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Harvest continues on average-sized PEI potato crop

Greater volume of California endive in 2024

Peruvian blueberry season off to positive start

Filipe Oliveira da Silva appointed CEO of JASA

New papaya namesake label pays tribute to founder

Date brand booth offers restful retreat at Global Show

New On the Vine tomato line makes its mark

Registration opens for 2024 New York Produce Show and Conference

New greenhouse grown mini melon starts shipping

Garlic, ginger, stringless sugar snap peas, and Empress lychee

Global produce sourcing company offers customized solutions

Sector | Vegetables

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Peat-free mushrooms in sustainability push a first for UK supermarkets

Organic South African pumpkins hugely popular in Germany
Hazera

Hard onions and new pointed cabbage during International Open Days Hazera

Mexico overtakes Peru in asparagus shipments to the UK
JC Myers with SunFed Produce

“We owe it to our growers to discuss inflationary pressure with our retail customers”

Stable organic mushroom market, with growth on the horizon
Hurricane Milton on its way to Florida

Mexican cucumber industry will feel effects of Hurricane Helene

Sector | Bananas

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Warner's distillery introduces banana rum in the UK

Fairtrade enhances sustainable banana offer to boost workers' income and support living wages worldwide

Cameroon sees a 19.5% rise in banana exports in September 2024
Softripe continues international expansion in Latin-America

"Successful use for bananas and avocados in Chile"

Premier Fresh Australia and ALDI's enduring partnership delivers bananas nationwide

Uniban strengthens global presence with new port in Colombia

Colombian banana exports have experienced remarkable growth

Sector | Potatoes and Onions

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Notable declines in EU potato production with only 35% clearance in Northern France and 15% in Normandy

Mountain Valley MD's tech boosts potato farming: higher yields, greener practices

Ontario, OR onion producers report slow demand and stable market amid harvest season

Global potato production surpasses 368 million metric tons
Wim Waterman, Waterman Onions:

“Initial selection at the grower remains the best grading method”

Single sweet potatoes make their debut
Eric Moerdijk, Monie:

"For this competitive onion price, we certainly don't have mega exports"

Sector | Exotic/Tropical fruit & vegetables

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Singapore durian sellers accused of mislabeling variants and origins, sparking concerns over authenticity

India's mango export sector expanding global reach to the USA, Australia, and beyond

Westfalia fruit delivers first shipment of avocados from South Africa to China
Nutri Frucht GmbH
Dimitrios Kremenopoulos on the first two business years of Nutri Frucht GmbH:

"We were able to offer good quality Greek kiwis well into June"

Rubyglow pineapple coming to Europe in early 2025

Shift in durian market: Singapore sees rise in Thai durians amid Malaysian shortage

Thai mangosteen exports see record growth

Sector | Company news

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Wholesalers call on Melbourne Market Authority Board to resign

Lange Companies debuts new name and new look

Two new team members for Equifruit

Apeel Sciences adds to executive leadership team

Van Ooijen Citrus celebrates 50th anniversary

Fall Creek names new commercial director

Malena Produce celebrates 70th anniversary and launches new brand

Sector | Greenhouse

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Sustainable packaging and fresh new looks step into the spotlight
Barry Michiels, Michiels Brothers:

"Transition to Spain-season in greenhouse vegetables has begun"

On-the-vine snacking tomatoes now offered as organic
Enza Discovery Field Days in Twisk, Enkhuizen and Voorst

Future-proof methods for lettuce cultivation

New products launched in premium tomato category
GyroPlant collaborates with Dole plc

Partnership to advance substrate-free berry and leafy greens cultivation

How production methods have evolved through the years

Sector | Logistics

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Gemini cooperation update: network shift due to Red Sea safety concerns

Pharr International Bridge celebrates 30 years as keystone in US-Mexico produce trade

Montreal dockworkers to halt overtime amid contract negotiations

EU regulators approve MSC acquisitions in Germany and France

Dockworkers' return to work in the US and the impact on Antigua and Barbuda's imports

Ocean rates fall while air rates climb following US port worker strike

SeaCube Container Leasing adds to its Board of Directors

Sector | Machinery

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Sorma Group -

New food grading solutions launched in Madrid

Precision vegetable processing technology on display at double round of shows
It will be presented at the LUV trade fair in Bari, Italy

A new industrial weighing system for use in fruit and vegetable warehouses

How much money do you lose due to overweight in blueberry packing?

