Carlos Esteve, commercial director of Onubafruit:
Sector | Fruit (soft)
South Korea tightens tomato export measures to Japan over leafminer concerns
Three produce companies join forces to fight food waste
Wholesale fruit and vegetable prices - week 49
Apple and pear prices see up to 39% changes amid market fluctuations
Peruvian agricultural exports rise 23.2%, driven by blueberries and avocados
Apple supply rises, persimmon drops, and prices shift in regional markets
Morocco launches blueberry season with 80,000-ton harvest targeting global markets
Seasonal red currants from Chile arriving in time for the holidays
WTO rules in favor of Costa Rica in trade dispute over Panama's import restrictions
Canterbury berry farms thrive with pick-your-own model and community focus
Japan urges higher vegetable intake amid rising food costs and declining consumption
Holiday produce ads surge with price shifts in fresh produce
Tasmania's berry harvest delivers over 5,000 tons to markets
Raspberry regains almost 10% of surface area
The area devoted to berries in Huelva is expected to increase by 4% in the 2025 season
Chilean blueberry exports decline 28%, with recovery expected as harvest intensifies
Specific window for Turkish blueberries could become interesting for exporters
Florida agriculture rebounds after Hurricane Milton with strong winter crop outlook
Global blueberry production rises despite 12% export decline
Osaka zookeeper accused of stealing animal food
Dutch strawberry grower being innovative under the Portuguese sun
Research highlights strength of strawberry retail promotions
Ukraine sees surge in potato imports amid poor harvest, market risks persist
Tomato virus outbreak and oversupply disrupt Australian market, hitting farmers hard
Weekly produce trends:
Asparagus prices steady, 1,764 metric tons of grapes exported
Azerbaijan-Kazakhstan trade grows 38.7% in 2024, driven by agricultural exports
John Early, Agrovision Peru:
"Blueberry consumption continues to boom and is soon expected to overtake bananas in global popularity"
FreshTrack partners with BerryQuest International 2025
Bloom Fresh appoints Paul Farmer as innovation and quality director
Costa begins berry harvest, hiring 2000 workers for peak season in Tasmania
FruitMasters and Limgroup launch 'supersonic' Sonrosa strawberry
Jan van Bergeijk - Plusberries
"Raspberry prices under pressure, strong demand for blackberries, and steady pricing for strawberries"
Florida study shows intermittent irrigation cuts water use by 67% for strawberry growers
Vietnam's fruit and vegetable imports rise 15.7% in 2024, US seeks tariff reductions
Poland and Vietnam finalize phytosanitary agreement for highbush blueberry exports
Wholesale fruit and vegetable prices - week 47
Apples rise 2% while conference pears drop 5% in weekly price comparison
Wilco van den Berg (GroentenFruit Huis) on French import strawberry boycott:
"Juggling numbers"
Alain Tulpin - Tulpin Group
"Massive Chinese e-commerce disrupts aviation market"
Ukraine adjusts vegetable imports as production recovers but remains below pre-2022 levels
China's rising blueberry production challenges Peru and Chile in global markets
Ausveg updates on $5M national response to tomato brown rugose fruit virus in South Australia
MBO wins legal case against unlicensed nursery for unauthorized blueberry propagation
Tasmanian raspberries and blackberries hit shelves with 5,000-ton season
Ghana spends $2 million weekly on onion imports amid rising challenges
Short supply pushes up strawberry pricing
Premier Foods launches mechanized packhouse to boost Rwandan fruit exports
Surberry celebrates 10 years with new investments and global growth plans
Blueberry farming thrives near South African mines, boosting jobs and community
Kühling Fruchthandel KG celebrates its 25th birthday and expands its range of services
"The goal is to be ready for immediate delivery when the food retail industry switches to sustainable packaging"
Pietro Bastiano - Fe.Vi Frutta
The strawberry market is looking more positive
Thanksgiving leftovers and Christmas décor shift ad focus; weekly totals drop 32%
Austria:
Fruit production down by almost a quarter
Hurricane Helene devastates Georgia crops, with fruit and vegetable losses up to 30%
EasyRock® from G-Berries
A raspberry variety now found all over the world
Hamburg wholesale market:
"Early start to the season for Egyptian airfreighted strawberries"
Climate change threatens Massachusetts cranberry harvest with warmer winters and drought risks
Thanksgiving dinner as a celebration of American agriculture
U.S., Mexico, and Canada agreement of seasonal fresh produce
Stemilt celebrates 60 years in fruit growing and packing
Lucien de Wit, LuBa Fresh:
"High prices make small Egyptian strawberries popular for chocolate at German Christmas markets."
