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Sector | Fruit (soft)

Il Vigneto d'Oro

Passion and innovation to grow as a company

Stefania Montali, marketing manager and owner of Industrie Montali

"Private label growth supports orders for our products"

Korean melons exported to Vietnam after 17 years of negotiations

North American Blueberry Council announces board of directors

Start of early strawberry and asparagus season at Staay Food Group

"Promising asparagus pre-season, but abundant Italian supply challenges start of greenhouse strawberry season"

Benoit Demedts, Nursery Demedts - De Mey:

"First strawberries from unlit cultivation expected by end of next week"

France and Morocco strengthen their position as key suppliers to the Spanish market

Yunnan leads China's blueberry harvest and export growth

Ukrainian company expands berry business through farmer partnerships

New Zealand blueberry sector plans expansion to increase exports

Drought drives bird damage in South Australian orchards

The situation is known to Italian and foreign operators

Whoever can sell strawberries at this time is rich and knows it

Agrícola Perichán acquired a sorting machine to process up to 20 tons per hour

"These are difficult times in the tomato sector, with significant production losses due to ToBRFV"

Major cherry grower goes into liquidation

Driving excitement around Sweet Karoline blackberries

Pastry chef Noëmie Honiat chosen as ambassador

The season looks promising for Red Label strawberries

Clandestine berry warehouse uncovered in Huelva

Peru explores growth in frozen blueberries amid production challenges

AlUla agriculture supports ramadan with diverse crop production

5th International Strawberry Congress will take place September 17 to 19

Turkish fruit & vegetable farmers turn to wheat and corn

St. Patrick’s Day boosts produce promotions, ad volumes rise 2 percent

Azienda Agricola Patea (Calabria, Italy)

Aloe and bergamot juices are the newest additions to the range

M.ª Ángeles García Sousa, Technical Manager at Frutas Esther:

"We are worried, but much less than the others thanks to hydroponics"

Tuncer Akarca, Elite Foods:

"Ramadan kickstarts strong demand for Elite tomatoes"

Brazil sets import rules for Egyptian strawberry seedlings

34th Blueberry Seminar highlights Peru’s global role

Meet & Greet Field Day at Planasa's Spanish R&D center

Ukrainian farmers start spring planting, boost potato and vegetable crops

Strawberry patent lawsuit narrows as court dismisses key claims

Yellow and red kiwifruit drive growth South Africa’s export

Addressing critical production challenges

Two new strawberry varieties released

Peru consolidates its position as the world's leading blueberry exporter

Peru hosts international blueberry seminar to highlight industry growth

Saudi Arabia reaches 76% tomato self-sufficiency

U.S. produce market sees mixed price trends and rising imports

California company acquires former Del Monte plant near Hanford

Fall Creek shares its genetic developments and those to come at a Field + Forum Day in Seville

The present is already the future in the blueberry sector

New berry processor launches in Rivne, Ukraine

New 20-hectare greenhouse set to be built in Australia

Turkish vegetables dominate Chisinau market amid rising prices

Blueberry market in Ukraine faces challenges: Prices stable, costs remain high

The Greek market remains more profitable

European importers turn to Greece to source more raspberries and blackberries

PEI blueberry growers to vote on marketing board proposal

Later start to Florida blueberry season anticipated

Looye inspires home cooks to serve something special this Easter

Focaccia Easter board with Looye honey tomatoes

Detlev Köster from Johann Köster GmbH & Co. KG:

"First Papenburg cucumbers arrive on the market with a slight delay"

German asparagus season starts at the Frischezentrum Frankfurt

"Earlier and pricier start to the season"

Successful 13th Blueberry Conference in Poland:

"Increased focus on premium products will inevitably change the standards on the blueberry shelf"

Extremadura tomato producers consider the 107 euros per ton price to be "ruinous"

Tomato prices drop in Jos due to surplus from increased harvests

Drug Enforcement Administration seizes $5 million in meth hidden in blueberry shipment in Texas

Peru hosts international blueberry technical tour in Pisco

African Farming Industries invests $2 million to grow strawberries in Ethiopia

Ukrainian farmers receive €2.3M in grants for orchards and greenhouses

Andrea Ferrarini, of Bio Ferrarini:

"With the right information, consumers can make informed choices"

Jonathan Vandesande, FMB:

"Beautiful weather created high volumes of cucumbers in the market this week"

EU strawberry group reviews steps to improve access to phytosanitary products

North Carolina strawberry growers monitor new Neo-P disease threat

Blueberry Conference 2025 focuses on quality and export growth

Industrial tomato retail formats increasingly in demand

A good option for those with food allergies and intolerances

Winning bet with white strawberries

Rains benefit Andalusia but impact strawberry production

Mohamed Awwad, Egyptian tomato grower

"We are trying to grab market share from Moroccan exporters"

