Egyptian watermelon season kicking off:
Sector | Fruit
Unusual flower fall in Kashmir's apple orchards due to recent weather fluctuations
In 2024, strawberry imports from China surged in Primorsky Krai, Russia
Variety testing is essential for South African blueberry growth
Fabio Zanesco on his new adventure, set to start in September 2024
From apples to kiwifruit - "a thrilling challenge"
Sun World International -
Table grape breeder acts against Chinese infringement on TikTok
Strawberry cultivation system promotes additional sunlight exposure
Social media hyped about blueberry price surges at Australian supermarkets
Fruit trees are blooming in Lapseki, Turkey
Chilean stone fruit exports are expected to grow by 15%
"The market demand for disposable USB temperature and humidity loggers will further increase"
State grants awarded for cranberry bog renovation in Massachusetts
Strawberry season starts early in Arkansas
New South Wales
Nambucca Valley Council strives to limit intensive blueberry farming
Washington apple movement gaining ground
The impact of climate change on fruit prices in South Korea
Aerobotics -
Taking pictures of fruit can lead to greater efficiency and more accurate data
DG agri dashboard: apples
France saw highest February monthly average apple prices at €1.36 per kg
Longest and largest cherry season in the Pacific Northwest anticipated
Freshfel Europe’s Consumption Monitor -
Europeans still not consuming minimum recommendation of 400 g/day of fresh produce
Over 5,000 tons of fresh produce were imported to Primorye, Russia from China
Nijs and Teun van Zuilen, BerryBrothers:
"We're increasingly being seen as a year-round soft fruit supplier"
Armenia poised for bountiful apricot harvest this year
Early April heatwave impacts Latvian fruit farming
Chilean blueberry season analysis and future expectations
'Decreased blueberry production from Peru creates more market space for Chile'
Imanol Almudí, CEO of Grupo Agroponiente:
"Our share in the melon and watermelon market is set to grow significantly"
Benoit Demedts, Demedts - De Mey:
"Starting next week, we expect to be able to supply the first volumes"
"Ancient varieties in melons have experienced a new enthusiasm from consumers"
CFIA has updated labeling requirements for fresh grapes
Anneliese Vollweiler, Anevo Trading Ltd:
"Early harvest kickoff for Serbian plums"
"Current demand for organic apples is still strong, but we can't fulfil the demand"
Chile’s 2024 table grape harvest coming to an end
Abate pears gaining popularity in organic category
Fresh apple exports from Xizang to Nepal
Texas peach crop faced with hail and lower chill hours
Celebrating mothers with new strawberry campaign
A new intensive orchard planted at "Palos" zone in Tajikistan
"Bryansk Orchard" in Russia to launch the largest fruit storage facility in April
Antonio Agudo, manager of El Melonero:
"Melon consumption growing all year round, as quality of imports from Brazil and Senegal as good domestic production"
Research funding boosts for UK apple growers through collaboration between B-hive and Adrian Scripps
The apple trade with Belarus restored: initial insights and expectations
PSB Vegetable Production introduces new early varieties of flat peach, peach, and nectarine
"Good stone fruit harvests are expected in Murcia, except for late apricots, due to excessive heat"
Fresh Del Monte to invest in soft fruit production in Southern Italy
Brazilian fruit exports reached a milestone in 2023, surpassing 1.2 billion dollars in revenue
Tokyo fruit shop showcases its fruit behind glass, like museum artefacts
Supermarket Sales Data – British apples
Tesco bought 4,191 tonnes of British apples in March 2024
Vancouver event coincides with the start of the 2024 U.S. watermelon shipping season
Exploring the potential of honeyberries in the UK
South Africa's table grape exports increased by 17% in 2023/24 season
New requirements for Moroccan watermelon exports
OP Zuccarella (Italy):
"We have been securing strawberries in supermarkets since early November"
Week 15 Fruit Wholesale Market Report
Less arrivals of New Zealand apples, sales of Chilean grapes are below previous years' levels
Interfresa seeks official recognition of World Berry Day
Vanessa Bersuat, Biogaronne
“Everyone wants strawberries”
Exports up 100 times since 2018/19
Egypt’s strawberry boom in Kazakhstan
XXX International Berries & Cherries Seminar
Blueberry and cherry industries had a fruitful gathering in Chile
Fernando Martí, from Morondo: "Starting from week 16, the main European markets will already have our apricots"
"We will manage to export a very good extra-early apricot"
Anthony Oboussier on the upcoming apricot campaign
“We have reached 70% of our apricot potential”
Muhammet Cakir, Verita Holland:
"The Netherlands will soon be getting Turkish avocados"
Rosselkhoznadzor allows the import of fresh products from Gagauzia into Russia
Why are vegetarian meals on planes so bad?
