Fortuna Frutos Continental marks 45 years in Canary tomato growing next year
Sector | Fruit (soft)
Freshuelva employs 76 Guatemalan workers for next season
Fepex
"Ensuring the EC-Morocco Agreement is not ratified is crucial for the survival of Spain's tomato industry"
India and Asia gain importance in global berry markets
Azerbaijan increases tomato exports by 21.9% in 2025
Maarten Verhaegen (BelOrta): “Waiting to see whether the cucumber price spike is temporary”
"Preference for returns at retail in winter puts pressure on local greenhouse tomato market"
Canadian study links higher temperatures to lower cranberry yields
Lifetime Achievement Award received in Florida strawberry industry
A new cotonet has been detected in the fields of the Valencia Region
China overtakes Uzbekistan in Kazakhstan produce imports
L'Ortolana bets everything on its top-range products
A rewarding 2025: Optimistic outlook for the future
Agro Mediterranea Distribuzione's seasonal point of view
"Winter horticulture rebounds, with tomatoes recovering and artichokes surging"
BerryBrothers invests in the future with testing ground and agro-apartment expansion
“We are exploring how to continue growing top-quality soft fruit five and 10 years from now”
Special Peru: Packing del Carmen provides packing services to exporting companies
"As we do not have our own production, we can guarantee clients the priority for their fruit"
Citrus tops Egypt’s agricultural exports with over 2 million tons
Peru added 66 blueberry exporters in 2025 while 47 exporters exited
Australian blueberries approved for export to Vietnam
Georgia imports over 21,000 tons of tomatoes for 10 months of 2025
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops:
U.S. retail produce ads rise 7 percent with focus on winter vegetables
Johannesburg fruit market quiet as summer volumes rise
Week 50 Fruit Wholesale Market Report
Sea-freighted cherries take over the market while blueberry prices rise
Parallel Fresh launched in August
“We are less of a middleman and more of a facilitator across the entire chain”
German BLE week 49
'Elstar, Braeburn, Boskoop, and Jonagold form the basis of the domestic range'
Malaysia activates emergency plan after vegetable crop losses
Nigeria strawberry exports stalled by air cargo disruption
Peru Special: Provid and Proarándanos
Peru strengthens its world leadership in blueberries and consolidates its expansion in table grapes
Australia sees larger strawberries after cold, wet spring
Seasonal perishable products weekly update:
U.S. reports lower strawberry prices and steady avocado supply
“We were looking to expand our berry platform while maintaining a strong Pacific Northwest anchor”
UK declares end of Colorado beetle outbreak
Canadian blueberry growers report losses beyond support
VBT figures week 49
Unprecedented prices at auction for cucumbers
Morocco extends sweet pepper export growth
Georgia tests extended-season blueberry production
Jamaica reports heavy fruit and vegetable losses after Hurricane Melissa
Senator Collins seeks tariff relief for Maine wild blueberry growers
Malaysia sees vegetable prices triple after monsoon rains
Supply window is Argentina’s competitive advantage in global blueberry landscape
Patras port clear of blockades. Strawberries depart smoothly for European markets
December sees more Greek strawberries thanks to increased early plantings and favorable weather
New marketing campaign for Florida-grown strawberries
Fabian Brinker from Früchte-Brinker-Service:
"Planned minimum wage increase will make it considerably more difficult to acquire new customers"
Nigeria’s tomato supply rises ahead of December demand
Azerbaijan reports sharp rise in peach exports
Jordan reviews costs in tomato and lemon supply chain
Peru shifts to Ventura and Sekoya Pop in blueberry plantings
UK Wholesale fruit and vegetable prices - week 49:
Egremont russet up 5% as late apples drop
Peru Special: Agrokasa uses treated wastewater
"Using water from different sources allows Ica's acreage to be maintained without sustainability being compromised"
"Varietal development is the key to Morocco's competitiveness in the soft fruit industry"
Lucien de Wit, LuBa Fresh: "Air cargo capacity remains the biggest constraint for Egyptian strawberries"
Egyptian strawberries dipped in chocolate a favourite snack at German Weihnachtsmärkte
Week 49 Fruit Wholesale Market Report
Chilean sea-freighted cherries arrive while Peruvian blueberries see faster sales
Egypt’s strawberry exports to Russia rise 150 percent
Korean strawberry exports surge in Southeast Asia
Tripura targets self sufficiency in onion and potato production
Indian flight chaos disrupts Pune strawberry and veg shipments
Ukraine boosts tomato imports to 81,800 tons
Peru boosts trade with China via new Chancay route
Portugal starts early Algarve strawberry harvest for EU demand
U.S. rainfall cuts California strawberry supply
U.S. fruit ads show mango and blueberry price increases
Australia sends first commercial blueberry shipment to Vietnam
Special Peru
The grapevine lady
Nepali fruit exports to India gain new Kozhikode route
Breeding moving closer to commercialization of new berry varieties
