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North Carolina bounces back with larger peach crop

Why Europe doesn't see as many Enoki mushroom recalls as North America

New blueberry variety helps British Columbia supply later into season

Village Farms features two long-term employees from the Netherlands

“Peru’s blueberries are expected to achieve a new growth record in this 2024/2025 campaign”

Sunrise Produce acquires specialty produce distributor

More than 40 tons of avocado were stolen in two thefts in Michoacan

Rate hikes on India-US trade routes in June

California’s flat sweet onion season underway

Leafy greens market expanded through licensing agreement

Sector | Vegetables

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U.S. officials examine imposing tariffs on Mexican tomato imports to shield domestic growers
Crunchy is a project born from the cooperation of Fellini Patrizio and Rijk Zwaan

A lettuce that makes the difference
As battle with Mexican growers heats up

U.S. consumer might have to pay more for tomatoes in July
Ilona Pohl, Louisa Jacobs – Montina Boerdery

“It’s more than land and crops: it’s our heritage and future”
Stephen McCormack - McCormack Family Farms

"We were able to plant each week giving us a consistent supply, so maybe there is no harm in going a little later"

Memorial Day demand for sweet corn unable to meet supply

Softer tomato pricing expected to stabilize again in near future

Sector | Bananas

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Greek authorities found 46 kilos of cocaine in a banana container

Government Dominican Republic urged to lift ban on exporting plantains to Haiti

Ecuador’s latest State of Emergency not affecting banana and exotic fruit exports

The Netherlands led the demand for Peruvian bananas in April

Top-10 banana producing countries in the world in 2024

Colombian banana exports grew by 18.8% in the first quarter

Early detection of Fusarium Wilt disease using key genetic markers

Sector | Potatoes and Onions

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Peru exported 49,749 tons of onions in the first quarter of 2024

Potato innovation in Wisconsin for PepsiCo's Lay's chips

Prince Edward Island celebrates inaugural International Day of Potato

Peru contributes to global food security with potato diversity
Jim Ertler - Premium Fresh

"I’m hearing very mixed reports from Europe, some areas have a good onion supply, others are short, quality is mixed"

Dutch onions cheaper than Egyptian onions on the West African market

Some Oregon onion producers are to relocate their operations to Idaho

Sector | Exotic/Tropical fruit & vegetables

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"High temperatures in Vietnam's dragon fruit production areas reduce yield"

Kenyan avocado firm to invest in value addition as it eyes U.S. market

Avocado cultivation expands in South Africa
Joachim Prinsloo – Sunreaped

Eastern Europe stokes demand for South African avocados
Ahn Tran - SAO MAi Agro

"Our production has fortunately not been significantly impacted by the recent droughts in Vietnam"

Pakistani mangoes arrive in the UAE

The Senegalese mango season begins with lower volumes

Sector | Company news

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Camposol Holding PLC reports preliminary results

Camposol continues positive trend in 1Q 2024
El Pinar -

Spanish nursery expands cultivation area to meet greater demand for its varieties

USDA files action against two companies for alleged PACA violations
ZIM reports financial results for the First Quarter of 2024

'Revenues for the first quarter were $1.56 billion, a year-on-year increase of 14%'
With the support of BNP Paribas Bank Polska

McCain Foods launches a unique regenerative agriculture program in Poland

Greenyard shows record-high results, crossing €5bn sales

SanLucar official freshness partner of the two top tennis tournaments in Germany for 2024

Sector | Greenhouse

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Protecting crops from summer heat and weather events while simultaneously increasing revenue per hectare
all international horticultural suppliers in one place

New Greenhouse Guide available online and in print
How microbiomes boost plant health

Why maintaining a sterile growing environment is crucial. Or is it?

