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FreshPlaza summer break

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW POTATOES

Kraig Loomis with GreenFruit Avocados

“Colombian avocados bring stability to the U.S. market”

Pacific Northwest cherry season to extend well into August for some

Massive rainfall in South Africa’s Western Cape causes slight delay on citrus shipments to the U.S.

Slightly more volume of Ecuadorian dragon fruit expected

Brazilian melon producer to introduce new brand to U.S. market - featuring exotic animals

Korean grape distribution expands in North America

Sekoya Field & Forum photo shoot

"Great opportunities for blueberries in the snack category"

Salvador Miranda Aguilar, general manager of Grupo Sanell:

"More and more Mexican producers are choosing not to renew their certifications to export to Europe"

Sector | Vegetables

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Barry Michiels, Gebroeders Michiels:

"Until after the holidays, we will continue to see a calm tomato market"
Rob de Rond, De Rond Agro:

"Field grown radishes are pure top sport"
David Casanoves, from Yummy Fresh: "We've been supplying important fresh market and fourth range customers in the counter-season for more than 17 years"

"Pumpkin still has a whole world to delight, and a market to conquer"

Higher than normal garlic market expected for 2024

Monsoon impacts Chennai tomato prices

Russian 'beetnomics': analysts predict sharp rise in prices throughout the new season
Roedolf van der Merwe – Eat Your Greens

Niche veg supplier branches out to unusual fruit

Sector | Bananas

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Shortage of plantain in Jamaica following Hurricane Beryl

Banana Board points to pest risks in Jamaica post-Hurricane Beryl

The Black Stuff proves effective in controlling Tropical Race 1 pathogen in bananas

First container of plantains exported from Guatemala
Striving to defeat Banana Fungal Disease Fusarium wilt TR4

MustGrow joins “Global Alliance Against TR4”

Hurricane Beryl could cause a short-term gap in banana shipments to U.S.

Non-browning banana gets GMO exempt status in the Philippines

Sector | Potatoes and Onions

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Óscar Riveiro, from Riveiro Ecológicos:

"Algae-based fertilizers are helping us tackle downy mildew in organic potato crops"

Impact of water restrictions on potato production in South Africa

"Potato stocks in Egypt are already limited"

Papua New Guinea agri sector experiences a surge in demand for fresh onions

Idaho reduces acreage on 2024 Russet potato crop
USDA
New export opportunity for US potato industry:

Moroccan market now open for US seed potatoes

Wyden & Crapo lead bipartisan senators in urging USDA action to protect America’s potato crops

Sector | Exotic/Tropical fruit & vegetables

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Ciprian and Konstanze Pantiru on this year's garlic harvest in southern Hesse:

"Fortunately, we were spared major damage and crop losses"
Emilio Tejerina Romero, manager of Frutas Tejerina:

"Pitahaya will become increasingly important and will go from being a luxury to a commodity"
More than 10 million 125g trays expected

"Nergi mini kiwis are back!"

Tropical fruit cultivation expands in Turkey

2024 California fresh fig season gets early start
Patrick Stoffels, Stoffels Foods:

"The Israeli fig season started just in time"

Precious Honeyglow pineapple wins in 2024 Mindful Awards

Sector | Company news

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Frankfurt-based wholesale company Josef Stapf set to expand

"The latest business acquisitions have enabled us to significantly expand our catchment area"
Menno van Breemen: "It's never boring at Aartsen"

Aartsen goes India

CPMA welcomes food supply chain’s support of Grocery Sector Code of Conduct
Set to deploy AI across all shipping, logistics, and media activities

CMA CGM embarks on a strategic partnership with Google

Northland Potato Growers Association taps into experience with new Executive Director

Western Sky Produce joins FreshEdge
Eqraft Inc -

Dutch machine builder opens North American service center in Tri-Cities (WA)

Sector | Greenhouse

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Organic baby romaine added to Ontario greenhouse lineup
Growth in greenhouses

