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Papaya supply from Mexico tight

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Increase in produce trade drives expansion of customs brokers

North America’s largest date grower and processor debuts and is regenerative organic certified

Ports strike pressures already tight import asparagus supply

Sakata America Holding unveils new headquarters:

The Sakata Woodland Innovation Center

Disruptions from ILA strike at US east coast ports

Jaime de la Peña, General Manager of Itaben ExpoPeru SAC:

"We expect a 70% increase in mango exports this season"

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

Lamb Weston reports first quarter fiscal 2025 results

Produce industry members to voice concerns ahead of Canadian federal elections

Primeur Fruit Attraction Edition now available to read online

Sector | Vegetables

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UK celebrates first ever National Carrot Day

"This is not a problem yet, but if we get more heavy rain it could mean trouble"

Belgian company expands with own farm in Morocco: guaranteed quality year-round

AUSVEG strongly emphasises the need for timely communication of testing and tracing results (ToBRFV)

Harvesting in Israel continues despite escalating hostilities

Brassica supply could tighten due to Diamondback Moth

Cabbage prices adjusted in Taiwan supermarkets due to typhoon impact

Harvest time: pumpkin and squash innovation at North America's longest-running breeding program

Sector | Bananas

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Uncovering wild banana diversity in Southeast Asia
Weekly trends in wholesale banana prices by country of origin

Banana prices from Guatemala saw a 2% increase

Port of Hueneme celebrates 11th Annual Banana Festival
José Antonio Vargas, General Manager of Reybanpac

"Ecuadorian bananas are highly valued for their long shelf life when green, fundamental to reach distant markets"

“Consumers aren’t as obsessed with low prices of bananas as retailers are”
Fairtrasa and Migros -

World’s first Regenerative Organic Certified Bananas from Ecuador introduced

Banana rebirth in Malawi: Overcoming disease and imports to revive a national staple

Sector | Potatoes and Onions

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Arie van Baalen, River Onions:

"It's been a massive roller coaster on the onion market since New Year's"
Dignus Boone, Bowa:

“The recent years’ high prices were getting a bit much for us”
Carlos Soriano, production manager at Soriano Aparicio S.L.

"Speciality onions are currently following the same trend as yellow onions"

Israel’s sweet potatoes harvest well underway
Mike de Koster, WDK Onions:

“A cent extra a week would be nice”

University of Maine's caribou russet potato gains traction

Sweet potato harvest underway in North Carolina

Sector | Exotic/Tropical fruit & vegetables

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Andrés Riaño, General Manager, ISASHII (Colombia)

"Despite logistical challenges, Colombian passion fruit and physalis exports to Europe are consolidating"
New Dole campaign shocks diners

Pineapple on a full English breakfast!!

$17.4 million methamphetamine seizure at Pharr International Bridge
FME:

“With wild mushrooms, you must be sharp with your supply”

Early harvest for Moroccan Mejhoul dates

Atemoya's journey from crossbreeding to market shelves in Brazil

Sinaloa's coconut production continues to plummet

Sector | Company news

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Céline Berteloot, Fruits & Compagnie

"Our new facility will enable us to pack up to 10,000 tons of pears”
Janssen PMP and Fresh Inset -

Post-harvest storage technology to be commercialised in Europe
and announces Chief Agricultural Officer

Kinghaven Farms launches Haven Greens

Leadership change coming for Center for Produce Safety

Lamb Weston plant closure impacts Connell, Washington

Koppert’s cress impresses at London showcase event

Veg Fresh Farms expands team

Sector | Greenhouse

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GyroPlant collaborates with Dole plc

Partnership to advance substrate-free berry and leafy greens cultivation

How production methods have evolved through the years

“More and more farmers are turning to indoor farming and hydroponics, not necessarily out of choice, but out of necessity”

Labor in Canadian greenhouses: "growing people alongside plants"

New rootstock for high-tech market has ToBRFV resistance

New greenhouse in Sweden to take vegetables directly to supermarket

BrightFarms opens first of three regional greenhouse hubs

Sector | Logistics

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Egypt's container terminal expansion amidst Red Sea crisis

Trade imbalance causes container congestion in Russia

Dalian launches new shipping routes to South America

Dockworkers strike impacts East and Gulf Coast ports in the US

Haiti terminal operations halted due to social unrest

Growers and shippers hope for quick resolution to East Coast port strike
Global Liner Performance report August 2024

Global schedule reliability remains stable at 50%-55% in 2024

Sector | Machinery

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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
Omar Papi of Futura: "Let's look to the future and not forget the victims of the floods in Romagna"

Exports soar in the wake of innovation
A technological innovation from Zetapack exhibited at Fruit Attraction

"Don't give away more than you're paid for when it comes to packaging"
Ryo Takeshita: “Join us to experience our elevated fruit peeler at our booth!”

