Sector | Fruit
Al Wroten, founder of Global Produce Sales
Watermelon farming as a multi-generational endeavor in Florida
Import cherries and apricots to Russian regions undergo inspection
Ukraine
Analysts look into impact of May frosts on blueberry and raspberry crops
Fruit growers and traders in Kashmir face losses due to plummeting rates
Domestic melon season sees a more historical start
Lliyana Karaulanova - Diva Agro
"We grow many different varieties of cherries to extend our season"
Limited pricing and labour shortages
Challenging start to the sweet cherry season in Kherson, Ukraine
Kazakhstani farmers struggle to sell strawberry harvest amidst import surge
"A good growing pot is necessary for blueberry production"
Looking over the 2023-2024 U.S. apple season
The Valencian Community will harvest 54% more stone fruit than last season
New label to differentiate California grown, sweet blackberry
Nico Veldhoen, Staay Food Group:
"Good volumes of Spanish nectarines, but peaches and cherries are currently experiencing a dip"
Henk Vlaeminck, Van Dijk Foods:
"Desire for new products and good weather boosts demand for Spanish stone fruit"
Ukrainian strawberry prices surge amidst lower temperatures
Moldova takes up to a quarter of EU’s plum imports in 2023
Genetic blueberry varieties, adapted to different climates, made Peru a top exporter
Estonian strawberries will soon appear at Tallinn and Tartu markets
Tesco, Aldi, and Sainsburys top buyers of BAPL apples in April 2024
“Heavy rains so far, have made exporting table grapes from Brazil unfeasable in this first semester”
“Brazilian production and export of apples not affected by floods in Rio Grande do Sul”
Abnormal weather leads to drop in South Korean watermelon yield
Provid
"The area planted with licensed grape varieties far exceeds that of traditional grapes in Peru"
BAPL welcomes announcement of much-needed government funding for UK apple and pear growers
Stone fruits hit hard as well
Devastating frosts lead to significant blueberry losses in Ukraine
Dutch-Turkish collaboration in the soft fruit sector
Eric Tastayre, Apifood
“The plum market should be balanced this year”
Mónica Tierno, from Agrupación de Cooperativas del Jerte: "volumes will increase next week"
"There is more demand for cherries than supply at the moment"
Huelva's strawberry campaign enters its final stretch with higher prices
Mehri Ahmadova - Berry Blue
“70% of our production goes for export as it is quite a new product in Azerbaijan"
This year, Washington state will likely be the latest cherry production region in North America
Sicilian grapes - good start for Victoria and Black Magic
Michigan peach growers face economic strain from warm winter
José Aurelio García, manager of Explum:
"Plum production may drop by around 25% this year in Extremadura"
Kölla kicks off a promising 2024 cherry season in five European countries
Turkish cherry season anticipated to be much better than the last two years
Marco Haegeli from Zürcher Engrosmarkt:
"At the end of May, we will start with smooth-skinned Jolly melons, which are very popular in Switzerland"
Bostock Group sells conventional apple orchards to Scales Corporation
Hoping to bridge critical gaps in food safety protocols
Agilent technologies partners with ICAR-NRCG in India
Eight farmworkers lose their lives in Florida bus crash
Watermelon plantings up possibly this season
Frost devastated plum harvests in several regions of Ukraine
Peter van Haaften, Van Haaften Fruit:
"After a year with favorable top fruit prices, I hope growers won't become overconfident"
Peeling away a cause of food loss
“This range will enable us to be present on the market all year round”
Lovita presents its new processed products
Tony Derwael, of Bel'Export:
"Sales were delayed for too long, resulting in a saturated market"
The Jerte cherry season kicks off with the certification of the first Navalinda
Jacob Aktalan, MG Fruit:
"Strong demand for Moroccan Dumara watermelons"
Melinda has shipped 22 tons with the help of DCS Tramaco
Red Delicious apples shipped to India using controlled atmosphere
Luciano Fiszman with Gourmet Trading Company
“High demand for blueberries is driven by strong supply and great quality”
Fresh deciduous fruit semi-annual
Chilean table grape production and exports expected to total 630,000 tons in MY 2023/24
Eco-friendly strawberry harvest is in full swing in Tajikistan
Positive outlook for Caderechas Valley cherries
"Our cherries leave no one indifferent"
Euro 2024: no fruit for fans, sausages get pricey
Afghanistan explores new export markets for fresh produce
Hailstorm impacts agriculture in north Kashmir and Himachal
Cherry season in Himachal Pradesh starts well, after a delay
Xinjiang's fruits make inaugural journey on express trucks to Kazakhstan
Parliamentary Secretary Badawey announces funding for Ontario Tender Fruit Growers to develop climate resilient fruit varieties
New research results for climate-resilient apples in Canada
Frost damages 100% of Lleida's mountain apple production
Fruit South Africa -
A shared South African industry-government vision makes for promising economics
Namibia's fruit sector seeks growth amid challenges
Blue dream – Ukraine sets historic blueberry export record
