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The voice of the global produce industry.
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🚨 90% of #TSW2026 stands are already sold out! 🔥 Don’t miss the biggest fruit & veg farming fair in CEE – book your spot now 👉 https://t.co/cVutiKx8Jd 📅 Jan 23–24, 2026 | Kielce, Poland #TSW2026 #Exhibitors #BreakingNews #Networking #Agriculture #AgriFuture
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🍊🇺🇸 USDA will buy up to $30M in domestic oranges, grapefruit & mandarins before Thanksgiving to manage surplus and supply food banks. Boost for citrus growers + fresh produce access. 🔎 More in the story. https://t.co/lHJZHU2iZ2
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A federal purchase announced ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday is set to send a wave of fresh fruit into both citrus growers and food-assistance pipelines.
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🍇🇨🇳 China’s table grape imports doubled in 20 years (57K → ~120K tons). 🇦🇺 Australia is now the top supplier, led by Crimson Seedless and off-season timing. https://t.co/nwAs5YbSJn
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🫐🧬 Camposol unveils a new biofactory to scale proprietary blueberry genetics. Facility uses high-tech in-vitro/ex-vitro propagation and precision growth chambers to speed seedling development. A strategic boost for replanting and expansion. https://t.co/PPjHow0kME
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🥭🇵🇪 Peru’s mango exports surged in 2025: 310.9K short tons (+179% YoY) and $399.5M (+52%). Oversupply pushed export prices down 46%. U.S. leads demand; frozen mango keeps rising. https://t.co/ExCkTxLyeW
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🌏📈 Asia Fruit Logistica opens exhibitor registration early for 2026 as demand rises. AFL returns to Hong Kong (AsiaWorld-Expo) Sept 2–4, 2026. After a record 2025 show with 14K+ visitors, space is expected to fill fast. 🔎 More in the full story. https://t.co/rqq5jNzP8E
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Exhibitor registrations for the fresh produce trade show Asia Fruit Logistica 2026 are open earlier than expected in response to increasing global interest, organizers say.
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🫐🇵🇪 Peru’s blueberry season is flatter in 2025, with exports set to reach ~360K tons. By week 45: 250K+ tons shipped (+25% YoY). Steadier weekly flow eases logistics and reduces market saturation. 🔎 More in the full report. https://t.co/Bc1sWdDkQ8
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Peru’s blueberry season is spreading its wings this year, trading the usual sharp peaks for a smoother, steadier flow.
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🌰🇺🇸 California almond acreage fell to 1.506M acres in 2025 (-1.3% YoY), marking the 4th straight year of decline. Productive acres rose, new plantings dropped, and removals slowed vs. 2023–24. 🔎 More in the report. https://t.co/aUTsu3EGUG
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The Almond Board of California says the year-over-year decrease in planted almond land area is one of the culprits behind the industry's contraction.
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🍎🇿🇦 Flash Gala hits a milestone: 1M+ cartons exported in a single season for the first time. India leads demand; growth continues in China, Vietnam, Africa & Russia. Brand power and consistent red color are driving global traction. https://t.co/rHGXkcgrIW
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South Africa’s Flash Gala apple surpassed one million cartons exported in a single season for the first time.
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🟠🍂 Persimmon season started late due to warm autumn weather, but Fuyu volumes remain strong and quality is outstanding, says Giumarra. Retailers are pushing fall/winter promos as demand peaks, and specialty varieties are gaining traction. https://t.co/4kcEDgXWWa
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A warmer autumn might have pushed back early color development in Giumarra Companies’ Fuyu persimmon crop—but it did not affect the company’s confidence.
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🍇✨ Sun World outlines its blueprint for fruit industry innovation ahead of its 50th anniversary. From AUTUMNCRISP® genetics to climate-ready strategies, the company blends R&D with market insights to help growers thrive. 🔎 More in the full story. https://t.co/jJGPf7uRzd
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🫐🌍 The global blueberry market keeps booming. U.S. consumers now eat nearly 3 lbs/year, and demand from North America and the EU stays strong. Peru leads South America, Morocco rises in Africa, and China is exporting as the world’s top producer. https://t.co/KkrJkH3lec
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The blueberry global market is expanding, driven by strong US and EU demand and new suppliers boosting production across South America and Africa.
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🤖🌱 The agricultural robot market will more than triple by 2030, reaching $56B. Growth driven by automation, AI, IoT & sustainability demands. Farm produce remains the dominant segment. 🔎 More in the full report. https://t.co/67VXOU2nUy
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APHIS suspends the Systems Approach for Chilean table grapes. Until further legal action, the U.S. will only allow grapes treated with fumigation (in origin or on arrival) or fumigation + cold treatment. Read more here: https://t.co/biAjv4L884
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🥑🌏 China’s avocado imports have grown 300x since 2012—but fell 25% in 2024. Peru leads with 37,737 tons, while Kenya and New Zealand emerge as new key suppliers. Young, health-focused consumers continue to drive demand. 🔎 More in the full report. https://t.co/GaA6cEGZvX
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🍌🇵🇦 Chiquita Panama wraps up major hiring drive in Bocas del Toro. Nearly 6,000 applied as the company prepares to restart operations, hire 3,000 workers, and resume harvesting in Feb 2026. 🔎 More in the full report. https://t.co/FXetJshFPE
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🍌🇪🇺 Bananas are Europe’s #1 fruit: 89% ate them in the past 4 weeks. Apples: 75% | Oranges: 56% | Grapes: 44%. 72% eat bananas weekly. 🔎 More in the study. https://t.co/CDOs4cEAIi
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🤖🍍 BOB, Del Monte’s interactive robot, debuts in France after going viral in the U.S. Aims to modernize the produce aisle with fun, in-store engagement. More European rollouts expected. 🔎 Full story in the link: https://t.co/8Dej05ZeA8
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🍊🇿🇦🇺🇸 South Africa welcomes US tariff exemption for oranges — but mandarins remain excluded. Boosts competitiveness for 2026 season; 4.3M cartons shipped last year. CGA warns mandarin gap is a missed opportunity. 🔎 More in the full story. https://t.co/aWeNnd4X3c
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🚚📦🇨🇦 Oppy grows its Calgary footprint by 50%, adding a new facility with enhanced packing, grading & ripening capabilities. Expansion supports rising demand for value-added logistics across the Prairies. 🔎 More in the full story. https://t.co/NvroL2ad90
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