Powershake and soup production lines from Amfresh UK ready for auction
Azcaval presenting the new BELT-80 Lowest at Fruit Attraction

The ultimate packaging solution for cherries and sensitive stone fruit

New nut processing group formed

Sector | General fresh produce

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Rising food prices during holidays impact Israel's vulnerable populations
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BLE week 40:

'Red Globe loses relevance in the grape market'
Between 11,000 and 14,000 daily buyers at the Johannesburg fresh produce market in City Deep

Photo report Joburg Market: “This is about food security. You can’t wait for political stability”
expoSE & expoDirekt from November 20 to 21 in Karlsruhe

Trade fair duo expects over 420 exhibitors from 13 countries

Fruit Attraction Madrid saw busier first day than normal

Convenience-store-inspired experience at IFPA show

Tanzanian exporters secure deals to supply UK with fresh produce worth $2.8 million annually

Sector | Management

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Israeli currency under pressure due to prolonged conflicts

Brazil tightens monetary policy amid rising food prices, while Mexico cuts rates as inflation eases

UK extends waiver on import requirements for EU goods until January 2025

ILA port worker strike concludes with wage agreement in the US

Ian Albers takes over as chairman of Citrus NZ in Gisborne

Negotiations for Philadelphia's port expansion

Spotted lanternfly invasion in Massachusetts

Sector | Miscellaneous

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Study shows pesticides go beyond fruit skins
"The agreement between Antolin and PersiSkin is a dynamizing factor for the kaki sector"

persiSKIN AUTO, a new leather made from kaki waste for interior coverings in the automotive sector
Perry van der Meer active as inspector for 40 years

"The inspector of the past is the quality advisor of today"

"Kiwifruit harvest season opens with increased market demand for high-end, single-packaged products"
Abelardo Hernández, technical director of Proexport and coordinator of the Nitrosfera project:

"We plan to implement nitrogen fertilization strategies that complement the restrictions in place"

The Costa Tropical is on alert due to the presence of a beetle that affects avocado trees
C- Led and Battistini Vivai

When lighting can make a difference

Sector | Fruit

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South Africa's blueberry exports surge by 34.1% amid global production decline

European apple exports to the Middle East thrive with a focus on quality and eco-friendly practices

Peru's blueberry exports surge 41.5% to $545.94 million in first eight months of 2024

Michigan blueberry growers face viability threats amid rising labor costs and operational expenses

Ontario government invests in marketing campaign to boost sales of locally grown apples

Australian melon industry strengthens relationship and information sharing with United States study tour

Governor Maura Healey proclaims October as "Massachusetts Cranberry Month"

Sector | Herbs

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Kruiden Claus sees upward trend in unknown herbs

"People need to familiarize with the wide array of herbs available"

Demand to pick up in early September for fresh herbs
Anthony De Ieso - Thorndon Park Produce

"This year has been very favourable; coriander is a quick turnaround from seed to harvest"

South Korea and U.S. reach agreement on Korean ginseng and Texas grapefruit exports

Meal boxes: a stepping stone to increased herb consumption

"Hydroponics is our main business"
Micro's Unilight:

"Our next target market will be sandwich stores and exporters"

Sector | Agenda

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Rainy day at second day of Fruit Attraction

Organization is 'very satisfied' with Interfresh Eurasia switch to Izmir
German-speaking exhibitors and visitors at Fruit Attraction 2024