Seasonal sweet cherries: prices and offers in different regions of Russia
Spring frosts causing pollination problems for some of the Polish apple orchards
Ukrainian farmers in the Kherson region expand watermelon cultivation areas
Grape yield crisis in Tamil Nadu due to high temperatures
Table grape producers in South Africa and Namibia grow winning varieties
“There will be enough volumes of Polish blueberries this year, despite these frosts"
Stone fruit campaign kicks off in Lleida
"We have strengthened our sales team to give organic stone fruit a boost at the national level"
The award-winning company has over 17,000 employees
With operations in Peru, Mexico and Morocco, Agrovision Corp. aims to achieve year-round blueberry supply
U.S. apple storage up by 34 percent compared to May 2023
Chile wraps up shipments of newer varietal grapes
Widmann launches new blueberry brand named 'Hey Berry'
"An attractive design contributes to instant recognition and attention"
“The demand for flat peaches from Spain grows every year”
China opens its doors to fresh cherries from Hungary and Kyrgyzstan
Australia sees start of envy apple season
Sweet cherry in Greece hit new price records
Kurt Livingston - Fern Ridge Fresh
“Particularly the larger sizes have been popular as they are in high demand"
Wimbledon spectators will find larger and more flavorful strawberries
Large quantities of Greek apples could go unsold
The latest decision on the decade-long dispute between the Wild Pink and Pink Lady brands
Eloy Buenadicha Cobos, from Sol del Valle:
"In about 15 days, we will have fruit of caliber +32 available for marketing in trays"
Driscoll's Maroc is building a berry processing plant in Larache
Week 19 Fruit Wholesale Market Report
Durian prices continue their downward trend, while apples are now available in small-sized packaging
Southern Region news release
Florida utilized avocado production for 2023 totaled 10,550 tons
José Casas, from Frutas Ponti: "We expect a very good stone fruit campaign in Bajo Cinca"
"Packaging requirements are causing some uncertainty for stone fruit exports to France"
Kissabel apples, a season of growth for the Southern Hemisphere
30 years of Angus Soft Fruit
‘Run your business like you are going to run it for 100 years’
Jan van Genderen, Royal Berry:
“Even though the weather’s becoming increasingly extreme, clients often want perfect products”
Early reports indicate British Columbia could produce larger apples this season
Apple utilized production in Oregon and Washington up 25 percent from 2022
Carlos Echeveste, of Grupo Frutaria:
"This year, we started the cherry campaign with lower volumes in the first weeks"
Growers will need to manage vineyards to mitigate potential long-term damage
Indian heatwave could have an impact on long term grape productivity
Optimism for Alabama's strawberry and peach crops
NASS releases numbers on New England berry, tree fruit and grape crop
May 18 and 19
Celebrating all things strawberry at this year’s California Strawberry Festival
Program acquisition in grape category
April rains unevenly affected Lleida's cherry crops
New line of Regenerative Organic Certified blueberries introduced
Welcoming fresh crop apples and year-round offerings
Citrus and persimmon harvests might also suffer
Flooding will certainly affect fruit production in Rio Grande do Sul
Russia interested in increasing imports of Uzbek fruits and vegetables
Serbia gains green light for blueberry exports to China
The good news: they are well worth the wait
British strawberry season delayed due to weather
"Turkish cherry production will be at its peak this season"
Joël Boyer, Boyer
“French melons will arrive late this year”
USPA Fruit:
Frosts cause Ukrainian apple harvest to be about 10 to 20 percent lower than usual
Jussi Alitalo, from Greenfood Ibérica: "Daily Greens is the sustainable alternative for European consumers"
"The big challenge was for the consumer to get a clear picture of the scale of the work we are doing"
Jan Engelen, Coöperatie Hoogstraten:
"After a slow spring, our 'Week of Hoogstraten' coincides nicely with the first major peak in volumes"
Strong California strawberry supplies throughout the coming months
“I have mixed feelings about the current apple prices"
Higher production for Greek watermelons compared to 2023
Five-year seasonal worker scheme welcomed by British apple and pear growers
Peru's strawberry exports fell by 66% in March
Gearing up for U.S. domestic melon season
The exclusive Japanese OKU Berry strawberry arrives in Spain
Plummeting apple prices lead to halted packing operations in Kashmir
Moldova's agricultural exports continue to enjoy duty exemptions to the UK
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Karmen field scales for grapes: a new season approaches
Georgia peaches set for a bumper crop after missed season last year
Rosselkhoznadzor has inspected 2,700 tons of watermelons from Iran in the Moscow region
Foliar nematodes in strawberry crops in Australia
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 7, 2024
'Gala apples are blooming ahead of Honeycrisp'
Noncitrus Fruits and Nuts 2023 Summary
U.S. utilized production for the 21 estimated noncitrus fruit crops totaled 16.2 million tons in 2023
