Peppers as a strategic risk diversification crop for Tomato Masters
Sector | Fruit (soft)
Peruvian blueberry sector highlights Ica’s role in industry development
Chilean blueberries face rising competition in Europe and U.S.
Strawberry grower Michael Bleilevens from Heinsberg:
"The medium- to long-term goal is to achieve a closed-loop system"
German BLE Week 18:
'The overseas season began with the arrival of the first New Zealand and South African apples'
Many Florida blueberry growers lost 75 percent of their crop
Bulgarian cabbage prices rise as 65% of food prices remain stable
Robert van Ooijen, Van Ooijen Groenten en Fruit:
“Tomato prices this winter were among the highest I’ve seen in my 25-year career”
Five varieties make up nearly 70% of Peru's blueberry exports
Peru exported a record volume of blueberries in the 2025/26 season
APMF has just renewed its board
A promising 2026 campaign for French blueberries
Blueberries and strawberries linked to brain health benefits
Kashmir strawberry growers hope for stronger season as tourism recovers
Turkmenistan targets 126,000-ton potato harvest in Mary velayat
Brazilian tomato yields affected by pest pressure in Rio Grande do Sul
U.S. tomato prices up 22% on higher costs and tariffs
Volumes of berry imports to Russia rising from China and Kyrgyzstan
Estonian strawberry harvest expected to decline after heavy rainfall
Seasonal Perishable Products Weekly Update - 6 May:
U.S. tomato, avocado, and strawberry markets show mixed pricing trends
Senegal on track to reach self-sufficiency in fresh tomatoes
Vegetable imports from China, Central Asia, and Turkey undergo checks across Russian regions
British Tomato Fortnight 2026 to focus on tomato snacking campaign
Mexico introduces new avocado and berry export certification rules
Peruvian blueberry exports increased by 21.5% during the 2025/2026 season
Brazilian strawberry growers monitor spread of root aphid
Nigerian tomato prices triple as supply shortages hit market
Chilean blueberry sector urged to improve consistency and adaptability
Kyrgyzstan starts season for early peppers, apricots, and strawberries
California strawberry harvest starts early as new varieties gain ground
California lawsuit challenges Cento San Marzano tomato labeling
Jill Witheyman - Angus Soft Fruit
Scottish strawberry season off to a good start
Good harvest for soft fruit expected in Poland
"Risks such as spring frosts, hailstorms, heavy rainfall, or bird damage have essentially been eliminated"
Pakistan approves imports of Uzbek lemons, apples, figs, and peppers
New Zealand-India trade deal lowers tariffs on fruit exports
Cranberry juice boosts antibiotic effectiveness against UTI bacteria in lab study
Japan shifts crop production north and expands avocados as heat rises
U.K. farm sells 1.5 million strawberry punnets during strong season
Triangular tomato packaging wins 2026 CPMA innovation award
Georgian tomato imports decline while export value increases in Q1 2026
"Tomato prices have fallen by a third in the Moroccan market"
REO opens strawberry season with new style and strategy
"Strawberry production set to reach 7 million kilos by 2028"
One‑third of U.S. vegetable supply sourced via imports in 2025
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops:
U.S. produce ads rise 4% to 266,651 ahead of Cinco de Mayo promotions
Jan de Lange, Inversiones Nedmex:
"Our varieties yield at least 50% more than those currently on the market"
German BLE Week 17:
'Strawberry prices mostly trended downward'
Six blueberry studies focus on production, quality, and cost decisions
Ghanaian tomato growers seek buyers as oversupply mounts
One million kilos a week marks record strawberry year with €165 million in revenue
VLAM and accompanying exporters reflect positively on Macfrut
"B2B market now recognizes Conference pears, with focus shifting to further growth in Italy"
China’s blueberry sector grows under dual strategy
Hungarian strawberry harvest at 7,000 to 7,500 tons
Seasonal perishable products weekly update - 29 April:
Mixed supply trends keep U.S. produce markets volatile
Biodegradable twine offers alternative to plastic in greenhouse production
"The province of Bartın in Türkiye is establishing a dominant position in the global aronia market"
UK berry growers face rising input and energy costs at start of season
Ukrainian blueberry exports adopt coordinated supply model
Ica expands blueberry production with focus on precision agriculture
Bulgarian cucumber and tomato prices fall as local supply increases
Ghana calls for Volta Lake irrigation to boost tomato and onion production
Japanese tomato growers face rising packaging and fuel costs
UK strawberry volumes rise with early outdoor harvest
UK Wholesale fruit and vegetable prices - Week 17:
Strawberry prices rise to £7.60/kg as asparagus falls to £14.10/kg
Spanish media report EU tomato prices at €8/kg as supply tightens
Morocco frozen raspberry exports reach 1,000 tons in 2025
Ketan Sodha, Berry Fresh Agrotech:
"Modern cultivation technology is transforming one of India's most iconic fruit-growing regions"
Syria sets fruit and vegetable import restrictions through 2026
Solarenn
Encouraging prospects for French tomatoes
Strawberry factsheet from GroentenFruit Huis