Hawke’s Bay growers drive NZ apple and pear industry past $1 billion

CapGen Seeds' new pear tomato variety with medium resistance to ToBRFV

"Panoramix has maintained its production and quality in the final phase of cultivation"

Himachal expands SHIVA project to include exotic fruit cultivation

Portugal’s blueberry cultivation to reach 3,000 hectares

Root crop supply rises in Samoa as vegetable prices surge

Spring produce ads steady as prices shift for grapes, tomatoes, and cabbage

Strawberry prices in Ukraine: imports, costs, and local season start

Fresh Line Imports celebrates its 10th anniversary and opens warehouse sale in Hamburg

"Brix values for Greek juice oranges this year higher than ever"

Morocco and France near tomato import agreement

Ben Goodchild - Nationwide Produce

"Supply of Spanish strawberries already diminished, I don’t expect the situation to change"

Fluctuations ahead on strawberry market

Tomato production decreases in Italy and Spain but remains stable in France

Morocco boosts fresh raspberry exports to the UK, setting new records

Jamaica tackles tomato surplus with new markets and cold storage

U.S. and Mexico near tomato trade agreement to prevent dumping

Agrisicilia

"In a competitive market, we stand out thanks to our wide product range"

Fall Creek

“Blueberry consumption is expected to double in the next six to seven years”

Two strawberry varieties that are better at resisting chilli thrips

German BLE week 9:

'Availability of cauliflowers increased noticeably overall'

"Special situations require special support"

Reunion Island's agriculture hit hard by cyclone Garance

Seasonal harvest lowers vegetable prices in India, but rise expected soon

Luxembourg plans larger greenhouses and subsidies to boost local farming

Avocado and berry prices shift as seasonal supply changes

So far, strawberry volumes are 10-15% lower than in 2024

Huelva's strawberry and raspberry supply is not enough to meet all orders

Timing of SEPC show aligns well with start of domestic berry season

Ifapa

Marisma and Red Sayra are the main strawberry varieties in Huelva this year

Together with better varieties and plant protection products

New digital tool helps keep growers 'in the game'

Amman market sees record prices for molokhia, okra, and zucchini

Iran exports 294,000 tons of farm produce to Iraq via Mehran

Japanese oranges dominate Naungtaya market

Strawberries Raspberries of France

French strawberry sector focuses on taste varieties to fight competition

Berry Fresh makes Southern Exposure debut

Elsa Muller & Jacques Jordaan - SAPO Plant (Pty) Trust

Number-chasing plant selection hurts farmers

Systems manufactured by Combimetal Carrera

Calabrian farmer grows table top strawberries at three different heights

Start of the Italian strawberry season at the Stuttgart Wholesale Market:

"First incoming goods meet a receptive market"

"The tomato market experiences a sudden shift"

Mario Ramirez, AneBerries:

"We expect a similar volume of berries to 2024, possibly a slight decrease"

Torkham closure drives up fruit and vegetable prices in kabul

Brazil opens market for Korean strawberry exports after 8 years

Gabriel Amaro re-elected as AGAP president for 2025-2027

Tomato tolerance to climate change

What's new at Med Hermes

Area designated to industry tomatoes drastically reduced in Puglia

Vegetable grower Simon Höfler on the cultivation and distribution of his fruiting vegetables:

"Admittedly, I would not invest in lighting again"

Rising temperatures hurt strawberry production in Satara district

Afghanistan exports $143M in fresh fruits worldwide

China leads global blueberry production as demand surges

Retail produce ads rise 3% as fruit and vegetable prices drop

Blueberry farming expands in Laos with new investment

T&G Global reports improved financials as apple revenue grows

Fruit and vegetable prices rise in Bulgaria

NL Westland: horticultural area or 'conduit'?

Celebrating almost a century in produce at SEPC

Weekly market trends: avocados hit 170M kg, berry and cucumber volumes shift

Bauke Derks, MK Food:

"Quickly bridging supply gaps in Scandinavia when Spanish shipments fall short"

Morocco boosts blueberry exports to Southeast Asia

Pakistan’s tomato growers struggle as prices plummet

Chile's blueberry exports rise 7% amid market shifts

Tests carried out by Ecofarm Storti

"Ozone confirmed to be effective against ToBRFV"

Giannina Manfellotto, owner of TerraViva

The H&R sector focuses on high-end processed products to attract demanding consumers

German BLE week 8:

'Presence of Spanish cucumbers apparently reduced'

Switzerland: PAWI launches recyclable packaging for fruit and berries

"Coating enables fruit to stay fresh longer"

Indian startup turns wasted tomatoes into sustainable leather alternative

Chile to start shipping frozen fruit to Indonesia

Food safety crackdown: thousands of inspections, export surge, and a surprise comeback