Sector | Processed fruit and vegetables
Restaurant-style frozen potato fries enter Malaysian retail market
Salvatore Imbesi, Quality Manager at Agrumi-Gel
"The citrus volumes for the processing industry are there, but Brazilian juice is driving down prices"
Ciarciello Group: From the province of Foggia to Berlin
A growing Apulian supply chain that invests in and looks to international markets
South Korean kimchi exports rise as imports expand
Pakistani winter vegetable prices below production costs
Pomegranate processing systems expanded with sorting and HPP
Asian-driven price pressure reshapes global frozen fries market
Limorè: "We are in no hurry to make sales"
Outbound lemon volumes curbed in anticipation of better conditions
Fruit-based snack partnership targets U.S. market
Brazilian citrus sector faces challenging outlook in 2026
Vietnamese tropical fruit supply shifts towards beverage processing
Malaysia targets US$425m pineapple exports by 2027
Ready-to-use avocado a new product for the big retail and H&R channels
Thijs Terwindt, Van der Lans International:
“In Southern Europe, small pomegranates are increasingly popular for juicers”
Canada recalls McCain Tasti Taters Crispy Potato Bites for plastic pieces
Calm returns after holiday rush at hospitality wholesaler Atilla
“With our own cutting facility, we will be even better positioned in 2026”
Global processed tomato output down 12% in 2025
Argentina bets on juice and reduces logistical risk in the citrus business
Salad campaign rolls out on National Quitter’s Day
Argentinian processing plant to close as production shifts to Mar del Plata
Sirdaryo melons to be processed for industrial use in China
Additional funding allocated for processing off-grade mandarins in Georgia
Pakistan turns to garlic to curb food imports
São Paulo acerola output down after delayed rains
New fresh-cut fruit joint venture launches in France
Focus on juice, puree, apple powder, and baby food production
Fruit and berry processing plant opens in Turkestan
Focus on production of ready-to-market food products
Ukraine to launch its first national foodtech cluster
South Korean strawberry prices rise as harvests decline
PND -Italy
New technologically advanced machinery designed specifically for apples
Turkish citrus exporter upgrades processing facility with 8-lane sorting system
Potato growers in Buenos Aires face losses from low prices
Ortogel
Undeclared varietal blends in juices put the citrus fruit supply chain at risk
Food processing equipment portfolio expands in Asia and Italy
New Toum garlic dips hit the market
Limited supply and persistent demand keep IQF market positive
Ingrid Eeckhaut, Vanderhaegen Potatoes:
Convenience potatoes gain ground in retail and foodservice
Opportunities for growth in Guatemala's processed veg industry
Grant support prospects for Ukrainian agribusiness in 2026
Advanced sorting systems raise food safety and quality benchmarks worldwide
Modular sorting technology integrates seamlessly into existing potato lines
Brazilian orange juice export to US increase while, EU exports decline
Agristo doubles production capacity
Rising global fries demand drives investment across the potato value chain
Ukrainian berry producers explore raspberry freezing technologies in Serbia
Brazil develops potato cultivar for industrial frying
Morocco ships 1.95 thousand tons of frozen raspberries to France
Enduring Ventures to acquire McCain South Africa vegetable operations
Ukraine tests industrial peanut cultivation in Kharkiv and Chernihiv regions
Brandenburg's apple yields quadrupled compared to last year
Jumla reports 5,591 tons of apple exports as production declines
Uzbekistan discusses agricultural product exports with major U.S. retailer Costco
Georgia processes 40,000 tons of substandard apples
Diced ginger recalled in Canada due to metal pieces
La Cupa Società Cooperativa Agricola
Beyond price: Provenance and supply chain in the gourmet fruit and vegetable world
McCain acquires McCrum potato processing in Maine
Nigeria struggles to turn banana production into export growth
Mama's Meals reaches break-even and enters the German market
“A fresh brand is not ideal if you want to avoid hassle”
Inspiredgo salads recalled in Alberta over Listeria risk
Amenduni honoured at Avocado Awards in Nairobi
"Over 100 machines installed in 14 countries, about half of which in Africa alone"
Squeazy and Piñabar-Goldslice from Chibumtech
New solutions for apple and pineapple processing
Uganda plans expansion of Soroti fruit factory
Giuseppe Pellegriti (Terre di Sicilia) on the attendance of Artigiano in Fiera 2025
"The strategic role of trade fairs makes us grow in the segment of artisanal processed products"
