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GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW GARLIC

Daniela Santos and María Isabel Gaviria, Coltrópicos:

Avocado price war hits Colombian producers

U.S. citrus packer rolls out Tomra's LUCAi deep learning tech

Pricing likely to soften on imported rambutan

Specialty corn maintains pricing despite challenging market

AI sorter launched for fruit and vegetable grading

Florida orange forecast up to 12 million boxes

PEI buy-back targets wart-affected potato fields

IFPA CEO Cathy Burns rallies industry to 'Fight for Fresh' at The Washington Conference

Avocados From Colombia partnered with Weis Markets on retail campaign

Sector | Vegetables

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Seasonal perishable products weekly update:

Slow asparagus movement from Mexico

Dominican senator proposes suspending garlic imports for three months
Nelson Cordero Arévalo, Comercializadora y Exportadora NCA:

Chilean garlic is on the rise due to Mexico's deficit, but China's supply is putting pressure on prices
Emilie Bardin, Prince de Bretagne

French broccoli season starts a little early this year

U.S. tariffs impacting garlic shipments

“After 35 years, I am still impressed with the products our broccoli breeders create”

"Egyptian dry garlic prices average USD 1.9/kg EXW"

Sector | Bananas

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Peruvian organic banana sector adapts: New strategies against fusarium and drought
Aingeru García San Martín, APPBOSA:

Drop in volume and water shortage affect Peru's organic banana sector, but prices remain stable

Workers end Panama strike over pension dispute

Port of Wilmington extends fruit supply deal

Global Labor Justice backs Panama banana strike
José María Ruiz, manager of Plátanos Ruiz:

"7,500 tons of Canary bananas are usually supplied each week at this time, but we currently stand below 5,000"
Gerardo Gonzales Sullón, Agronorperú:

"We plan to export up to 140 containers of bananas this year"

Sector | Potatoes and Onions

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U.S. potato exports down 4%

High demand for Egyptian red onions from Germany through the Netherlands

Joining forces for the Holland Potato Hub at Potato Europe

Core commodities see good supply-demand balance

Organic potato chips set for September launch
Cristina Lázaro, Sales and Business Development Manager at Patatas Lázaro:

"Our aim is not just to supply potatoes, but to change the perception people have of them"

PEI potato planting delayed by rain

Sector | Exotic/Tropical fruit & vegetables

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Gerry Li, Vision Fresh:

"Price gap between conventional and organic ginger has narrowed"
Paulov Sifuentes Fernández, Agroexportadora Sol de Olmos:

How are Peruvian avocados, garlic, and lemons faring in a market dominated by Mexico and China

"Lychee bumper harvest boosts exports, but rising shipping costs pose challenges"

Cuban mangoes rot amid outages, transport woes

Vietnam’s durian exports hit by sharp decline and quality control issues

California producers ask the USDA to reactivate Mexican avocado inspections due to pest risk

Chengdu peach season enters peak market window

Sector | Company news

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"we put the whole fruit in"

16 fruits and vegetables power new skincare line

Almond processor closing Sacramento plant

Limoneira sees revenue drop by 21% in Q2 2025

Post-harvest solutions for CEA leafy greens

Totam Seeds B.V. to be integrated into newly formed integrated entity

Calavo Growers reveals Q2 2025 financial results

Founding member Limoneira to rejoin Sunkist Growers

Sector | Greenhouse

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Crocus Labs' Dr. Prashanth Makaram:

“Our system is designed to integrate with virtually any existing multi-channel lighting setup"

Enza Zaden opens state-of-the-art R&D facility and new energy center
Pelemix will present its substrate solutions for berry cultivation at GreenTech.