Mucci Farms expands operations with acquisition in Ontario, Canada

Pepper tote bags labeled with a spice meter
New trends in the greenhouse produce industry

Greenhouse locations migrate and product innovation continues
Juan Pablo Saucedo Romero of AgroSense México

“We found an effective means to minimize labor in Mexican greenhouses”

Sector | Logistics

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Chinese exporters adapt to rising shipping costs

Global spot rates soar on major Asia-Europe and Asia-US trades

Gulf states' imports grow; United Arab Emirates becomes a hub
Connecting the U.S. and Canada

An early look at North America’s Gordie Howe International Bridge
Drewry
World Container Index - 23 May

Drewry’s World Container Index increased to $4,072 per 40ft container this week
Capacity expanded to 17,500 pallet positions

Emergent Cold completes expansion of its facility in Apodaca, Mexico

Red Sea situation gives carriers a bottom-line boost

Sector | Machinery

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Vegetable and fruit processing equipment from Dofra and Urschel for sale
Ecomeccanica's contribution to farmers in the Sele Valley

Vegetable producers have a new ally in the fresh-cut sector
Francesco Pellerano (Italy)

"Our mulchers are in demand in Egypt"
Tomra -

Machinery guarantees safety and quality of organically farmed packaged salads at Italian cooperative
6+6 Rotopack by REV Packaging Solutions

An ultra-delicate weighing machine with packing bench

Introducing Scalibur: Potato slicing with Dual Rotation Technology

A fully automated cherry truss tomato harvesting robot to hit the market

Sector | General fresh produce

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Mexico leads fruit and vegetable consumption in Latin America
Week 21 Fruit Wholesale Market Report

Chilean seedless grapes are in good demand, and American cherries have arrived in small quantities
An increase in Mexico's trade balance

Mexican agri-food exports show a new record

Agricultural challenges British Columbia discussed at caucus retreat
Florida Citrus Mutual also praises lawmakers

SCFBA applauds Farm Bill moving forward
USDA
National Retail Report - specialty crops

Many produce promotions for Memorial Day
USDA
USMCA seasonal perishable products weekly update

Blueberry movement from South Georgia expected to remain about the same

Sector | Management

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Europatat elects Vlastimil Rasocha as its new Vice-President

USDA awards $300 million to diversify export markets for U.S. agriculture

Department of Labor recovers more than $450k in back wages, damages for 62 workers at Half Moon Bay farms

Dr. Elliott Grant of Alphabet’s Mineral named a Sun World director

FEFCO welcomes new President Nina Iversen

Water dispute escalates between the US and Mexico, impacting Texas

Inflation trends in the U.S., impacting the dollar

Sector | Miscellaneous

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Technical workshop in Almeria and Murcia

BASF's renewed iceberg portfolio to tackle Bremia and Fusarium
1,419 packages concealed within shipment of squash

CBP officers squash narcotic smuggling attempt intercepting $18 million worth of meth
Rachid Benali, president of COMADER

"Legal action has proved effective in preventing attacks on Moroccan trucks"

CBP officers seize $5.4M in methamphetamine at Pharr International Bridge
World Bee Day, May 20

Macro-sanctuary has tripled bee population

NSF and USDA join forces in agricultural robotics research

Zespri faces potential loss due to mouse infestation in kiwifruit shipment

Sector | Fruit

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USDA invests in expanding American food exports like cherries and blueberries

Strawberry grower-shipper awards 14 scholarships

"Gala apples are almost completely depleted"

South African Bigbucks apple variety granted plant breeders’ rights Down Under

High European demand increases prices for Egyptian table grapes
Are prices and exports likely to be impacted?