Dominican Republic boosts strawberry production with macrotunnels and exports
The advantage: its capacity to produce all year round. The challenge: managing to produce more
"Ecuador is becoming an emerging player in the international blueberry market"
Demand steady to low for blueberries
"Dandong strawberry supply decreases early in the season, while overall quality improves"
Kees Heeren (BerryWorld) on digital shipper platform Shypple Fresh
"All our boat arrivals are now visible on one screen"
Los Angeles fresh produce importer faces challenges with incoming U.S. tariffs
Latvia's cranberry harvest thrives despite workforce and economic challenges
Tomato prices in Punjab, Pakistan, surge to $3.18 per kilogram
Hüyük Çileği becomes Türkiye's first EU PDO-certified strawberry
From bog to table: Massachusetts cranberries journey to Thanksgiving shelves
South Jersey cranberry farms sustain legacy despite dry season challenges
South Africa's deciduous fruit industry urges action on Cape Town port
Miaoli County prepares for delayed strawberry season with events and new varieties
Florida strawberry growers face recovery challenges after Hurricane Milton
RedSayra strawberry variety sees promising results across Mediterranean regions
Canada invests $4.4 million to support fruit growers with resilient varieties
Philippines plans additional yellow onion imports to address supply shortage
Embrapa introduces 'BRS Terena' blackberry with improved flavor and yield
Youssef Aznou - Weloveberries
“Despite good prices this season, the raspberry industry is less attractive”
A good blueberry season expected from Morocco
Peruvian blueberry exports surge, driving global growth and market leadership
PTI protests trigger price hikes and shortages in Hazara division
Cucumber and tomato prices soar in Ukraine, driving consumers to cheaper options
Egypt's food exports rise 15.7%, led by sweet potatoes and citrus fruits
Peru expands agricultural exports to China, strengthens Asia-Pacific trade ties
Increased prices for Egyptian strawberries seen as good news in Morocco
El Pinar boosts strawberry plant sales by 20% with focus on rusticity and innovation
Manolo Fernández, manager of Alfrut:
"We have already picked the first potted strawberries, which we shared with guests at our 25th anniversary party"
Peruvian blueberries reach China faster via Chancay megaport
South Australian tomato growers challenge virus response amid major losses
USDA uses AI to improve cranberry harvesting in New Jersey
Thanksgiving ads surge, highlighting cranberries, sweet potatoes, and price shifts in produce
Floods hit western US; asparagus and avocado markets adjust to shifting supply
New food safety standards for berries, leafy greens, and melons start February 2025
Rajshahi farmers profit from green tomato cultivation and growing demand
Primi Frutti at the end of the distribution season
Strawberry plantlet sales up 12%, those of the Rossetta cultivar have doubled
Chilean blueberry industry focuses on varietal renewal to boost global competitiveness
U.S. cranberry exports reach $343.1 million in 2023, down 2% from 2022
Competitiveness of the Egyptian strawberry industry put to the test this season
Michoacán advances sustainability with certifications for avocados and berries
Mexico's berry production and exports rebound after two bad years
Dutch application approved for EU soft fruit promotion campaign
Cranberry market back to feeling “pre-COVID”
Juan Guillermo González, of Elite Blu:
"We believe that the taste and quality of our blueberries will allow us to differentiate ourselves"
Why Egyptian strawberry prices have doubled this season
Philippines considers vegetable imports as typhoons drive prices up
Horticultural Development Council: insufficient investment for expansion
Zimbabwe has the world's fastest-growing blueberry industry
Pizza Hut launches 'pizza' tomato wine
ISI Sementi and Top Seeds to merge in 2025, forming seed company in Italy
Chinese grafting technology boosts Kenya's tomato yields and farmer incomes
GP Graders unveils new leadership to drive cherry and blueberry growth
Peru exports first blueberries from Chancay port to Shanghai
Tomato prices in Kumamoto soar amid Black Friday demand and poor harvest
EPPO investigates €2 million subsidy fraud in Romanian vegetable projects
Michigan grants Peterson Brands funding to expand and create 82 jobs
California farmworkers face smoke hazards from mountain fire while harvesting
Blueberries from Argentina now meet child labor-free standards
Tomato prices drop 22% in a month amid increased supply and stable weather
Sharpak and WB Chambers launch recyclable berry packaging with 17% less weight
Peruvian blueberry exports surge despite El Niño challenges
Penny Reidy - SA Produce Market
Strawberries in good supply and will increase in volume as the weather gets warmer
U.S. Mexico Canada agreement seasonal perishable products:
Avocado prices reach $74.25 for large hass, cucumber prices drop
Tomato prices decline as seasonal arrivals boost supply
Peru and Hong Kong sign free trade agreement to boost economic ties
Himachal Pradesh boosts horticulture with focus on high-value fruits and innovation
Ehime farmers celebrate first mikan harvest since 2018 disasters
Right varieties and strategies address challenges in protected strawberry cultivation
Ontario fruit growers get $4.4M boost for new varieties and sustainability
