Troy Cleaver - Tomra:
Sector | Fruit
Russia to raise tomato import quota for Türkiye
"More and more Polish apple growers show willingness to open their cold chambers"
After Valentine’s Day, wholesaler Sebrechts shifts focus to the spring season
"Supply issues in Spain push strawberry prices higher ahead of Valentine’s Day"
Soft fruit grower Gijs Hoogendoorn on severe weather in Portugal:
“The chances of the reservoir filling were as slim as an Elfstedentocht in the Netherlands”
Strong winds harm apple and pear crops in Argentina
German BLE week 6:
'Demand for apples was favorable in some areas'
University Of Arkansas tests drone-based flower counting for blackberries
"This season requires much more careful selection to meet premium retail standards"
Northern Hemisphere apple and pear stocks - January 2026:
European apple stocks rise 12.8% year on year to 4,158,867 tons
Strawberry pop-up highlights premium varieties at Lumine Agri Marche Tokyo
Himachal apple growers join nationwide farmers strike
New Zealand cherry harvest delayed but export timing improves
NSW implements new food safety rules for berry and melon growers
Tomer Biran – 360 Argus
Protecting varietal IP using proactive prevention rather than purely reactive enforcement
EU apple brand launches music-themed consumer campaign
Cost structures in industrial raspberry production in Poland compared with competitors
Scottish grower launches heart-shaped strawberry punnets for Valentine’s Day
Andres Ribas, FruitOne Europe:
"Exciting transition expected for citrus from the Northern to the Southern Hemisphere"
Severe frost threatens fruit buds and orchards in Poland
Abrupt end of season for many Moroccan soft fruit growers
Supermarkets account for over 83% of strawberry sales in the Netherlands
Retailer focuses on quality and breeding to strengthen strawberry category
Premium apple volumes rise in Asia ahead of Lunar New Year
Commencement of South African stonefruit exports to China
“We decided we could have the biggest impact in China with nectarines”
South African agricultural exports set to exceed US$13.7 billion
Recent storms in Spain have impacted approximately 40,000 hectares
Jonathan Vandesande, FMB: “Cucumbers will remain a luxury product for now”
"Severe weather in Spain pushes cucumber prices to unprecedented levels"
Florida strawberry levels increasing
Apple storage numbers down two percent over February 2025
Offshore melon season sees steady improvement
Apple marketing and merchandising initiatives on display
Germán Vergara, ProChile:
"German customers prioritize long-term relationships and trust"
Colombia's blueberry industry is growing quickly, but it hasn't achieved export levels
New peach varieties from INTA hit the market
Evan Heywood - CEO of Next Generation Apples:
"A promising start for a variety that has almost doubled global volumes every year"
Russia continues tomato imports amid phytosanitary findings in February
War still has major impact on Ukrainian apple industry
"Many employees are now serving in the army; some people have gone abroad"
New Zealand snack apple launches gifting pack in China
Maine blueberry growers receive US$1.3 million emergency support
Seasonal perishable products weekly update:
U.S. asparagus prices rise on Peruvian imports
Gabriël Viljoen – De Vlei Boerdery
Getting grapes through Cape Town port this season is a labour of Hercules
“In 11 years, we developed into the largest importer of Peruvian table grapes into the U.S.”
