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Falling value of Indian rupee a challenge for apple importers

Peru Special: Premium Choice Global

"A key pillar of our model is its international presence in destination markets"

End of the Red Sea crisis?

Ben Meadows - Harvest Moon:

“We’re excited to launch our new export punnet"

Pakistan targets smog-tolerant potato varieties

Vietnamese pineapple and fruit production affected by flooding

Philippines expects stable highland vegetable supply through year end

Indian potato growers face price pressure from surplus stocks

Jumla reports 5,591 tons of apple exports as production declines

Uttarakhand apple production faces reduced winter chilling

Sector | Vegetables

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Maraldi Sementi Open Day (Italy)

Next-level innovation for the baby leaf sector

Vietnam chilli prices spark watchtowers in Thanh Hoa
Herman Lion, Lathouwers and Co:

“Sales rise towards the holidays, but Belgian endive prices remain far too low”

Jakarta Chili prices double and onion prices rise to US$3.9 per kg
Jörg Sailer on the current market situation and the future of Munich’s wholesale market:

"We traders need a clear perspective in the near future"

Wholesale sales of vegetables fall in Moldova as Azerbaijan resumes exports

Malaysia activates emergency plan after vegetable crop losses

Sector | Bananas

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Magdalena producers ask for actual costs of Colombian bananas to be acknowledged

Imported fruit prices rise in Herat after Pakistan border closures

Banana farmland acquisition supports renewal in North Queensland

Costa Rica assesses progress in developing disease-resistant bananas

Rayalaseema banana prices recover after northern shipments

Vietnamese banana exports reached US$372 million in 2024

Russia becomes top destination for Ecuadorian bananas

Sector | Potatoes and Onions

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The trajectory of the purple sweet potato

Fresh sweet potato consumption in Spain has increased from 4 to 6 kg per person annually

Winter onions in Ukraine show profitability and export potential

Rwanda launches project to manage potato and cassava pests

“Bangladesh is back as a major buyer of Indian onions”

Bangladesh resumes onion imports from India via Benapole

Planting of early onions and potatoes has begun in Khatlon, Tajikistan

Sector | Exotic/Tropical fruit & vegetables

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Early harvest threatens Peruvian mango quality
José Luis Gereda, ProGranada:

"The 2026 pomegranate season will start on time, but it will have a different distribution of volumes"

Better prices for large Egyptian Medjool dates this season
Charlie van Dyk – Novasun Group

“South African banana prices would surge without regional imports”

Climate change is making truffles increasingly rare

Bangladesh Singair supplies 40% of national papaya output

"India was the main export market for our Tanzanian avocados"

Sector | Company news

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AeroFarms to close Virginia facility, terminates all 173 employees

Greenfood signs agreement to sell Fresh Produce business to Dole Nordic
The Pony Farm Bus takes hydroponics on the road

"Breaking down barriers around food education means making it feel accessible, not intimidating"

New CEO for San Diego Farms

Automation documentary traces 50 years of industrial robotics

Guayaquil Ecuador port operations to be sold for US$75 million
Tristan Fischer on cost, scale and the Model T mindset

Fischer Farms: “Our obsession is how to make the system cheaper, cheaper, cheaper"

Sector | Greenhouse

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Enza Zaden lettuce trial in Leamington:

"Glimpse of performance in real-world conditions for Canadian and U.S. growers"

U.S. tomato growers rise to opportunity
Anna Wize, Under Cover conference:

"Dynamic changes in the production of vegetables under cover – both in Poland and throughout Europe"

U.S. (ND): MHA Nation celebrates opening of new greenhouse

Solar thermal energy sector reaches milestone with largest thermal power plant for greenhouse production
Recipe for success?

Combining field expertise with seed-based strawberry cultivation

“This will be the first hydroponic greenhouse of this caliber to be built in Florida”

Sector | Logistics

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Long-term synthetic SAF offtake agreed to support aviation sustainability
Digital Container Shipping Association

DCSA pilot advances digital standards in container shipping
Intra-Asia Container Index - 15 Dec:

Intra-Asia container index rises 6% to US$709 per 40ft container

Kazakhstan implements measures to stabilize vegetable supply

Global air cargo demand rises 4.1 percent in October 2025
Minister of Ports and Airports, Silvio Costa Filho:

"ICTSI to invest R$948 million to expand, modernize Rio Brasil Terminal"

Global produce trade prepares for 2026 supply and logistics shifts

Sector | Machinery

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New optical sorter targets leafy greens processing
A new generation of pineapple processing machines

Peeling back the future of pineapple processing
New SmartBOX DC: Energy autonomy and integrated control

A cabinet designed for those with no electricity available in the field

Complete solutions for fully compostable net packaging
BFM Italy

Multi-function machine: Interchangeable inter-row attachments

"The growth of machinery imports in Egypt is below initial forecasts"

Vegetable processing and packaging machines offered by Industrial Auctions

Sector | General fresh produce

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Uzbekistan discusses agricultural product exports with major U.S. retailer Costco

