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GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW GARLIC

Growth continues in greenhouse cucumber category

U.S. apple update

Harvest conditions in the latter part of apple growing season created increased volumes on some varieties

Agrovision expands into cherry cultivation in Chile

Green onion pricing back down following summer highs

Source: USGS

Earthquake strikes in northern California

Partnerships support growth for legal grape growers and safeguard intellectual property in China

New carrot crop arrives

New festive tomato constellation blend ready for the holidays

Western Fruit Report Grape Cold Storage:

Total grape cold storage drops 38% ahead of holiday season

Sector | Vegetables

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Mayra beef tomato launched
Pasquale Bruno - Natura Ortaggi

Sales of broccoli, cauliflower and romanesco have picked up
Nelson Cordero Arévalo, from Comercializadora y Exportadora NCA:

"The price of Chilean garlic has improved significantly this year due to the global shortage of the product"
Rodger Hobson - British Carrot Grower’s Association

"You can’t complain about cheap veg if it means people are buying more and eating better"

Tindall Farms balances cauliflower challenges with community support
Alessandro Speranza

When aubergines exceed healthy expectations

Strong pricing on Florida corn post-hurricanes

Sector | Bananas

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Bananas must remain accessible for everyone, while meeting the challenges of a changing market
Banana prices - Week 48

Banana prices shift: Colombia drops 6%, Panama rises 16%, Guatemala down 15%

BLSD-resistant banana and plantain hybrids offer higher yields and reduced costs
Jorge Alex Serrano, Jasafrut:

“European buyers turning to Ecuador again for more bananas”
Jesús Valentín - IREN Group

"The challenge is to maintain a balance between sustainable production and market demands"
Fruchthof Nagel GmbH
Fruchthof Nagel GmbH celebrates its 75th anniversary:

"On-site processing preserves the freshness of our freshcut products for longer"
Banana prices week 47:

Honduras sees a hefty 29% fall while Colombia is down 11%

Sector | Potatoes and Onions

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Pio Del Prete Srl

Positive trend for the garlic campaign but less so for onions
Berlin Wholesale Market:

"High price pressure characterises potato market"

The onion industry calls for fairer outbreak investigations and clearer communication

Spain produced nearly 2 million tons of potatoes and consolidated its upward export trend

Potato offerings on display at the New York produce show

Onion market update: regional trends, transportation challenges, and crop outlooks

PNVA 2024 Onion Session covers research, pest management, and grower strategies

Sector | Exotic/Tropical fruit & vegetables

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Chile's avocado production set to rise 33% in 2024/25 with increased exports

"We've focused on the Latin American market with Greek kiwis"
Jaco Rheeder, Star South:

“We created a whole new small class 1 for pomegranate fruit”

"The pineapple industry requires an upgrade, and the prospects for Golden Diamond pineapples remain promising."

Low volumes of Spanish garlic limit out-of-contract sales operations

"Ginger cultivation in neighboring countries creates competition for China's ginger exports"
Weekly produce trends:

Asparagus prices steady, 1,764 metric tons of grapes exported

Sector | Company news

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Annual social media and marketing event calendar for 2025 available

"Slow recovery in European retail"

"Fruit Wave B.V. falls victim to identity fraud"
"The fair opens the door to trade in Egypt, Africa and the Middle East"

Proexport explores Egypt's agronomic reality and participates in the Food Africa trade show

Freska Produce and Agrifruit announce shared chief financial officer
Alliance capacity market share

Major carrier alliances to shift structure in 2025 after 8 years of stability

BloomFresh appoints new innovation & quality director

Sector | Greenhouse

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Product security benefits lit cucumber cultivation
Chuck Tryon, Bushel Boy Farms:

“Our agricultural workforce crisis has reached a critical point”

"Our mission is to have a Bold solution in every greenhouse in North America"

Lower cost retractable roof systems protect crops from heat, rain, wind and insects
Scandinavia visits:

“Sometimes you can get paid for using electricity, other times you have to pay 2 NOK per kWh”
Francisco Bermúdez, CEO of Beyond Seeds:

Chocolate concept expanding with a new eggplant
The collaboration between the Cooperative Sant'Orsola and the University of Wageningen (Netherlands)

A new type of greenhouse for the cultivation of small fruit

Sector | Logistics

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Natascha Veldhuis, Veldhuis Logistics:

"The first five years were challenging, but we stayed on an upward path"
World Container Index - 05 Dec:

Index rises 6% as freight rates fluctuate across key routes

Indian port workers announce indefinite strike over wage revisions

Outsourcing perishables handling at JFK Airport set to increase costs for Dutch exporters

Lang Son invests $126 million in cargo hub to boost Vietnam-China trade, $66 billion in exports

Vehicle fire triggers explosion at PortMiami container yard, no injuries reported

“Trials have shown we can store figs for 28 days with our technology, with 100% marketability”

Sector | Machinery

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Sebastiano Candiano - Fratelli Candiano

A specific and exclusive sorter for courgettes and cucumbers

Bid on fruit and vegetable processing machinery

Testing Munckhof picking robot at Proeftuin Randwijk

"Packaging machine designed for optimal product presentation"
GOtrack

The future of farming is autonomous and precise

Muddy Machines acquires logistics robot to tackle farm labor shortages
Online auction

Fruit processing line to produce jam and fruit spreads

Sector | General fresh produce

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Week 48 Fruit Wholesale Market Report

Cherry prices fall as Rainier variety arrivals increase
BLE week 48:

'Extensive but not too abundant cauliflower supply'
Sylvain Hoarau, Ame Haslé Group

"These visits give our buyers a better understanding of the work of our producers"
Ramon Oudhaarlem - DeliNova (Curaçao)

"The Netherlands remains our preferred source for fresh produce imports despite the distance"

New report shows thriving opportunities and potential for Australian fruit and veg in Southeast Asia
Nuremberg Wholesale Market:

"I expect this year's persimmon season to end prematurely"
Week 47 Fruit Wholesale Market Report

Sales of imported apples slow down, while the arrival of Vietnamese dragon fruit increases

Sector | Management

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Chile and China signed a protocol to expand fruit exports

Ben LaCross elected Michigan Farm Bureau president, vows to address challenges

Indian rupee hits record low as dollar strengthens, RBI actions in focus

Mexico announces 12% minimum wage hike for 2025 to boost purchasing power

Loans available for agricultural producers to extend shelf life with controlled atmosphere storage

Florida's H-2A wage rate to rise 10% in 2025, reflecting national farm labor trends

Five states are launching programs to promote healthier eating for SNAP participants

Sector | Miscellaneous

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Nico van Vliet waves goodbye and looks back at his career
Comavit produces 2.5 million poles per year

An effective protection system relies on strong poles and precise design
Linda Van den Bulck, Belgian Saffron:

"Horribly bad spring heralded volatile Belgian saffron harvest"

More economical steaming and better cleaning in-house at grower's premises
Ethan Luth, Bayer:

"Breeders to help growers with challenges as energy, water and disease pressure"

Would you wear a potato-scented perfume?

Citrosol introduces CATsystem®, the first automatic control system for post-harvest treatments

Sector | Fruit

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Dutch strawberry grower being innovative under the Portuguese sun
Tony Coad - Reid Fruits

"The crop is setting up nicely for a quality crop with very good size, colour and brix"
Müller Oosthuizen – Ginger Gypsy

Limpopo apples bolstered by July frost which mowed down stone fruit
Raspberry regains almost 10% of surface area

The area devoted to berries in Huelva is expected to increase by 4% in the 2025 season

China authorizes the import of Brazilian table grapes

Chilean blueberry exports decline 28%, with recovery expected as harvest intensifies
Gabriël Viljoen – Orange River Producers’ Association, ORPA

Good weather and markets bode well for Orange River grapes

Sector | Herbs

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Euro Gijbels

"Storm impacted parsley, but hit mint and coriander hardest"
Raymond van der Burgh, Europe Retail Packing:

