German BLE Week 11:
Sector | Fruit (soft)
South Korean greenhouse growers face rising fuel costs and lower returns
Class 1 strawberry variety to open for UK sales next season
Iran, Greece, Italy shipments slow
"Kiwi demand jumps 30-40% against thin stock in India"
Middle East disruption drives up costs for UK berry growers
Moroccan blueberry output to drop about 20% after Souss-Massa storms
€10,000 to Child Focus at auction of Coöperatie Hoogstraten’s first strawberries
Strawberry season opened: “From now on, volumes will double weekly”
Philip van Geest (VGI) on complex transition from southern European to Dutch greenhouse vegetable season
“Everyone is trying to figure out how to meet their obligations”
Peruvian blueberry market shifts toward premium varieties with higher prices
Wild blueberries linked to improved heart and metabolic health
Seasonal perishable products weekly update - March 18:
U.S. produce market sees higher asparagus prices, weak strawberry market
Mexico will continue to be the United States' top supplier of fresh berries in 2026
Mexican berry exports hit by peso volatility and U.S. probe
North Carolina freeze risk for fruit crops in Henderson County
Peruvian blueberry sector targets efficiency as competition increases
Report highlights health benefits of berries and consumer trends
Gioacchino Russo, producer of tomato specialities in Italy
"Genetics are important, but the final quality is decided during cultivation"
Spanish tomato exports have decreased by 43% over the past thirteen years
Alejandro Pannunzio, Berries del Sol:
Global demand for blueberries continues to outpace supply
Week 11 Fruit Wholesale Market Report
Egyptian oranges arrive on the market while blueberry prices rebound
California heat advances strawberries and pressures vegetables and citrus
Morocco sets US$75 per ton subsidy for tomato exports
“Our mission is to bring new strawberry varieties to market quicker and at a lower cost”
Georgia eyes $200M blueberry exports as production and market access expand
Moroccan soft fruit growers complain of slow operations at Tanger Med port
Fake strawberries raise concerns in Hong Kong’s fruit market
Azienda Agricola Fratelli Facchini
Soil-less vegetable production for 10 months a year between high-quality and market challenges
Quarantine pests found in imported potatoes, cabbage, and tomatoes in Russia
Planasa hosted the second edition of its Meet & Greet Field Day
German BLE week 10:
'Increasing South African imports are putting pressure on European pear prices'
Conclusion of Peruvian blueberry seminar highlights genetics and logistics
Greek producers of blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries “warm up their engines”
U.S. strawberry growers face Neopestalotiopsis disease risk
Planasa and Fall Creek
Berry breeding programs presented in southern Spain
"Moroccan blueberries seem to be losing ground in Russia"
Brazil sends fresh produce to Cape Verde by direct cargo flight
Brazilian strawberry output expected to rise in Rio Grande do Sul
New Rabbiteye blueberry variety bred to overcome limitations
Wim de Weert, Rei de Morangos:
“Storm damage hits Portuguese strawberry crop, but high prices offset losses”
Susana Gaytán, Frissie:
"We help growers cut losses by extending fruit shelf life up to two years with IQF technology"
Peruvian blueberry seminar examines market trends, genetics, and logistics
Tomato prices rise sharply in Lagos as fuel costs climb
Jordan halts tomato and cucumber exports to protect domestic supply
Seasonal perishable products weekly update:
Cucumber and bell pepper prices rise, strawberries and tomatoes fall
"Our berries are packed and loaded onto trucks without ever leaving the cold chain environment"
Ukrainian berry exports shift from Poland to other EU markets
Chilean blueberry sector shifts to new genetics
Florida blueberry growers work to bounce back after a chilly winter
Luis Ramos, MG Fruit:
"Tomato and pepper prices extremely high"
High tomato arrivals push prices down in India’s Tiruchi market
Egypt launches agricultural fund as exports reach US$11.5 billion
Domestic blueberry season starts with reduced early volumes
Rebecca Scurr - Piñata Farms
Consistency key to growth for Queensland berry grower
Combining vertical farms and polyhouses for soft fruit production
"We want to expand quickly and focus on growing"
Mozambican demand grows for Zimbabwean produce
Peruvian blueberry grower replaces 500 hectares with new varieties
Start of the fruit vegetable harvest in Knoblauchsland:
"Growing appreciation for regional eggplants"
Rhineland-Palatinate
Fewer vegetable farming businesses and smaller cultivation areas
UAE says tomato and onion price increases are temporary
Dozens of new supply chain innovations unveiled at the latest blueberry conference
Ukrainian apple prices rise as export challenges persist
Portugal Algarve agriculture generates US$880 million in 2023