Record South African fruit exports approach the 5-million-ton mark

Brazil’s Piauí expands fruit and vegetable output with irrigation

Consumer produce trends look to be unifying globally

China surpasses Uzbekistan as top supplier of fruits and vegetables to Kazakhstan

Fresh fruit imports to Kyrgyzstan decline in January–September 2025

"We assist Egyptian growers in exporting to the European market"

Sector | Management

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Concurrent worker strikes hit fresh produce regions and ports

Greece: All roads blocked this week if farmers’ demands remain unmet

Michigan H-2A wage changes reshape fruit and vegetable labor costs
New escalation of blockades expected next week – strikes announced in fruit packing areas

Farmers to blockade Greece’s second-largest port on 12 December

Agricultural insurance in Azerbaijan, growing awareness among farmers

Brazil bars Maersk and MSC from first Santos terminal bid phase

Democratic Republic of Congo gets $160 million to strengthen connectivity to Ngandajika agro-industrial park

State wage shifts raise labour costs for U.S. agriculture

Sector | Miscellaneous

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South Africa citrus sector mourns Deon Joubert
Inside the student-run agtech lab producing hundreds of pounds of greens

“I believe the space is an incubator for the CEA industry”

Tasmanian fruit industry mourns the passing of Carl Hansen

Kazakhstan faces growing shortage of agricultural specialists
Greeneration highlights vertical farming’s fine-dining potential at AgraME 2025

"We are focused on addressing the import-reliance challenge of the region, one restaurant at a time”
Airlux Technologies’ Reinier Donkersloot:

"Smart farming isn’t plug and play"
Zambezi Eco Sprouts is using low-tech aeroponics to change mindsets

Building a circular farming movement in Southern Africa

Sector | Fruit

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Fortuna Frutos Continental marks 45 years in Canary tomato growing next year

"Late but solid start to Canarian tomato season"

"The 2025 season confirms the strength of the Metis plum brand model"

German fruit imports from Moldova have increased by over 50 percent in last 5 years

Georgia processes 40,000 tons of substandard apples

India and Asia gain importance in global berry markets

Azerbaijan increases tomato exports by 21.9% in 2025
"SnapDragon apple to be supplied to conscious, mature markets"

American apple variety now grown in Polish orchards

Sector | Herbs

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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
Stephen McCormack - McCormack Family Farms

Irish basil, from 5 tonnes to 26 tonnes per year
Thomas Baars, SemperVere:

"We're replacing imported herbs with sustainable, local, year-round available crops"
Georgia series – part 13:

Modular vertical farms for restaurants and private clients in Tbilisi and beyond

Sector | Agenda

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Photo report: Food Africa 2025
Fruit Business Conference:

Moldovan producers' solutions for modern orchards and access to foreign markets

The Mauritanian pavilion makes its first appearance at Food Africa

More focus on fresh produce at the 10th edition of Food Africa
Sicily, Italy

Frutech 2025 concludes its second edition with higher attendance and greater international reach
The fair took place on 28 and 29 November in Tbilisi

Agro Food Expo in Georgia sees positive results

Fruit Attraction São Paulo 2026 registration opens

Sector | Citrus

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Rene Bouman, Sour Supplier by FMI:

"Finding balance after a challenging year in the lime market"

“South Africa citrus growers remained committed to U.S. market despite tariffs”

Mexican lemon production surpasses 3.2 million tons

Iran exports over 23,000 tons of kiwi and citrus in 2025

Pakistan allows kinnow and potato exports to CIS via Iran route
Genesis Fresh presents new mandarin varieties across Spain:

"Havva and Sigal are designed to deliver high performance and a superior consumer experience"

"Export volumes will depend mainly on the intentions of each importing country"

Sector | Organic

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Dharwad mango growers target new export markets
Melvin Middelham, GreenFruit:

"Organic ginger and turmeric available year-round"

French grower experiments with organic aloe vera juice

Saudi Arabia reports higher date and greenhouse vegetable production
November 30th to December 2nd

Natexpo 2025 puts the spotlight on fruit and vegetables

Organic frozen vegetable range expands at Natural Grocers
Reichenau eG presents German organic sweet potatoes for the first time at the Nordic Organic Food Fair

"More than just a trend product"

Sector | Health

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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

Flavonoids linked to healthier aging

Norfolk Healthy Produce partners with All Aussie Farmers to bring The Purple Tomato

Sector | IT

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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”

“We’re introducing a single-use real-time monitoring solution for perishable goods transport”

AgroFresh adds AI and imaging tools to FreshCloud platform

Tract raises €18.6M to expand agrifood supply chain platform

Sector | Innovations

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Extending shelf-life of blueberries and avocados by storing and shipping under low pressure

Kazakhstan to subsidize water-saving farming technologies through 2028

Enza Zaden to introduce new tomato variety

Tanzania unveils digital platform to aid horticulture market
Stiaan Hugo - AGI Frost Fans