“With Open Tops, we are drastically reducing labor requirements and costs in blueberry cultivation”

"Moroccan growers are now ready to transition to upgraded greenhouses"
perfect timing for British Tomato Fortnight

“Everything exploded in April”

Hydroponic tomato grower sells assets to new owner and operator

Westward expansion for Mastronardi Produce

Sector | Logistics

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World Container Index - 12 Jun:

Drewry’s container index holds at $3,543 per 40ft box

Maersk skips Rotterdam due to port congestion

Los Angeles port jobs impacted by tariffs
World Container Index - 05 Jun:

Drewry container index rises 41% to $3,527 per 40ft box

ASBAMA calls for urgent intervention in the face of blockades in Colombia's Zona Bananera
Overview of port situation by continent

Global port congestion only a few quarters away from pre-pandemic levels

“If you burn out, the whole system collapses”

Sector | Machinery

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Suriname receives first Indian-funded fruit processing machinery
Stefano Renzelli - Coveser

Smart fruit and vegetable chain: tailor-made solutions for sustainable agriculture
Intrac Geosystems S.L.

"During the rains, many potato growers managed to save their crops with aerial applications using our drones"
Calderoni Company (Italy)

Biological weed management made easy, even on slopes
Green Sort blueberry sorting machine showcased during Macfrut

"Damage is something we can recognize, based just on the softness of the fruit"

Solving three key challenges in soft fruit packing
Fabrizio Bertoluzzo from BFM:

"How we choose the right machinery for each farm"

Sector | General fresh produce

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40 years of EU membership pay off for Spain's fresh produce sector

Vietnam produce exports face SPS hurdles

David Murdock, Dole's former owner and CEO, passes

Rainy weather disrupts crop schedule in Kentucky

Philippines looks to expand exports to Egypt with mango and bananas

Tanzania wants to reach $2 billion in fruit and veg exports

Offshore melon operations receive Fair Trade USA authorization

Sector | Management

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The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance

SCFBA urges Senate to include specialty crops in farm bill
Freddy Piedra, Bio Control:

"Regenerative agriculture and integrated crop management are increasingly relevant"

India extends duty-free imports from Canada

EU approves Bulgaria to adopt euro in 2026

U.S. delays farm trade deficit report

Agricultural labor shortage in Morocco: Growers sound the alarm
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

TCJA expiration threatens farm income and rural jobs

Sector | Miscellaneous

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Clayton Hiskins - BeeHero

"We can also build data to generate a pattern of how often the bees visit certain areas"

Grower coalition demands transparency in H-2A wage calculations

This sustainable supermarket of the future is also Germany's prettiest
Stéphane Layani - World Union of Wholesale Markets 2025 conference, Johannesburg

“Wholesale markets are the foundation of stronger, fairer food system”
Alex Platt – RegenZ

Farming for resilience requires a deep dive into the soil

Empowering crops in the battle against mites and mildew

Russian drone strikes destroy office and laboratory of Ukrainian Agrivoltaics Association

Sector | Fruit

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Technical Day at the Salvi Vivai experimental field in Italy

The future of cherry orchards is already here
Asia Grilli of the Apulian farm Grappolo Rosso:

"Over the years, we have acquired a total of 70 hectares of land to cultivate table grapes"

Florida peach research focuses on high-density planting
Matthew McIntyre - McIntyre Fruit

“This is the first year that we will have a full crop from all cherry trees"
Banana production also expands, aiming to meet domestic demand

Shymkent greenhouses produced 9 tonnes of blueberries using foreign technology

Turkish sugar apricot season started off with strong demand
Favorable prospects for the table grapes of Corinth

“Two more rainfalls and everything will be alright”

Sector | Herbs

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Due to drought, several medicinal and aromatic plants are disappearing from the Moroccan market
StoreField founder Martin Balaz:

“We wanted to bridge the gap between vertical farming and the everyday consumer experience"

Spring holidays expected to boost demand for fresh herbs

"We've achieved near-complete domestic sourcing for our key herbs"
Belgian herb company turns 125

"You must teach people how to use herbs"
PUURgroenten:

"Artisanal business in a dynamic market"

Cilantro gains popularity in cocktails with new bottled spirit and creative mixes