“This winter, imported herbs prices have sky-rocketed”
Filippo Carrara from Parma has gone from 10 to 150 hectares in 7 years

The king of basil: 28 years old and 50 hectares
Anthony De Ieso - Thorndon Park Produce

Grower increases rosmary acreage to fill shortages
Europe Retail Packaging:

“Fresh herb market heading into a roller coaster ride this winter, with challenges beyond expectations”

Fresh herb demand starting to pick up
Kruiden Claus sees upward trend in unknown herbs

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

Sector | Agenda

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SEPC announces Southern Exposure speakers
Photo report

Challenges for the future take center stage at Interpom 2024
Excellent feedback from exhibitors

Photo report Interpoma 2024

New York Produce Show & Conference keynote breakfast speaker announced

Photo report: Morocco Blueberry Conference 2024

IFPA poised to collaborate with new U.S. leadership on fresh produce initiatives
Webinar 26 November 2024, 10:30

"It will equip them with the knowledge and tools to leverage our berry database to its fullest potential"

Sector | Citrus

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Youri Aerts - Fruit At Work

"Sinterklaas creates peak demand for clementines"
Uniterra Sicilia Group / Arancia Loretta

Eagerly awaited Tacle campaign, a cross between clementines and Tarocco oranges, seedless and easy to peal

Pakistan sets revised export values for kinnow and seasonal fruits
Erik-Jan Thur - Marni Fruit

"Growing demand for larger sizes in oranges, mandarins, and persimmons"
Miguel Agustín - Nostra Fruita

"First part of the citrus season affected by complaints at destination due to the impact of the rains and orange imports from overseas"

Zhongxian emerges as China's citrus hub with 24,333 hectares and $10.59 billion brand value

Grapefruit exports to South Korea in question post-Martial Law declaration

Sector | Organic

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California drives U.S. organic growth amid challenges in policy, pricing, and research

"We will export organic pumpkins to the Netherlands for the first time"

"India's organic fresh produce market grows at 18% annually, driven by demand and exports

Successful organic produce trials in the Moroccan Brachoua region

Organic industry warns of risks from proposed gene-editing label changes

Wild About Sprouts launches at Whole Foods in Pacific Northwest

How is the organic apple sector in India doing?

Sector | Health

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Study links higher fruit and vegetable intake to reduced depression in adults over 45

Capsaicin shows promise in enhancing mesothelioma treatment, study finds

Study shows almonds may enhance post-exercise recovery

Recent research indicates daily consumption of pistachios may benefit vision health

Manchester men shine in health survey with high fruit and veg intake

Connecting with registered dietitians to help boost produce consumption

Strawberries: a nutrient powerhouse for immune support, cognitive health, and more

Sector | IT

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Researchers from the Basque Country developed a robot to harvest strawberries
OneThird presents avocado scanner at Tech for Retail, in partnership with Ida

"The lifespan of each product is essential in the algorithms we develop"
Lualtek

Sensors 4.0 for saving on fertigation
© Nattstudio | Dreamstime.com

"Nothing scarier than a cyber attack during your busiest season"

"Our disposable temperature and humidity data logger has received extensive inquiries at Fruit Attraction expo"
Ida launches its new module for central purchasing agencies and wholesalers of ultra-fresh products

"Many wholesalers and market leaders have been using our services for several years now"
Elad Mardix, CEO of Clarifruit:

"We're creating one, standardized language to evaluate quality across entire fresh produce value chain.”

Sector | Innovations

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Polybee introduces drone-powered pollination to boost horticulture efficiency

Post-harvest solution approved for commercial use in California

Taiwan's satellite tech fights banana fungus in Guatemala and Belize

Australian vegetable growers to explore global AgTech innovations in California tour

AI revolutionizing agriculture: enhancing efficiency and sustainability

Dell and Moyo launch AI-powered drone to combat crop diseases in South Africa

A new solution for enhanced food safety and FSMA 204 compliance

Sector | Processed fruit and vegetables

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Pure Harvest announces launch of its own tomato sauces

Acquisition in California sun-dried market

"We airfreight over 25 tons of cut-fruit per day from South Africa to the UK”
Italian company Rosso Gargano

