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Eggplant harvest started in Central Valley

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Packaging as part of the production chain

"What we see now is not a return to paper, but a new development path”

Central Washington has ideal climate to grow organic blueberries

Cherry volume up, but so is demand

Yamil Gómez Cid, EMEX:

Hurricane Erick didn't affect crops, but it exposed Mexican mango's vulnerability

National Retail Report:

Retail produce ads dip before 4th of July

Michigan blueberry costs reach $24,700 per hectare

Flooding hits 16 hectares of corn in Pennsylvania

Georgia peaches reach Mexico after 27-year gap

Week 25 Fruit Wholesale Market Report:

Cherries from Washington priced lower than in previous years, South African lemons sell faster after price reduction

Sector | Vegetables

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Marco Bergman (Harvest House) on the pepper market:

"High yields, minimal quality issues, and strong market demand"

"New micro vegetable slicer increases efficiency and reduces manual work"
Alexander Ankudinov, head of exports and overseas logistics at Amefruits:

"We are looking forward to the first good garlic season after three difficult years"

High demand, but challenging logistics during Egyptian garlic season
Patrick Flin, Paris Ail

"We will be bringing in slightly more garlic this year"

Pricing stays strong on garlic thanks to tight supply

New commodity and value-added products arrive in time for summer

Sector | Bananas

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"Our bananas were well received in Jordan"

Plantain mutations affect production and exports

Dominican organic banana and plantain exports to the European Union fall

Panama union leader arrested after Chiquita strike

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

Sector | Potatoes and Onions

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José López, administrator of Murcia Antonio López S.L.:

"Uncertainty in the onion market keeps Spanish, Peruvian, and Dutch onion prices high"

Mexico forecasts rise in potato production and demand

Mexico potato production up 4% in 2025/26
Jim Ertler - Premium Fresh

"Things started to improve towards the end of the European import season"
Anthony De Ieso - Thorndon Park Produce

"Demand is steady, but has taken a dive over the past two years on spring onions due to more competition interstate"

Hainan boosts sweet potato exports with heat treatment

U.S. potato exports down 4% amid mixed trends

Sector | Exotic/Tropical fruit & vegetables

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Weather conditions impact Barhi date yields in Egypt
José Antonio Alconchel, CEO of Alcoaxarquía:

"In the last few weeks, there have been imbalances in the arrivals of Peruvian avocados in Europe"
Manuel Cerda, Apeamex:

"Mexico arrives with large, quality fruit, but the avocado market is already saturated"

Bihar sets litchi export record with 250 tons

Avocado consumption linked to improved sleep quality

An importer of dates from Iran and Israel is bracing for a shortage scenario

Mumbai airport mango exports up 9%

Sector | Company news

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Building a daily hydroponics podcast that’s all signal, no noise

“Insights per minute is the most valuable metric a podcaster should be concerned with”

AI accounts for around 25% of FreshPrice alerts, the remaining 75% comes from human expertise

IFPA adds to shelf-life steering committee

New marketing and communications manager for California Ag Leadership Foundation
BFM Italy: Solutions for orchards and vineyards

Customising a machine according to different production and organisational factors
KÖHRA-Frische already processes 80 per cent of orders digitally

"There are simply too few people to handle all processes manually"

Oppy chairman receives honorary doctorate from University of the Fraser Valley

Sector | Greenhouse

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“For our growers to succeed, they need a reliable start”
Florian Wolz von der Franken-Gemüse eG:

"From certification to private label packaging, we stand on behalf of the growers"
Josef Peck, CEO of LGV Sonnengemüse e.G.:

“We want to increase the variety of products again in the coming years”
Photo report Leafy Hydroponics Summit:

Maturing leafy hydroponic industry holds potential
"We stand with our customers"

Hawthorne responds to Osram’s legal action against grower
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

Sector | Logistics

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World Container Index - 19 Jun:

Drewry's container index drops 7% to $3,279 per 40ft box

Mega ships gradually return to Suez Canal

Kivits Logistics Group to open new refrigerated logistics centre in Ridderkerk

Port of Los Angeles cargo drops 5% amid tariffs
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

Sector | Machinery

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

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

Sector | General fresh produce

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Georgia series – part 3:

Photo report: Wholesale market in Tbilisi

Malaysia to tax imported fruits 5% from July 2025
Photo report Zest AI day:

AI brings smart innovations to fresh produce as a digital colleague

Peru will overtake Chile as South America's largest fruit exporter in 2025

What’s ahead for produce trends in foodservice this summer

Agriculture coalition asks for transparency around H-2A rate calculations

Photo report from the world's largest fresh produce market

Sector | Management

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Israel-Iran conflict disrupts Punjab trade and exports