US: Controlled environment agriculture production, operations on the rise
Krist Hamerlinck, Eco Veg

"Although there are fewer players, demand in the organic sector remains stagnant"

EZ Grow Farms opens high-tech strawberry propagation facility

Harnessing AI to revolutionize greenhouse agriculture
Laura van de Kreeke, Growy:

"Vertical farm technology will become more readily available and cheaper"
Spain ranks second

China is the world's leading greenhouse producer by area

Sector | Logistics

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Hearing people out makes all the difference in smooth container handling

"Paris soon within our reach, thanks to electric vehicles"
Kevin de Graaff, marketing manager at Uturn:

"Always providing the best match in container transport"
Drewry

Drewry’s World Container Index inched up 1% to $5,937 per 40ft container this week
Jarell Habets, Shypple

"Visibility in fresh transport: be kept in the loop"
WEC Lines -

Shipping line strengthens product offerings with latest container investments

Ocean freight container shipping market has experienced a notable shift

Sector | Machinery

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"Even in countries where you don't immediately expect it, labour is a problem"
"Unica Jolly" by Calderoni: watch the video

International sales of sustainable technology are increasing

Automated asparagus harvester showcased in Tillsonburg, Canada
Frédéric Faillières, Planasa - Mechanised blueberry harvesting

"A light machine for a light fruit"

Combined services offer single access point for food processing solutions
Josef Malan – Twypack, Indigo Fruit Farming

South African-manufactured automation systems uplift supporting packhouse staff

Automated conveyor manufacturer updates FlexMove line

Sector | General fresh produce

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China Week 28 Fruit Wholesale Market Report

First batch of Peruvian blueberries of the new season arrives - Sichuan seedless pomegranates are on the market

North Carolina growers grapple with severe drought

Photo report of another successful Organic Produce Summit

South Africa's trade ties with the US under scrutiny
USDA
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops

Cherries, peaches, nectarines, grapes, and cantaloupes received the most advertisements
USDA
USMCA seasonal perishable products weekly update

Avocado markets continue to weaken in both demand and price for Mexico product as volume increases

Investments in Australian horticulture sector to counter the recent decline in fruit and veg consumption

Sector | Management

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Assisting Specialty Crop Exports initiative

ASCE initiative should break down non-tariff trade barriers that hinder US fruits and vegetables exports

Pound reaches yearly high against dollar in UK

Judge halts California groundwater monitoring plan

USDA makes record-breaking $14.3 million investment in Farm to School grants
Seeking additional information on proposed container shipping alliance

Gemini cooperation agreement delayed by the US Federal Maritime Commission

South Texas leaders seek meeting with Mexico's president-elect over water debt

Dominican Republic announces crop ban to combat whitefly and thrips

Sector | Miscellaneous

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Sniffer dogs find 6.23 tons of cocaine in Ecuadorian banana shipment
Drugs hidden in a cucumber and bell pepper shipment from Mexico

Some 577 pounds of methamphetamine seized at Pharr International Bridge
Robert Lockhart

Remembering a stalwart in Staffordshire's farming community

Electricity crisis in Egypt: the fresh produce sector unaffected so far

Spotted Lantern Fly confirmed along the Michigan/Ohio border

More than $600K in scholarships awarded
Port Klang

Malaysian customs intercepts smuggled alcohol hidden in vegetable shipment

Sector | Fruit

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"The success of the Spanish model has undoubtedly helped us promote the development of berries in other countries"
Bad weather hinders Van Dijk Foods' summer sales

"Upside down situation as peaches are now slightly more expensive than nectarines"
Plenty and Mawarid Holding Investment

Joint venture to invest $130M in regional strawberry growth across GCC region

"Pansy melon is one of the fruits favoured by Vietnamese consumers, because of its sweetness"
Perry Verstraaten, Thiry Gent:

"Fresh fruit and vegetables are very important within the Turkish community"
High demand for Iranian cherries does not translate into good prices

"It's a shame that quality isn't fairly rewarded"

