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Analysis: Margin squeeze hits citrus trade

2026-08-04T10:24:00+01:00

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Gulf Market Prices

Analysis: Margin squeeze hits citrus trade

Fruitnet Insights’ weekly fresh fruit and vegetable update from the GCC markets, brought to you in partnership with Global Star Group

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Asaja Murcia forecasts 30 per cent drop in Fino lemon harvest

The agricultural organisation said it expects production deficit to lead to a favourable price scenario in the 2026/27 season

Ecuadorean banana exports dipped in the first quarter of 2022

Ecuadorean banana exports up 5.5 per cent in first half of 2026

Shipments reached 210.75mn boxes, driven by stronger demand in Russia, the EU and South America

UC Davies GPG strawberry congress

Inaugural Strawberry Nursery Congress links nurseries to UC Davis varieties

GPG said the event will lead to the more rapid development of new varieties that meet evolving needs

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Fruits Ràfols boosts exotics portfolio with new Sweet Panda brand

The company will present its new exotic fruit brand at this year’s Fruit Attraction

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Vietnamese dragonfruit exports dip following prolonged rains

Reduced output and steady demand leads to boost in local farm gate prices

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Premier Fresh Australia announces acquisition of Double D Produce

Premier Fresh Australia has expanded its national footprint with the acquisition of leading capsicum and melon farming operation, Double D Produce, and its IL Primo Foods value-add business.

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Jalisco avocado producers fix sights on South Korean market

State officials say they expect to receive the green light for shipments shortly.

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Fieldwork Robotics is a pioneer in fresh produce automation

Government hails ‘farm robot revolution’ with £20mn funding round

Growers and agri-tech companies can now apply for funding designed to fast-track field robots and help ease seasonal worker shortages

The NFU urged ministers to fast-track water investment and planning reform

Water action needed 'immediately' for food security, says NFU

Union calls for flexible abstraction licences, streamlined planning system and investment in on-farm reservoirs 

Brassica yields this year are as low as 50 per cent in some areas

British brassica ‘emergency’ set to continue, according to BGA

Brassica industry body says broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage yields have halved due to severe heat and drought, with continued shortages expected

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Construction on landmark Brisbane Markets warehouse commences

The A$32mn upgrade will feature nine ripening rooms, seven loading docks, two finger docks and two forklift ramps

Premier Fresh Australia Double D Produce

Premier Fresh Australia announces acquisition of Double D Produce

Premier Fresh Australia has expanded its national footprint with the acquisition of leading capsicum and melon farming operation, Double D Produce, and its IL Primo Foods value-add business.