"Constructive talks in the run-up to the new overseas season"

Sormac to showcase precision vegetable processing technology at a double round of shows

Produce industry members to voice concerns ahead of Canadian federal elections

Primeur Fruit Attraction Edition now available to read online

Ten years of Seed meets Technology: 'No more manual counting in two years' time'

Sector | Citrus

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"The production of new tangerines is lower than usual, while current export demand remains stable"

There are only 20,000 tons of Greek Valencia oranges left for exports
Adnan Pervez, of Greenfood Ibérica: "Food safety-focused retailers rely on certified suppliers"

"Clients who had been working with Egypt have switched to doing programs with Spanish oranges this year"

Isabelina: a new seedless Chilean mandarin variety

Mexican lime sizing to improve imminently
Antonio Carmona, manager of Sunarán and president of Palmanaranja:

"Neither we nor Egypt want an oversupply that would make the campaign unprofitable for everyone"

No new citrus greening disease in South Africa

Sector | Organic

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Ontario's 2024 Organic Market Report released

"Ontario's organic market continues to see robust growth"
Paul Marais – SOGA Organic

Europe’s orange protocol causes “enormous destruction of value”

Lion Farms presents an extensive range of organic mushrooms in Florida

Organic seedless grapes: production growth in Italy and in the world
Melissa Sampayo, manager of Bioma Colombia

Bioma Colombia: innovation in regenerative agriculture with organic lulo

New organic vegetable specialty division to serve the Southwest
Paul Davidson, Commercial Director of Sol Ogánica, Nicaragua

Push for ROC-certified organic products

Sector | Health

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UK toddlers' diets dominated by ultra-processed foods, study finds
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US: Could a compound in chilis lower blood sugar levels?
Sanlucar and football club VFB Stuttgart -

New fresh produce campaign support various social projects in Germany and South Africa

Five seasonal fruits aiding in blood pressure control

Link between fruit and vegetable intake and reduced frailty risk in adults

Consuming four servings of cruciferous vegetables daily could aid in reducing blood pressure

Shifts in diet could safe 6000 lives and reduce disability years by 28,857 annually in the UK

Sector | IT

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Orus Logistics

"With just one click, both exporters and their customers can know where their goods are at all times"

Odlarlaget takes on imported vegetables in Sweden with the help of AI

Apple-picking robot in action
GoMicro - AI Quality Assessment

"Allowing farmers and harvesters to convert what they have got into digitally tradeable goods will be a game changer"

Citrosol presents its CATsystem at Fruit Attraction

Quality inspection app now available on smartphones

Tasmanian vegetable growers tackle biosecurity with technology

Sector | Innovations

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A new solution for enhanced food safety and FSMA 204 compliance

New robot avocado line adds automation to avocado processing

Global agreement to develop certified compostable Price Look Up (PLU) stickers for fresh produce

Pioneering lower carbon parsnips set to hit UK stores this November
Agricultural robots in action

FIRA USA 2024 is almost here
The Sakata Woodland Innovation Center

Sakata America Holding unveils new headquarters

$3.5 million for research on organic produce coatings using essential oils

Sector | Processed fruit and vegetables

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Five new salad kit offerings to hit store shelves
Daniel Rohrseitz from Rohrseitz GmbH in Frankfurt:

"Increasing demand for hand-cut fruit"

"We anticipate strong demand for pomegranate arils"

European fruit processors says lack of spring impacts 2024 summer crops

Premium 100 percent pure avocado oils make debut

Chopped salad kits make debut
UNILET

Are canned and frozen vegetables still popular?