Sector | Agenda

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Apple industry trade fair hosted in Russia

Prognosfruit 2025 to be held in Angers, France

Pre-registration of the 2025 China International Fruit Expo is now open
Second stone fruit forum as part of expoSE/expoDirekt 2025:

Current trends and new trial results in stone fruit cultivation

Photo report of the 27th AECOC Fruit and Vegetable Congress in Valencia
June 9-11, 2025

The Washington Conference heads to Capitol Hill to shape policy on labor and more

Colombian Banana Congress has become a key forum for the analysis and development of the sector

Sector | Citrus

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Francisco Vicente Gea Belmonte, director of Belsán:

"Li is our way of extending the shelf life of lemons"

Rain brings canker risk to Florida citrus groves

South Africa citrus on its way to the U.S. despite uncertainties around tariffs

Oranges still available from Egypt

Mexico leads 2024/25 lemon production

Chile will have a new fruit inspection site in Coquimbo
Thies Claußen - Global Fruit Point

"We are in a quandary when it comes to post-harvest treatment"

Sector | Organic

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IFPA releases survey results on challenges for organic seed production

“Organic produce sales continue to grow”

Strong market on organic celery

Preview of imported organic apple and pear program for spring and summer

"Transition to organic growing of Medjool dates was a tremendous challenge"
Roelant Komen of BeFair Bio:

“Demand for organic fruit from overseas picking up”
Jessica Cornely, Biofrais

"There is a very strong demand for 'detox' vegetables"

Sector | Health

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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

Kaempferol shows promise for ALS and dementia treatment

Nonprofit launches “Food is Medicine” webpage

From pharmacy to farmacy: giving food and healthcare systems a fresh start

Eating walnuts for breakfast may boost your brain function

Sector | IT

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Candice Landsberg - First Technology

Future-proofing the fresh produce chain

Google introduces live translation during video calls

E.Leclerc launches Carbon'Info to inform consumers about the carbon footprint of products
Dr Justy Range – Freshmark Systems

How to feed 43 million people through state-owned wholesale markets

“Leveraging technology and innovation will keep our company relevant for the years to come”

Sun World partners with Clarifresh to boost quality control
Gregal's VisionAgro: 25 years of know-how and a global technology partner

"More and more managers see technology as an ally to improve their day-to-day management"

Sector | Innovations

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Lianne Jones - RYPEN

Importance of ethylene removal gets due recognition at last

Digital Twin technology simulates strawberry farm

Cucumber coating could spell end to single-use plastic wraps
Aranet and Ledgnd launch real-time spectrum sensor for indoor growers

"You can't optimize what you can't measure"
James Paterson - Aerobotics

Automated yield estimation platform to fit into the palm of your hand

“Everything that performs well under these circumstances will stand out as very promising varieties”

“The Plant will facilitate innovation that is not only cutting-edge but also inclusive and scalable”

Sector | Processed fruit and vegetables

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Two new Chopped Mini Salad Kits introduced
Connor McCann - Simplyfruit

"We have spent the last few years getting the basics right and automating our processing plant"
Jacques Jordaan – Canning Fruit Producers’ Association

Lifeline for South African canning fruit industry

Two new chopped salad kits kick off summer

New visual identity for salad brand

Carrot fries make their debut
Rinke Robbers, De Terp Squashpackers

BBQ pumpkin slices added to the range

Sector | Cooling

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Cold storage deal expands operations across Brazil
Cold chain sensor to be unveiled at Transport Logistic 2025 in Germany

“We hope to provide safe cold chain logistics for fresh produce”
Vinicius Wanderley Campos, of Hevile

Brazil's cold storage gaps affect papaya and mango exports

Photo report: Maersk cold store now operational at Maasvlakte II
Treatment Cold Plus Europe leads to more efficient cooling system with less friction and faster evaporation

US technology provides energy savings of 18 to 27% in cooling systems
Branch manager Kevin Poldervaart (Kreko): "A nice bonus is that we even feed power back"

