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HortNZ calls for urgent changes to RMA to protect New Zealand fruit and vegetable production

Week 15 Fruit Wholesale Market Report

Less arrivals of New Zealand apples, sales of Chilean grapes are below previous years' levels

Organic banana yields should increase again soon

Good production on Mexican blackberries despite weather events

South Africa's table grape exports increased by 17% in 2023/24 season

"Export volumes of Israeli citrus are about 35 per cent lower this season"

Avocado grower and shipper launches avocado oil products

Is ToBRFV weakening in Morocco?

Fruit attraction in São Paulo to showcase Brazil's agricultural prowess

Efforts to stabilize prices for local agricultural produce in Qatar

Sector | Vegetables

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Sanlucar and Galbani -

Spanish and Italian companies brings mozzarella cheese and tomatoes to German plates

"Lower European tomato production provided Turkish tomatoes an opportunity"

Japanese Ministry of Agriculture grants new approval for broccoli solutions
Stephen McCormack - McCormack Family Farms:

"A wrong decision for the sake of just getting crop in the fields could end up a very costly mistake"

The changing landscape of the pickling cucumber industry
Despite falling volumes:

Morocco continues to increase revenue from fresh vegetable exports

The most expensive vegetable is becoming more popular, at 1,000 euro per kg

Sector | Bananas

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Chiquita -

Banana brand makes debut at Milan Design Week

Colombian banana industry aiming for 5% volume growth in 2024
ISF

Cocaine found at Port of Beirut in banana shipment from Ecuador

Latam banana producers unhappy with German retailer's low price promotion

Blue banana cultivation flourishes in East China

Tissue cultured propagation of exotic Blue Java banana plant sees first harvest in India
Belize develops contingency plans to address potential outbreaks

Australia grants license for GM bananas amid Fusarium Wilt TR4 concerns

Sector | Potatoes and Onions

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What are the reasons?

Prices for onions in Uzbekistan hit historic lows

Europatat and other stakeholders raise concerns over proposed Plant Reproductive Material amendments

Introducing pathogen tested sweet potatoes in Papua New Guinea
Rufus Pilgrim - R.S. Cockerill

"We will predominantly grow seed for our crisping and fresh customers"
Syngentafoundation.org

CIP and SFSA want to develop climate-resilient potatoes for tropical and subtropical conditions

Congresswoman Pingree leads bipartisan opposition to USDA reclassification of potatoes
Simon Vale - Balle Bros

"New Zealand exports with the early focus on the EU and UK markets, with a move towards Asia from now"

Sector | Exotic/Tropical fruit & vegetables

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Sparking a debate over the marketing method

Coles' customer sees 'Green Skin' stickers on Shepards avocado

Clamshell presentation aims to make lychee consumption more mainstream
Álvaro González, from Tropicsur: "This year, many growers will have fruit from the first flowering"

Could the Spanish mango season start earlier?

Philippines is set to export another batch of fresh mangoes to Australia

High Moroccan demand for Malian mangoes

2024 New Zealand Zespri kiwi fruit season grand opening
Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region

Mango industry leads Baise onto the bright "mango" road to rural revitalization

Sector | Company news

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Allan Dodge with Pro Citrus Network

“Relationships are the biggest driver of our success”
ILFRES Espana

A new project for trade among European production districts

Maersk appoints new managing director for Central America

APM Terminals Buenos Aires appoints Manuel Delgado as Managing Director

WiseTech Global acquires Aktiv Data to expand global customs capability into Finland

Kuehne+Nagel streamlines organisational structure and strengthens customer proximity

New Kiwi consortium KIKOKA (Europe) formed

Sector | Greenhouse

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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

Greenhouse grower puts more emphasis on buying local
Bill Boutros with Mucci Farms:

“We place a very high emphasis on expanding our network of grower partners”
Niels Peter Klapwijk with Nature Fresh Farms on exhibiting at SEPC:

“We’ll be showing a disruptive new pepper variety”

Sector | Logistics

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Iran's capture of the MSC Aries escalates tensions Middle East

'Potential for heightened war risk premiums and volatility in freight rates'

Panama Canal Authority to increase daily transits to 32
Multimodal Dry Canal project

Panama turns to a 'dry canal' amidst maritime challenges
Drewry
World Container Index - 11 Apr

Drewry’s World Container Index decreased by 1% this week

Dispelling myths about Panama Canal operations

Economist predicts decline of large container vessels in future trade landscape

European Green Deal signifies a substantial shift towards sustainability within the maritime sector

Sector | Machinery

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Autonomous robot harvester makes the cut with asparagus

