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Higher leafy green volume anticipated for Florida season

Banana crisis escalates after TR4 has been confirmed in Ecuador

Greenhouse grower closes distribution center and opens one in different state

Maine drought causes heavy blueberry and apple losses

Oklahoma pecan growers face low prices despite large crop

Bowery Farming – Locust Grove, GA | $70M+ Vertical Farm Liquidation

CEA facility liquidation featuring never-used automation, lighting, irrigation, and packaging systems

New imported steamed Brussels sprouts product launches

Canada recalls enoki mushrooms over listeria risk

Alessandro Pataro, Ananas Panama SA:

"Air exports offer a chance to differentiate Panamanian pineapple in Europe"

Sector | Vegetables

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Laure Sandoval, Sanodev:

"Our plant reinforcement machine can reduce phytosanitary treatments by 50%"

Stable early season for Moroccan cucumbers

Turkish farmers harvest 50 kilogram cabbages in Pasinler Valley

Tariffs on garlic imports put question mark on pricing

Pricing picking up again on cucumbers

Demand for New York Brussels sprouts increases ahead of Thanksgiving
Barra Sweetnam - Allfresh Wholesale

Warmer climate makes it possible to grow specialty vegetables in Ireland

Sector | Bananas

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Colombia to start banana exports to China in 2026

Panama expects to resume banana exports between December and January

Corporación Palmar marks its 50th anniversary in Ecuadorian bananas

“Banana production in India's Andhra Pradesh state is expected to double”

Equifruit president recognized as one of Canada’s 100 Most Powerful Women

Fresh Del Monte warns of TR4 spread to Ecuador

Ecuadorian banana exports increase by 3.51%, driven by demand from Europe and Asia

Sector | Potatoes and Onions

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Conclusions of Euronion 2025 at Bejo Zaden:

Onion harvest hits record levels as concerns grow over rising fusarium and dwindling crop protection options

Tasmanian potato growers face mop-top restrictions

Peru develops new potato resistant to late blight

Michigan growers seek repeal of outdated potato dealer law

Hybrid potato breeding accelerates variety development in Kenya

Washington potato growers save US$10 million with data system

“India could surpass last year’s 1.15 million tonnes of onion exports”

Sector | Exotic/Tropical fruit & vegetables

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The dragon fruit market remains sluggish, with prices hitting historic lows

EU avocado demand rises as South Africa seeks new export markets

Vietnam fruit and vegetable exports set to exceed US$8 billion
Jingold

The Northern Hemisphere off to a strong start with growing volumes and top quality
Jordy Cruz, Agricrumo:

"We are witnessing historic pineapple prices"
Mario de Goede, Dutoit Europe:

“European market faces pineapple surplus despite limited supply from Costa Rica”

"Currently, China's kiwifruit supply index is only 84% of the same period last year."

Sector | Company news

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Neolithics looks inside fruit to tackle food waste

“We fully automate inspections so every piece of fruit or vegetable can be checked without contact”
Kilian De Geyter on the road with FreshCon for over a year and a half

“There’s a clear demand in the industry for a blend of sales and consultancy”

Dick Thomas joins EarthFresh

IFPA’s Anthony Barbieri to retire
Growy reflects on Singapore closure:

“Early-generation systems with high labour and energy intensity struggle in high-cost environments”

Bonduelle reports lower first-quarter sales in 2025–2026

Dole and Nature’s Produce building new ripening centre in Poland

Sector | Greenhouse

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baby spinach farm is Finland's best greenhouse vegetable producer for 2025

"Fresh spinach was unfamiliar to Finnish consumers, but we succeeded well"
Kyle Barnett, podcast CropTalk, on the gold rush in the CEA industry:

"We've seen $8 billion go up in smoke"

Product innovation in greenhouse tomato and cucumber categories
Inside AGRIS Horticulture’s winter cucumber propagation in Crete

"We’ve now reached a grafting capacity of one million plants per week”
Breedx at Madrid Fruit Attraction 2025:

“The interest in our seedless sweet peppers and taste- tomatoes was extremely encouraging”

Demand strength holds for Ontario greenhouse greens

Extending the shelf life of Uno Bites Nano cucumbers

Sector | Logistics

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Security concerns increase transit time between Agadir and Bamako
Jeroen van Leijsen, Hermus International:

"With four new trucks, our fleet will grow to nearly 50 vehicles next year"
Steve Alaerts, Foodcareplus: "Our industry is prepared to handle strikes"

"Logistical flexibility keeps supply chains moving even in uncertain times"

Carrier reliability gap widens in global container shipping

Chiquita adds 1,000 new refrigirated containers

Panama Canal plans new container terminals on both coasts

New cold store boosts South African fruit export capacity

Sector | Machinery

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Vegetable processing machinery goes under the hammer
Amenduni goes to Colombia for the fifth time

"We export Italian technology to the leading continents for avocado oil extraction"

Fruit packaging lines offered by Industrial Auctions
Johann Steinert, Orbem:

“MRI technology for further reducing waste and improving efficiency in avocado”
Bulltec (Italy)

The importance of after-sales support in driving customer satisfaction

Astra unveils industrial peeler-corer FAP-3000 at IFPA

"Our sorting machine can be adapted to the farm's size, needs, and budget"

Sector | General fresh produce

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Investment made in South Korea fruit variety IP sector

U.S. farm wage increases drive higher produce imports

Senators propose act to protect U.S. growers from unfair trade

Tariffs raise food prices and cut Michigan farm exports
HelloContainer shifts from digital forwarder to virtual booking agent

"We facilitate the rate agreements customers make with carriers and freight forwarders"

Cold-chain investment supports Gambia’s fresh produce exports

Morocco expands fruit and vegetable exports by 120%

Sector | Management

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Agriculture in Greece falters despite economic upswing and increased investment

U.S. resumes H-2A processing during federal shutdown

U.S. lawmaker urges Trump team to press Mexico on water treaty

U.S. states sue Agriculture Department over SNAP suspension

China and U.S. move closer to easing trade tariffs

USDA reopens farm offices to distribute aid during shutdown

Growers urge U.S. to resume H-2A visa processing during shutdown

Sector | Miscellaneous

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Tasmanian fruit industry mourns the passing of Carl Hansen
Greeneration highlights vertical farming’s fine-dining potential at AgraME 2025

"We are focused on addressing the import-reliance challenge of the region, one restaurant at a time”
Airlux Technologies’ Reinier Donkersloot:

"Smart farming isn’t plug and play"
The 6th Vertical Farming World Congress wraps up

“There is light at the end of the tunnel, and I hope it’s not a train but rays of sunshine”
Zambezi Eco Sprouts is using low-tech aeroponics to change mindsets

Building a circular farming movement in Southern Africa

Colombian peso leads currency gains in September
Duwan Jackson – DFM Technologies

Never before has precision irrigation been this critical after below-average Cape rainfall

Sector | Fruit

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Yield loss for Indian grapes surges to 50% across several growing regions
Marc Evrard, Belgian Fruit Valley:

“We must use quality to stand out”

Apple and pear harvest estimates revised slightly upward

Argentina expedites apple and pear exports to Mexico

Arkansas research targets disease and yield in berry and grape crops

DP World San Antonio expects to move over 12.8 million cherry boxes in the 2025-2026 season
John Fox - Pacific Produce:

"We have an EU season this year that keeps on giving"

Sector | Herbs

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Anthony De Ieso - Thorndon Park Produce:

"In easier to grow conditions, such as spring and summer, there are higher volumes to compete with"

Demand for Kenyan chives expected to increase as European production ends

Demand for fresh herbs, and new varieties is picking up

United States study details cilantro and parsley costs
Thomas Baars, SemperVere:

"We're replacing imported herbs with sustainable, local, year-round available crops"
Georgia series – part 13:

Modular vertical farms for restaurants and private clients in Tbilisi and beyond
Europe Retail Packing:

Rising herb consumption demands local availability

Sector | Agenda

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Photo report WUWM 2025

"Despite challenges, wholesale markets still hold vast opportunities"

Registration opens for 2026 B2B produce meetings in Italy

FIRA USA highlights rise of automation in specialty crop farming
'Futura srl' presents its new date sorting technology at Gulfood Manufacturing

"20% more Italian companies present in Dubai"

Putts and clay targets keep networking fresh at SWIPE 2026
Addressing generational buying habits

Keynote speakers New York Produce Show announced

Southern Exposure 2026 keynote speakers announced

Sector | Citrus

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Wellington Carvalho, Don Vicente:

"We anticipate a gradual increase in the volume of Tahiti lime available in the coming days"

"The frost we experienced back in April caused losses across nearly all citrus varieties"

Unusually high prices for Egyptian lemons

Florida citrus growers warn of labor shortage during shutdown
Exports decreased by 12.08% from the previous season

Egypt exported 1.66 million tonnes of oranges in 2024/25

Argentina’s citrus exports recover to 310,000 tons in 2025

California expects smaller mandarin crop for 2025-2026

Sector | Organic

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The arrival of Demeter-certified mangos from Brazil: Tommy Atkins and Keitt

Championing the multi-generation family farm
Suriname special - part 11:

“Indigenous and tribal pineapple growers in Suriname turn tradition into a commercial export venture”

Chiquita promoting a pilot project to produce organic bananas in Sicily
Fruit company Hermans increasingly looks to resistant varieties amid extremes

"Bio-conference fell short, apple market yet to gain momentum"

California Butte County walnuts lead farm output
Xavier Halsberghe, Eurofresh:

"Explosive growth in demand for organic mango and avocado"

Sector | Health

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Italian study tests citrus and grape supplement for glucose control

Cranberry Institute updates health research guide

Israel study finds compound in vegetables fights plaque

How to market the wellness factor of mangoes

New IFPA campaign spotlights produce as nature’s original prescription

Flavonoids linked to healthier aging

Norfolk Healthy Produce partners with All Aussie Farmers to bring The Purple Tomato

Sector | IT

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AgroFresh adds AI and imaging tools to FreshCloud platform

Tract raises €18.6M to expand agrifood supply chain platform

AI center groundbreaking in Florida

U.S. food sector strengthens cybersecurity collaboration

UF develops AI tool for crop damage detection

Moroccan farm management software attracts international growers
Candice Landsberg - First Technology

Future-proofing the fresh produce chain

Sector | Innovations

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Fresh Del Monte launches robot that interacts with shoppers

Tanzania unveils digital platform to aid horticulture market
Stiaan Hugo - AGI Frost Fans

Entire frost protection package, honed in South Africa, available in EU
South African growers report significant increases in quality, size and shelf life

Introlab biostimulants approved for EU distribution
BotaniX’s Yishai Nissan on how vertical farming unlocks the full potential of medicinal plants

“Growing great plants is only half the battle, keeping their natural power intact is what matters”

Plant-based innovation returns to Fruit Attraction 2025
Expanding affordable vertical farming systems across Southern Africa

Kalliergo unveils Next Gen GeoTowers and Hydra system

Sector | Processed fruit and vegetables

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Australia faces surge in frozen vegetable imports
Henrik Rolf from Köckerling GmbH & Co. KG:

"Bureaucracy is a major cost driver in the fresh-cut sector"

IFPA calls for definition of ultra-processed foods that protects fresh produce

New Cooking with Spinach product introduced

Citrocide Fresh-Cut technology unveiled at Kronen Customer Day

Little Gems salad kits launch

Fire damages Leelanau Fruit Company plant in Michigan

Sector | Cooling

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Frigotec:

“The fruit is the boss, the Softripe system listens”

Bridging global ripening markets with ethylene solutions

"The expansion increased our static coolstore capacity by five million trays"