Astra to unveil upgraded KA-700H fruit peeler at two major exhibitions

Sector | General fresh produce

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New Covent Garden Market part two

"As much as a customer might want to buy British, they are unlikely to give you £3 a box more for it"
Field demo

Pop Vriend Seeds/KWS adds tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers to their portfolio
New Covent Garden Market part one

"We're in a different world now where everything is about service and so fast-paced"

Fresh produce imports stagnate in Libya

Peru's role in global agricultural supply

Cucumber movement from Mexico crossings through Texas is expected to increase
Impact of the Olympic Games on wholesalers activities in the Paris region

"Only 10% of companies say they are satisfied with the economic benefits"

Sector | Management

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer's first visit to Brussels signals a new era in UK-EU relations

Mpumalanga dam levels fall below 85% prompting calls for water conservation

Gerardo Lugo joins Sun World with promotions to manage growth

BayWa AG presents figures for the first half of the year 2024

Reps. Panetta and Valadao introduce $14 billion agriculture disaster relief bill

Scrapping of "not for EU" food labels in the UK

Racial discrimination issues faced by black farmers in Limpopo

Sector | Miscellaneous

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"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

Value of Australian horticulture to rise higher than expected over the current financial year

Sector | Fruit

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Henk Vlaeminck (Van Dijk Foods) anticipates slight grape shortage

"We will have to wait a little longer for the good quality grapes from Peru"
Stefan Spanjaard, Agrovision Europe:

"Berry supply in post El Niño year far from restored"
Moldova series - part 9

“Agritourism can supplement our cultivation activities nicely”
7th Apple Maturity Report Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids area apple harvest update and impact of high temperatures

Research project underway to improve the quality of Australian melons

Soluna apple season progresses in Asia and the Middle East

Celebrating 30 years of harvest heading into the 2024 IFPA Show

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

Ten years of Seed meets Technology: 'No more manual counting in two years' time'
Berry Forum 2024

Poland: First international strawberry-raspberry conference

Photo Report: Interfresh Eurasia 2024
Mazurkas Hotel in Ożarów Mazowiecki near Warsaw, November 27-28

1st International Strawberry-Raspberry Conference – Berry Forum 2024 to be held in Poland
Katheryn Mejía, director of Corpohass:

"Our strategic geographical location allows us to produce Hass avocado 52 weeks a year"

Cambodia aims to elevate US exports with business mission

Sector | Citrus

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Juan Greyvenstein – Safresco South Africa

Rebranded Safresco reaches record 2024 volumes
Godefroy Voisin, Magellan import

"The cooler temperatures have benefited the Orri mandarin"

Fruit donations help promote healthier eating amongst children and families

Brazil's citrus forecast dips for 2024/25 season

São Paulo's orange juicing season, 64% of this season's oranges are from the first crop

Update on efforts to lower required OJ brix level

Greek lemons intact after wildfires but in need of water

Sector | Organic

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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

Canada's certified organic fruit and vegetable production declined in 2023

Sector | Health

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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

Washing fruit does not remove pesticides, study finds

Sector | IT

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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

Australian berry and grape growers embrace the latest tech

Sector | Innovations

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Interko's Optimo ripening rooms experience surging global demand amid fruit industry growth

Helios AI introduces CommodiTrack

Solar panels to power and protect apple orchards in New York
Agrícola Don Ricardo is first Frutura company to become B Corp certified

“Sustainability is an opportunity for growth and differentiation”

Lab to Life aids CSU researcher in enhancing Palisade peaches

Enhancing in-country representation supports building growers’ confidence to ship long haul

California expands HLB quarantine in San Diego County

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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Outbreak of Salmonella umbilo linked to Italian rocket affects multiple countries

Virus-hit tomatoes are safe to eat according to food authority

Assistance hub opens in South Australia amid tomato virus outbreak

Managing shot-hole borer in Western Australia: insights from California

Tomato virus leads to more export bans for South Australia

Movement restrictions to combat tomato virus in Queensland

Eagle Produce recalls cantaloupe due to Salmonella risk

Sector | Nuts and dried fruits

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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

Egyptian Medjool dates coming soon

Fewer Greek almonds will enter the markets in October

New season of Australian almonds launched in India

Sector | Packaging and Labelling

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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
Single-material solutions from REV Packaging Solutions

Heat-sealed nets with flag or weld-to-weld labels
Hinojosa Packaging Group launches an alternative to plastic, exclusively for E. Leclerc

New corrugated trays for summer fruit

Sector | Retail

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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%
Dreamstime
Sweetgreen: North Carolina debut in Charlotte

Target: Nine latest locations set to open in October
Dreamstime
Walmart plans to install high-tech automaton in two regional distribution centers

Amazon plans to open its ninth warehouse on Long Island next year
Dreamstime
Aldi opened its newest Michigan store

Costco: Q4 and fiscal year 2024 operating results
Dreamstime
Amazon Fresh: 52 stores in eight states

Giant Eagle is slashing the prices of more than 200 produce items
Dreamstime
New Seasons Market is now available on Amazon

ALDI: 2024 Fan Favorites

Sector | Global Market

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GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW ORANGES

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW PINEAPPLES

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW ONIONS

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW BANANAS

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW AVOCADOS

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW LEMONS

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW POTATOES

Sector | Climate

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Hurricane Helene could lead to tight supply of Thanksgiving vegetables

Florida launches interest-free loan program for agriculture and aquaculture producers affected by Hurricane Helene

North Florida agriculture suffers from Hurricane Helene

Impact of heavy rains on farmers in Jamaica

Floods impact Kushtia's agricultural sector

Florida citrus growers brace for Hurricane Helene

Flooding in south-west Morocco: heavy toll and altered water map

Sector | Cartoons

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parametric-architecture.com

Using vegetables in architecture
AI

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