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Essential stories, analysis and research from Europe’s fresh produce markets, with a focus on imports, retail, wholesale, marketing, and consumers.

Florida Department of Citrus

Florida citrus industry likely to export less in future, admits FCC chairman

2026-04-09T12:05:00+01:00By

Packers remain concerned about future of USDA’s market access programme, as state contends with huge challenges at home and abroad

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Tesco trials AI assistant to help people write their shopping lists

2026-04-09T11:33:00+01:00By

UK’s largest supermarket develops AI-powered shopping assistant to offer personalised recipe ideas and automated basket creation

Rijk Zwaan Tatayoyo pepper boxes 2026

Rijk Zwaan highlights need for balance in pepper business

2026-04-09T09:00:00+01:00By

Cconsumer preferences must align with grower requirements for disease resistance, climate resilience and strong returns on investment

Yuksel Experience Showcase Delphy Netherlands

Yuksel Seeds launches tomato showcase

2026-04-09T08:38:00+01:00By

Visitors will see 21 tomato varieties ranging from snack types to heirloom specialists, including 16 varieties with ToBRFV resistance

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Agriplace rebrands as Simvia as compliance data requirements grow

2026-04-09T07:00:00+01:00By

Software company says change marks evolution from compliance platform to trusted infrastructure for Europe’s consumer goods market

Mastronardi Sunset Tomato Branch Pop Its CPMA 2026

Mastronardi promotes snack-sized tomatoes and cucumbers at CPMA

2026-04-08T11:13:00+01:00By

Leading North American grower-supplier will debut new lines of micro-grape tomatoes and mini snack cucumbers in Toronto

Cles Fruit Growers Melinda

Melinda Lab secures €8m for processed products expansion

2026-04-08T10:25:00+01:00By

Company to modernise production facility in Trentino as it targets expansion in new markets and among younger consumers

Sunkist Peel Talk digital series

Sunkist introduces fresh digital series

2026-04-08T08:45:00+01:00By

Peel Talk digital initiative aims to position citrus as both a wellness food and a catalyst for everyday connections

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T&G Global explores break-up options amid sale process

2026-04-08T04:50:00+01:00By

Divisions of T&G Fresh could be sold off to different buyers as part of one option under consideration

Hazera watermelon harvesting 2026

Hazera promotes seedless watermelon approach

2026-04-07T14:13:00+01:00By

Breeding specialist emphasises how seedless varieties are reshaping the category through consistency, convenience and reliable quality

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IL citrus

Israeli growers call for urgent help from state

2026-04-07T13:51:00+01:00By

Israeli herb, citrus and avocado exports have been severely hit by the US-Israeli war on Iran, with growers reporting significant losses amid soaring costs

Dulcis Kiwifruit

Dulcis chimes with retailers during ‘exceptional’ season

2026-04-07T10:25:00+01:00By

Green kiwifruit brand appears to be gaining traction with major retailers across Europe and beyond, as it targets even bigger crop next season

Timcon GM March 2026 Manchester UK

Wood pallet sector faces ‘most challenging conditions’ ahead

2026-04-07T08:05:00+01:00By

New EU regulations, supply constraints, and economic uncertainty were discussed at the recent Timcon general meeting

South Africa plum harvesting

Hortgro launches South African plum promotion in US

2026-04-07T07:50:00+01:00By

April sweepstake offers participants a chance to win a gift card while showcasing the country’s plum quality and growing characteristics

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Middle East conflict hits Spanish prepared produce costs

2026-04-07T07:45:00+01:00By

Afhorfresh says costs associated with the production and distribution of minimally processed fruits and vegetables have increased 5 per cent