The rise of electric trailers

Busy months between innovative projects and global markets

Ukraine's berry cooperative freezes over 800 tons annually

Miami airport expands cold storage for produce

Sector | Food safety

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EFSA urges continuous water disinfection in fresh produce processing
Ecofarm Storti (Italy)

Ozone as a tool for combating diseases in horticultural crops

Pacific recalls Italian parsley over Salmonella risk

Canada revises regulations for produce grading and labelling

U.S. warns on spinach-linked listeria in meal kits

Canada recalls green pistachios in Ontario over Salmonella risk

U.S. recalls fresh cut cantaloupe over Listeria risk

Sector | Nuts and dried fruits

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Georgian hazelnut growers warn of rising blight threat

Oregon hazelnut harvest hits record as disease persists

“Though walnut quality is slightly improved, it has made itself felt in the market”
Ana Pulido, manager of Pistajara:

"Spanish pistachios are becoming highly appreciated in Europe compared to those from Iran or the U.S."

Georgia launches US$100 million blockchain almond project

Kenya’s macadamia farmers gain from new pricing policy

South Africa’s macadamia industry adapts to market shifts

Sector | Packaging and Labelling

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Reusable packaging strategy shows five-year progress
expoSE 2025: HK-Pack exhibits for the first time together with its new sister company, Gernet Print GmbH

"Bag refinement as the ideal addition to our existing range"

Study finds reusable produce packaging has lower impact
An investment of over $110 million

Saica Group launches construction of second corrugated cardboard plant in the U.S.

IFCO expands logistics network for growers in Southern Italy

"Plastic packaging simply holds aesthetic value to the product on the shelf"
Verdant Technologies on their shelf-life innovation at the upcoming IFPA conference:

“The old trade-off between flavor and shelf life doesn’t work anymore”

Sector | Retail

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Whole Foods debuts in-store MFC with conventional grocery items
Kroger's Freshgiving meal: Sweet corn, baby carrots, Sweet Jewel Yams and Idaho potatoes

Food City has acquired three Winn-Dixie stores in Alabama
Good & Gather Russet Potatoes in Target's under-$20 Thanksgiving meal

Amazon: Whole Foods Market debuts new ‘store within a store’ experience
Launch of Instacart's AI Solutions

Afresh has unveiled a new platform expansion: Fresh Buying
New Whole Foods Market Daily Shop format aims to be the "go-to neighborhood market"

Publix: Financial success in third quarter
Balls Food Stores has acquired Schulte’s Fresh Foods

Cencosud not to proceed with acquisition of Carrefour in Argentina
The Save Mart Companies: Thanksgiving dinner includes potatoes, vegetables

Amazon.com: Third quarter results

Sector | Global Market

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Sector | Climate

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Significant vegetable shortages and price increases expected

Retractable roof greenhouse withstands Jamaica’s worst storm ever

AI supports global produce supply chains

Hurricane Melissa expected to trigger fresh produce shortages and higher prices in Jamaica

Storm of the century nears Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa forces Dominican Republic growers to watch for floods and strong winds

How growing conditions across the U.S. impacted fresh produce crops this year

Recent weather could have triggered rain market on Mexican limes

Sector | Trade War

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China and U.S. reach trade consensus after Xi-Trump meeting

U.S. Senate votes to overturn Trump tariffs on Brazil

Tariffs could force Mexican shift to precision agriculture

The U.S. might impose new tariffs on Colombia

Maersk reroutes TP7 vessels after China enforces port fees

South Africa and U.S. move toward new tariff deal

South African exporters face 30% tariffs after Agoa expiry

Sector | Cartoons

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TikTok-fueled fruit ice cream craze empties freezers across New Zealand

Cows wearing e-collars help boost potato yields in P.E.I. pilot project

Domino’s seeks Vatican forgiveness for pineapple pizza

Aomori’s ‘designer apples’ turn orchards into art

Fruity overdose: The bold new trend transforming perfumery

Man sets world record by eating 85 ultra-hot 7 Pot Primo peppers

Coco Gauff embraces ‘Fruit Salad Queen’ nickname but wants something fiercer