Sector | Fruit
Aaron Tenenbaum, Veggiwell:
“I believe that Guatemala is full of opportunities for products like ours”
Spanish representatives fight for EU support against Moroccan imports
BLE week 3:
'German customers had access to a wide range of tomatoes'
A successful case of blueberry cultivation in Mexico with AZUD technology
"This system allows for efficient particle retention while optimizing water and energy consumption"
Poland imports 217.77k tons of tomatoes in 2024, led by the Netherlands
Poland’s 2024 apple harvest drops 13%, juice prices surge over 40%
Patrick Meikle - Golden Bay Fruit
"We will double our volumes of Miranda this year, but that will still fall short of demand”
Peru exports 293,512 tons of blueberries in 2024, led by U.S. demand and Ventura variety
“We’re facing an active market and good prices in the U.S. for our seedless Chilean table grape varieties.”
Proarándanos
"Peruvian blueberry exports grow, but face higher freight rates and transport shortages"
Pricing strengthening on Michigan apples
Gerard Kenens (Explore Bio Deli-Vers):
"Smaller apple crop this year, decision made to market Jonagold and Natyra simultaneously"
Lac du Soleil, sole South African grape grower to package in the field
"Packaging in the field reduces handling, and we avoid spending millions on a packhouse”
Direct Source International develops new specialty
"Four different date varieties to be introduced under the Dulcissima brand within months"
Bad outlook for Peruvian mango in the final phase of the season
Daniela Vesga Sourdis, of Ocati
Inspections, delays, and falling prices: the challenge of exporting exotic fruit to Europe
EU green deal could impact South African agricultural exports and jobs
Seasonal trends: Blueberry imports up to $33, avocado prices hit $82 per carton
Queensland fruit fly outbreak in Glynde triggers 15km quarantine zone
Joshua Guerrero, of Tropifoods
Costa Rican cassava exporters grapple with 45% increase in production costs
Kantar
Top fruit and vegetables of autumn 2024
AISPRID
€10 million funding for autonomous tomato deleafer
Chilean blueberry exports increased by 7% in week 2 of the year
Rispe and Escande Nurseries
Dora, the new variety of russet golden apple
The use of NSG strawberry varieties in Huelva increased by 16%, reaching 58 million plants
Bollo was awarded the Flavor of the Year award for the ninth consecutive year
Four strawberry marketeers selected for new berry variety
India: Tomato prices in Maharashtra plummet as supply surge leads to oversupply and farmer losses
Armenia and Kyrgyzstan could reduce EAEU's dependence on imported fruits and berries
Kyrgyzstan among top three importers of Uzbek apples
VBT figures week 3
Rise in tomato prices halted
Apple prices in December rose to €65/100 kg in Poland, €98/100 kg in Italy
Strong strawberry crop poised for Valentine’s Day
Pazazz apple and American Institute for Cancer Research partner to encourage healthy eating
Jannie de Wet (Môreson Trust) about the Mortru brand:
"Our main goal isn’t price or quality; it’s consistency”
Marc Evrard (Belgian Fruit Valley):
"Inaccuracy of shipping companies since Red Sea incidents makes just-in-time deliveries increasingly challenging"
Tzone will launch the TT series 4G wireless real-time temperature and humidity data loggers at Fruit Logistica
"Chilean cherry season sees demand for temperature and humidity data loggers remain high
Harm Valckx, BPS and Pierre Hagenaars, Het Packhuys:
“More calm and fewer hands on the blueberry line”
Dole and Eurasia join forces to promote quality and healthy living with vibrant New Year's event
Nutritionist highlights key vegetables for health benefits, including sulforaphane and quercetin
Turkey's fresh produce exports hit 3.4 billion dollars in 2024
Winds exceeding 100 kilometers per hour and heavy rain
Severe weather hits southern Italy, damaging greenhouses and horticultural production
Almería accounts for 70% of Europe's lettuce production this month
Mongolia launches lab to produce virus-free potato microtubers for seed enhancement
Michael Vorster & Leon de Kock – Grape Alliance
USA receives South African grape volumes going China’s way before
Georgia's diverse agriculture: leadership in peanuts and pecans
Logistical difficulties complicate the Mauritanian watermelon season
Michigan researchers explore malus coronaria genes to improve frost resistance in apples
Wandin Valley farms blends tradition and technology in cherry cultivation
$5M allocated for eradication rugose from Victoria, Australia
The red warning considered by many to be an exaggeration was actually justified
The bad weather in Sicily has affected fruit and vegetable production
"Small-sized apples are popular in the export market"
"Apple sales are slow overall, but Jinning’s Red Fuji sees the high shipment volume"
Emanuel Sluis, Service2Fruit:
"Additional Polish demand sparks slight rebound in Conference pear market"
Week 3 Fruit Wholesale Market Report
Cherry sales surge as fruit gift boxes gain popularity
Sleeping in a watermelon
Carolina Prieto, Green West SAS
Colombian avocado growth under pressure from logistical bottlenecks
"Our first anti-frost installation dates back to 1989 and is still working to this day"
China's premium fruit imports rise, with new records for kiwifruit, cherries, and durians
Potato acreage barely remains stable in Larache
Shifting fruit and vegetable prices across Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East
Rypen case liner shortlisted for 2025 Fruit Logistica Innovation Awards in technology category
High profitability makes blackcurrant cultivation beneficial for Ukrainian farmers
Ukraine set to increase exports of frozen blackcurrants
Restrictions on production continue to impact Moroccan watermelon growers
A wide range of fruits and vegetables at OP Tenute Zuccarella
New producers' organization founded in southern Italy
Oman launches experimental blueberry farm in Jabal Akhdar to boost agricultural diversity
Washington apple crop update
Apples fight for shelf space in a packed produce department
Kashmir apple growers begin early dispatch as prices rise up to $24 for 16 kg boxes
Azerbaijan increases revenue from apple, pear, and quince exports by nearly 6%
Stephane van Marrewijk, of Vicasol:
"The drop in Morocco's production in January is having a big impact on the global tomato supply"
Switzerland:
"Modern cold storage cells allow more precise monitoring of the stored apples"
Kazakh tomato producers resume exports to Russia
VIP Val Venosta:
"We anticipate a significant increase in Ambrosia sales in Spain in the coming months"
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops
Citrus and winter produce shine in this week's retail ads with 275,851 total promotions
Photosol, Fruits Rouges & Co, and Insolight announce their partnership at SIVAL
Driving innovation in France’s soft fruit Industry through agrivoltaics
Morocco's tomato prices surge to $1, driven by exports and weather
Wayne Mudge - Cape Five Exports
“As soon as we diversified towards the East our business took off”
South Africa's apple exports to rise 5% in 2025, pear exports up 4%
Andrés Rodríguez, Chile's agricultural attaché in the United States:
"We think this will be a very good season for Chilean fruit exports to the US"
COAG will take legal action against importers of Moroccan tomatoes for tax fraud
"Chilean cherries with large fruit specifications have emerged as the dominant choice in the market in recent years"
USApple announces 2025 NextGen Apple Fellowship class
Divine Flavor brings on new melons category manager
Barbara Jodeau, Jérôme Pomes, BASF-Nunhems
"Our new Melvel melon is a good way to end the season"
Fresh Valley greenhouse vegetable growers join cooperative Kompany U.A.
EU food alerts rise in 2024, with false claims impacting Moroccan exports and Spanish retailers
Australian lychees and cherries in high demand for lunar new year despite weather challenges
Stone fruit season from South Africa is picking up speed
Apricots, nectarines, peaches and plums in the winter range
IFPA reacts to FDA prevention strategy
Preventing enteric viral outbreaks in fresh and frozen berries
Papaya leads UK exotic fruit boom with 160% sales increase
Pascal Bassols Pot, COT International
Late-blooming apricots are a "considerable asset" for Switzerland
Philip van Geest, VGI:
"2025 Started promising for day trading, but excitement may be short-lived"
Tony Derwael (Bel'Export):
"I expect everyone will need to sell their pears in a timely manner"
Gustav Claassen – Proudly Produce
New-season apples soon to supplement strong nectarine crop
Entomologist Ken L. Pringle remembered for contributions to South Africa's fruit industry
Phillipino vegetable prices decline in Malabon City market, but upland produce remains costly
"AI-driven computer vision enhances pear sorting accuracy and reduces waste"
Japanese startup develops AI-powered robot to assist aging farmers
Australia: ToBRFV detected in Victorian glasshouse after seedling transfer
Miryang exports 'Strawberry 1943' to Thailand, expanding global market reach
Imports hit $123.7 million
U.S. overtakes China as top fruit supplier to Vietnam during Tet season
Minas Gerais diversifies agriculture with promising apple cultivation initiative
"The apple was chosen as the symbol of the Polish presidency of the EU council"
Uzbekistan exported over 32,000 tons of plums in 2024
Justin Mudge – Chiltern Farms
Industry forerunner doubles down on topfruit due to altered blueberry supply dynamics
South African table grape exports surge 39% amid improved port efficiency
Canadian nursery and berry grower form partnership to support growth
Planasa appoints Hans Liekens to drive berry sector growth
Ca'nova increases its Spanish organic raspberry volumes
"Last year, we decided not to grow organic strawberries because the retail price wasn't worth it"
German exporter Alex Weitgruber of Vetter Italia GmbH:
"After a few weak years, many have sought alternatives to the Italian Abate Fetel"
groHERE, Edmonton, Alberta
Transforming the way strawberries are grown with new vertical farming system
British apple sales in UK supermarkets for December 2024 reveal market trends
Tasmanian blueberry season begins with strong yields and quality
International blueberry conference 2025 to focus on production advancements and export markets
Moroccan watermelon exports hit eight-year low due to severe drought
"Our first container of grapes was sold for a 2 USD-per-kg rate in Hamburg"
Chilean cherry exports reach $3.1 billion as China surplus drives prices 50% lower
Sweet Sensation pear wins superior taste award
Lower payments for vine tomatoes in December
TikTok strikes again: tomatoes on bridges (wait, what?)
Ecuador expands its export offer: blueberries for Dubai
Vitor Santos - Santos & Pereira
"The future of the Rocha pear will depend on the management of two diseases that are threatening the sector"
AutumnCrisp grapes return to Winter Fancy Foods Show in Las Vegas
More favourable operating environment buoys the sector’s confidence
Increasing the desire for South African table grapes
Ben Goodchild - Nationwide Produce
First Chilean blueberries arrive, Spanish and Moroccan in tight supply
Tomato and vegetable prices rise in Casablanca amid cold weather and export demand
Jackson Bennet - Prima Fresh Fruit
"Demand from Asia for white peaches and nectarines always increases in the lead up to Chinese New Year"