Better outlook for Moroccan table grapes this season

Sector | Herbs

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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"

Partnership created to extend freshness of berries

Van Vugt Kruiden grows along with client demand

Moroccan rosemary supply hit by drought

Sector | Agenda

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Australia hosted World Potato Congress

Attracting more than 1,000 delegates from around the world
Frischezentrum celebrates its 20th anniversary at its current location

"Acquisition of the property enabled the planning and realisation of further investments in infrastructure"

New demand for space at Fruit Logistica 2025

Global trade gears up for Asia Fruit Logistica
Maraldi Onion Field Days (29 July - 3 August)

On-site event in the onion field
Blueberries Consulting: Do you want to be part of the annual meeting of Mediterranean Berry Growers?

Leading researchers and specialists will be at the berry meeting in Tangier

Educational sessions for SWIPE 2024 announced

Sector | Citrus

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Freeze kills entire orchards in lowlying and exposed parts of southern Limpopo

Very expensive couple of weeks ahead for citrus
Brazil

Rainfall brings relief to São Paulo state citrus areas

San Miguel opens lemon processing plants in Uruguay and South Africa
FruitPro:

"Our growers keep going, albeit under more challenging conditions"

Merchandising program for Valencia oranges revamped
Andrew Grantham - Heart of Asia Trading

“As a direct importer into Taiwan, we ensure that we always have very good quality to supply food service and wholesale markets"

Wetter weather slows Argentina's citrus exports

Sector | Organic

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

Stone fruit totes and baby sweet potato line at OPS 2024

New line of organic Asian vegetables to be unveiled

First-time berry exhibitor looks to meet like-minded partners at OPS
Bioplus Srl

A good moment for organic table grapes

Organic Agriculture Institute needs assessment refines how it can address pressing challenges
Same situation in the Netherlands

15 per cent fewer organic apples expected in Europe

Sector | Health

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Independent young people and young couples without children consume the least fresh fruit

Study finds eating hot peppers may be associated with decreased mortality

Research looks into the role of fructose in curing hangovers

Indian research explores the benefits of avocados for pregnant women
Samford University study shows:

Eating baby carrots boosts skin carotenoids in young adults
Possible bonus for consumers

Cooling ‘blood oranges’ could make them even healthier

'Apples are recognized for their superiority over chewing gum in maintaining fresh breath'

Sector | IT

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Quality Insights:

Determining quality of harvest with a simple photo
State grant will facilitate new supply chain information highway features

Port of Long Beach data project receives $7.875 million to speed goods delivery

Robots to boost Australian veggie growers’ tech

AI tested in Spanish peach orchards should predict yields by counting flowers

UW-Stout professors use AI for fruit selection, materials science

Putting an end to endless duplication in sharing compliance information

UNB’s McKenna Institute announces investment in digital agriculture led by McCain Foods

Sector | Innovations

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"We are committed to extending the shelf life of apples by 50%"
Two-level swing gutter system was an obvious choice

"Decision to grow organic strawberries in Ohio was a business differentiator"

Funding awarded for sustainable horticultural crop protection trials in UK

Thai researchers present a pineapple leaf leather innovation

Documentary-style series showcases technology’s impact on reducing food waste
Collaboration between Queensland and Victorian governments and Hort Innovation Australia

Algorithm predicts shelf life of Australian mangoes and stone fruit
A device that sucks in and filters ethylene while releasing purified air

Showcasing a display stand that extends shelf life by 30%

Sector | Processed fruit and vegetables

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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?
European apple juice market has seen limited trading activity since start of 2024

Frost damage causes concern for the apple juice industry
Jan Kraaijeveld, Refruit:

"We convert containers full of rejected avocados into high-quality oil every week"
The EU launched compliance proceedings against Colombia

EU requests WTO consultation on Colombia’s compliance in frozen fries dispute

Sector | Cooling

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Port Houston approved for cold treatment

Cryopak acquires gel-pack segment from Garden State Cold Storage in the US
Leander van Bellen: "To not only spot damage, but also prevent it"

