face pressure from gene editing and enforcement gaps

“Avocados are currently the fruit with the greatest social and economic impact in Peru”
Federico Álvarez, Frutand:

"The avocado market is more competitive than a year ago"

"We are seeing an increase in export volumes for Egyptian dates this Ramadan"

Sector | Company news

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Family Tree Farms announces promotions within sales team

New brand identity launched for international agricultural textiles group
How Fischer Farms plans to measure the performance of its New Eden retail brand

“Strong trial and repeat purchase will be critical”
Inside the rooftop model at HandPicked City Farm in Cape Town

"This is a site for learning"

Capespan North America adds to sales team

Maersk reports 2025 results with US$54bn revenue

Management buy-out Eosta

Sector | Greenhouse

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“We avoid supplying equipment that cannot be fixed locally”

Appropriate greenhouse design for African growing conditions

India trade deal benefits US growers
Introducing Phenostation

“Greenhouses offer excellent conditions for phenotyping, but scalability and standardization remain challenges”

Buying trends around Canadian hydroponic lettuce

Feel the crunch in snack cucumbers at Fruit Logistica

Levente by Enza Zaden setting new bar for yellow peppers
Greenlander supplies favored crunchy lettuce nationwide and hopes to expand

“Everything I know is from the internet, and learning the hard way”

Sector | Logistics

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Rwanda launches direct air cargo exports for fresh produce

Fully driverless freight trucks enter daily commercial service in U.S.

MSC expands its transatlantic route, enhancing connectivity with the Americas

New 31,000 square meter logistics depot opens near Port of Manzanillo

Panama canal ports move to interim Maersk management
Mariaan Rademan – Contour Logistics:

“Getting fruit out is the easy part - it’s when you’re trying to be cost-effective that you’re stuck”

"Internet access in Iran is now stable"

Sector | Machinery

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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

Peach grower adopts Spectrim upgrade with AI-powered sorting intelligence

New optical sorting and AI systems demonstrated for blueberries and fruit
Industrial Auctions

Vegetable washing, drying, and packaging line at auction
Auction at Industrial Auctions

Machinery for the production of olive oil from pits on behalf of Gordon Brothers
PackXpert deploys GearStation for grape packing

"Machine detects rot, spoilage, and cracked berries"

Sector | General fresh produce

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Chile and U.S. update Pre-Shipment Program for fruit exports
Polysense deploys AI to prevent food waste

"Every kilo of waste avoided saves money"

Azerbaijan increases fruit and vegetable imports from Turkey in January
Raffaella Orsero featured in a YouTube video:

"I am looking for someone who wants to continue the journey with me"

Small-scale farms underpin global food consumption

U.S. harvest automation challenges intensify for specialty crop growers

Moroccan tomatoes in transition to post-drought

Sector | Management

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USDA shifts sterile fly program to protect U.S. border from screwworm

New Zealand exporters await U.S. supreme court ruling on tariffs

Too Good To Go launches in Japan and confirms very good results in France

U.S. dollar hits four-year low under policy uncertainty

USMCA review debate intensifies amid Canada–China trade talks

New York allocates US$3 million for agri-food workforce training

EU and India conclude landmark free trade agreement

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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Mariana Ochoa Cordero, of Berryum:

"Varietal adaptation is essential to remain competitive in international blackberry markets"

Raspberry: A strategic option to expand Peru's agro-export offerings
Week 6 Fruit Wholesale Market Report

Chilean plums hit the market while Australian green grapes prices remain high

South Africa’s cherry sector expands despite production and market constraints

"Egyptian strawberry acreage increased, but yield per hectare declined"
Gary Bignell - Eden Orchards

Otago cherries doing it tough as rain wrecks harvest

Australian apple and pear sector enters 2026 season with low carryover

Sector | Herbs

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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

Demand for fresh herbs, and new varieties is picking up

Sector | Agenda

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Pompur apple and agricultural drone win 2026 innovation awards

Milan hosts European growers and buyers meeting in March
We'll be back on February 9th

We're at Fruit Logistica!

