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GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW CUCUMBERS

Job Board | Newly added vacancies

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How Florida continues to rebuild its grapefruit industry

Santa Maria strawberries to start peak supply soon

Bridge financing for B.C. tree-fruit growers following co-op shutdown

Container market braces for ILA strike on US east coast

What's new in 2024?

Southern Innovations launches new consumer research report

Valley almond crop in Fresno county up 13% from last year

Organic onion market thrives in the Northwest, eyes steady holiday season demand

Mexico consolidates its position as the world's second-largest producer and exporter of lemons and limes

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Blueberry breeder introduces new blueberry dispenser for retail use

Sector | Vegetables

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James Lonsdale – The SPAR Group Ltd

GlobalG.A.P Changemaker award recognises rural farming project in Limpopo

"Irrigation is perhaps the most critical agricultural practice in artichoke cultivation"

Celebrating 15 years in artisan lettuce

Rain in Mexico tightens field tomato supply

Bell pepper pricing to stay higher than normal for near future

Peruvian superfoods growers and exporter set sights on Asian expansion

Researchers discover new ginger species in India

Sector | Bananas

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Mapping banana bunchy top disease vulnerability in Uganda

Taste test confirms quality of Australian GM Cavendish banana, QCAV-4

Turning overripe bananas into wine in Malawi
Sandra Monroy, CEO of Frutadeli

Ecuadorian bananas: expanding to Asia and beyond

Australia's first genetically modified banana taste test
Gene editing, classified as genetic modification in South Africa, offers best chance to develop BBTV resistance, researcher says

Banana bunchy top virus not identified in South Africa's Mpumalanga Province
Suné Wiltshire – Du Roi Laboratory

Disease-free plant material gives African banana growers peace of mind

Sector | Potatoes and Onions

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Brazilian onion exports see surge in August
Frank Poelman, Landjuweel:

"Potato sales have continued well this summer"

Is climate change to blame for the high cost of potato chips?

Bellevue sweet potato popularity growing, unauthorized importation remains problem

Greek onion season nears its end; low prospects for potatoes

European potato market anticipates reduced output due to weather challenges
Jucker Farm AG
Benjamin Keil from Jucker Farm AG on the Swiss pumpkin harvest:

"Demand for our early pumpkins is already surprisingly high"

Sector | Exotic/Tropical fruit & vegetables

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María Camila Vanegas Velasco, General Manager of Maens Fruits

A firm step towards the export of Colombian gulupa

Avocado and macadamia shipments rise, while citrus encounters difficulties
José Manuel Rodríguez Pastor, from Rosa Pitaya:

"As the plots were overflowing with fallen fruit, in some European countries you could find lemons from Murcia at almost €9/kg"
Kronprinz Fruchthandels GmbH

"Almost a third fewer kiwi berries compared to a normal harvest"

Coconut yields in Côte d'Ivoire in decline due to ageing trees

Peruvian avocado exports decreased in August

Southern Cape avocado cultivation expands from 140ha to 1,400ha

Sector | Company news

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New consulting services for horticulture announced

More PACA updates from USDA

Expansion of Exclusive Partner Programme by Port International in Peru

KWS announces name and brand change for Pop Vriend Seeds

USDA files administrative complaints against two companies

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd to launch Gemini Cooperation in 2025

Lady Moon Farms and Happy Dirt form strategic partnership to expand organic operations

Sector | Greenhouse

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Growing hydroponic specialty peppers in Mexico

Greenhouse-grown organic strawberries get a new look

Greenhouse grown Roma tomatoes from Central Mexico enter market

How AI makes greenhouse farming more efficient and cost-effective

Space tomato plants take up less space and yield more fruit
Improving the organoleptic characteristics of a tomato requires dedication

There is no immediate certainty when choosing a new variety
ToBRFV in Australia, what can growers do?