Harvest of Uzbekistan’s cherries is delayed

Yubari melons from Hokkaido auctioned for 3 million yen

Sector | Herbs

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Moroccan rosemary supply hit by drought
Gruppo Mec
Peter Mair of Gruppo Mec:

"Italian arugula cultivation becomes more professional and sustainable with each passing year"
Belgian company sees organic as a step toward the future

"We want to be a pioneer in the organic segment"

Fresh organic herb supply expected to start picking up in February

Retailer in North of England finds supplier with fresh range of new herbs
Natalia Moranth, Green Explosion:

“We want to introduce our Colombian fresh fruit to Europe”
Andrew Smith - Butler Market Gardens

“In the Christmas week we sell up to three times more herbs than normal"

Sector | Agenda

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26th Hortiflorexpo China (IPM Beijing) opened in style

ProPak China 2024: Unveiling innovations, ushering in fresh perspectives

What to expect from this year’s SWIPE

Keynote announced for Organic Produce Summit

An evolving and expanding trade fair in Azerbaijan

IFPA's Produce & Floral Leadership Path Programs applications open
Browse the photo gallery

The enthusiasm of exhibitors confirms Macfrut as an international event

Sector | Citrus

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Rio Grande do Sul's orange, bergamot, and lemon harvests are expected to fall by more than 50% because of the rains

Integrating antibiotics into a broader management plan for HLB

South Africa’s fruit industry ready to work with new government leaders after 29 May elections

“Peru’s 2024 mandarin season is starting with good prospects.”
Azud: Solutions for citrus cultivation in the face of water scarcity

"Underground drip irrigation can radically transform citrus agriculture"

WCDoA presents R2 million cheque to Citrus Growers Association Sterile Insect Technique Programme

Citrus growers in Florida maintain hopeful outlook for their industry

Sector | Organic

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University of California

New study estimates costs for growing coastal organic strawberries
Under its Frezz label

Aartsen expands organic fruit range

U.S. organic sales witnessed a market surge in 2023
Organic Produce Summit:

Panel to explore regional differences in organic produce sales
Dreamstime
Austria: Traders and producers speak out on the organic market

"The organic selection is still much more limited, comparatively"

Organic produce industry’s access to crop inputs focus of IFPA testimony to USDA

Better outlook for the Senegalese organic mango campaign

Sector | Health

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Tianjin University of Science and Technology

Exploring the potential of purple sweet potatoes in gastric ulcer treatment

Cranberry supplements enhance athletic performance in Canada
University of Queensland collaboration

Say goodbye to garlic breath with odour-free black garlic

Increasing fruit and vegetable intake among adults

Looking at vegetable intake and cancer risk reduction

Bananas facilitate quicker recovery after running

US study looks into beneficial gut microbes through whole-food dietary fiber

Sector | IT

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Adding smart solutions where it matters most

IFCO digital delivery tracking and slot booking hits the road
Integrates AI-powered platform with NEC's CropScope smart farming initiative

NEC X invests in agtech startup Verdi

GoMicro revolutionizes strawberry quality assessment with AI

Early detection and control of pests now possible through a mobile app
ThroughPut.AI and Inteligistics

Strategic partnership to transform agriculture and fresh produce supply chains announced
Tendai Chitapi, Oliver Windram – Kuronga

Smoothing the farming journey, the AI way
Pierre-Antoine Rohr, AgriCompa:

“We solve collaboration and save time for all import and export partners in the value chain”

Sector | Innovations

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A device that sucks in and filters ethylene while releasing purified air

Showcasing a display stand that extends shelf life by 30%

Canadian market next for produce shelf life extension technology

Supply chain enhancements roll out
Utrecht University
Utrecht University research

Residual waste from mushroom cultivation removes pollutants from water
University of Illinois study:

Exploring sweet potato quality analysis in the U.S.
Polymer found in corn, potatoes and beans

Smart windows breakthrough in the U.S.

Post-harvest solution granted approval for use in Canada

Sector | Processed fruit and vegetables

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Useful training on good agricultural practices and company expertise

Orange juice prices up significantly due to decreased production in key areas

Fruit and vegetable equipment up for auction

Florida citrus juice sales continue to decline

Driscoll's Maroc is building a berry processing plant in Larache

The process of making the famous pomegranate juice in Bangkok

40th year celebration brings new product offerings

Sector | Cooling

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Adverse impact of Red Sea diversions on European exports

European exporters face cold chain conundrum
Michael Panuccio, Freshxpress:

"This isn’t just another cooling machine, it’s a game-changer"
Cold chain 101: Exploring the cold chain, one link at a time

Transportation and redistribution connects supply to demand
To support food security in Lincolnshire

Magnavale Easton development approaches finish line

Launch of new refrigerated ocean transportation service utilizing electric field technology

MSC South Africa Inaugurates MEDLOG Cold Store Facility, revolutionizing trade dynamics in the region

Bangladesh looks to US investment in cold storage to curb losses

Sector | Food safety

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FDA issues warning about toxic amygdalin found in apricot seeds

IAEA and FAO Symposium to discuss food safety and control

Meta brand Enoki Mushroom recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

Fungicide residue in U.S. cherries leads to seizure in Taiwan

AFBF appreciates release of House Farm Bill Text
Newly released DPR data indicates:

"97% of fruits and vegetables tested in California are free of illegal pesticide residues"
Nuts from Gibson Farms, Inc. of Hollister, California

E. coli investigation linked to organic walnuts ongoing

Sector | Nuts and dried fruits

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Almond production forecast in California

Almond production might reach 3 billion pounds this year, marking a 21% increase YoY

CA Walnut Commission celebrates USDA’s announcement of Regional Agricultural Promotion Program Awards
USDA
Opportunities for tree nut exports to Brazil

Brazilian nut market is showing promising growth

Shift in Australian almond consumption patterns in India
UB research -

New methodologies to prevent fraud in determination of geographical origin of hazelnuts

Pistachios named “Official Snack” of video game festival

USDA forecasts larger almond crop

Sector | Packaging and Labelling

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Annulment of the Agec law decree

“Some French distributors may return to plastics”

Green Life Farms enhances sustainability profile with new packaging design
University of Cordoba study:

Avocado pruning residues used to produce more sustainable food packaging

Home compostable produce label launches with cost-effective advantage
Ronald Borst (Paardekooper) on paper flowpacks:

"For businesses aiming to reduce their plastic usage, we offer CartoPaper as a viable alternative"
Nico Treurnicht & Cornel Oosthuizen – Ergopak

South African scale technology finds foothold in European and Moroccan packhouses

Concerns raised over new EU packaging rules

Sector | Retail

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Dreamstime
Weis Markets’ first new construction project

First grocery format store by Meijer in Indiana to open on July 11
Dreamstime
CEO: Aldi stores focusing on low grocery prices this summer

Peruvian Veef aims for Latin American expansion
Dreamstime
Amazon YYC4 warehouse features AI technology, robotics and 1,500 new jobs

Irresistible Vegetables in UFS's Future Menus Top North America Trends 2024 report
Dreamstime
Walmart is laying off 568 employees in California

Ahold Delhaize to close underperforming Stop & Shop stores in the U.S.
Dreamstime
Target Corporation: First quarter 2024 financial results

UNFI has extended its primary distribution deal with Whole Foods Market until May 2032
Dreamstime
Walmart is growing its Neighborhood Market format

T&T Supermarket is partnering with DoorDash
Dreamstime
GrubMarket has completed the acquisition of Butter

Target has reduced prices on fruit and vegetables

Sector | Global Market

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Sector | Climate

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‘Severe ramifications’ required in greenwashing crackdown in Australia

Vermont fruit growers seek recovery after devastating frost
MedFEL 2024 conference

What diversification is possible in the face of climate change?
USPA Fruit:

Frosts cause Ukrainian apple harvest to be about 10 to 20 percent lower than usual

Sustainability at core of Italian club apple production strategies

Committing to a climate-smart strategy step by step

Study looks at challenges of climate change on potato production in Canada

Sector | Cartoons

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Viral TikTok: self-checkout pronounces "Organic Bananas" hilariously

Potato parcel: quirky messaging service

Grape waste reduces methane emissions in dairy cattle

Engineering students develop stronger, waterproof banana fiber tiles

McDonald’s sweet potato ice cream delights

Princess Anne's unique banana preference

Prime video: "Panchayat" promoted with printed bottle gourds