Polish develop AI-driven solutions even for small blueberry farms

Tomra food inaugurates new center in Valencia
WASTO-PAC GmbH
Walter Ahn from WASTO-PAC on the new, dual-track crate cleaning system:

"Cleaning services not only ensure hygiene, but also facilitate sustainable use of reusable containers"
FrostBoss launch new laydown fan tower:

The elegant solution to frost protection

Exploring drone pollination in South Australian glasshouses

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

Sector | General fresh produce

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'Supermarkets still in denial about unconscionable behaviour in Australia'

Mulgowie portfolio on the market in Australia
Second tranche of environmental law reforms announced by Minister Plibersek

Australian farmers welcome staged approach to environment overhaul
Engaging market players from Ukraine, Moldova, Uzbekistan, Georgia, and Tajikistan

The most profitable crop in 2024/25 – survey’s results

Food prices in New Zealand see marginal increase

Vietnam and WSDA sign agreement on agri development and trade

Improving product quality is essential for Vietnam's exports to China

Sector | Management

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Mercosur meeting concludes with new initiatives in Paraguay

PAYR, the Finnish Potato Sector Association, joins Europatat

New Zealand apple and pear growers consult on industry levy
'But more work is needed to fix competition problems'

Australian farmers welcome proposed governmental merger reforms

Kiwi rugby star Renee Holmes partners with First Fresh

AJ Griesel appointed as Managing Director for InteliGro Crop Solutions
Fruit and Vegetable Trade Mission of Egypt and Morocco to Uzbekistan

Unique opportunity for fruit and vegetable exporters from Egypt and Morocco

Sector | Miscellaneous

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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?

ACC 2024: New event unlocked added value

Fresh commodity exports to Fiji require additional declaration
Eight Myanmar nationals concealed within vegetable crates

Human trafficking operation intercepted on Thai-Myanmar border

Sector | Fruit

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Chile’s 2024 table grape harvest coming to an end

Brazilian fruit exports reached a milestone in 2023, surpassing 1.2 billion dollars in revenue

New requirements for Moroccan watermelon exports
Exports up 100 times since 2018/19

Egypt’s strawberry boom in Kazakhstan
Flowering began 4 weeks earlier than usual

Poland risks losing blueberry harvest

"The Greek strawberry sector has to deal with three really demanding challenges"

Moroccan watermelon season affected by production restrictions

Sector | Herbs

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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"

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"

Fresh herb industry braces for Christmas as busiest week of the year while tackling challenges
ALDI Belgium about winter fruit and vegetable supply:

"Our fresh, organic herbs are 100% Belgian, year-round"

Sector | Agenda

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Unido Itpo Italy

Iraqi buyers and operators will also be in attendance at the fair

Expert speakers headline Hort Connections conference program
Held on June 19 and 20 in Huelva

"Freshuelva is already preparing the 9th International Berry Congress"
We will be back Tuesday 2nd of April

Happy Easter from the FreshPlaza team

“This an opportunity for our growers, and suppliers to find a new market in supplying directly to these customers"

Photo report International Food & Drink Event 2024
Wednesday 10 April, Wauchope Country Club-

Avocado experts are coming to Australia's Wauchope

Sector | Citrus

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South Africa initiates WTO dispute against EU citrus blackspot regulations

SunCandy citrus celebrates second year of Breakfast Club of Canada partnership with new campaign

Large size profile for California Navel oranges until the end of the season
São Paulo and West-Southwest Minas Gerais citrus belt

Total orange production for the 2023-2024 crop season at 307.22 million boxes

Australian best practice guide for citrus microbial food safety launched

Importers are getting ready for Southern Hemisphere citrus season

Up to 400 million kilos of Spanish lemons will remain unharvested

Sector | Organic

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New "Inverted Natural Branding" of organic fruit and vegetables
USDA

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

New Zealand's organic kiwifruit sector sees growth and potential
Pieter Declercq, organics product manager, REO Veiling:

"Organic vegetables' better-matched supply improves market prices"
Proximity to production, selection, effective communication

The three winning ingredients for the success of organic fruit and vegetables

A look at what lies ahead for organics in 2024

6th Biofruit Congress confirms rebound in growth of organic market

Sector | Health

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Looking at vegetable intake and cancer risk reduction

Bananas facilitate quicker recovery after running

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

New research claims: Eating almonds can aid in post-exercise recovery

Avocado consumption linked to improved health in Australian survey

Is there a correlation between avocado consumption and heart health?