"Fear is driving decisions right now, but it's not the best advisor"

Sector | Logistics

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Navigating freight costs and challenges

Red sea ports face decline in deep-sea calls

Drewry’s World Container Index decreased 13% to $4,168 per 40ft container

Peru positions itself as a key regional logistics hub for Asia with the opening of the port of Chancay

New alliance formation escalates competition among major shipping lines

Costa Rica's export growth slows amid changing financial conditions

Navigating future currents: Latin America's maritime sector on the rise

Sector | Machinery

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Crate turner and tray robot in one helps strawberry grower automate logistics

New packing station opened by Moldovan fruit exporter PDG Fruct

Smart hygiene-optimized production line launches in Northern Germany

Exploring the future of farming with robots in Holland Marsh
Manter -

New single paper bagger machine unveiled
Robert Peters, Aweta

"You need special techniques and AI to control all client sorting aspects"
Antoine van Kasteren, OptiServe

"Along with the client, we can calculate the payback period pretty precisely"

Sector | General fresh produce

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Monitoring food price trends with F-MAP data
Farmers Pick

How saving 'imperfect' fruit and vegetables is helping to reduce Australia's fresh produce waste and increase consumption

Brazil experiences a 19.04% decline in potato prices in August

Cost of fresh produce is not typically higher or lower than processed

Avocado, cucumber, and tomato movement from Mexico expected to increase
USDA report on California crop progress & condition

California almond harvest in full swing

New Zealand supermarket chain reports full supply of local produce

Sector | Management

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Lai cautions on China's motive on lifting import ban

Impact of aviation workers' strike on fruit transport in Kenya

Injunction halts enforcement of Farmworker Protection Rule in 17 US states

Philippine peso leads Asian currency decline amid US dollar stability

How EU laws affect the fresh trade more and more

How a drug trafficker used raw bananas to smuggle bhang in Kenya

Numerous farmers in the UK plan to abandon "unworkable" ethical audits

Sector | Miscellaneous

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Because a greenhouse is not enough

New room spray makes your house smell like tomatoes too
70 per cent regional funding for its purchase

Anti-frost machine to prevent fruit from freezing
Drugs were hidden in vegetable shipment

Meth seizure in Georgia during traffic stop

Eco-friendly cardholders made of mango-based materials announced

Euro trades at its highest against the US dollar this year

CBP officers discover $5 million worth of methamphetamine disguised as watermelons
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Otay Mesa Commercial Facility

K-9 unit detects methamphetamine in celery shipment

Sector | Fruit

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"We have left behind a very dynamic August with an unusually high demand for table grapes"

Zimbabwe faces challenges in blueberry production expansion

Sanifruit will present a revolutionary new product for the post-harvest sector at the Innovation Hub

Hungary faces lowest pear harvest in a decade

Sainsburys sells the most apples by BAPL growers in the UK with 140 tonnes in August 2024
Rafi Karniel, CEO and Chairman of Grapa Varieties:

"There is a genuine need for grape varieties... to meet the high demands of the Asian markets."
First uprooting of illegal plantations

Good prospects for Greek Pristine grapes despite climate challenges

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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Enza Zaden brings Discovery Field Days events across Europe

Photo report: Walking in a square at Potato Europe 2024
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Blueberry breeder celebrates two years in Southern Africa with Open Field Day in Western Cape
The Netherlands, week 39

Hazera organizes International Open Days 2024
November 6, 2024

New event for debating the future of European agriculture to be held

Sakata to showcase 14 new varieties at Field Days 2024

Mexico: Cucurbit growers discuss market challenges

Sector | Citrus

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FDA delays action on citrus grower support in Florida
Sea traffic re-routed from Red Sea leaves mark on South Africa's port operations and the environment

Final citrus exports held back by wind, distressed vessels

Drought and high temperatures cut Brazil's initial orange production forecast by 7 percent
Juan Francisco Ruiz, of Citran:

"We have introduced new varieties of pigmented citrus fruits that are highly appreciated by consumers and growers"

Pricing impacts orange exports to Mexico and Central America

Optimism ahead of organic citrus season

Brazil's citrus production is estimated to hit a 30-year low

Sector | Organic

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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

Stone fruit totes and baby sweet potato line at OPS 2024

New line of organic Asian vegetables to be unveiled

Sector | Health

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Shifts in diet could safe 6000 lives and reduce disability years by 28,857 annually in the UK

Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli reduce blood pressure compared to root and squash vegetables

Raw white garlic may improve cardiac health and lower the risk of illness

Washing fruit does not remove pesticides, study finds

New study bolsters existing evidence that walnuts support well-being for Gen Z

New study shows strawberries may lower cardiovascular disease risk and improve glucose control

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

Sector | IT

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"Our single-use USB temperature data logger attracted significant interest"
Luke Wood - Escavox

