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GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW ONIONS

Abrupt end of season for many Moroccan soft fruit growers

Managing crops, climate, and pests within the constraints of a commercial rooftop

"The footprint may look compact, but the work inside is constant”

Fresh India Show 2026 attracts higher overseas interest amid India's FTAs

South African agricultural exports set to exceed US$13.7 billion

Morocco surpasses Kenya in African avocado exports in 2025

Troy Cleaver - Tomra:

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

Cameroon opens cassava processing unit in Centre region

Nigeria reopens Tsamiya border for onion trade

Northern Hemisphere apple and pear stocks - January 2026:

European apple stocks rise 12.8% year on year to 4,158,867 tons

Sector | Vegetables

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White asparagus from Almopia, Greece, arrives one week later than usual

HEB carrots bulk up and surprise shoppers

Integration key for Aussie salad processor

Carrot acreage decreases in Egypt due to declining European demand
Hanno Wonink starts own cauliflower cultivation alongside outdoor vegetable sourcing

“In Cadiz, villages evacuated and fields completely flooded by heavy rain”
José Antonio Gómez, Cooperativa Centro Sur:

Spain lost nearly 3 million kilos of asparagus to rain
South African pumpkin season kicks off at Marni Fruit

"Bottle gourds with firm flesh and vibrant color ideal for processing"

Sector | Bananas

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Sipef increases banana output and doubles dividend in Belgium
Smaller players compete through transparency and chain management

Dutch organic banana importer grows 25% while prioritizing quality

Ecuador confirms TR4 on banana farm in El Oro

Global banana industry meets in Mexico to update strategies to address its challenges

Chiquita completes banana pan-genome for disease-resistant breeding

Philippines targets new fruit exports after bananas rebound
Ecuador

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

Sector | Potatoes and Onions

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Shipments to the EU and Gulf markets kick off this week

“Indian white onion exports are significantly more competitive after last year’s duty removal”
Fernando Gómez, Semiagro:

Global oversupply puts pressure on Peruvian onion prices

Idaho potato sacks take a turn on the New York runway
James Christodoulou - Carter & Spencer:

“Spring onions are a very steady line 12 months of the year”

Nigerian customs backs US$730 million onion industry

Nigeria onion output reaches 2.1 million tons annually
Flikweert Vision launches Divider Select:

Industrial-grade technology for growers

Sector | Exotic/Tropical fruit & vegetables

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"Consumer awareness of the origin of Medjool dates leads to more B2C sales"

84% of the 2026 quota for Egyptian date exports to Türkiye already exhausted

"Tanzania remains the preferred and most significant source for avocados"

“Longan complements our soapberry offering and enables year-round supply in this category”

Avocado postharvest shipment results presented in Berlin
Henk van der Meij, Hars & Hagebauer:

“Mango market inimitable, uncontrollable, and unpredictable”
Ali Elkouz, Jordanian dates grower

"We sold our entire stock before Ramadan"

Sector | Company news

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AD Ports Group reports 12% EBITDA growth in UAE for 2025
Supernormal Greens – Ljusgarda scales 10+ medicinal plants into 14,000-plant batches

“We are focusing on the true value of plants: their active compounds”
LogisAll and Farmers Lab partner to redistribute risk in vertical farming

“Risk should not sit entirely on the grower”
Lytone USA Receives EPA Registration for AnsiP-Sticker F

“We are providing the market a new ethylene management solution with AnsiP-Sticker F”

Selective Red Sea routing resumes on key services

Royal HZPC Group completes IPM Potato Group acquisition

Court approves Del Monte Foods asset sales

Sector | Greenhouse

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Leafy o'clock on Indoor Ag-Con 2026
"Hydroponics allowed us to increase output without increasing greenhouse area"

Hydroponic seed potato propagator recognized for conservation innovation
“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”

Feel the crunch in snack cucumbers at Fruit Logistica

Levente by Enza Zaden setting new bar for yellow peppers

Sector | Logistics

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CK Hutchison warns Maersk over Panama port takeover

WiseTech and Hapag-Lloyd trial real-time IoT container data integration

Rwanda launches direct air cargo exports for fresh produce

South African fuel price cut offers relief for farmers

South African fruit exports delayed at Cape Town port
Jan Zobel from Heuer Transport Logistics GmbH:

"Mercosur agreement could have a positive impact on imports of overseas fruit"

Nigerian airport cargo levy raises export cost concerns

Sector | Machinery

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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

Production continuity drives Puma 4th Generation design

Peach grower adopts Spectrim upgrade with AI-powered sorting intelligence

New optical sorting and AI systems demonstrated for blueberries and fruit

Sector | General fresh produce

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India’s fresh fruit and vegetable imports continue to grow steadily
Möbius and Heliovision to host webinar on 24 March

"AI helps growers predict precisely when their produce will be ready for market"

Southern hemisphere fruit statistics yearbook launched

Brazil hosts some of world’s largest fruit farms
Polysense deploys AI to prevent food waste

"Every kilo of waste avoided saves money"

Moroccan tomatoes in transition to post-drought

Ghana promotes greenhouse farming to reduce climate risks

Sector | Management

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South Africa signs zero-tariff trade framework with China

Tractors from across Greece rally in Athens on friday
Ten companies have partnered with the Italian Agrifood Technology for Africa project

African and European companies join forces around fruit, vegetables, and technology

Eastern Cape launches irrigation scheme revival program

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

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

EU and India conclude landmark free trade agreement

Sector | Miscellaneous

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Second-life batteries for irrigation in Yucatán
Conditioned warehouse with freezer space and 22 docks available from Q2 2026