HDG Survey Group acquires Otflow
New facility increases the company’s storage capacity in the country by 120%

Emergent Cold LatAm inaugurates a modern warehouse in Callao, Peru

A M King completes expansion for Henry Avocado Corp’s Charlotte facility

JS Davidson expands with acquisition of new site

Lineage announces plans to expand Hobart, Indiana Facility

Sector | Food safety

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Russia imposes import ban on Armenian fresh produce over food safety concerns
open field produce

Voluntary recall on whole and salad cucumbers due to possible Listeria contamination

Freshfel Europe warns of impact of promotion budget cuts on EU fresh produce consumption

FDOA disputes FDA claims about contaminated cucumbers in Florida

June Salmonella outbreak linked to Florida cucumbers

Sunco & Frenchie LLC. recalls Terrafina Brand Macadamia in the Raw

Solata Foods recalls fresh spinach and spinach products due to possible health risk

Sector | Nuts and dried fruits

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June almond shipments report from California

June shipments reached 206 million pounds, marking a 10.50% increase YoY

USDA Objective Almond Measurement falls below industry expectations
Asaja Alicante

Almond harvest to fall by 33% in the region of Valencia
Pasquale Campobasso:

"Dropping yields for Italian almonds, yet the market looks promising"
USDA
China: Specialty crop market situation and trends from 2017 to 2023

Most specialty crop import values from the US have dropped over the last several years

Wilco Farmers Cooperative announces divestment of Hazelnut Growers of Oregon
2024 California almonds

Objective Measurement Report downgrades almond forecast by 7%

Sector | Packaging and Labelling

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Western Growers collaborates with Qfresh Lab to advance sustainable packaging in fresh produce industry

OSY Group secures funding to expand its food preservation technology globally

Moldova adopts reusable trays for fruit export

Western Growers and CPMA join forces to develop sustainable produce packaging guidelines

Fresh Direct launches plastic-free avocado packaging in the UK

Shoppers and retailers embrace the chance to help farmworkers

Cherries and apples get patriotic for July 4th

Sector | Retail

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Dreamstime
SpartanNash will close a distribution facility in Maryland

Kroger: "Build the best back-to-school lunches with these favorites: Fruits and Veggies"
Dreamstime
Instacart has partnered with Northwell Health

New fresh fruit subscription delivery service launched by Edible Brands®
Dreamstime
FreshDirect has introduced Fresh Week

Hatch Chiles are now available for a limited time at Kroger Family of Stores nationwide
Dreamstime
Amazon chatbot is now available to all U.S. shoppers

Target: 3 new locations in California, Missouri and Pennsylvania
Dreamstime
Sprouts Farmers Market has revealed opening dates for several new stores

Stop & Shop will close 32 underperforming stores by year-end
Dreamstime
El Super is continuing its expansion in California

Indiana’s first Meijer Grocery store opened
Dreamstime
The National Retail Federation released its annual list of the Top 100 Retailers

ALDI: 7 new stores in July

Sector | Global Market

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Sector | Climate

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Paper highlights how climate change challenges, transforms agriculture
35% production decrease this year

Climate change is impacting Pakistan's mango production
Source: AgriLimpopo

Exceptional cold causes damage of hundreds of millions of rands to South Africa’s winter veg and citrus

Immediate and long-term concerns over California’s continuing heat wave

Managing imports as Hurricane Beryl travels through growing regions

Floods and heat take toll on East Coast vegetable production

West Coast heat wave ahead of July 4th to impact quality in some commodities

Sector | Cartoons

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Doctor recommends eating kiwi skins for health benefits
tiktok/instagram

TikTok’s fake fruits conspiracy: What’s happening?

Doctor warns against viral lemon hair lightening hack

Hougang durian stall's generous giveaway
halkekmag

Instagram cubed salads: a new trend

Pineapples removed from Buckingham palace state banquet menu
getimg.ai

Thai KOL praises "New Kung Fu" of Chinese durian sellers