Status of Andalusia's greenhouse crops in the last week of November
German BLE week 48
'The presence of French shipments expanded noticeably, with domestic cauliflower leading the way overall'
Cordenka GmbH on course for growth with biodegradable guide cords for commercial horticulture
"Our solution avoids unnecessary disposal costs"
Tomato growers in Ghana seek response to collapsing market
Chile shifts early blueberry exports toward Asia
"Moroccan strawberries are still highly prized in the Gulf market"
Florida growers increasingly shift to Ember and Encore varieties
Kosovo reports 1,000 hectares of raspberries
Ukraine’s freezing industry processes 35 percent fewer berries than vegetables this season
Kyrgyzstan lowers import VAT base on onions and allium vegetables
Dried strawberries are a feature of the current Egyptian season
Seasonal perishable products weekly update:
Avocado demand slows as December pricing shifts
"New blueberry variety has sparked so much interest that all plants for this season have already been reserved"
David Vélez, Plus Berries:
"Despite the phenological delay, we are starting the strawberry harvest with good market forecasts"
India’s Cyclone Ditwah disrupts vegetable production and prices
Study links heat and traffic to minor tomato losses in California
Morocco Berry Conference 2025 saw record attendance
"Three major players for African berry market"
Peru surpasses Chile in blueberry, grape, and avocado exports
Kazakh-Russian scientists launch high-intensity orchard project to boost fruit production
New Pineberry program starts in Florida
The Chilean fruit export season begins for refrigerated shipments to the U.S.
Peruvian growers shift toward Sekoya Pop plantings
NSW sets 2026 food safety rules for berry and veg growers
Blueberry prices stay weak as South African vegetable demand lifts
Tomato prices rise in U.S. as Mexican tariff remains in place
Peru special
The Ica region has no unemployment thanks to blueberries and other crops
Specialty crop costs rise faster than prices in U.S.
Fortuna and RedSayra varieties in Basilicata (Italy)
First strawberries of the season drive autumn sales
Vietnam targets 400 000 ha in winter crop plan
Hungary adds more fruit and vegetable lines to price cap
North American Blueberry Council announces results of Board of Directors election
Alain Tulpin, Tulpin Group:
"Egyptian strawberry season off to a strong start, but aircraft availability remains scarce"
Dolf and Menno Reijgersberg reflect on 25 years of Europe Retail Packing
Strategic business plan transformed a greenhouse vegetable packer into a full-service provider
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops:
Thanksgiving ad slowdown as mango and blackberry prices rise
France sees new protests over Moroccan tomato imports
New Zealand growers extend strawberry season with table-top systems
Peruvian strawberry exports increased by more than 38% through October 2025
Goryeong County sends first strawberries of the season to Hong Kong
Poland assesses tunnel berry yields and labour gaps at Berry Forum
Madeira variety showcasing consistent quality this season
"Imported blueberry demand grows nearly 50% over last year in India"
Indian tomato prices rise to US$0.63 per kg
Florian Gostner, CEO of Fri-El Green House in Ostellato (Italy):
"We plan to expand the greenhouse area and increase our workforce from 600 to 1,000 employees"
Western Australia reports 9.6% growth in horticulture value
P.E.I. growers question powers of proposed blueberry board
Ukraine lifts tomato and cucumber imports by 4.3% and 13.6%
Blueberries get the holiday treatment
Yeliz Kaya, Green Ova:
"Demand for Turkish pomegranates set to rise in the coming weeks"
Strawberry season winds down at Demedts - De Mey
"Lower demand is offset by pastry chefs, who are traditionally busier during the colder months"
German BLE week 47:
'The supply of Spanish oranges expanded significantly, which inevitably led to price reductions in many places'
Belarus targets full off-season tomato self-sufficiency by 2027
Seasonal perishable products weekly update:
U.S. avocado market holds steady at Texas crossings
Pune crops hit as unseasonal rain damages 7 436 hectares
Robert Blanjoue, Dole:
"Roma tomatoes could stand out in a highly contested market"
Higher supply brings prices for Egyptian strawberries down
US cranberry crop forecast down 9% for 2025
Australia capsicum supply tightens after weather disruptions
India reports 4% rise in 2024-25 horticulture output
Mexico targets 91,700-ton blueberry output for 2025–2026
Debra van den Oever, Berries Pride: “With new varieties, we are increasingly meeting customer taste preferences”
"Record volumes of Peruvian blueberries surprisingly well absorbed in European market"
Consultancy helps EU importers do business directly with Caucasian nut, dried fruit and berry suppliers
Victoria sets new rules for interstate TPP plant movements
Nova Scotia develops digital tools for wild blueberry production
Ontario develops new strategy against spotted wing drosophila
Florida strawberry growers eager to start harvest due to California supply shortage
Raspberry and blackberry production has grown in hydroponic tunnels