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Sector | Fruit (soft)
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”
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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
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