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Yunnan's Zhiguan blueberries make their debut in Japan

Great opportunities for pineapples, papayas, avocados, blueberries, and more

FTA between Ecuador and China enters into force on May 1

Ocean Network Express released Financial Result for FY2023

Full-year forecast for FY2024 sees a profit of approximately US$1 billion

Approval for cherry, melon, and grape imports from Kyrgyzstan to China

Bangladesh inaugurates first onion processing and storage center

India eases onion export restrictions to Sri Lanka and the UAE

Davao City and New Zealand collaborate on durian research

Hyderabad police seizes 4,800 kg of mangoes, artificially ripened with ethylene

The durian market is experiencing a rapid decline in prices

Bangladesh

Summer onion harvest brings joy to Kurigram farmers

Sector | Vegetables

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Food Freshly -

Nature-based shelf-life solution for key Italian vegetable ingredients

"This investment will enable us to increase garlic production and harvesting in more areas"

Much better season for Egyptian dry garlic

Vegetable prices in India expected to stay high until June

Sweltering heat is impacting Thailand's agriculture

With a lack of space we grow our vegetables on the street

Otzarot HaYa'ar mushroom farm in Western Galilee ceases operations

Sector | Bananas

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Banana research in North Carolina aims to combat deadly fungus

Ghanaian banana exporter plans West African expansion

Kazakhstan: In the Turkestan region, the first banana harvest of the season has ripened
Helge Sparsoe - Fyffes

“We knew that putting a new consumer brand into this category would be something radically new"

Kazakhstan is a front-runner in banana consumption in Central Asia

Ecuador's banana exports up to March 2024 decreased by 0.24%
Attilio Pagni, Alimentari Ortofrutticoli ABC:

"We should try to value bananas more"

Sector | Potatoes and Onions

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The real growth in the sweet potato segment stems from value-added packs

Onion prices increase in Bangladesh

Addressing potato export challenges in Pakistan

Sri lanka looks to import onions from Egypt

Export of white onions from Gujarat sparks discontent in Maharashtra

Farmers in Kazakhstan are facing challenges in selling potatoes due to oversupply from Russia

Egyptian onion exporters enjoy a calm competition

Sector | Exotic/Tropical fruit & vegetables

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Early arrival of New Zealand SunGold kiwifruit in U.S. market

Uganda's delegation seeks to enhance trade with China

Durian harvest
Domestically grown durians from China are poised to make their debut

Durian sales have surged, hinting at an impending price decline

More historic timing on California’s upcoming fig season

Mango cultivation in Krishnagiri challenged by drought

Westfalia fruit expands avocado trade in Kerala with local partnership

Sector | Company news

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AgDevCo in equity investment deal with Agris for growth of fresh-food production and distribution in East Africa

Dutch companies celebrate breaking ground for new building

GrubMarket expands further into South Africa through the acquisition of Global Produce

Frutas de Chile turns 89
Kuehne+Nagel:

First quarter of 2024: earnings down with cost measures intensified

Fox Packaging founder Kenneth Fox passes away at 91

EDEKA acquires business units of the de Groot fresh group in Hedel

Sector | Greenhouse

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Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture visits Mexican farms to ratify results
Dean Taylor with Mastronardi Produce:

“There is always a high level of excitement when we launch a new Bombs variety”

11-hectare greenhouse project officially opened in New Zealand

New sweet peppers meet growing demand for fresh snack options
Aralux plastic film by Agriplast (Italy):

By controlling heat energy better agronomic results can be acheived

Prior to launching, demand for purple tomato already exceeds supply

New greenhouse operations in New Hampshire to launch this spring

Sector | Logistics

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Port city Colombo set to become a regional logistics and business hub
Container News

Noticeable improvement in schedule reliability in March 2024

Maersk vessel targeted by a ballistic missile launched from Yemen
Latest research from Fairmiles:

'At least 18 million livelihoods in developing countries are supported by airfreighted fresh produce'
Drewry

Drewry’s World Container Index remains stable this week
FPC Chief on UK border strategy -

“We have become the laughing stock of Europe"

Carrier Transicold’s Lynx Fleet telematics solution helps Roamer Transport Inc. improve uptime and save truck loads

Sector | Machinery

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Using robotics to help sort onions on Georgia farms

The future of logistics is automated
Video of the Calderoni inter-row tiller below

Interesting market trend also in North Africa

Autonomous robot harvester makes the cut with asparagus

Tomra food inaugurates new center in Valencia
FrostBoss launch new laydown fan tower:

The elegant solution to frost protection

Solar irrigation offering to be rolled out across sub-Saharan Africa

Sector | General fresh produce

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Photo report CPMA Vancouver

"Kenya is a minor fruit and vegetable sector player"