Good production on Mexican blackberries despite weather events
Juan Antonio Martínez Rubio, manager of Toñifruit:
"The quality of this year's organic stone fruit will allow us to have a very successful campaign"
Fruit attraction in São Paulo to showcase Brazil's agricultural prowess
Francois Myburgh – Bet-El Fruits
Terrific grape season in Trawal
Georgia peach growers optimistic about 2024 season rebound
Flowering began 4 weeks earlier than usual
Poland risks losing blueberry harvest
"The Greek strawberry sector has to deal with three really demanding challenges"
Looking for a name for the new Washington State apple hybrid
Promotions Committee of U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council names new chair
Storm impact on Western Cape apple farms seems manageable
48% of Peruvian table grape exports have gone to the US
More than 13,800 migrants have arrived in Huelva since January for the berry campaign
South Korean government works to ensure stable apple supply
"With Rubis Gold, we expect to again double our volume next year"
Moroccan watermelon season affected by production restrictions
First apple exports from Xizang autonomous region to Nepal
A delegation of Chilean companies will attend Macfrut
Chile's fruit exports worth over 2 billion dollars in 2023
Egypt will be exporting potatoes to Morocco and strawberries to Canada
New Zealand apple and pear growers consult on industry levy
New Zealand summer fruit season is a mixed bag
Texas strawberry season off to a great start
Mexican grape program doubles and exports expand into Asia and Oceania
April apple holdings 33 percent more compared to April 2023
Chile's Verfrut aims to export 5 million boxes of cherries in the coming years
Blueberries problem solved – Peru has sharply increased exports
'Operation Horta' targets agricultural theft around Valencia
Peach and apple growers in Nova Scotia cautioulsy optimistic
Álvaro Guillamón Muñoz, Best Fruit cooperative association: "This week we will start with peaches and nectarines."
"In this industry, trying to play the fortune teller before starting a campaign is just that, a game"
Canadian authorities green light Arctic Gala
Greek cherry season expected to be better than last year
Demand drives booming blueberry production in China
Primizie Company:
"Improving the supply to meet the demand for strawberries is crucial"
Fruits in Kazakhstan are pricier compared to neighbouring countries
Congress leader highlights economic challenges faced by HP apple farmers
Xavier Laduron, Fairebel:
"At the barber's, you can't pay half of what you did last year, so why should it be any different with fruit?"
Tobias Mann at the season opener for Altes Land greenhouse strawberries:
"Even after Easter, the price situation can be called quite positive"
Prince de Bretagne develops its berry range:
“The French market still has plenty of room for improvement”
A memorable conference with the three PGI consortia together for the first time
A growing trend towards seedless varieties for table grapes in Italy
Berries step into the spotlight
More organic blueberries expected from New Jersey for 2024
Polish develop AI-driven solutions even for small blueberry farms
Strawberry Contact Group debates effects of climate change in France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal
Marc Evrard, Belgian Fruit Valley:
"Distant destinations offer increased demand and growth potential for Belgian top fruit"
"We will exceed last year's cherry volumes many times over"
Agriculture Minister announces continuing support for Nova Scotia fruit growers affected by cold
Rising imports of fruit and vegetables in Greece
Tough final stretch of Chile’s stone fruit season
The lack of flowering could reduce Spain's Conference pear production by more than 50%
Sandy Booth - New Forest Fruit
"We are probably running two weeks behind at the moment due to low light levels"
Higinio Cardona, from Agrícola MC:
"The production will come all at once in a few days, but Morocco is already applying pressure with significant volumes"
Patrick Brun, Anteus Fruits
“Our watermelons have all it takes to conquer the French market”
Lucas Wennekers, Bessies:
"Ethiopian strawberries are my Unique Selling Point"
1.08 million euros allocated to Ukrainian agribusinesses for orchard and greenhouse development
New Zealand-grown Envy en route to global markets
Despite cooler weather, Texas' fruit crop is looking good this year
Paul Hussey - Donnelly Fresh:
"Aldi Ireland’s preference is to move to Irish strawberries as soon as possible"
"Knowing when to open and close the central ventilation corridor is essential"
Early cherries: when a cover makes the difference
Ukrainian farmer shares secrets of growing organic strawberries
Restoration of organic fruit and berry cultivation in Kyrgyzstan's regions
Florix tested in the field: videos and photos below
Flower thinning machine that can also be used for pome fruit trees
Port of Cape Town closed since Thursday
Gale force winds “sounding like aeroplanes flying over” batter the Cape
Exotic apple varieties gain ground in Kashmir
From crops in Sicily
First Dolce Passione watermelon will be ready in a month's time
Philip Van Overbeke's daughter joins the Van Overbeke partnership:
"Now we can look at future decisions together"
Challenges persist in Ukrainian fruit and vegetable sector cooperation
The Region of Murcia expects an increase in stone fruit export volumes in 2024
"Enough is enough. The Spanish are abusing the fake RASSF alerts"
Sold by Orchid Fruit