Marcel Blignaut, Caracal Fruit Trading:
Sector | Fruit (top)
“Sending apples to Egypt has become easier, but not fully convenient”
“After January, only three Greek exporters will have apples to send abroad”
Phytech and Rivulis join forces to deliver real-time irrigation tech to 18,000 farms worldwide
Severe weather in Queensland devastates crops and challenges greenhouse growers
Ben McLeod - Mr Apple
“Posy is super early, super sweet and a great apple to kick the season off with"
Shanxi boosts fruit exports to 78 countries with streamlined customs and new markets
Destatis:
Second-lowest apple harvest of the past ten years in Germany
South African wine grape grower now also cultivating pear and melons
“Growing fruit is more labor intensive but also more profitable.”
Bangladesh raises import duties on fruits, cutting imports by 30% amid rising inflation
The Divino brand is mainly sold in supermarkets
"Italian persimmons will be available until the end of February"
The suggestion made by Ettore Ceccarelli (Julius)
"Retailers should be allowed to sell fruit by piece rather than by kilogramme"
U.S. apple storage down four percent over January 2024
Fructícola Empordà, the only producer of Tessa apples in Spain, plans to quintuple production
Week 2 Fruit Wholesale Market Report
Cherry sales remain weak as Chinese-produced blueberries arrivals increase
The group will only sell apples of 100% French origin
Intermarché and Netto commit to exclusively sourcing French apples
Hong Kong key market for U.S. fresh fruits and tree nuts exports
Economic challenges force consolidation in Washington's apple industry
After a delayed start to the season:
"Good volume forecasts for South African stone fruit"
Post-holiday fruit and vegetable trade rises, with price shifts led by Ukraine and Uzbekistan
Fruit and vegetable producers from France, Italy, Portugal, and Spain start the 2025 Joint Committee's contact groups
Polish apples spotlighted as official fruit of EU presidency, showcasing Grójec's heritage
Midwestern apple growers turn to organic farming and direct sales to boost profitability
The experience of a Lucanian farmer
Some are experimenting with late persimmon harvesting by using delaying techniques
Fruit flies in space: Chinese astronauts conduct unique experiment
South Korea releases 265,000 tons of agricultural goods to curb Lunar New Year price hikes
Silvia Piezzi, Cesil Import&Export:
"Europe holds significant potential for Chilean Royal Gala apples"
India importing more apples from Turkey
"A noticeable shortage of affordable premium-quality Red Delicious and Fuji apples"
Jessica Cornely, Biofrais
"There is a very strong demand for 'detox' vegetables"
Morocco's apple imports hit record 9.3 thousand tonnes in 2024, led by Italy and Spain
Limited supply of Golden Honeymoon apples hits shelves
Club apples drive VIP's growth strategy and market expansion
European apple stocks lower than last year
US pear stocks are 22.6% lower compared to December 2023
New chair and vice chair at Ontario Apple Growers
Randy Dijksman (Combilo): 'No fireworks in the pear market'
"The assumption that lower supply automatically drives higher prices is no longer certain"
Rubis Gold season draws to a close at Devos Group
"Promotional weeks saw twice the expected orders"
Spain wants to open the Argentine market for apples and cherries, and export cherries to China
Climate change threatens apple production in key U.S. growing regions, study finds
Picking apples with drones
Luochuan transforms into a hub for apple innovation, producing 1.1 million tons annually
South Korea plans measures to stabilize soaring vegetable prices ahead of Lunar New Year
Uzbekistan extends zero customs duty on fruit and vegetable imports until 2026 to stabilize prices
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops:
Avocado and orange prices rise while cherries and mangos drop amid strong produce ads
Australia's diverse top ten fruit crops sees growing global demand
Poland promotes apples as EU presidency symbol to support local growers and exports
Apple exports felt complications following East Coast ports strike
Apple farmers shift to stone fruits amid rising costs and climate challenges
Thai-PAN finds widespread pesticide residues in fruits, including banned chemicals
Kazakhstan emerges as Uzbekistan's leading apple importer in 2024
Enzo Garnero, Sanifrutta-Aurum Fruit:
"Red Delicious has brought us back to normal production levels this year"
Autumn Glory apples win over new fans, capturing younger consumers
Pear growers around the world hoping to strike gold with Eden Gold variety
Kurt Livingston - Fern Ridge Fresh
"We are expecting the harvest to be slightly early, particularly out of the Gisborne and Hawkes Bay region"
Polish apple exports have endured challenging year
"We haven’t seen sales levels this low in a couple of years"
Why Christmas trees were once decorated with apples
British apple sales analysis reveals supermarket support for local produce
Australia launches research project to combat apple scab and fungicide resistance
Weekly produce ads drop 5 percent with rising prices for apples, oranges, and sweet potatoes
"We have better quality of Royal Gala apples available compared to competing markets"
South African apples regain access to Thailand, boosting export opportunities
“Red Delicious apples we sell well, only before Christmas and then the season is over in Finland”
EU apple prices up 4.3% year-on-year in November 2024 with regional variations
The Crea 105 apple is showing excellent productivity and resistance to scab