Sector | Cooling

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Emergent Cold LatAm boosts colombia's cold storage capabilities with expansion
FOOD freshly -

Nature-based shelf-life solutions to be showcased in Madrid
Evy van Gastel, Fruit Service Collective:

"New ripening technology allows us to differentiate in exotic products"

The symbiotic relationship between ethylene and fruit ripening

New portable cold stores deliver energy efficiency and sustainability advantages for Blue Cube

Port Houston approved for cold treatment

Cryopak acquires gel-pack segment from Garden State Cold Storage in the US

Sector | Food safety

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Central American countries warned about locust outbreaks threatening crops

New report sheds light on Salmonella outbreak in Canada four years ago
APHIS' role in enhancing SPS regulations and food security

Strengthening agricultural practices and trade in Africa

APHIS seeks public input on citrus import risk from Botswana

Recall alert: Jacks and the Green Sprouts alfalfa products linked to listeria risk

Outbreak of Salmonella umbilo linked to Italian rocket affects multiple countries

Assistance hub opens in South Australia amid tomato virus outbreak

Sector | Nuts and dried fruits

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Pistachio market keeps growing, led by U.S. production and exports
France Food acquires Fruits Rouges du Périgord

"We want to revitalize the chestnut and nut sector from southwestern France"

North America’s largest date grower and processor debuts and is regenerative organic certified
USDA Tree Nuts Annual Turkey

Record pistachio production expected in Turkiye by 2024/25

Pistachio cultivation thrives in Spain amid climate challenges
Manon Gayraud, Raphaël Primeurs

The dried fruit trend continues to grow

Assemis in financial distress, judge appoints receiver for farm operations in the US

Sector | Packaging and Labelling

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Fruit Attraction 2024

Revolutionizing fresh food logistics with launch of ultra-light, smart-tracking Nestor pallet

Sinclair and Zespri joining forces on sustainable labeling

Strategic global collaboration formed in packaging industry

Launch of Tenderland brings new produce brand to North America

Turning asparagus tags pink to support National Breast Cancer Foundation
Cartomat GmbH
Cartomat presents innovative hemp paper at Fachpack 2024:

"Own hemp material from the surrounding area of 20 km"

Stemilt implements new pear packing line in Wenatchee

Sector | Retail

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Dreamstime
Walmart is kicking its adaptive retail strategy into high gear

Lidl will relaunch its brand in the United States
Dreamstime
Save A Lot partners with Fabric and Uber

DoorDash: Expanded partnership with Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Dreamstime
Sam’s Club tests a future without checkout lines

Fresh Thyme Market: Mango-Everything (and Everywhere!)
Dreamstime
Natural Grocers® is proud to promote "Field to Can"

AFS debuts new grocery format
Dreamstime
Family Dollar has partnered with Instacart

CEO of Stew Leonard’s: "Bananas are the No. 1 fruit export in our produce department"
Dreamstime
Procurant announced the launch of Price Watch

Albertsons: First customer to test Afresh’s new forecasting solution for distribution centers
Dreamstime
Peck’s Markets joins Allegiance Retail Services

UNFI recorded a net sales increase of 10%

Sector | Global Market

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GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW LEMONS

Sector | Climate

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Researchers reveal how extreme weather significantly affects crop yields through detailed local studies

Peru's potato heritage and the challenge of climate change

California's Central Valley walnut harvest hit by intense October heat, facing significant yield reductions
Threatening citrus

Florida growers brace for monster storm Milton, one of the strongest hurricanes on record

USDA launches comprehensive support for Hurricane Helene-affected farmers and communities

Yakima valley's response to two year drought conditions

Agricultural insurance gaps discussed in Puerto Rico following tropical storm Ernesto

Sector | Cartoons

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parametric-architecture.com

Using vegetables in architecture
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Blueberry eating world record
AI

Rob Machado’s avocado-inspired surfboard: the Machadocado

Viral purple apples are fake, causing real-world confusion

How dipping fruit in chocolate improves focus and reduces stress
Tiktok / raisingdylan

Grocery store shopper sparks debate with Try-before-buy grape policy
khaosodenglish

Volcanic durian from Southern Thailand creates high demand