Uzbekistan enters Danish dried-fruit market and expands fruit exports to Kuwait
South Africa expands lime production in Limpopo
Orange juice producer adds pension fund as minority shareholder
New optical sorter targets leafy greens processing
Kyrgyzstan to develop agricultural processing facilities, including fresh produce
Jan Van Luchene, Bruwier Potatoes:
"Price correction in new contracts needed to restore balance in the potato market"
Ukrainian leverages full production cycle for higher margins and export growth
New Heartichokes line launches
Insiders explain why Indian gherkins are replacing domestic supply in Polish supermarkets
New seasoning system launches with updated safety and capacity
Growing sales of artichokes, oil, and bottarga box for OP Agricola Campidanese
"Fifty thousand artichokes a day marks the peak of the campaign"
French grower experiments with organic aloe vera juice
Alvaro Resenberg, Europlant España:
"The current market situation requires well-established, versatile potato varieties"
Nigeria urged to boost pineapple processing to cut losses
“Indian orange exports continue flowing despite thin margins”
Israel to drop range of U.S. fruit and vegetable tariffs from 2026
Kazakhstan begins construction of a 70,000-ton fruit and vegetable processing plant in Almaty
Pavlodar region signs price-stabilization deal to secure winter vegetable supply
UK facility installs new iceberg lettuce processing line
Rejected avocados transformed into oil at ReFruit
"From fearing fruit shortages to running three production lines at once"
Taiwan promotes processing of winter vegetable surpluses
Nepal expands French fry exports to new markets
Ukraine’s freezing industry processes 35 percent fewer berries than vegetables this season
Kosovo reports 1,000 hectares of raspberries
Dried strawberries are a feature of the current Egyptian season
New systems to be showcased for global fruit processing sector
Chiquita plantain chips enter the U.S. market
Vietnam targets 400 000 ha in winter crop plan
Ukraine potato harvest may rise 50% in 2025
Stefan Ewald from L. Schenk GmbH & Co. KG in Karlsruhe:
"We are seeing an increase in customer-specific requirements in the fresh-cut sector"
Kenya advances solar-powered avocado processing project
Alain Tulpin, Tulpin Group:
"Egyptian strawberry season off to a strong start, but aircraft availability remains scarce"
Potato trader Dirk Bos:
"€1 per 100 kg for ware potatoes as seed potato exports struggle"
India’s Surachita Agro sends first banana export to Dubai
East Africa set to introduce Peru’s blight resistant potato variety
UK potato packer boosts packing capacity
Ireland’s Musgrave acquires UK produce supplier Delifresh
UK potato crop estimated at 4.9 million tons
Yeliz Kaya, Green Ova:
"Demand for Turkish pomegranates set to rise in the coming weeks"
Season of extremes shapes UK potato production
Kenya beverage expansion backed by US$1m investment
NEPG warns of potato oversupply pressure
GreenS & SaladS and Degens launch flexible ‘1-2-3 oven concept’ for specialty shops and restaurants
Meals like Lego bricks: “You can create hundreds of combinations with these components”
Argentina's citrus sector remains hopeful about opening the U.S. market
Hungarian apple output falls to record low
Brazil orange crop forecast cut to 306.7 million boxes
New salads and Maryland facility to be highlighted at New York Produce Show
Brand competition helps bring down the cost of this year’s Thanksgiving dinner
China’s processing share at 15% reshapes global potato value chain
Bulltec will be exhibiting at Frutech in Catania, Sicily (27-29 November)
"Our technologies ensure a minimum margin of error on the guaranteed weight"
Egypt posts strong weekly fruit and vegetable exports
South Africa lifts 2025 citrus and fruit export volumes
South Korea expects US$137 million in kimchi exports
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops 21 Nov:
U.S. Thanksgiving week produce ads rise 17%
Masseria Fruttirossi's analysis of the sharply declining harvest
Pomegranates: Issues with supply expected for Christmas
Turkish apple crop drops 40% with weak export outlook
New Zealand growers pressured by shift to cheaper imports
Costa Rica regains duty free access for fruit to the U.S.
Florida industry backs FDA plan to lower Brix for orange juice
Jammu expands high-density fruit production
U.S. updates Grade B Brix rules for orange juice
Bonduelle sells Brazilian factory to Stella d’Oro
Brazilian orange juice exports slow as EU demand weakens
Volyn emerges as a key hub for organic berries and frozen produce in Ukraine
Philippines welcomes new U.S. fruit tariff exemptions
South Africa assesses macadamia market shifts in 2025