Italian study reveals anti-hypertensive benefits of pomegranate waste extract

Sector | IT

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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"

Tech is bridging the gap between farms and politics in Spain

AI will help Spanish exporting companies find new European importers more easily

Zespri's cybersecurity overhaul in New Zealand with Palo Alto Networks

Drewry launches interactive version of Container Capacity Insight through Container Freight Portal
'Your apples just got smarter'

IFPS introduce improved database in sustainability drive

Sector | Innovations

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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

AgrigateOne invites industry to test-drive its market intelligence beta product
Pierneef Smit – Berda Fruit South Africa:

Electric fourwheeler: “The most cost-effective agri vehicle available in South Africa”
Michael Prinsloo – Nile Inputs Marketplace

Farmers now buy inputs right where they sell their produce

Sector | Processed fruit and vegetables

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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

Softer sales for salad kits at retailer's deli counters

Critical shortage of tinned beetroot hits Australia

Fresh apples for processing – a new popular export product in Europe
Amid adverse weather and tough competition

Tough year for Moroccan frozen produce exports in 2023

Sector | Cooling

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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
Commercial value of reefer exports through Oakland topped $7 billion:

Port of Oakland remains preferred gateway for refrigerated export cargo in 2023

Maersk’s new integrated cold chain facility at Ruakura Superhub brings the Golden Triangle to life
Anton Viljoen, Stephan Antonowitz – Hexkoel

Beating the odds to get Hex grapes out into the world

Emergent Cold LatAm opens a new refrigerated warehouse in Panama

Sector | Food safety

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Freshcare -

Industry input needed for Australian certification standards

New Zealand food safety recall on raw fruit juice

Enoki Mushrooms recalled due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination

FTI urges Thailand to scrutinize fruit and vegetable imports

US study says refrigeration reduces E. coli contamination in leafy greens

Westfalia Fruit trials technology targeting food safety and sustainability
After Hepatitis A cases linked to frozen berries in 2022 - 2023 period

New Zealand Ministry calls for stronger monitoring of food importers

Sector | Nuts and dried fruits

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Asia and Europe are key markets for California pistachios and almonds

UK suspends tariffs on all raw almonds - beginning April 11
US exported more of its tree nuts than other major producers

Global trade of tree nuts has increased by 14 times in value since 2001

Macadamia nut prices rebound worldwide

Indonesian Ulema Council issues ban on Israeli dates

Almond pollination in Australia under threat due to varroa mite bee restrictions

"Only a tiny part of Moroccan carob is exported"

Sector | Packaging and Labelling

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White paper outlines new technology solution in PE cling film

IFPA A-NZ calls for national approach to fruit sticker ban

Spanish supermarket uses Finnish technology to reduce packaging waste

Presenting premium tomatoes like sweets in a cardboard tray

Why EU packaging rules could spell disaster for health and sustainability

Radish in paper for the French market

Comparing the savings of pooled reusables vs. single-use crates

Sector | Retail

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Dreamstime
Just Eat Takeaway.com to discontinue all operations in New Zealand

HelloFresh opens its largest and most advanced European distribution centre
Dreamstime
Coop amba and OK have agreed on a 50/50 ownership structure for Coop Danmark

Woolworths officially launches in New Zealand
Dreamstime
CEO: Aldi has 'no current plan' to come to Tasmania

Fruits, vegetables, and wine are particularly popular in Carrefour Itali's exports
Dreamstime
Antitrust fine for Norway's top 3 food retailers less than quarter of originally proposed penalty

Retail group REWE has reported sales growth
Dreamstime
The Warehouse expands its fresh produce range to a third of its stores across New Zealand

Tesco has said price pressures on grocers have eased as it reported bumper sales and profit
Dreamstime
Analysis: Aldi has overtaken Asda to become Britain's third biggest supermarket

Ahold Delhaize and 4 other leading global grocery retailers establish W23 Global
Dreamstime
IFA: Retailers must step up and support fruit & vegetable growers

Carrefour is back in Bulgaria after a nearly ten-year hiatus

Sector | Global Market

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Sector | Climate

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Dutch importers climate targets approved by science based targets initiative
New tool can help predict local risks from common plant problems

Exploring climate change impacts on plant disease risks in New Zealand

Australia might face unprecedented megadroughts
First public consultation -

Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules for fresh produce is now open

Impact of La Niña on Chilean agriculture: challenges and expectations

In a month, Sinaloa’s water supply will be reduced

New digital tool could help NZ apple and grape growers adapt to climate change

Sector | Cartoons

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Man made a flute out of a carrot and it works perfectly

Why are vegetarian meals on planes so bad?

Local identity fuels fashion: Uttaradit's Durian-themed apparel attracts tourists

Students innovate with eco-friendly inks from fruit and vegetable leftovers

Banana outrage: the new focus of Delta Airlines lounge controversy

Cost-benefit analysis of banana peels and sweet potato vines in rabbit diets

Scorpion concealed in Costco bananas stings man