Uzbekistan reported significant uptick in agri exports in Q1 2024

Minister reports price reduction in fruits and vegetables in Punjab
Week 17 Fruit Wholesale Market Report

Days of rain have affected the market, and blueberry and dragon fruit prices have risen

Thai Commerce Minister to assess Laos and China checkpoints for fruit export readiness
Including carrots and grapes

South Korea to lower tariffs on farm products, tackling inflation

Sector | Management

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Change at the helm of Peru's Trade Office in New York

Charl du Bois appointed as new managing director of Capespan

European Parliament approves a revision of the EU’s common agricultural policy

Star Group names four vice-presidents of sales and procurement

MEPs approve trade support measures for Ukraine with protection for EU farmers

Pound experienced slight increase against the euro on Monday

Paddie Allen appointed as new air freight director for PML Seafrigo

Sector | Miscellaneous

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Zespri faces potential loss due to mouse infestation in kiwifruit shipment

Over 30 tons of mushrooms shipped from Stavropol Krai, Russia, to Georgia and Armenia
Portugal

Berry fruit production and water challenges in Mangualde
“Non-negligible probability of long-term establishment in France,” according to ANSES

Reinforced surveillance of Asian fruit fly
NASA

Astronauts to study plant growth and development on the Moon

Does Ramadan reduce productivity in packing houses?

Fresh commodity exports to Fiji require additional declaration

Sector | Fruit

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Grow grape vine from grapes with a banana at home
Ilan Liwski, Phytech:

“We cover more than 100,000 hectares worldwide with our sensors”

Peaches and nectarines are already cheaper than apples in Turkey
Carlos Bon with Divine Flavor

“We’re able to hit an early grape window in Jalisco and extend the Sonora season”

Azerbaijan researches new watermelon and melon varieties

Individuals and corporates can now share in Peru’s 'blue gold' success

EastFruit reports on frost impact on berry crops in Poland, Serbia, Ukraine

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"
Ton Verheijke, Janyra Organics:

"With our first full-scale herb harvest, we should gain a foothold in the Netherlands"
Belgian company sees organic as a step toward the future

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

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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María José Sánchez, Director of Fruit Attraction:

"This year, Fruit Attraction will surpass all previous figures"
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British Asparagus Conference 2024 to focus on key production aspects

Photo Report: SIAM 2024
8-10 May, 2024

Varietal innovation and certified quality in focus at Macfrut Plant Nursery Area

Sydney Markets’ fresh awards return in July

Moldovan ‘Fruit Day’ will take place July 12th

Over 12,000 visitors from 45 countries attended first Fruit Attraction São Paulo show

Sector | Citrus

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Eddy Kreukniet, Exsa Europe:

"European market has room for quality South African oranges"
Growth in export demand may bring new opportunities

“Sales of Lunwan oranges are progressing slowly”
Iran

More than 125,000 tons of citrus and kiwis exported from Mazandaran province

Lemon prices surge in India
The Orri mandarin continues to reach the highest prices

"We will work to ensure that the Orri continues to stand out from the large mandarin supply expected in the coming years"

China to lift ban on several of Taiwan's agricultural products

A difficult season for Moroccan citrus

Sector | Organic

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Dreamstime
Austria: Traders and producers speak out on the organic market

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

Better outlook for the Senegalese organic mango campaign

Restoration of organic fruit and berry cultivation in Kyrgyzstan's regions

Hanoi's organic agriculture is still facing challenges

New "Inverted Natural Branding" of organic fruit and vegetables
Astrid Rog and Geoffrey Harreman, BIO-Center Zann:

"Our organic fruit and vegetable range goes all over Europe"
USDA

'Good prospects for U.S. organic product exports to the EU remain'

Sector | Health

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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

More research into dietary patterns and brain health in Japan

Harvard study links fruit and vegetable intake to longevity in the US

Sector | IT

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Potato agronomy forecasts now available in myField App

From seed to plate, AI is transforming how and what we eat

Free farm management app to save Italian growers time this season
Through the digitalization of berth alignment

Ocean Network Express and Portchain ink deal to drive sustainability across the carrier’s network
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Ransomware attacks on Ag companies:

"Attacks on the sector made up 5.5% of all ransomware operations globally"

Orchard Robotics creates data-driven module for existing farm machinery
Harry Tinson - Harvest Eye:

"The possibilities to adapt the technology for other crops is almost endless"

Sector | Innovations

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Utrecht University
Utrecht University research

Residual waste from mushroom cultivation removes pollutants from water
Polymer found in corn, potatoes and beans