Costa Rica detects Neopestalotiopsis fungus in strawberry crops
Morocco holds 70.6% share of EU tomato imports from non-EU suppliers
Peruvian blueberry project expands with US$60 million investment
UK growers warn pesticide alignment could cut soft fruit output
U.S. study links wild blueberries to vascular and metabolic health
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops 6 March
U.S. retail ads highlight spring produce, grapes rise, oranges fall
U.S. Northwest organic sector grows, but processing capacity lags
Georgian kiwi exports fall sharply while herb exports increase
Florida strawberry season sees more volume and stronger pricing
Leon Duijvestijn, The Greenery:
“Acreage growth and stronger role for lighted cultivation after dynamic import season”
Frédéric Angier, Angier International:
“Our wide range of varieties allows us to meet the needs of every strawberry and asparagus grower”
Ireland sees growth in organic vegetable sales
Kyrgyzstan tests citrus and berry crops for climate adaptation
Roberto Arnal, producer of Plus Berries:
"We started the 2026 blueberry season in a particularly challenging climatic context"
Blueberry industry leaders to gather at International Blueberries Lima 2026
Soft Fruit Market Report 2026 released
Peruvian seminar to focus on blueberry losses and quality
Seasonal perishable products weekly update:
Cucumber and tomato prices rise as supplies tighten
Florida strawberries weathered recent freeze better than blueberries
Maine lawmakers urge USDA relief for blueberry, potato, and apple growers
Azerbaijan increases tomato exports in 2025
Mirco Zoffoli of Mi.Frutta
Strawberries: Things are starting to get serious
U.S. study links berries, apples and citrus to higher well-being
NZ orchard reaches 70 hectares of avocados, 12 hectares of blueberries
Japanese strawberry regions compete as consumption drops to 40%
Protein-packed SnackBites hit the market
First Inspire strawberries of the new season harvested
Researchers have created a tomato that smells like popcorn using CRISPR technology
Rachel Mackenzie - Berries Australia
Australian blueberry exports to double with Vietnam access
Peruvian blueberry sector monitors coastal El Niño risk
Freiburg wholesale market
"Italian strawberry season starts with moderate prices and large fruits"
Zimbabwean blueberry area reaches 550 hectares
Brazilian açaí output hits 1.6 million tons
Special Fruit launches spring strawberry season with Lady Emma
"Buyers turn to Dutch and Belgian strawberries as supply problems hit southern Europe"
Ukraine shifts blueberry strategy toward quality and EU market positioning
Russian retailer acquires blueberry farm to expand domestic supply
Potato output exceeds 4.1 million tonnes in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan exports 45,200 tonnes of tomatoes in 2025
New Zealand iwi strawberry farm harvests 130 tons and plans expansion
Peruvian blueberry seminar to examine trade flows and 2026 market outlook
China’s fruit market: Quality demand grows as domestic competition rises
Peruvian blueberry exporters have 180 days to claim US$ tariff refunds
USITC advances probe into Mexican fresh winter strawberry imports
Chile
El Maule opts for new routes and starts shipping its cherries from Puerto Coronel
Heavy rain disrupts UK fruit and vegetable supply
"White seedless grape shortage looms as India's export volumes to EU drop”
Fresón de Palos launches collaboration with Disney and unveils new designs for the 2026 campaign.
"We need to differentiate ourselves and provide added value"
Farmland fund acquires 405 hectares of U.S. blueberry farms
German BLE week 8:
'Availability of Spanish oranges was somewhat limited'
Germany:
Largest vegetable harvest in 36 years
Lima 2026 to examine blueberry price dynamics and competition
Blueberry sessions to focus on variety-based nutrition and salinity in pots
Polish blueberry growers focus genetics, quality standards, and supply balance
Flavonoid-rich foods associated with happiness in U.S. women
Jack Beattie - JCLM Farming
Good genes lead to customer satisfaction in strawberries
Western Mediterranean flooding highlights climate risks to UK food imports
RAK Fruits builds Dutch–Egyptian bridge
"Our company might be young, but the experience behind it goes back decades"
Brazilian tomato fields face rising pest pressure in Itapeva
Georgia’s blueberry exports expand as sector targets EU growth and new markets
U.S. winter storm causes crop and farm damage in Arkansas
Frozen strawberries from Egypt rejected in Poland due to banned pesticide
Uzbek grower increases strawberry yields with new cultivation methods
"Ukrainian blueberry sector has demonstrated remarkable adaptability"
Edible coating and labelling reduce plastic and extend shelf life
Lawmakers reintroduce bill targeting specialty crop trade barriers
Seasonal perishable products weekly update:
Tomatoes see price increases, strawberries decline across U.S. markets