Solar-powered freezer container solves power capacity challenge for hospitality wholesaler

New cold storage facility opens in Monterrey to meet growing demand

Sector | Food safety

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Floria dried apricots recalled for undeclared sulfites

Enoki mushrooms recalled nationwide over listeria risk

Kazakhstan denies Russian accusations over virus in tomato shipments

Cucumber products recalled over salmonella risk

Fresh produce and nuts lead EU food safety alerts in 2024

Fruit Dôme thyme recalled for E. coli contamination

Spinach peptides fight citrus and potato diseases

Sector | Nuts and dried fruits

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Georgia seeks access to India for in-shell pecan exports

Australian almond sales up 9%

South African macadamia growers face U.S. tariff threat

Turkey hazelnut forecast disputed amid frost

U.S. pistachio exports down 21 percent year-over-year in April

Ocean Spray expands Craisins range

Nut growers to meet in Michigan for 2025 conference

Sector | Packaging and Labelling

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Himachal enforces packaging rules, plans US$144M apple support
Cartarredo Se.Ma

Advances in sustainable fruit and vegetable packaging
Rory Cole – Flowpack Systems

Increased demand for final packing on-site benefits blueberry growers

“Ecological cardboard packaging is lightweight and cost-effective”

“Quality upon arrival has become the defining factor for blueberries”

New ElastiTag size introduced in response to demand for U.S.-made products
OutNature on the use of cup plant paper for fruit and vegetables

"PPWR regulation will further promote the use of cup plant paper"

Sector | Retail

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Amazon has named a restructured leadership team for its Worldwide Grocery division - Report

T&T Supermarkets: Largest California store in Chino Hills
Shoppers expect fruits and vegetables will be affected by tariff-related price hikes - Study

GrubMarket has been named to CNBC Disruptor 50 list for 3rd consecutive year
CEO sees room for 1,000 Sweetgreens domestically

Walmart and Giant Eagle are dueling for control of Pittsburgh’s grocery market
We Store Frozen: Major milestone in expansion into frozen fruits and vegetables sector

ALDI drops prices on more than 400 products

Walmart's grocery drones set to land in Houston this year

Abundant options add complexity to produce packaging
The United Family donated 4,800 pounds of apples to West Texas Food Bank

Some of Amazon’s most frequently purchased items: Avocados and bananas

Sector | Global Market

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Sector | Climate

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Frost cuts Hungarian fruit, prices soar vs Greece

Victorian Farmers Federation backs drought aid, urges long-term plan
Carbon Less Future fights corporate greenwashing with an on-site subscription model

"It's a powerful shift from passive carbon credits to hands-on carbon sequestration"
Frost deals heavy hit to Moldovan stone fruit

"30 to 100% of the Moldovan apricot and cherry harvests were compromised"
Vincenzo Orso, HydroHunter Italy pilot

"We find water underground with almost 100 kg of instrumentation"
Frost affects Turkish fruit production in 36 provinces

"It's estimated that the damage throughout the country exceeds 575 million euros"

Severe frost impact on Turkish apricots, cherries, grapes, peaches, walnuts and potentially citrus

Sector | Trade War

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How wholesale distributors can support customers through tariff increases

Produce industry reacts to this week’s tariff rulings

US and China agree to cut tariffs for 90 days after Geneva talks
The comment of economist Gianluca Bagnara

"Tariffs: The EU's next choices will be crucial"

Costa Rica faces export challenges during US-China trade conflict

Tariffs threaten North Carolina sweet potato exports

Why the produce industry should give importing/exporting contracts a second look

Sector | Cartoons

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Dragon fruit plantation becomes glowing national flag
of course in Japan

The $16 tomato with a resume

Bill Gates tries durian in Singapore

Cherry bags: summer 2025's sweetest trend
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Banana suit, Jordan Maddocks reclaims marathon record

Oldest lemon and ancient fruit fossil discovered

Ties made from pineapples