Apple sector looking for innovation to replace old plants
Increasingly true in recent years
Persimmons: low income without larger grades
Week 50 Fruit Wholesale Market Report
Sea-freight cherries are selling well, and apple holiday gift boxes are attracting attention
The challenges of growing consumption on core–and new–apple varieties
GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW PEARS
Today, December 19
Webinar on the state of the U.S. apple industry
Wim Bijl (Bijl's Fruit): "One just has to remember not to sell too early"
"Pear market traditionally slows down as the holidays approach"
Expansion of transport and storage solutions for fresh fruit and vegetables
PerfoTec and Master Plastics collaborate to enhance the freshness of South African exports
"Apples are kept in storage, hoping for better prices from the processing industry"
Completion of Udhampur-Srinagar rail link to boost Kashmir apple trade and tourism
Serge Mouneyrac, Mouneyrac Frères
"Consumers want good pears more than new varieties"
BLE week 50:
'Moroccan clementines gains popularity in Germany'
Fruithandel Wouters
“Smooth QTee pear sales again, despite this summer’s crowded market”
New Zealand-Canadian global R&D partnership formed
The challenges in managing the 2024-2025 domestic pear supply
Prices down, except for fresh fruit and vegetables, according to INSEE
Valencia's persimmon season to end with a 50% drop in production
Mark Vernooij (Urfruit) on collaboration in challenging times:
"Turning point in fruit trade as producers gain more control"
Brahm Jonker – FieldBugs
Interest in beneficial wasps grows by leaps and bounds
Hideo Obori - Aomori Trading
"The Chinese economy is in recession, so we are doing our business very carefully now.”
Prevar and OSF announce research partnership to focus on apple and pear breeding
South Korea plans expansion of apple cultivation in Gangwon to combat climate change
South Africa’s 2024 pome and stone fruit export season: recovery, challenges, and market outlook
"Reduced availability of apples in the Indian market"
Bert Morren, Fruitbedrijf Morren:
"Low yield and quick sales mean we’re already out of pears"
Lower supply and higher prices of Honeycrisp apples provide opportunities for other varieties
Wholesale fruit and vegetable prices - Week 50
Strawberry prices jump a whopping 29% from week 49
China boosts global fruit production, leading growth in apples, pears, and grapes
Eduard Reixachs, of Fruit Nature:
"We hope to get the pear season off to a strong start once the festive season is over"
Russia halts FMCG deflator index as inflation pressures rise, driven by vegetable prices
Tony Harding - Worldwide Fruit
"Jazz harvest went well despite the wet conditions, the fruit quality looks excellent with good storability"
Gunther De Vadder, BelOrta:
"Export market for organic pears yet to take off"
Rising costs to push apple and pear prices higher in 2025, growers warn
New Zealand food prices fall 0.1% in November, with vegetables dropping and fruit rising
Holiday grocery ads highlight fruits, vegetables, and rising produce prices
VentureFruit partners with Copefrut to expand Tutti apples in Latin America
South Africa's agricultural exports rise 5% in 2024, driven by citrus despite sector challenges
Ukrainian apple export prices rise in key markets due to reduced harvest
Fresh apples, grapes, and pears:
U.S. fresh pear exports fall on historically low harvest
Chile's service exports hit $2.5B record; goods exports up 4.7% led by fresh fruit and cherries
T&G Global reports record 2024 apple returns, boosts grower earnings by 15%
New Zealand horticulture exports set to reach record $8 billion by 2025
Polish apple exports to Egypt resume, but high prices hamper potential
Demand for specialty organic apples on the rise
Multifunctional orchard covers enhance crop growth and protection
Washington fruit harvest normalizes in 2024 amid challenges for pears and rising costs
Azerbaijan's export of apples, pears, and quinces continues to grow
Washington State University’s newest apple has an official brand name: Sunflare
Iranian apples find good demand in India and the UAE
“Prices are going to increase 10-15 cents”
“We are going through the transition point to pears suitable for long storage”
U.S. apple storage down three percent compared to December 2023
Saudi Arabia and Iran collaborate to reintroduce Iranian fruits to Saudi markets
Ontario apple plantings that have come into production make up for smaller production volume
Wholesale fruit and vegetable prices - week 49
Apple and pear prices see up to 39% changes amid market fluctuations
Apple supply rises, persimmon drops, and prices shift in regional markets
India maintains 50% customs duty on apple imports to protect local growers
Dirk Jan van Lutterveld (Van Lutterveld Fruit):
"It's time to discuss future-proof apple growing in the Netherlands"
Support needed for preservation of intensive orchard in Kharkiv, Ukraine
Prospr autonomous farming vehicle showed at this week's NW Hort Expo
Heart-shaped apples are cultivated in Cherkasy, Ukraine
Te Mata Exports launches new website for a1 Apple to boost global presence
Holiday produce ads surge with price shifts in fresh produce
EU Green Deal poses challenges for South Africa's table grape exports
Vivai Pietro Chinaglia
"There is a return to historical varieties of top and stone fruit"
Kent's National Fruit Collection preserves UK's apple diversity and heritage
U.S. apple update
Harvest conditions in the latter part of apple growing season created increased volumes on some varieties
