With nearly 1.5 billion inhabitants, India is the most populous country in the world. The country also plays an important role in global fruit and vegetable production. India ranks second globally in this regard, well ahead of China. However, as a trading nation in fresh fruit and vegetables,
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Welcoming ceremony for the first Dutch Tessa apple in Beijing
2026-02-11 00:00
Po przybyciu pierwszego kontenera holenderskich jabłek Tessa do Pekinu, w ubiegły weekend odbyła się oficjalna ceremonia powitalna w obecności ambasady holenderskiej, FruitMasters, chińskiego importera i partnera handlowego. Ceremonia ta stanowi historyczny kamień milowy w
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"Exports of Indian grapes are now being redirected to the Middle East as European shipments are pending the necessary Brix levels."
2026-02-11 00:00
Shipments from India to Europe usually start by late January, but this grape season has experienced delays due to lower sugar levels not meeting strict export standards, according to Shubham Shelar from Shelar Overseas. "To keep up the pace, we have already sent containers to Middle Eastern markets where quality is not as stringent."
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Ukraine has initiated a support program for organic berry and nut producers and processors.
2026-02-11 00:00
A new support program for producers and processors of organic berries and nuts is being launched in Ukraine. The initiative is aimed at new operators who are planning to start organic production, are currently in the transition period from conventional to organic production, or intend to introduce organic practices.
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Alibaba's DAMO Academy has developed a robot that can identify fruits and place them in a basket.
2026-02-11 00:00
Ahold Delhaize reported strong financial results for Q4 2025. Ahold Delhaize's net sales were €23.5 billion, representing a 6.1% increase at constant exchange rates and a 0.9% increase at actual exchange rates. U.S. net sales amounted to €13.0 billion, showing a 2.5% increase at constant exchange rates.
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The global banana industry convenes in Mexico to update strategies to tackle its challenges.
2026-02-11 00:00
The international banana industry will come together to discuss the main production, phytosanitary, and commercial challenges facing the sector at the XXV Acorbat International Meeting and the X International Banana Congress, scheduled from April 20 to 23 at the Yucatan International Congress.
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Orsero "I love you": blueberries dress up for Valentine's Day.
2026-02-11 00:00
On Valentine's Day, F.lli Orsero celebrates love with a limited edition dedicated to blueberries, presented in a special packaging that makes this occasion even sweeter.
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Polish apple exports reached a five-year high in January 2026.
2026-02-11 00:00
W Polsce wyeksportowano 34 503 ton jabłek na rynki spoza UE w styczniu 2026 roku, zgodnie z danymi PIORiN. Chociaż wolumen był niższy niż rekordowe 41 738 ton wysłane w grudniu 2025 roku, to był najmocniejszy wynik stycznia z ostatnich pięciu lat. Wolumeny eksportu w styczniu 2025 roku wynosiły
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"We are introducing a new ethylene management solution to the market with AnsiP-Sticker F."
2026-02-11 00:00
Lytone USA has announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted full registration for its AnsiP-Sticker F under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). This 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) sticker formulation is designed to extend the freshness and shelf life.
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Polish farmers are protecting their vegetables from severe frost.
2026-02-11 00:00
Prolonged frost dropping to -15°C, and locally even -20°C at night, has compelled vegetable growers in the Sieradz region to implement extra measures to safeguard stored potatoes, cabbage, and other crops. Despite using insulation, the extreme cold persisted for several days. Many...
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"In 11 years, we became the largest importer of Peruvian table grapes into the U.S."
2026-02-11 00:00
"Eleven years ago, we didn't exist as an overseas importer and so far, this season, we are the largest importer of table grapes from Peru into the U.S.," says Carlos Bon, Senior Vice President of Sales at Divine Flavor, a U.S. marketer of table grapes. "First and foremost, we're farmers who want to
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Spain lost almost 3 million kilos of asparagus due to rain.
2026-02-11 00:00
Ok, here is the translation: Approximately one-third of the green asparagus crops in Vega Baja del Genil, the primary production area in Granada and Spain, are still flooded due to recent storm Marta. The storm's passage caused the Vilano stream and the River Genil to overflow, resulting in extensive damage to fields.
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About a year ago, Coöperatie Hoogstraten reached out to the Flemish consultancy firm Möbius to investigate the possibility of improving the accuracy of forecasting strawberry production. This led to a partnership in which Möbius created an AI model called Curv, a machine-learning platform designed to assist growers.
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Blue Maldiva, a jumbo blueberry variety developed by Planasa, is being cultivated in various regions with different agronomic conditions. Growers in Mexico and China are sharing their experiences regarding productivity, fruit size, and crop management performance in their specific environments. In Ahualulco, Mexico,
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Years ago, dried mangoes helped revive the South African mango industry, according to Baobab Dried Fruit's operations manager Willie Jacobs. He assisted Hoedspruit mango grower Bavaria in expanding its mango drying facilities, which originally began 31 years ago as a way to utilize rejected or imperfect fruit.
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Colombia: Dümmen Orange opens new location in Bogotá
2026-02-11 00:00
Dümmen Orange has announced the opening of its new facility in Bogotá, Colombia — an innovation center aimed at supporting flower growers in the Sabana de Bogotá region and beyond. This new location will showcase Dümmen Orange's complete range of cut flowers for the first time in Colombia, including roses.
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Celebrating over four decades of being "completely organic."
2026-02-11 00:00
Awe Sum Organics, which has been "Totally Organic" for over four decades, will be highlighting its organic grape, kiwi, and pear programs this month at the SEPC show. The company is inviting industry partners, attendees, and friends to visit their booth to discuss their reliable and sustainable supply chain.
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GB Potatoes has announced the names of the first cohort for their new industry development programme.
2026-02-10 16:00
GB Potatoes has announced the first group of participants in its new Potato Industry Development Programme. Fourteen early and mid-career professionals have successfully completed the initial phase of training last week.
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Peru has been chosen to host the 2027 IBO Summit.
2026-02-10 15:00
The International Blueberry Organization (IBO) has announced that Peru has been chosen as the host country for the upcoming IBO Summit, scheduled to be held in November 2027. The decision was made after a formal selection process involving member countries of the IBO and highlights Peru's expanding presence in the blueberry industry.
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Rijk Zwaan reveals vegetable vending machine.
2026-02-10 15:00
The Dutch breeder Rijk Zwaan has developed a vending machine that dispenses boxes of snacking vegetables to encourage young people to consume more fresh produce.
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