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🗞️🍊 LCR Fresh Produce News Round‑Up – 1  September 2025 to 4 September 2025 🗞️🍊 👥 New leadership duo for Germany’s Herbert Widmann GmbH Soft-fruit specialist Herbert Widmann has appointed André Kirchenwitz and Stefan Höpfl as new Managing Directors, joining Dr Hans Widmann and Karl Schmiederer. The appointments signal a fresh strategic phase for the Bavarian producer. https://lnkd.in/eRVs6jCN ⚖️ Australian watchdog sues fresh produce cartel over ALDI supply The ACCC has launched Federal Court action against suppliers accused of price-fixing broccoli, lettuce, and zucchini (that's courgettes to us brits!) across three states. If proven, this could reshape Australia’s produce compliance standards and supplier relationships. https://lnkd.in/ee-t5R5s 📉 U.S. anti-dumping tariffs return on Mexican tomatoes With the U.S.–Mexico Tomato Suspension Agreement now terminated, a 17 % anti-dumping tariff is back on most Mexican tomato imports. Growers warn the move threatens supply chain stability and could shutter farms. https://lnkd.in/eMSZ9xab 🥦 Asparagus supply rises in Peru and Mexico New harvests from Ica and Baja California are bringing relief to tight markets. With prices starting to stabilise, buyers are watching September volumes closely for promotional opportunities. https://lnkd.in/eme-STb8 🍎 French apple crop expected to outperform 5‑year average France is forecasting 1.485 million tonnes of apples this season, up 4 % from 2024. Pink Lady and Cosmic Crisp volumes are increasing, with exports looking positive despite isolated pest challenges. https://lnkd.in/eXsDnP7y 📈 Spain’s fresh produce imports jump 9 % in H1 Spain imported 2.4 million tonnes of fruit and veg in the first half of 2025. Trade data shows rising demand and shifting EU sourcing patterns, with Morocco, Portugal, and the Netherlands gaining ground. Link: https://lnkd.in/epNqyZBG 📤 Spanish exports to the EU hold steady at 5.7m tonnes Fresh produce exports from Spain to other EU markets rose 1 % in H1 2025. While the UK saw a slight drop, the EU remains Spain’s key customer base, reinforcing intra-bloc market strength. Link: https://lnkd.in/eJuEUFgc