Smart windows breakthrough in the U.S.
Denise Junqueiro with Apeel Sciences

“Our technology provides shippers confidence for long haul shipments and to open up new export markets”

How more than 60 million pieces of fruit were stopped going to waste last year
Conserving two Olympic-sized swimming pools of water annually

Verdant Technologies and Sobeys partner on iceless broccoli

Using multispectral cameras to determine oranges' suitability for various products

Avocado ripeness checker debated by Australians

Sector | Processed fruit and vegetables

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Collecting apples for juice and pulp processing

Second biggest processing factory in Nigeria formally opened

McDonald’s french fry perfume is real
6.7% increase from the end of 2022

Brazilian orange juice stock levels see a rise

Customer shows Birds Eye veggie mix has very little broccoli

In Turkistan, a fruit berry processing workshop has been inaugurated

Softer sales for salad kits at retailer's deli counters

Sector | Cooling

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Kashmir Valley organization wants to reign in owners of cold storages and controlled atmosphere stores
To support food security in Lincolnshire

Magnavale Easton development approaches finish line

Launch of new refrigerated ocean transportation service utilizing electric field technology

Addressing logistics and storage to mitigate inflation in the Philippines

Bangladesh looks to US investment in cold storage to curb losses

"Demand for frozen round onions remains robust in international markets."

Chongqing welcomes first ILSTC China-Laos-Thailand cold chain train in Year of the Dragon

Sector | Food safety

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EU Commission first implementation report:

The relevance of combating Unfair Trading Practices and the need for further EU actions

Pesticide issue halts Chinese kiwifruit at Taiwan's border
Freshcare -

Industry input needed for Australian certification standards

China returns 30 durian shipments from Vietnam due to cadmium contamination

19.8 tons of contaminated tomatoes imported from Uzbekistan to Yekaterinburg, Russia

Taiwanese Ministry assures safety of local pineapples and mushrooms

Excessive pesticide residues found in Japanese strawberries at Taiwanese border

Sector | Nuts and dried fruits

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Organic farming base favorably positions Turkish dried fruits and nuts in the global market

Turkish entity to start delivering some of its hazelnut-held inventory

Effective technical support for date palm cultivation in India

Weather impacts Goa's cashew and mango harvest and Telangana's mangoes

Leading pecan companies announce collaboration to elevate the pecan to new heights

Iranian annual date exports reached $345 mlns in the past calendar year

Pine nut export duty implemented to boost domestic processing in Russia

Sector | Packaging and Labelling

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Parkside introduces recyclable lidding film in the UK

Universal carton packaging for apples introduced in Himachal Pradesh

Concerns raised over new EU packaging rules

New EU rules to reduce, reuse and recycle packaging

Sysco is driving more eco-friendly products and innovative solutions to reduce plastic and packaging waste

ExxonMobil and Constantia Flexibles develop recyclable freezer film in Poland

Launch of new packaging solutions

Sector | Retail

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7-Eleven Japan gets smart advertising
Dreamstime
Lidl GB plans to open hundreds of new stores across the country

Jumbo opens “Europe's largest mechanized food distribution center”
Dreamstime
Jerónimo Martins has reported a bigger than expected drop in Q1 net profit

TommyTomato has secured €1.9mln to get 50,000+ children to eat a vegetable lunch this year
Dreamstime
Hungary's government plans to sue Austrian supermarket chain Spar for defamation

Casino said its first-quarter sales remained negative
Dreamstime
Sainsbury's forecast strong profit growth in its new financial year

The HelloFresh Group delivered its highest ever quarterly revenue
Dreamstime
Groupe Casino has announced details of a new 'transformation plan'

Co-op is the first UK retailer to announce it is moving to 100% British strawberries
Dreamstime
7-Eleven accelerating entry into Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa

An example of the Circular Economy: Mercadona's green crates for fruit and vegetables

Sector | Global Market

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Sector | Climate

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

Erratic weather impacts Kashmir fruit growers

UAE: ‘How these vertical farms kept afloat during heavy floods’

Unprecedented floods in the United Arab Emirates destroy greenhouses

The impact of climate change on fruit prices in South Korea

Dutch importers climate targets approved by science based targets initiative
First public consultation -

Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules for fresh produce is now open

Sector | Cartoons

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Carrot harvest uncovers ancient coin treasure

Garlic farmer's fury ignites wealth gap debate

Triathlon Triumph: racing with bananas

Peruvian farmer claims world's oldest man record at 124 years

Pilot tattoos favorite crop: courgette

Record for fastest marathon in fruit costume

Pringles and Crocs unveil snack-friendly boots in limited-edition collaboration