Entire frost protection package, honed in South Africa, available in EU
South African growers report significant increases in quality, size and shelf life

Introlab biostimulants approved for EU distribution
BotaniX’s Yishai Nissan on how vertical farming unlocks the full potential of medicinal plants

“Growing great plants is only half the battle, keeping their natural power intact is what matters”

Sector | Processed fruit and vegetables

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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"

Kyrgyzstan to develop agricultural processing facilities, including fresh produce

Insiders explain why Indian gherkins are replacing domestic supply in Polish supermarkets

New seasoning system launches with updated safety and capacity

Kazakhstan begins construction of a 70,000-ton fruit and vegetable processing plant in Almaty

Nepal expands French fry exports to new markets

Sector | Cooling

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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”

Rising fruit and vegetable exports and production drive the need to expand cold storage in Uzbekistan

Bridging global ripening markets with ethylene solutions

Haryana builds cold storage at Hisar Airport

Sector | Food safety

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Why provider of conveyor solutions offers food safety training

Imported produce flow to Omsk more than doubles; multiple pest cases confirmed

Kazakhstan launches pilot paid phytosanitary inspection system in five regions

Salmonella concerns prompt Canada warning on Iranian pistachios
Due Diligence Horticulture (DDH) launches Quantum Clear

Using plasma to kill airborne pathogens

Rwanda lifts 2017 ban on South African produce imports

EFSA urges continuous water disinfection in fresh produce processing

Sector | Nuts and dried fruits

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New ‘Parpareil’ almond approved for public release

Stronger pricing on pistachios, though kernel prices stay the same

Australian almond exports driven by Chinese demand
Martin Reynolds – Cape Dried Fruit

Growing demand for South African dried fruit

Caucasus fruit exporters seize opportunity as Turkey’s frost decimates apricot harvest

Uzbekistan enters Danish dried-fruit market and expands fruit exports to Kuwait

North African permanent crops attract investor interest

Sector | Packaging and Labelling

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Packers shift to flat blanks to cut lid costs and storage needs

"Modified atmosphere packaging puts fresh produce into rest mode to make it last longer"

"MAP-packaged kiwis can stay fresh for up to 150 days"

“It’s our goal to be responsible and ahead of the curve when it comes to sustainability”
Aztec Fruits launches new retail packaging project in Mexico

"Low prices driven by high supply in a saturated European avocado market"
Jan and Alec van den Heuvel

"We've developed our own machine that can perforate mono materials with extreme precision"
Plastic in packaging still has its advantages, according to Indian manufacturer

⁠"Eliminating plastic isn’t sustainable if it causes more fruit spoilage."

Sector | Retail

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The Wholesale Group has unveiled its latest member

Tesco Northern Ireland has increased the availability of vegetables ahead of Christmas
Greens Supermarket: First-of-its-kind in Malta - The “Medjool” Dates Counter

Ocado: For 2 weeks cherries became the number one bestselling product
Eroski: Strong growth in sales and profits

Lotte Mart: "Special Imported Fruit Discount Event"
DESPAR Italia: 12 new and modernised stores

Colruyt Group has reached an agreement with social partners in France
Lidl: £31mln investment in the north west over the next 5 years

Gruppo VéGé targets 65 new-store openings in 2026
Exki: Focus is on France and (northern) Belgium

Co-op: Commitment to enhance sustainability across its fresh produce supply chain
My Waitrose customers’ favourite product of 2025: Waitrose Fairtrade Bananas

SPAR Group is negotiating the sale of its UK business

Sector | Global Market

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GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW PAPAYA

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW PEARS

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW GARLIC

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW MANDARINS

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW CUCUMBERS

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW PINEAPPLES

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW POTATOES

Sector | Climate

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Storm Emilia suspends Moroccan fresh produce exports

Produce shipments making it through this week’s Polar Vortex

Global climate volatility disrupts perishable supply chains

China: Yunnan hit by early frost, blueberry and fresh-cut flower industries affected

"Seawater desalination is becoming essential in Morocco"

Belgian farmer sues TotalEnergies over climate impacts
Cyclone Mantha:

US$19 million crop losses in Bangladesh

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

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

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

Tariffs could force Mexican shift to precision agriculture

Sector | Peru

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Special Peru: Westfalia Fruit Peru expects to grow 15% in avocado by 2026

"We are constructing a new freezing facility in Chiclayo"
Special Peru: Packing del Carmen provides packing services to exporting companies

"As we do not have our own production, we can guarantee clients the priority for their fruit"
Peru Special: Provid and Proarándanos

Peru strengthens its world leadership in blueberries and consolidates its expansion in table grapes
Peru Special

"The day Peru sets out to export everything it produces, it can change the international chessboard"

"In addition to grapes, avocados and pomegranates, we have also started packing snow peas"

"Asia pays very well for avocados in the early months of the year"
Peru special

The Ica region has no unemployment thanks to blueberries and other crops