Sector | Processed fruit and vegetables
AFHORFRESH
The global geopolitical landscape has raised production costs for prepared fruits and vegetables by 5%
New Zealand Hastings plant closure raises supply chain concerns
Global orange juice demand weakens as market uncertainty grows
Huánuco native potato production impacted by pests and weather
Geert Baecke, Tino's Fruit:
“Asparagus prices could rise next week due to colder weather”
Alexandra Valdez, Frutical:
"Frutical exemplifies a new wave of community-oriented, market-connected agro-export companies"
UK retailer supplies Vitamin D-enriched mushrooms
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Complete sorting, weighing, and packaging line for frozen fruit
Full market access restored for fries from Belgium and the Netherlands
Colombia removes duties on frozen fries imports from Europe
New Zealand McCain to close Hastings vegetable plant by 2027
Kyrgyzstan opens access for frozen fruit exports to China
The SM2 pomegranate deseeder by PND (Italy)
Advanced technology for extracting arils and optimizing production space
Kenya focuses on value addition in macadamia, avocado, and blueberries
"We're expanding our corn exports to new markets with new flavours in the pipeline"
New centrifuge targets HLB impact on citrus juice processing
Waltson Chips to exhibit with its own stand at Tavola 2026
"This potato season is actually beyond saving"
Kenya gains zero-tariff access to China for agricultural exports
Four new flavors for value-added salad lineup
Avocado processing line from Apeel Sciences available at Industrial Auctions online auction
Keep fruit fresh for longer and process vegetables more efficiently
How BioOrganic supports organic farmers in a risky, uncertain market
Climate change and retailer pressure squeeze European organic growers
Azienda Agricola Fratelli Facchini
Soil-less vegetable production for 10 months a year between high-quality and market challenges
Citrus-Gel at Foodex Japan 2026
An Italian-Japanese partnership in the citrus juice industry
Susana Gaytán, Frissie:
"We help growers cut losses by extending fruit shelf life up to two years with IQF technology"
Auchan displays the Biodiversity label on its private label Agen prunes
Brazilian orange juice stocks increase after 2025/26 crop
Ukrainian berry exports shift from Poland to other EU markets
Proposed closure of Heinz Wattie’s plants threatens NZ vegetable growers
South African canned fruit sector explores cooperation with China
Wilfried Rombauts (Optimum Sorting) sees changing potato market
"Sorting now goes far beyond visual inspection"
Spain still exports most of its fruits and vegetables by road
West Asia conflict threatens Indian Totapuri mango exports
New PEF system targets large-caliber crop processing up to 150 t/h
U.S. court excludes IQF cooked garlic cloves from Chinese garlic duties
São Francisco de Itabapoana among Brazil’s top pineapple producers
U.S. carrot and sweet corn output rose in 2025, broccoli value dropped
U.S. Northwest organic sector grows, but processing capacity lags
New shipments recorded to Turkey, Serbia and EU markets
Kyrgyzstan triples frozen fruit exports to Russia in 2025
Lerouge Natuurlijk introduces fizzy ciders
“Germany, Italy, and Austria are already further ahead, but fresh sparkling juice still has strong potential here”
EU and UK buyers explore horticulture partnerships in Zimbabwe
Brazilian orange juice inventories rise 75.4% by end of 2025
VLAM sees trade fairs as a driver of export growth
Belgian processed potato sector targets further growth in Asia
Kyrgyz exporters report growing European interest in frozen fruit and vegetables
Ghana targets value-added growth in coconut sector
Vegetable processing technology showcased at IFE Manufacturing London 2026
Ukrainian mushroom producer expands exports and value-added production
B&G Foods sells Green Giant U.S. vegetable line to Seneca Foods
Citrofood
Citrus fruits processed and exported worldwide
UK snack producer proposes closure of Staffordshire vegetable crisps site
Belarusian apple producer harvests despite spring frosts and invests in new storage capacity
Chile
El Maule opts for new routes and starts shipping its cherries from Puerto Coronel
Atelier Claessens celebrates 5-year anniversary
“Staff shortages in the hospitality sector keep demand for kitchen support high”
Vietnamese fruit and vegetable exports up 67.2% y.o.y
Malaysian pineapple exporter lifts export value to US$570,000
Spain's pistachio production increased by 73.6%
German BLE week 8:
'Availability of Spanish oranges was somewhat limited'
Food processor brings cooker production in-house and launches dual-zone blancher
Texas study tests U.S.-grown cabbage for kimchi production
Fresh-cut vegetable convenience shown in Orlando
Long-term strategy outweighs short-term economics
Dutch sauerkraut producer converts entire cabbage cultivation to organic
SPC shifts Australian juice production to Shepparton and Griffith
Imperfect Australian plums processed into powders and drinks