Royal FruitMasters introduces the Tessa apple in China
First Dutch apple officially available on the Chinese market
Jan van Bergeijk, Plusberries:
“I haven’t seen conditions this extreme in Huelva in more than 30 years”
Panama to export over 700 containers of melons and watermelons to Europe
Germany:
Highest harvest volume for shrub berries since recording began in 2012
Fruchtwelt Bodensee 2026 is just around the corner
Stable harvest and high quality meet challenging conditions in fruit growing
U.S. vertically grown strawberries launch in Ontario retail
“Indian grape exports shift to the Middle East as European shipments await required Brix levels"
Indian apple growers raise concerns over U.S.trade deal
Brazil forecasts 4,000 tons fig harvest in Valinhos for 2025/26
Australian apple and pear quality metrics improve in 2025
Peru to host 2027 IBO Summit
U.S. tart cherry industry previews new initiatives
Polish apple exports reach five-year high in January 2026
Lima panel examines logistics impact on Peruvian blueberry exports
NZ 2026 apple and pear harvest reports higher pack-out rates
Losses in eastern part of the valley significant, western side unscathed
Langkloof tornado rips through orchards
Blue Maldiva blueberry shows high jumbo yield in Mexico and China
Michigan blueberry industry partners with Michigan State University
Florida delegation seeks USDA disaster declaration after freeze
Florida freeze threatens winter vegetable and citrus supplies
Biofach is a key event for operators specializing in organic products, such as Toñifruit
"Supplying tasty organic fruit is the best way to increase organic and biodynamic consumption in Europe"
Ukraine launches support program for organic berry and nut producers and processors
Celebrating over four decades of "totally organic"
Import pears complement domestic program and strengthen year-round availability
"We will continue to export fresh strawberries this season as late as demand allows"
Brazilian apple harvest opens with higher 2025/26 output outlook
Produce ads increase 3% ahead of Super Bowl promotions
Morocco emerges as fastest-growing tomato supplier to Germany
Pakistani tomato sector faces heavy metal pollution risks
New Zealand Rockit orchard partnership enters liquidation
South Korea grants market access for South African table grapes
Jingning ships 63 tons of apples to Nepal
Luxembourg growers dispute apple pesticide risk claims
Washington apple crop developed into a tale of two seasons
Storm Marta causes severe damage in Andalusia and further reduces berry, vegetable, avocado, and citrus fruit supply
Martijn Vogelaar, Fruvo:
"New red apple with lower environmental impact"
FruitMasters and BrightBerries unveil new name for Rubin raspberry
Yumio raspberry aims to set a new quality standard
Moyca presents a grape proposal for Valentine's Day
Growers launch campaign to protect EU tomatoes
“Defending European tomatoes is defending Europe”
Renato Alves, Coana:
"A 50% tariff practically drove us out of the U.S. market"
German BLE week 5:
'Presence of Spanish cucumbers remains limited'
Alice Gianola, Innatis
"We are focusing on taste and seasonality to stand out in the apple market"
Poland to host international blueberry conference in March
Seasonal perishable products weekly update:
Asparagus movement increases from Mexico into U.S.
Moldova starts table grape exports strongly in January
Moldova remains top buyer of Ukrainian tomatoes in 2025
Japan expands apple exports through new investment
FAO supports sustainable apricot production in Tajikistan
Azerbaijan boosts quince exports in January–November 2025
Looking ahead at the start of the domestic blueberry season
Week 6 Fruit Wholesale Market Report
Chilean plums hit the market while Australian green grapes prices remain high
South Korean strawberry exports expand in Indonesia
Chinese blueberry exports up 602 per cent 2023–2025
Multicultural team grows premium table grapes in NZ
Moroccan tomatoes have disappeared from the EU import statistics
Raspberry: A strategic option to expand Peru's agro-export offerings
Mariana Ochoa Cordero, of Berryum:
"Varietal adaptation is essential to remain competitive in international blackberry markets"
EAEU approves zero import duties on selected fruits for Kazakhstan
76 Tajik exporters registered in the EU’s REX system
Strong winds cause substantial damage to Alicante's agricultural sector
New berry product in the spotlight
Hazelnuts and new table grapes expand crop options in Wisconsin
Craig Jensen - Safpro
South African fruit promoter cherishes decades of relationships
Origen genetic breeding program unveiled in Berlin
Tropical Blue blueberry shows early performance in southern Spain
UK backs precision breeding for tomatoes with US$1.4 million funding
Australian apple and pear sector enters 2026 season with low carryover
Arnold Wakker, Service2Fruit
“Increasing shortage of sorting capacity in the pear market”
VLAM: Belgian fruit consumption under pressure, while niche products continue to grow
Strong Belgian pear exports offset the decline in apple exports
Tony Derwael, Bel'Export:
"Exporters have often become too complacent"
Supreme People’s Court ruling reinforces Envy apple protection
Weather disrupts NZ cherry exports despite US$130 million forecast
South Africa’s cherry sector expands despite production and market constraints
"Egyptian strawberry acreage increased, but yield per hectare declined"
Gary Bignell - Eden Orchards
Otago cherries doing it tough as rain wrecks harvest
AI smartphone grading expands to apples and grapes
Philippines seeks Japanese access for bananas and tropical fruit
UAE launches Mazraati platform to connect produce supply chain
Segrafruit opens new offices in Central America
CMI Orchards wins two SEAL sustainability awards
Integration strengthens marketing position for German stone fruit
OGA / OGV Nordbaden takes over marketing and production operations from VOG Ingelheim
Namibian blueberry project targets 250 ha expansion
Jan Zobel from Heuer Transport Logistics GmbH:
"Mercosur agreement could have a positive impact on imports of overseas fruit"
"In the face of fierce competition, differentiated, high-quality strawberry varieties are standing out"
Vincent Lehallier, Les Amis de Juliet
The Juliet apple raises its profile at Fruit Logistica 2026
