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Sector | Fruit (soft)

TR Turoni (Italy):

Methods for assessing the quality of small fruits without causing damage

Georgia ramps up blueberry exports to EU

Paul Hussey - Donnelly Fresh Produce

Irish strawberry season continues strong, with promising forecasts ahead

Southern Hemisphere blueberry exports rise

Blueberry production costs top $10,000 per acre in Michigan

Florian Wolz von der Franken-Gemüse eG:

"From certification to private label packaging, we stand on behalf of the growers"

Josef Peck, CEO of LGV Sonnengemüse e.G.:

“We want to increase the variety of products again in the coming years”

Organised by Battistini Vivai: Check out the photos!

photo_camera Berries and stone fruits the focus during a pomology exhibition

Spain leads in EU blueberry exports through R&D

Mild impact of strikes on Iranian fresh produce exports

Blueberry production gets underway in the Garden State

Fourth generation joins Appelen Roes

"We offer a wide range, but Jonagold remains the top choice"

EU fruit and vegetable imports from Morocco increased by 14% in the first quarter of 2025

India begins premium cherry exports to Gulf

Montenegro inflation drives up fruit prices

Severe weather damages Ukrainian crops, pushes food prices higher

Moldova boosts berry production and consumption amid export growth

"Our strategy is intermediate resistance to ToBRFV to guarantee optimal quality"

Antonio Forcina, from the company of the same name in Fondi:

"Our company was among the first to export to Switzerland, Germany, and Belgium"

Arkansas blackberry field day highlights weather and tech

Armenian produce exports drive up local prices

$6.7M meth seized in tomatillo shipment

Leon Bol and Martin van der Sande, New Green:

"We see opportunities to double our sales within five years"

Alliance between Peruvian nursery and Chilean firm seeks to expand genetic and technological offer in plant propagation

Morocco posts record raspberry exports to Middle East

Marco R. Butera - Global Berry Specialist

Emerging blueberry areas in Europe and global opportunities

Moroccan tomato exports persist despite drought

Iran among top global agricultural producers

Dominican Republic trials temperate fruit crops

Peru sets new blueberry export record in 2025

New Zealand turns farm waste into compostable packaging

Matera strawberries

Last of more than nine million punnets shipped

National Retail Report - Specialty Crops:

Seasonal events boost summer produce ads

Bivano GmbH on the upcoming organic blueberry harvest in Romania

"Harvest peak in calendar weeks 28-31"

Blauwe Bessen Fam. Schrijnwerkers

"Dry start, but cold nights and rain help blueberries"

Open door day at organic horticultural company Vitaetom

"Built a market through boldness and ambition"

Sallah demand, low supply raise Kaduna tomato prices

Egypt gains ground in global blueberry trade

Banana production also expands, aiming to meet domestic demand

Shymkent greenhouses produced 9 tonnes of blueberries using foreign technology

Winter produce peaks at Melbourne Market

German BLE week 23:

‘First Spanish platerinas arrived’

Kazakhstan farm begins industrial blueberry cultivation

Seasonal perishable products weekly update:

Slow asparagus movement from Mexico

Tomato prices surge in Nigeria during Sallah

FDA uses AI to boost import checks and spot violations

Peru shifts blueberries to China over U.S. tariffs

Fresh-cut fruit demand drives new launches

Chile revives blueberry exports with new strategy

Blueberry demand up, prices under pressure

Kazakhstan denies Russian accusations over virus in tomato shipments

AGF monitor week 23:

Albert Heijn stands out with strong discounts in week 23

Chile will have a new fruit inspection site in Coquimbo

Inspire strawberry wins top taste award

Strong outlook for Pacific Northwest blueberry season

Digital Twin technology simulates strawberry farm

What happens when the normal strawberry season is over?

British Berry Growers call on government and retailers to step up

Trichy mango market sees price crash amid surging supply and sluggish exports

Costa Group is accelerating its blueberry breeding program with WayBeyond’s FarmRoad

Cologne Wholesale Market:

"Sales of premium goods are becoming increasingly difficult"

Ignacio Luparia and Carlos Pacheco, Padwor:

"Limited access to maritime services in Argentina and Uruguay reduces logistics options"

National Retail Report - Specialty Crops:

Produce ads up 5% as prices fluctuate

California seeing strong volumes of strawberries

Nigeria tomato prices soar amid difficulties

Potatoes dominate, apricots surge in Week 23

Top berry brand holds rank again

Okanagan cherry outlook strong for 2025

Blueberry prices hit $78/kg after NSW rain

Wholesale fruit and vegetable prices UK - Week 23:

Blackberries and asparagus prices surge, raspberries decline

Gentile Group: Summer berries production in full swing

"Raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries grown at high altitudes to meet all commercial expectations"

VSSE takes stock of the strawberry season:

Price of domestic strawberries slightly above last year's level

Georgia's blueberries face price drop

Belgian blueberry season officially kicked off

"Amid fierce competition, standing out in the blueberry market is key"

Indian scientists develop seedless tomatoes

NZ reviews biosecurity over Australian tomato virus

Tomato prices to rise with new U.S. tariffs

Dramatic in-store launch at Morrisons Dundee

Good Natured Berries brings excitement to the produce aisle

Fe.VI. Fruit: "Other stone fruits also show higher prices than usual"

Apricot markets are semi-empty

The comment of the farmers:

Excellent yields for a newly introduced strawberry variety

Ogulcan Sariboga from Raiffeisen Obst & Gemüse GmbH in Germany:

"The saying 'cherries red, asparagus dead' really rings true this year"

Kassel-based fruit and vegetable wholesaler Tom Meissner on new supply partnership with Berrybrothers

"High-quality berries in sustainable cardboard trays all year round"

Egypt, Morocco grow berry exports to Central Asia

Seasonal Perishable Products Weekly Update:

U.S. asparagus, avocado, and tomato prices shift early June

Sweet Karoline blackberries honored with Superior Taste Award

Spain's Moroccan fruit and vegetable imports increased by 24% in the first quarter

"This recognition reinforces our vision: not just to grow, but to create unique varieties"

Dana blueberry variety was awarded 2 stars at the Superior Taste Awards

"The market has responded ideally to multi-colored small tomatoes, with demand growing rapidly"

Ukraine boosts watermelon exports from central regions

NZ tomatoes raise ToBRFV biosecurity concerns

Texas faces risks as U.S. reconsiders tomato trade deal

FDA issues top recall for salmonella in tomatoes

B.C. strawberry growers face U.S. price pressure

Mission Produce Q2 revenue up 28%

Mexico tomato output and exports fall in 2025

BerryWorld celebrates wins across the full berry portfolio at 2025 Superior Taste Awards

Rory Cole – Flowpack Systems

Increased demand for final packing on-site benefits blueberry growers

Kathmandu tomato prices up 85%

India expands blueberry farming in five states

240,000 bushes were planted near Almaty with plans to harvest over 700 tonnes annually

Kazakhstan launches its first commercial blueberry farm

German BLE week 22:

'Domestic strawberries dominated and intensified once again'

Yoselyn Malamud, of Viru Group:

Avocado volumes will not meet forecasts: Peru curbs speculation on the European market

Wild bees boost Georgia blueberry yields

Domestic blackberry season kicks off with promotable volumes

Jonathan Vandesande, FMB:

"After a very low-price period, tomato prices appear to be recovering"

Carlos Esteve, commercial director of Onubafruit:

"Lower concentration of blueberry supply and highly satisfactory commercial results this year"

Bryte acquires stake in A&A Growers and partners with Thanet Earth

Agreste

2025 French strawberry production similar to previous season

Mexico blueberry sector faces tariffs, seeks stability

Natural solution extends blueberry shelf life and quality

Natalie King - Vitafresh Produce

Early start for raspberries, strawberries in peak production

Balkh fruit yields double despite drought

New fibre strawberry punnet launches in July

Belgium:

"Nice weather, but poor prices for greenhouse vegetables"

Conventional blackberry supply new for California’s Central Valley this season

The company exits Chapter 11 focused on vertical strawberry farming

“This emergence is the start of a new, focused era for Plenty”

In 2024, Spanish tomato exports increased by 17.98% and imports fell by 12.1%

Week 22 Fruit Wholesale Market Report:

Holiday effect drives fruit market as South African grapefruit prices decline

Agreste

French tomato production expected to decline

Egypt’s agri exports top 4.8 million tons

Drought and frost cut Ukraine stone fruit yields

Kyrgyzstan trials high-income crops for farmers

Morocco tomato sector hit by drought, labor shift

Zawadi raspberry plantings expand in Morocco and Spain

NAFDAC approves Phytorbit for post-harvest loss control

Swiss vegetable grower Ruedi Meier:

"Tomato yields so far are already better than last year"

Poland to host 2025 strawberry innovations showcase

FDA issues Class I tomato recall in the Carolinas and Georgia

Biocaptur

"We are going to offer customers exceptional tomatoes in summer without a trace of Tuta"