For rent: Prismalaan West 3 in Bleiswijk - approx. 20,300 m² and part-letting from 4,500 m²

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

South Africa citrus sector mourns Deon Joubert

Sector | Fruit

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"More and more Polish apple growers show willingness to open their cold chambers"

Premium apple volumes rise in Asia ahead of Lunar New Year

University Of Arkansas tests drone-based flower counting for blackberries

Strong winds harm apple and pear crops in Argentina
German BLE week 6:

'Demand for apples was favorable in some areas'

"This season requires much more careful selection to meet premium retail standards"
Tomer Biran – 360 Argus

Protecting varietal IP using proactive prevention rather than purely reactive enforcement

Sector | Herbs

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Mixed herb packets and baby leaves

Flexible solutions for changing demand
Kruiden Claus celebrates 125th anniversary

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

Kenyan court upholds cess fees on export herbs

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
Stephen McCormack - McCormack Family Farms

Irish basil, from 5 tonnes to 26 tonnes per year

Sector | Agenda

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Asia Fruit Logistica appoints Unitec as official technology partner

Check out all of the international photo reports of Fruit Logistica 2026

Registration for Fruit Attraction 2026 is now open

Poland to host international blueberry conference in March

Pompur apple and agricultural drone win 2026 innovation awards

Milan hosts European growers and buyers meeting in March
Photo report:

Ice cold Berlin and international challenges at Fruit Logistica 2026

Sector | Citrus

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The analysis of agronomist Corrado Vigo

"Cyclone Harry reshapes the future of citrus farming in the Catania Plain"
Stuttgart Wholesale Market:

"Early variety change for clementines"

Limited edition citrus olive oil unveiled
Sergio Orobal, from Catman Fresh, highlights the rise in demand for Queen mandarins:

"Potential impact of rainfall on Andalusian citrus and its effect on the market currently under review"

Peak season for Red Beauty mandarin slowing down, Yellow Beauty filling the gap

Moroccan lemon exports up 80% In 2024/25

"India's mandarin imports to strengthen as local Kinnow availability contracts"

Sector | Organic

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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"
Leo Stoker, Q-cape;

"New organic season from South Africa kicks off"
Fruit Logistica, a key meeting point with European retail for Toñifruit

"Organic producers have an important role to play in reversing the downward trend in 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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Moderate fruit and vegetable juice intake and its health effects

The consumption of superfoods continues to grow in France

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

Israel study finds compound in vegetables fights plaque

How to market the wellness factor of mangoes

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
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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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

Tanzania unveils digital platform to aid horticulture market

Sector | Processed fruit and vegetables

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"Further growth expected in convenience category"

Heemskerk refreshes Fresh & Easy brand

Australian food technology firm expands in Netherlands

Limited supply and persistent demand keep IQF market positive
Agristo doubles production capacity

Rising global fries demand drives investment across the potato value chain
La Cupa Società Cooperativa Agricola

Beyond price: Provenance and supply chain in the gourmet fruit and vegetable world
Giuseppe Pellegriti (Terre di Sicilia) on the attendance of Artigiano in Fiera 2025

"The strategic role of trade fairs makes us grow in the segment of artisanal processed products"

Uganda plans expansion of Soroti fruit factory

Sector | Cooling

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Ethiopia opens large fruit and vegetable cold storage facility

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”

Sector | Food safety

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“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

Vietnam and Egypt tighten vegetable export standards

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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Jens Borchert, PALM Nuts & More:

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

Nuts no longer a discrete presence in Portuguese agriculture

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

South African macadamia farmers scale through skills and co-operation

Sector | Packaging and Labelling

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Cartonpack Group: "A more cautious edition in Berlin, yet with quality contacts"

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

New display-ready lidded mango carton introduced

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

New mono-material MAP solution for radishes introduced

"MAP packaging can reduce weight loss, slow down respiration, and extend shelf life"

Sector | Retail

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Aldi is set to invest over £300mln in upgrading and extending existing UK stores in 2026

Japanese supermarket chain has opened its first branch in Thailand
S Group: Operating result remained strong and a record amount of bonus was paid out

Carrefour sells Romanian operations
Kesko: Revenue, profit and market share growth in 2025

Alibaba’s DAMO Academy: Robot identifying fruit and putting it in a basket
Lidl and Fairtrade Belgium ‘Fairbruary’ challenge: Bananas

Lidl boosts Irish agri-food exports to €404mln
Billa Czech Republic: 15 store openings in 2026

Casino Group: Major development in partnership with SPAR International
HelloFresh Group: More Vegetables

Riverford CEO: “We haven’t seen the market grow as much as this for 20 years”
Research: Britons started 2026 by buying more healthy food such as fruit and yoghurt

Ahold Delhaize: Delhaize Belgium completes its acquisition of Delfood

Sector | Global Market

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Sector | Climate

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Strong winds, snow, and heavy rain expected in several agricultural regions of Morocco
Almería flooded, wind damage in Huelva, and kilometre-long truck queues at the Strait of Gibraltar

Storms in Spain and Morocco: 'Everyone had to cancel trade'

Storm Kristin causes severe damage to greenhouse crops in Almeria

Truck rates strengthen in Texas following weekend cold

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

South Africa launches Grootvlei Climate Smart Horticulture Centre

Preparations underway for Southeast temperatures and snow

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

Tariffs could force Mexican shift to precision agriculture

South Africa and U.S. move toward new tariff deal

South African exporters face 30% tariffs after Agoa expiry

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