Gold of quality assurance can be found in millions of supply chain data points
Farmable -

Harvest label gives full control of bins this season

“We can backtrack everything per product, per second, per worker”

New biosecurity technology protecting New Zealand food security
Fraunhofer UMSICHT

AI-controlled production of soft fruits using new sensor systems

Celonis and TEC150 enable Zespri to deliver millions in value by optimizing operations with process intelligence

Sector | Innovations

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Stefanny Ortiz, commercial manager of GreenLab Biotechnology

GreenLab Biotechnology boosts in vitro plant exports from Panama

Lobo's latest fruit picking bags incorporate patent-pending VELCRO brand picking bag liners

USDA invests nearly $121M in specialty crops research and organic agriculture production

Innovation with robotics in mushroom farming

Israeli biotech explores papaya molecule for cystic fibrosis treatment

Promising results: disinfection of a bag of lettuce using UV-C

High temperatures threaten apple orchard output in major growing states

Sector | Processed fruit and vegetables

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

Frost damage causes concern for the apple juice industry

Sector | Cooling

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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
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

Sector | Food safety

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Eagle Produce recalls cantaloupe due to Salmonella risk

Third South Australian property confirms tomato virus presence

Food safety initiative recognized again

The added value of certifications in accessing demanding export markets
Mangos not involved

Rectification of article on foodborne illness outbreaks

Flagstone Foods allergy alert on undeclared peanuts, almonds and pecan in Emerald Kettle Glazed Walnuts
jalapeño, green bean, and green pepper

Vegetable recall in the US classified as class I risk by the FDA

Sector | Nuts and dried fruits

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Launch of the Demo Farm: a centre that promotes the hazelnut supply chain

New partnership focused on the Sicilian hazelnut

California walnut production expected to decrease by 19%
Aziende Campobasso

Almonds: rising quotations affected by oversea trends
Ghazi Rouissi, CEO of The House of Dates

"Tunisian dates have been the victims of unfair competition”.

California walnut industry crop estimate released

California Walnuts spotlights demand drivers for national 'Fruits & Veggies Month'

Andalusian almonds will be shipped to China by Almensur

Sector | Packaging and Labelling

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Woolworths criticized for plastic usage in Melbourne
A strategic guide for businesses

Navigating EU plastic packaging regulations
JASA:

“We must be prepared and flexible”

Study reveals consumer preferences for Utah's fresh and packaged fruits
Sarco Packaging & Equipment:

"We're moving toward reusing materials"

"Packaging costs in Egypt have risen by around 45%"

North Bay Produce strengthens sustainability commitment

Sector | Retail

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Dreamstime
H Mart partners with DoorDash

Empire: Financial results for the first quarter
Dreamstime
Publix plans for Kentucky stores expanded

Texas-sized expansion continues for H-E-B
Dreamstime
Whole Foods Market will open a new store in Hyannis, Massachusetts, on October 10

Target has opened its 11th sortation center
Dreamstime
Lidl US will open its newest store in Cumming, Georgia

Amazon Fresh: New grocery savings for Prime members
Dreamstime
Costco: Strong August sales

Couche-Tard remains keen on pursuing a buyout of 7-Eleven owner
Dreamstime
Alimentation Couche-Tard: Decline in net earnings in a 'weak' Q1

Everbowl: New avocado promotion
Dreamstime
Sycamore Partners has acquired Playa Bowls

First Aldi store in Staten Island is set to open

Sector | Global Market

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Sector | Climate

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Heat and drought damaged Virginia vegetables

Sweet potato growers wait on Hurricane Francine’s rains

Pumpkin harvest thrives in Illinois and Ohio amid weather challenges

Typhoon Yagi devastates agricultural sector in Hanoi

Warmer years accelerate apple maturity, prompting earlier harvests

August rains continue to impact Quebec vegetable crops

Jamaica addresses concerns over agricultural product price gouging post-Hurricane Beryl

Sector | Cartoons

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©AI

Japanese man retires at 45 after living on rice and vegetables for 21 years

Chinese university’s admission letter can cut fruit
©AI

Frustrated resident throws rotten produce at noisy cars
©AI

Actress assures fans after eating poisonous fruit

Limited-edition nashi double teriyaki burger

Artichoke water: the new health trend
©AI

Potato factory evacuated over bomb