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Barbera International

"The blood orange campaign is entering its peak"

"Demand for apples is rising month by month"

Storm Emilia suspends Moroccan fresh produce exports

Kruiden Claus celebrates 125th anniversary

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

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

"We are constructing a new freezing facility in Chiclayo"

Frank Ocampo, TripleF Fruit: "New Galia variety sets a higher quality standard"

"Short-term outlook for the melon market remains challenging"

L'Ortolana bets everything on its top-range products

A rewarding 2025: Optimistic outlook for the future

Potato wholesaler Johann Schmidt on the export of Bavarian potatoes:

"This year, the main focus is on clearing our volumes"

Maraldi Sementi Open Day (Italy)

Next-level innovation for the baby leaf sector

Sven Umlandt on the apple season in the Altes Land region:

"Halfway through the harvest, prices have fallen sharply within a very short time"

Sector | Vegetables

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A new cotonet has been detected in the fields of the Valencia Region

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”
Agro Mediterranea Distribuzione's seasonal point of view

"Winter horticulture rebounds, with tomatoes recovering and artichokes surging"
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
Paolillo's take on fennel (Italy)

A strong production season and a responsive market

Sector | Bananas

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Costa Rica assesses progress in developing disease-resistant bananas

Russia becomes top destination for Ecuadorian bananas

Ecuador establishes the 2026 minimum support price for a box of bananas at $7.75

“HoneyGlow banana will keep building on its factors of success into 2026”

Cameroon banana exports fall 45.5% in November

Brazil lifts banana exports by 63% in 2025
UK banana prices - week 49:

UK Banana prices edge down 1% this week

Sector | Potatoes and Onions

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French production of ware potatoes is up sharply

Bottlenecks in Ukrainian potato supply chain under analysis

UK potato demand rises as home eating increases

Preparing for the 2026 European shallot season

Ukrainian vegetable production depends on access to the Dutch professional storage

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

Bangladesh onion prices stay high as potato surplus persists

Sector | Exotic/Tropical fruit & vegetables

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Charlie van Dyk – Novasun Group

“South African banana prices would surge without regional imports”

"Ecuadorian pitahaya still has enormous potential, but requires careful planning, coordination, and long-term vision"

Climate change is making truffles increasingly rare

Malaysia moves to protect durian varieties through GI registration

São Francisco Valley mango growers push for direct exports

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

Mango prices in Peru have escalated to levels that are making exports unfeasible

Sector | Company news

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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
Anton Kruger retires from FPEF

"The fresh produce industry has become recognised as a key driver of the economy"
Tristan Fischer on cost, scale and the Model T mindset

Fischer Farms: “Our obsession is how to make the system cheaper, cheaper, cheaper"
Wamhiba Hydroponic Farms' Patrick Bouchebel:

“We maintain the efficiency of CEA while staying adapted to Lebanon’s climatic and economic constraints"

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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Intra-Asia Container Index - 15 Dec:

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

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

India–Europe freight rates rise as carriers manage capacity
Permanently blocked highways and customs, with more expected promptly

Tractor blockades flood Greece – see their exact locations
From pioneers to smart solutions

DLG celebrates 100th anniversary

Sector | Machinery

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New optical sorter targets leafy greens processing
Dewulf launches the MP 18-110

New hall filler for the potato and vegetable sector introduced

Clip-free monomaterial packaging system launched
A new generation of pineapple processing machines

Peeling back the future of pineapple processing

UK facility installs new iceberg lettuce processing line
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

Sector | General fresh produce

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

Egypt’s produce export growth faces labour limits
Aktalanfruit expands team and product range

“Customers from as far as Belgium and Germany are finding their way to our new branch at the Rotterdam Groothandelsmarkt”

Consumer produce trends look to be unifying globally

Covent Garden traders compare challenges with Melbourne Market
Key figures on the European food chain - 2025:

EU fresh produce production totals 63.5 million tons in 2024

"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

EU strengthens training access for new growers

Brazil bars Maersk and MSC from first Santos terminal bid phase

Victoria updates interstate TPP rules for vegetable movement

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

Sector | Miscellaneous

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South Africa citrus sector mourns Deon Joubert

Eurozone inflation down to 2.5% in the EU
Inside the student-run agtech lab producing hundreds of pounds of greens

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

Covent Garden trader David Egan remembered

Tasmanian fruit industry mourns the passing of Carl Hansen
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"

Sector | Fruit

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Castilla-La Mancha's Melon and Watermelon Inter-branch Organization: "It was a disastrous season"