South Africa faces export risks without AGOA deal

Panama joins Mercosur to boost trade and investment

War and drivers' strike in Iran affect current fruit trade and cloud prospects for the upcoming kiwi season

ICE raids disrupt farm labor in Oxnard
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"

Sector | Miscellaneous

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War catches up with Iranian exporters

Mild impact of strikes on Iranian fresh produce exports
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

Sector | Fruit

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The research was led by virologist Giuseppe Parrella and his team

Discovery of watermelon virus found in Italy

"Jonagold has a bright future if the whole chain assumes responsibility"
Vincent Guerin, National Apple and Pear Association

"Fairly low apple stocks throughout Europe"
Higher prices as import levels are lower this year

“South Africa has emerged as an important source of apples in India”

Foreign fruit cultivation expands rapidly in Bangladesh's Jessore region
Georgia series – part 2:

Export flows of Georgian fruit

Vietnam focuses on technology and quality to sustain fruit and vegetable exports

Sector | Herbs

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Piet van Vugt, Van Vugt Kruiden

Fresh basil, year-round, from the Netherlands
Marco de Jager, Vitacress Real:

“New packing concepts encourage people to buy fresh herbs more often”

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"

Sector | Agenda

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Photo report: 10th International Berry Congress in Huelva
Successful Europatat 2025 - Francisco Moya, Vitalis

Potential increase in potato plantings worldwide

Beira to host Intermodal Africa 2025 in July

Fruit Attraction 2025 has grown by 5%, so far

IFPA Foodservice Conference to spotlight report on shifting consumer health trends and more

"With rising shipping costs, real-time temperature and humidity data loggers help reduce losses in fresh produce logistics"

Interpera 2025 to address pear sector outlook

Sector | Citrus

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Nikki Ferreira & Hendrik van der Merwe - Ultimate Produce

Upbeat maiden season for citrus exporter

Florida optimistically anticipates larger fall citrus crop
Ilze Brand – Fresh-Pride

South African citrus industry in very bullish mood

Summer citrus lineup includes new lemonade merchandising and more

Florida plans citrus replanting to revive industry

Florida approves $140m citrus industry support

NZ citrus growers face import pressure

Sector | Organic

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Peter van der Schoot, BioMasters:

“Demand is fast outpacing our cultivation; that’s our biggest challenge”
Evers Specials wants to rejuvenate sprouts' image

"We won't stop until organic sprouts are on every shopping list"

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"

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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Ambitas' Martin Balaz:

"We design with reusability and long-term adaptability in mind”
Bruce Carman on engineering modular micro-environments for urban food production

“You can keep adding capsules to your overall operation as finances permit”

Guangxi pushes AI integration to boost ASEAN fruit sales in China
Emile de Groot - Koppert

Organic elemental sulphur addresses conventional fungicide shortcomings
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

Sector | Processed fruit and vegetables

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China to invest $2 billion in Kazakhstan's agro-processing sector
VS Apple Industries

Not a single apple goes to waste

Peru's frozen fruit exports experienced a 4% annual growth from 2020 to 2024

"Frozen vegetable export costs rise, and export volume falls 30%"
Frank Hessing, Hessing Supervers:

“We are coming from a labor-intensive industry and are going to a capital-intensive industry”

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"

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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Agróptimum launches the most advanced pistachio processor on the market
De Wet Burger – Kambrosig

“I believe South African dried fruit is unrivalled”

Coming weeks: Georgia special

May U.S. almond shipments hit 106,000 tons

In the last decade, pistachio cultivation in Spain has increased thirtyfold

Iran among top global agricultural producers

Georgia seeks access to India for in-shell pecan exports

Sector | Packaging and Labelling

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Extended shelf-life gives shipping a fresh edge

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

Sector | Retail

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Weis Markets: 1st new store in nearly 3 years

Kroger plans to close about 60 underperforming stores by end of 2026
Hugo's Family Marketplace has officially partnered with Empower Fresh

Empire: Fourth quarter and fiscal 2025 results
How Amazon Fresh unlocks new ways of shopping

Natural Grocers is readying a new location in New Mexico
Walmart and Soda Health: Key nutritional information for purchases like fruits and vegetables

BJ’s first new location in its home state in 13 years
Albertsons is launching a pilot project in produce department

Walmart Canada reduced the price of staples like fresh fruits and vegetables
New Lidl US location in Newark, Delaware

UNFI will shutter a warehouse near Allentown, Pennsylvania
Amazon has named a restructured leadership team for its Worldwide Grocery division - Report

T&T Supermarkets: Largest California store in Chino Hills

Sector | Global Market

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Sector | Climate

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Mexico welcomes rain from storm Erick, but concerns over early start to hurricane season

Hurricane Erick nears Mexico as Category 4

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"

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
Industrie Montali

The impact of tariffs on the competitiveness of European companies

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