Brazilian processor installs 30-ton-per-hour frozen potato line
Brazil’s Port of Pecém fruit exports rise 14% in 2025, led by melons
Ukrainian berry equipment manufacturer expands automation and exports
Simon Matthews - AgriCoat NatureSeal
Cost-effective sulphite-free anti-browning dip for peeled, sliced, and diced potatoes
Bruno d'Hautefeuille, chairman of Cénaldi
Vegetable producers angry at demands for price cuts
Nigeria to invest US$29.62 million in Kaduna ginger processing hub
Jordanian NGO grows and exports fresh produce
Ukraine opens new frozen berry processing facility in Drohobych
Batken region in Kyrgyzstan expands processing capacity with new facilities in 2025
Waffle fries from the Marianne project
Noriap and Burger King want to build a potato supply chain
Croatia increases potato acreage following chips supply deal
Study links red raspberries to improved blood sugar and cognition
Ukraine publishes updated export-oriented catalogue of organic berry and nut producers
Spain updates CPI base and adds blueberries to consumer basket
Peruvian exports rise 14.4% as avocado shipments increase 35.1%
Queensland vegetable grower secures $80m for bioenergy precinct
Eisberg CEO Tobias Wölfe on corporate strategy and product development:
“We are seeing a certain degree of saturation in the market for plain-cut lettuce throughout the DACH region”
Filling the space between contracts and shortages
Dutch trader bridges shortages between growers and processors
Polish potato processor expands production with new peeling line
Shifting trade dynamics may support Polish apple concentrate exports
Uzbekistan introduces temporarily reduced import duties on citrus fruit for juice production
California accounts for over 70% of U.S. lettuce and 80% of global almonds
South African agricultural exports reach US$15.1bn in 2025
Canadian processor expands portfolio with potato equipment acquisition
Ireland committee reviews supermarket food origin labelling claims
Aviko acquires remaining 75% stake in Eurofrits
Cameroon opens cassava processing unit in Centre region
Taiwan supports Taitung pineapple sugar apple exports with subsidies
Nicolás Martínez, Agrocítricos del Valle:
Colombia aims to increase its processed lime sales to Europe
Belize partners with Taiwan to expand agro-processing capacity
EU agri-food sector urges competitiveness focus at leaders’ retreat
How Extractacore and QING redefined core removal in vegetable processing
AI vision cuts lettuce core waste from 40% to 5%
Ukraine launches support program for organic berry and nut producers and processors
Processor priorities shift toward automation in 2026
South African pumpkin season kicks off at Marni Fruit
"Bottle gourds with firm flesh and vibrant color ideal for processing"
La Unió
The Mercosur agreement does not specify any quota for citrus fruit
NZ develops fermented shiitake extracts for Chinese market
Heat and water availability remain the key limiting factors
Despite global uncertainty, demand remains for South African canned fruit
Raspberry: A strategic option to expand Peru's agro-export offerings
Refresco to acquire SunOpta in US$6.50 per share deal
New drying system targets continuous fresh-cut lines
Tommy de Bie, De Bie Groentenverwerking:
"Buying more pre-cut produce improves kitchen profitability"
Wider distribution eyed for new sugarcane juice beverage
Moderate fruit and vegetable juice intake and its health effects
South Korean dujjonku craze drives pistachio prices up
McCain Foods becomes Team Canada french fry partner through 2028
Katheryn Mejía, Corpohass:
"Official statistics don't capture the full potential of Colombia's avocado production"
FrischFrucht GmbH on the rising demand for pomegranate seeds:
"High demand meets reliable structures"
Modular fruit refiners for compote, mash, and juice processing
Mexican chili exports reach US$1.22 billion in 2025
Altamura OP brings Chef Salad Express to Berlin
“An offering developed for today’s market, with a focus on practicality, service, and quality”
EUPPA reports 7.5 million tons of EU potato processing in 2025
Australia approves GM Purple Bliss tomatoes for fresh sale
Nigeria seed firm launches tomato and pepper processing facility
China’s Hainan imports 592,000 tons of coconuts in 2025
Nepal banana sales reach US$2.8 million in Bardiya
Brazil cuts orange crop forecast to 294.8 million boxes
India budget targets coconut and cashew cultivation
Spanish potato prices fall as frozen fries trade shifts
Moldova strengthens regulatory support for fruit and vegetable processors
New optical sorting and AI systems demonstrated for blueberries and fruit
Fruity Pack:
New fruit varieties, Clean Label meals, and fruit with chocolate
HEPRO presents its new pineapple peeling machine ‘pina royal’ for the first time:
"New development combines technology, hygiene, ease of use, and cost-effectiveness"
Mexican red tomato exports down 5.5 per cent in 2025
"Construction of MSP Platinum begins this year"
"With 28-lane optical sorting linked to 24 outputs, the possibilities are extensive"