Tesco and Aldi lead British apple sales in November 2025

T&G Global apple grower returns rise 25%

Demand for smaller size organic apples outpaces demand for large apples

More cherry shipments reaching the Chinese market
Squeazy and Piñabar-Goldslice from Chibumtech

New solutions for apple and pineapple processing
BerryBrothers invests in the future with testing ground and agro-apartment expansion

“We are exploring how to continue growing top-quality soft fruit five and 10 years from now”

Sector | Herbs

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Microgreens and in vitro cultivation pioneer reach for the skies with their vertical farm
German producer Johannes Adams on this year's herb season:

"We have significantly expanded our cultivation capacity for parsley and thyme"
Anthony De Ieso - Thorndon Park Produce:

"In easier to grow conditions, such as spring and summer, there are higher volumes to compete with"
José María Artero, manager of Solherbs:

"We can supply quality herbs also in summer"

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
Artur Lammert von Dreesen Frische Kräuter on the German herb harvest:

"There were sometimes total losses in individual batches of dill"

Sector | Agenda

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PotatoEurope 2026 with a new look

New venue and expansion of exhibitor spectrum announced

Photo report: Food Africa 2025

Fresh produce buyers and retailers to meet in Bergamo on January 22
Fruit Business Conference:

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

Eurosemillas wins the Innovation Award at the first Spanish Agri-Food Sector Awards

The Mauritanian pavilion makes its first appearance at Food Africa

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

Sector | Citrus

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Mexican lemon production surpasses 3.2 million tons
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"
Limoré

"We will start exporting lemons to Great Britain, Norway, and Germany immediately"

Citrus tops Egypt’s agricultural exports with over 2 million tons

HLB disease continues to reshape global citrus production strategies

Demand picked up for Florida grapefruit

Sector | Organic

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Dharwad mango growers target new export markets

U.S. introduces bill to expand domestic organic infrastructure
Next year’s first organic GoodnessMe apples at VerKen Bio Deli-Vers

"Organic pear sales are off to a slow start, but momentum is expected soon"
Melvin Middelham, GreenFruit:

"Organic ginger and turmeric available year-round"

French grower experiments with organic aloe vera juice
November 30th to December 2nd

Natexpo 2025 puts the spotlight on fruit and vegetables
Organic grower Pieter Vandooren:

"Day trading increasingly risky as contracting becomes more important"

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

Bananas may help control blood pressure better than cutting salt

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

Enza Zaden to introduce new tomato variety

Fresh Del Monte launches robot that interacts with shoppers

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
Mama's Meals reaches break-even and enters the German market

“A fresh brand is not ideal if you want to avoid hassle”
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"

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

New seasoning system launches with updated safety and capacity

Nepal expands French fry exports to new markets

Ukraine’s freezing industry processes 35 percent fewer berries than vegetables this season

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”

Bridging global ripening markets with ethylene solutions

"The expansion increased our static coolstore capacity by five million trays"

The rise of electric trailers

Sector | Food safety

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Moldova destroys 7.5 tonnes of imported dill over pesticide exceedance

Why provider of conveyor solutions offers food safety training
Due Diligence Horticulture (DDH) launches Quantum Clear

Using plasma to kill airborne pathogens

EFSA urges continuous water disinfection in fresh produce processing
Ecofarm Storti (Italy)

Ozone as a tool for combating diseases in horticultural crops

Norwegian audit finds gaps in produce safety controls

Ongoing Canadian salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios

Sector | Nuts and dried fruits

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Nathalie Gaillard, CING:

"The festive season is the ideal time to promote Grenoble walnuts"
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

Pistachio kernel interest–and use–continues to expand

Turkish hazelnut production drops, sending prices soaring

Sector | Packaging and Labelling

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

Pear trials in Argentina show slower ripening with 1-MCP

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

Reindeer carrot snacks arrive in time for Christmas

Italian retailer adopts reusable crates for fresh produce operations

Poland trials new laser MAP tech for fresh produce

MEPs approve amendment to fruit and vegetable labelling regulation for Western Sahara

Sector | Retail

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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
Poundland has announced another wave of store closures

Sainsbury's: "Customers can stock up on seasonal vegetables perfect for cheffing up delicious sides"

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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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
Significant vegetable shortages and price increases expected

Retractable roof greenhouse withstands Jamaica’s worst storm ever

AI supports global produce supply chains

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 African exporters face 30% tariffs after Agoa expiry

Sahrawi growers welcome the new EU-Morocco agreement

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 | Peru

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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
Peru Special

Competitive advantage of Arequipa's pomegranates in the European market