Organic Produce Summit 2026 registration opens

Fruit Logistica magazine FreshPlaza/Primeur now available online (English/German)

Fruit Attraction São Paulo announces the opening of professional registration for its 2026 edition

TSW 2026: Poland’s largest agriculture and horticulture trade fair

Sector | Citrus

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“Asia is becoming a key growth market for Egyptian citrus”

U.S. growers review cross-regional insights at citrus and specialty crop expo

Florida’s Valencia SPB and US-942 lead citrus propagation

Report confirms XLO clementine's early, large, and productive nature

Bright Bounty Moroccan mandarin season kicks off

U.S. citrus growers focus on drainage after winter storm

South Africa citrus exports reach 203.7 million cartons

Sector | Organic

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“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”
Organic grower Pieter Vandooren expands acreage by 10%

"A short-term increase in demand for leeks, but a very challenging pumpkin market"
"The connection with the food retail sector will enable us to optimize our logistics"

EDEKA Rhein-Ruhr Stiftung & Co. KG becomes a shareholder in Naturkost West
VIP invests in organic apple sorting station Juval:

"Consistent quality, year-round availability, and rapid response times"

Sector | Health

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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

Cranberry Institute updates health research guide

Sector | IT

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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"

“Blockchain traceability enhances the management of fresh produce supply chains”

Sector | Innovations

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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

Fresh Del Monte launches robot that interacts with shoppers

Tanzania unveils digital platform to aid horticulture market

Sector | Processed fruit and vegetables

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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

U.S. Modesto fruit cannery closure impacts growers and workers

Fruit-based snack partnership targets U.S. market

New Toum garlic dips hit the market

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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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

Mushmoshi Enoki Mushroom recalled in British Columbia over Listeria

Egyptian fresh produce under scrutiny over MRLs

What products are affected by the order suspending imports of products containing residues of substances banned in Europe?

Sector | Nuts and dried fruits

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Hazelnuts and new table grapes expand crop options in Wisconsin

South Korean dujjonku craze drives pistachio prices up

Indian budget targets walnut production in Jammu and Kashmir

Kenya reopens macadamia harvest window from February 1

Ramadan is single largest date consumption holiday globally

Chinese macadamia nut production has increased by 25% every year for the last 6 years

U.S. Almond Board targets new demand channels worldwide

Sector | Packaging and Labelling

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Emissions and materials progress reported by packaging group

Special World Cup packaging for fruit and vegetable products
Argos Packaging introduces norifresh and new BOPP film

Two innovative films for fresh produce packaging

Canadian produce packaging study raises environmental questions

CPMA responds to federal decision on listing plastics manufactured items under CEPA
Retail+ packaging launched to address shelf life and plastic waste

"There is growing interest in transparent, compostable packaging"

Declaration of Full Cycle Framework to address agricultural packaging end-of-life

Sector | Retail

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Walmart is expanding its footprint in Florida

Amazon.com: Fourth quarter results
Kroger’s plans for expanding its Marketplace banner span several states

Walmart hit the $1tln market cap threshold
GrubMarket has raised around $50mln in Series H financing

C&S has signed a new supply agreement with Sedano's Supermarkets
Vallarta Supermarkets finalized deployment of Smartway's intelligent detection technology

The Fresh Market debuted its first new store of 2026
United Natural Foods: 50 years of partnership and purpose

Target: 7 new locations in California, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina and Texas in March
Food Lion is adding online ordering to 36 stores in 4 states

Instacart: More than 1.8bln bananas delivered to date
Cofounder: “I think 10 years from now, Just Salad will be one of the largest fast-food chains in America”

Amazon to close all Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go stores

Sector | Global Market

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Sector | Climate

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Mexican border water scarcity challenges nearshoring

Florida winter freeze impacts citrus and vegetable crops

Truck rates strengthen in Texas following weekend cold

Logistics plans were in place ahead of snow storm that covered parts of the U.S.

Preparations underway for Southeast temperatures and snow

Citrus industry in Florida prepares for cold snap
South African Weather Service raises flood warning to its highest level

Northeastern South Africa is under water

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

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

Removal of tariffs on tropical fruits is a relief but not for Brazil

Trump cuts tariffs on tomatoes, bananas and other agricultural products

Border Trade Alliance prepares for first formal review of USMCA

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

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

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