"Drought is a phenomenon we are all too familiar with"

New line of cold, grape-based cold pressed juices introduced

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

"Increasing demand for hand-cut fruit"

Sector | Cooling

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Greenbushes cold storage facility boosts Eastern Cape agriculture and exports

North Carolina pilot reduces cabbage shipping costs with electric refrigeration

Refrigeration giant Americold closes 's-Gravenzande branch

Expansion of temperature-controlled logistics in Chile

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"

Sector | Food safety

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Codex Alimentarius approves 1,4-DMN for potato storage, boosting global trade opportunities

E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s onions ends with 104 cases and 1 death

Recalls issued for cucumbers, greens, and kale kits due to contamination risks

Ausveg updates on $5M national response to tomato brown rugose fruit virus in South Australia

Listeria risk prompts enoki mushroom recall in Canada

Cucumbers and organic carrots recalled over salmonella and E. coli risks

U.S. food recalls surge over listeria and E. coli contamination concerns

Sector | Nuts and dried fruits

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Kate - Coco Produce Company

Designs can be customised to customer's brand
Dillen Langenberg,

"Despite high prices, first shelled walnuts sell out quickly"

Capitalizing on holiday date trends

Kern County leads almond orchard removals as global demand grows

California almond acreage declines for third consecutive year in 2024
Bridgette Weber with Bard Valley Natural Delights

“Bard Valley Medjool dates remain a trusted choice for Ramadan and beyond”
Mitica's proposal for the large retail sector, but also suitable for Christmas baskets

Italian chestnuts and marrons in Christmas packaging

Sector | Packaging and Labelling

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McCain Foods launches redesigned packaging with unified global identity

Iceless packaging revolutionizes broccoli transport, cutting costs and emissions
Frédéric Salomon, Daurema

What are the advantages of moulded cellulose trays?

Student develops pH-responsive biodegradable packaging to signal food spoilage

Victorian startup trials laser branding to replace plastic fruit stickers

Packnatur introduces compostable cellulose netting for sustainable fruit and vegetable packaging

The future of fruit labeling recognized at launch

Sector | Retail

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Dreamstime
Dollar General Corporation: Third quarter 2024 results

Sweetgreen’s support helps ensure eight Los Angeles farmers markets will remain open
Dreamstime
Dollar Tree, Inc. reports results for Q3 fiscal 2024

No Frills: 100th store in Western Canada
Dreamstime
ReposiTrak to welcome 50 new produce suppliers to rapidly expanding Food Traceability Network

Picadeli and Digimarc Corporation announced a strategic partnership
Dreamstime
The Giant Company December holiday meal deal includes Yellow Potatoes

Instacart and Danone will each donate one serving of fruits and vegetables to PHA
Dreamstime

AWS announced new generative AI enhancements for Amazon Connect
Dreamstime
Amazon is currently having capacity problems

Online sales in U.S. were up about 4% for the first half of Thanksgiving holiday, data showed
Dreamstime
PepsiCo: Agreement to acquire full ownership of Sabra and Obela

Sweet potatoes and green beans will likely appear on this year's Thanksgiving table - Study

Sector | Global Market

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Sector | Climate

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Florida agriculture rebounds after Hurricane Milton with strong winter crop outlook

How storms on Thanksgiving week may impact produce
Drought in Morocco affects nurseries

"Our sales in the fruit sector are down 80% on a normal year"

Climate change threatens Kashmir’s apple industry

Chandpur farmers shift to winter crops after flood losses

Floods and storms damage over 500 hectares of crops in Panama

JP Farms accelerates banana recovery after hurricane, ahead of schedule

Sector | Cartoons

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AI

Osaka zookeeper accused of stealing animal food
AI

Pizza Hut introduces tomato wine
AI

Man identified by orange juice sentenced for burglary
AI

TikTokers using onions for cough relief
AI

Tripura explores jackfruit wine production
AI

American Youtuber shocked by £3 banana

Banana sold by street vendor becomes £5M conceptual art piece, sparking global debate