Strawberry consumption reaches record high in the Netherlands
Benny Cuypers (BelOrta): "Cucumber prices hit bottom, pepper market softens, especially yellow"
"Firm winter and greenhouse cauliflower prices due to lower volumes from Spain and Brittany"
Adriaan Vis, FruitMasters:
"Buyers and consumers must realise availability is more than just a word"
Fruit Wholesale Market Report week 17:
Avocado prices remain high, while durian prices decline slightly
UK strawberry season starts early with rising retail volumes
Bulgarian vegetable prices fall 20.65%
Laos expands berry production project in Champasak to 200 hectares
Moroccan tomato exports halted as strike and supply concerns grow
National U.S. Retail Report - Specialty Crops:
Spring ads rise 4% as strawberries and grapes lead promotions
Pennsylvania fruit growers face losses after freeze damages orchards
German strawberry grower Jörg Huber on the start of the season:
"A strong start for local tunnel strawberries"
"The raspberry and blackberry outlook for 2026 is encouraging"
California strawberry supply tighter
Asparagus season in full swing at Groothandel Claessens
"Asparagus sales are about 25 per cent higher than at the same point last year"
Georgian strawberry imports fall to 504 tons in Q1 2026
The Bio.Fru.Pro growers' association aims to expand
"Modern organic greenhouses are long-term and costly investments"
Producer Michael Bong from Bergheim:
"We are now growing beefsteak tomatoes for the first time for select grocery stores"
"Our approach focuses primarily on solutions based on molded pulp packaging"
"Undeniable shift toward fiber-based materials"
Seasonal perishable products weekly update:
U.S. produce markets show mixed trends across berries and tomatoes
Guilhem Flammen, Les Tomates du Mont Saint-Michel
Varietal selection and innovative technologies as key levers to meet the demands of the tomato market
Disappointing prices for Moroccan blueberry exporters
Increased production of summer raspberries expected from California
Belgian auction prices:
Lower tomato volumes push prices above year-ago levels
Rob Pakvis (Berryland) on India's potential
“If those 1.4 billion people start eating 100 grams of blueberries per person…”
European tomato prices rose sharply in March
Ganfer Fresh strengthens its grower network amid an increasingly pressured berry market
Ogulcan Sariboga of Raiffeisen Obst & Gemüse GmbH in Leverkusen:
"Unlike raspberries, we can barely keep up with the demand for blueberries"
Ghanaian tomato supply exposed by reliance on Burkina Faso imports
Turkey’s Silifke strawberry harvest begins with strong export demand
U.S. Northeast freeze threatens orchards and strawberry crops
Texas strawberry season recovers after early losses and frost
Croatian fruit and vegetable sector faces low self-sufficiency
Delayed blueberry harvest in Spain and Morocco keeps prices high
“Strawberry season end expected to be difficult with more supply and lower margins”
Volume building on Georgia blueberries
Marion Sarlé, Les Sourciers
From a car dealership in Argentina to ecological hydroponics in France
Marilyn Bull – Toro Fruit
No room for error in Middle East fruit exports
Week 16 Fruit Wholesale Market Report:
South African grapefruits arrive earlier, while Queen apple supply increases
Croatian strawberry prices rise as supply tightens
Chilean blueberry sector shifts to quality and varietal renewal
Ukrainian blueberry growers unite exports to target EU markets
Guillermo Salas, of Greenvic
Chile's fruit sector reconsiders cherry production and bets on the potential of kiwifruit
National U.S. Retail Report weekly update - 17 April:
Spring produce ads decline as fruit prices show mixed trends
How a Polish border trader became one of Europe's premium strawberry growers
Christo de Jong – CAPAC
In a season of rising costs, packhouse focuses on unlocking value
Strawberry grower Ralf Hensen:
"If we can keep prices roughly at current levels, we have reason to be happy"
German BLE week 15:
'Increased supply of domestic asparagus inevitably led to falling prices'
Chilean blueberry sector urged to accelerate varietal conversion
Ghana launches tomato PPP to boost production
Moroccan tomato growers urged to help alleviate domestic supply crisis
Halt on Moroccan tomato exports more nuanced according to APEFEL and FIFEL
Latvia considers tomato imports from Azerbaijan
Seasonal perishable products weekly update - 15 March:
U.S. produce market mixed as tomato prices rise and cucumber prices fall
"Georgia fruit production declines while grape harvest reaches record in 2025"
CIV Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti (Italy)
Alin Borleanu to lead the strawberry market in the UK and Northern Europe
Indian tomato prices up 55% year-on-year as potato prices fall 44%
‘Meet and Eat’ dinner during Philippines Trade Mission showcases U.S. blueberries
Surexport merges with three companies strengthening its Doñarosa brand
Indian import disruptions limit exotic fruit supply in Rajasthan
From Rotterdam to Scandinavia within 24 hours
Chocolate-coated grapes and mango ripening rooms: Fruity Pack's convenience ambitions
SanLucar
Focus on volume and taste with premium strawberries and red fruit
AI system helps mushroom growers with crop monitoring and harvest prediction
VBT figures week 15: