Sector | Fruit
"The success of the Spanish model has undoubtedly helped us promote the development of berries in other countries"
"Polish blueberry season started two weeks earlier than last year"
Moyca expects to produce almost 80,000 tons in 2024
"In recent years, the demand for Spanish table grapes has been growing in Eastern European countries"
"Pansy melon is one of the fruits favoured by Vietnamese consumers, because of its sweetness"
Brazilian melon producer to introduce new brand to U.S. market - featuring exotic animals
Korean grape distribution expands in North America
Pacific Northwest cherry season to extend well into August for some
Plenty and Mawarid Holding Investment
Joint venture to invest $130M in regional strawberry growth across GCC region
Bad weather hinders Van Dijk Foods' summer sales
"Upside down situation as peaches are now slightly more expensive than nectarines"
Perry Verstraaten, Thiry Gent:
"Fresh fruit and vegetables are very important within the Turkish community"
Freshuelva ended its strawberry season with 221,000 tons and a 9% drop over the previous season
"The best way to bring Iranian watermelons into Europe is to buy them in Turkey"
High demand for Iranian cherries does not translate into good prices
"It's a shame that quality isn't fairly rewarded"
Better outlook for Moroccan table grapes this season
Impact of frost on Argentina's blueberry production
Fruits from ASEAN countries find a smoother path into China
8% increase in melon and watermelon exports predicted
Rio Grande do Norte expects growth in 2024/2025 fruit exports
USDA updates requirements to allow for the safe importation of Chilean table grapes into the US
Doctor recommends eating kiwi skins for health benefits
Independent young people and young couples without children consume the least fresh fruit
Frédéric Faillières, Planasa - Mechanised blueberry harvesting
"A light machine for a light fruit"
One can source berries in Ukraine at amazingly low prices
UK grower explores biological control for strawberry pests
Heat pushes back California organic pear harvest
Fruit breeding company celebrates biggest ever infringement win in Peru
Paula Pigem, from Greenfood Ibérica:
"With the return of good weather in northern Europe, we expect demand for melons and watermelons to pick up"
EU-EPA programme promotes fruit production and export in Namibia
Dejan Stepanović from MIMS TEAM doo, Serbia:
"New storage technology and variety innovation to extend the plum season"
Ukrainian farmers are diversifying their agricultural practices, specifically focussing on melons
BerryWorld Growers & Varieties Sweep Awards at National Cherry and Soft Fruit Show
The harvesting of peaches and nectarines is in full swing at "Domenico Laghi"
Hand processing for premium apricots
Peru's Camposol partners with India's Ninjacart to boost blueberry availability
Georgia doubles blueberry production and export in 2024
Afghanistan
Maidan Wardak's cherries and apricots reach India
Triple crown blackberries are gaining ground in the US
Robust season for Holiday grape variety anticipated
Exclusive propagation rights granted in U.S. for KIR cherries
Challenging grape import season leads to strong demand for domestic supply
Vietnam grants market access for California peaches and nectarines
Higher production for Portuguese apples in upcoming season
"We foresee the harvesting to start in early August for Galas"
Oddity of this season: Egyptian frozen strawberries more expensive than fresh ones
Anne-Marie Aguilar, Quercy Melon Union
After a difficult start, the French melon campaign is improving
Lleida's pear production is much lower than forecasts
OP Tarulli boasts an extensive varietal catalogue
Sales of organic grapes exported to Europe are progressively improving
Moroccan watermelons sell for better prices on the local market than exports
Cele Buendía, from Melones El Abuelo:
"I remember when the melon sector was kind of drifting, with a product on its way to becoming a commodity"
Christoph Van Haelst, VHM Fruit Trade:
"Belgian Conference harvest not nearly as bad as previously outlined"
Tunisian fruit exports experience 22.1% decrease in volume
Farmer's Union reports production decrease of 30-40% in some areas
Pear harvest commences in western Catalonia
Raúl Arroyo, from Agrollanos:
"Hopefully, demand will increase now that La Mancha is starting and we have fruit of the best possible quality"
Japan removes varietal restrictions on Australian table grapes
Pear cultivation is gaining in importance at Lake Constance:
"Pear prices are fairly stable, but farmers always have to worry about apples"
"We are committed to extending the shelf life of apples by 50%"
Blueberry farm in Namibia hopes to expand
Andrew Grantham - Heart of Asia Trading
“As a direct importer into Taiwan, we ensure that we always have very good quality to supply food service and wholesale markets"
Fourth Iberian Stone Fruit Congress will be held in November in Don Benito
Nicola Leonardi, sales manager at Sant'Orsola
Cherries from Trentino Alto-Adige available until the end of July
Global trade gears up for Asia Fruit Logistica
Himachal Pradesh apple growers face crisis due to Alternaria outbreak
Harvest season for blackcurrants begins in Issyk-Kul region, Kyrgyzstan
The quality and price of the Ukraine pears remain high
Ukraine's watermelon fields at historic lows
Maine berry farms confront invasive fruit fly challenge
Jammu and Kashmir apple industry faces diminished demand and entry of imports into the Indian marketplace
John Gijbels and Stef Minten, Euro Gijbels:
"All over Europe, melons are in demand, but the Belgian weather could be a bit better"
Apple pricing more flexible than last year
Russia appropriates Ukrainian brand "Melitopol cherry" and signals further expansion
Latvian strawberry season expected to end in late July
'Afghan melon harvest is very good, but selling them is unprofitable'
'Zombie plants' in New Jersey: a threat to West Coast cranberry production
Major export markets include Russia, Germany, Poland, the UAE, and others
Nation of Georgia exported 4,500 tons of blueberries between May 1 and July 14
Russian Federation set to import North Korean apples
Russia doubles apple imports in June 2024
Romanian oversupply might affect broader European market
Watermelon glut in Dăbuleni impacts local growers
French peach-nectarine producers protest against low prices
“The red line has been crossed”
"Good quality Shine Muscat grapes can still fetch a good price"
"While the quality of Binchuan grapes this season is ideal, traders remain cautious about purchasing"
"The current market price of Minqin honeydew melons is stable and high"
Commercialization in full swing fro Dolce Passione: the photo report
A watermelon that also guarantees a high Brix level
Grower Benny Herbots:
"Despite decreased cherry volumes, prices are also lower than expected"
Roedolf van der Merwe – Eat Your Greens
Niche veg supplier branches out to unusual fruit
Scales corporation divests Hawke's Bay orchards to overseas investors
BAPL issues report into current position of single-use plastic packaging in UK top fruit sector
Police recovers more than 1 ton of stolen melons in Portugal's Alentejo region
British Apples & Pears
Sainsbury's bought up largest tonnage of BAPL apples in June 2024
California’s heat wave has melon supply outweighing demand
“Weather has played a positive role when it comes to the quality of our grapes”
Agreste
"Cherry production almost stable year-on-year"
François Mestre, Mesfruits:
"We need at least the same prices as last year"
"Italy, Switzerland and Germany are the destinations"
Start of the harvest season for Concord grapes
Serbia remains one of Europe’s largest cherry exporters
Freshfel Europe warns of impact of promotion budget cuts on EU fresh produce consumption
Paco Jara, manager of Huerta Campo Jara, member of the Ondine club:
"The prospects for flat nectarines in 2024 are looking very good, with strong sales expected"
Hauiti Berries
Blueberry operation near Tolaga Bay ceases activities
Honey plums from Guizhou province welcomed in Thailand
Bertus Schipper, Zoutewelle:
"Good grape varieties on wholesale markets increasingly a luxury item"
China's cherry production will grow by 6% next season
New Zealand
Canterbury orchard has to let apples rot due to high market costs
Belarus: Mogilev region cooperatives boost berry harvest in current season
Minister Torobaev meets with industry representatives
Kyrgyzstan focuses on plum processing and export
Pskov region
Illegal import of Moldovan apples into Russia prevented at the border
"Fruits are growing 3 mm a week"
Eden pears grown using vine techniques
Ukrainian greenhouse-grown berries can compete in the EU market
Fruit production in Rio Grande do Norte
Growing melon, watermelon, mango, papaya, and more
"Cherry season was generally good for growers and traders"
Mixed results near St. Louis, Missouri
Peach production rebounds in southern Illinois
BJP leader Jairam Thakur criticized governmental lack of preparation
Himachal Pradesh's apple growers face challenges due to new carton mandate
Ontario
Blueberry season in Sudbury starts and looks promising
"Many traders and even farmers who were in the trade with Egypt have left the business"
Viveros Hernandorena and PSB Producción Vegetal: two decades of collaboration with stone fruit
Mladomir Jovanovic from Fruitech d.o.o.:
"We are looking for a partner so that we can also expand outside Serbia"
Frutas do Brasil project to feature at global events
Merger of two of Chile's most important nurseries
Nueva Vid joins Grupo Hijuelas to transform fruit production globally
Kyrgyzstan expands export of melons and watermelons to Russia and Kazakhstan
Marijke Vanlangenaker, Vanlangenaker Fruit:
"There will be bigger apples, and the trade will have to explain the benefits"
Business Scout Christina Pfandl on "underestimated sourcing market" Namibia:
"Our blueberry harvest season precedes the South African one, so Namibia has an advantage"
Sil Moonen, Berryfarm.nl:
"It never ceases to amaze me why we can't put blueberries directly in their final packaging"
Enza Zaden -
Annual melon and pumpkin House Fair held in Spain
South African apple exporter captures value in pome fruit color and texture through post-harvest solutions
Producers in Ovalle expect a good 2024/25 cherry season
Farmers in Aksy district of Kyrgyzstan suffer from low watermelon prices
Kazakhstan's fruit growers advocate for temporary ban on apple imports
Greek cherry season ends early due to weather conditions and low supply
Melons from Iran found to be cheaper than local fruit
Watermelon crisis in Turkmenistan: farmers grapple with imports pressuring local markets
On track for a new record
Morocco triples blueberry exports to Southeast Asia in past 5 years
Tunisia
Nabeul governorate grape production projected to reach 39,000 tons this year
BASF|Nunhems:
"Revolutionizing the melon and watermelon market with a more diverse portfolio"
