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Sector | Fruit

Peruvian blueberry season off to positive start

South Africa's blueberry exports surge by 34.1% amid global production decline

Australian melon industry strengthens relationship and information sharing with United States study tour

The Greenery:

"We classify almost all Inspire strawberries as class 1"

European apple exports to the Middle East thrive with a focus on quality and eco-friendly practices

Michigan blueberry growers face viability threats amid rising labor costs and operational expenses

European partnership aims to boost Kashmir's apple industry

Peru's blueberry exports surge 41.5% to $545.94 million in first eight months of 2024

Ontario government invests in marketing campaign to boost sales of locally grown apples

Tim Kievits, FruitMasters, about Bloss apple variety:

“We see plenty of potential in this tasty, robust club variety”

Embracing the ‘Apple Era’ in Atlanta

New greenhouse grown mini melon starts shipping

Belarus sees significant growth in sales of domestically grown apples and vegetables

India's mango export sector expanding global reach to the USA, Australia, and beyond

Governor Maura Healey proclaims October as "Massachusetts Cranberry Month"

Driscoll’s about the European blackberry market developments:

“From a berry category underdog to a product with growth potential”

Arctic gala apples receive FDA approval

Table grape and cherry breeder expands into blueberries

Grape licensee network expands North American presence

Moroccan tomato exports hit record highs amidst industry recovery

Azerbaijan's Guba apple season kicks off with exports primed for Russia

Government intervenes with subsidized sales in Delhi amid nationwide hike

India battles tomato price surge

Kazakhstan introduces ban on apple imports to aid local producers

Michigan apple growers vital to McDonald's, supplying 14 million pounds annually

A very good season for red-fleshed plums

Big news in sight for the berry sector

New Zealand's Iwi trust orchards welcome Samoan RSE workers in cultural ceremony

Kyrgyzstan's Agroproduct Asia pioneers in fruit freezing, eyes expansion to Chinese market

Francisco Sánchez, manager of the second degree cooperative Onubafruit:

"Those who don't count on small growers won't be able to fill their shelves in the future"

Mexico's peach and cherry production on the rise amid growing domestic demand

Vincent Lehallier, Les Amis de Juliet

"We still have development prospects"

Greenhouse grown WOW Utopia strawberries launched

Scientific analysis uncovers numerous health advantages of cranberries

Topfruit mostly unaffected by recent Cape cold

“New ‘Cherry Melon’ that can be eaten like an apple could revolutionize the fruit industry”

Grape yield increases in Afghanistan amid market challenges

Russian Federation anticipates stable apple harvest

Ranked as a top contributor to national economy

New Zealand's horticulture sector shines in export performance

Driscoll's sweetest batch blueberries returns to Australia

Georgian farmers sell over 9,000 tonnes of non-standard apples, aiding farmers and processors nationwide

Pink Lady is at Fruit Attraction 2024

APHIS seeks public input on citrus import risk from Botswana

Mangoes lead in Egyptian fruit exports

Rising trends in Italy's organic apple market

Convenience-store-inspired experience at IFPA show

Fall Creek names new commercial director

Summer heatwave caused major losses for Ukraine’s farmers

Slow start to ultra-early Cape peaches and nectarines

Bigger apples this season from parts of the Northeast

Santiago Lyons, Fruit World:

“Our premium brand pears in Argentina will be ready to help with shortages in U.S. and Europe”

Chilean cherries to set new record with a 59 percent increase in exports

A blossoming future for Kashmir's orchard economy

Zespri's strategy to enhance kiwifruit supply from the northern hemisphere

Kashmir valley's first apple crop harvest commences

Adverse weather conditions and labor shortages in Bulgaria impact harvest and future prospects

The Senda brand was created to promote the marketing of 20,000 tons of berries

Russia to purchase apples from North Korea due to poor harvest

South Africa's blossoming dominance in the global Pink Lady apple market

Russia requests suspension of phytosanitary certification for melons from Kazakhstan

Vietnamese fruit expands its global footprint

Fresh strawberry acreage in Egypt declines in favor of frozen strawberries

Adrián García, from Arándanos El Cierrón:

"Asturias can contribute significantly to Spain's blueberry production by complementing the Huelva season"

César Ortiz, CEO of Berries Paradise:

"Upcoming elections in the United States generate uncertainty in the Mexican berry industry"

Ample volume of Abate pears in Italy

Christophe Van Haelst, Van Haelst Fruit:

"Concealed inventories complicate efforts to prevent surprises"

Ukrainian apple prices reach seven-year high amid seasonal supply shift

Apple harvests in Aidarken, Kyrgyzstan decreases by 10-15% due to cold spring

Moldova series - part 10

"With a flow pack line for grapes and stone fruit, we're well-positioned to supply retailers"

East Coast apple exports were held up by ports strike this week

Smaller harvest, but larger sizes for Polish apples

Apple production downturn in Kashmir due to climate change

20% growth in watermelon harvest in Mykolaiv, Ukraine

Berry farm in Whanganui, New Zealand targets Vietnam for export

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BLE week 39:

'Well-measured European pear supplies were able to meet the demand sufficiently'

South Carolina peaches triumph in Mexican market after 17-year journey

Antonio Caballero, manager of Frutas Torero:

"Continued low supply from overseas beneficial for Spanish table grape campaign in its final stretch”

Oishii introducing Koyo Berry to Chicago

Western Fruit Report - Grape cold storage summary

Massive increase of Autumn King grapes in cold storage over past two weeks

2024 Rocha Pear harvest increased by 5.7%

Moldova series - part 9

“Agritourism can supplement our cultivation activities nicely”

Rivermaid invests in AI to skyrocket cherry capacity with quality consistency

“Although our expectations were high, the line did even better than expected”

Research project underway to improve the quality of Australian melons

Soluna apple season progresses in Asia and the Middle East

Stefan Spanjaard, Agrovision Europe:

"Berry supply in post El Niño year far from restored"

Henk Vlaeminck (Van Dijk Foods) anticipates slight grape shortage

"We will have to wait a little longer for the good quality grapes from Peru"

Mark Vernooij (Urfruit) reflects and looks forward to pear market:

"Strong start to pear season, but with challenges"

Apples in the spotlight in Atlanta

Greek lemons intact after wildfires but in need of water

Celebrating 30 years of harvest heading into the 2024 IFPA Show

Brazil contributes less than 1% to global fruit exports

Craigmore expands New Zealand apple operations with new acquisitions

South African table grape industry estimates 1% volume increase for the 2024/2025 season

Moldova series - part 8

"Besides Spain, Germany, and Belgium, we hope to soon supply cherries to Scandinavian retailers"

Successfully extending the shelf-life of cherries after six years of trials

Florida strawberry growing operation expands

Grape imports in Georgia reach historic high

Impact of supply shifts and El Niño on global blueberry market dynamics in 2023

Economic challenges for apple farmers in Western New York

Uzbek cherry exports increase by 33%

Western Cape agriculture avails special fig cultivars to Babylonstoren and Soetmelksvlei

Freshippo explores the Chilean fruit offer for the Asian market

CIV presents new features at Fruit Attraction 2024

Innovation programme for strawberries, apples and pears

Very heavy snowfall over flowering Free State apple orchards

Planasa returns to the Madrid fair on its 50th anniversary

The RedSayra variety will account for more than 15% of the strawberries planted in Spain this season

AgroFresh will be at Fruit Attraction to present its solution of post-harvest solutions:

"Uvasys and Berrisys can help minimize the spread of decay by up to 80%"

Ample availability of Peruvian blueberries expected leading up to Thanksgiving

Bert Morren, Fruit Company Morren:

"Scarcity of smaller sizes in apples, which will make them more expensive this year"

Uzbekistan's plum exports reach US$24.3 million

Moldova series - part 6

Antony Blinken enjoyed Moldovan cherries

Moldova series - part 7

“You get good prices for quality plums throughout November”

Farmers face price fluctuations for strawberries in Kyrgyzstan

Ushering in 25 years with new stone fruit varieties, strong grape availability and more

Taliban's impact on Kunduz province's grape cultivation

Innovative cherry varieties show promise for inland agriculture in Australia

Kyrgyzstan boosts tomato imports from Turkmenistan by 21% in 2024

“Opening of Asian markets a potential game changer for the South African blueberry industry”

Melon crops in Ukraine prove less profitable this year

Croatia doubles open field tomato production with Podravka's new processing factory

Government secures market access for blueberries to Korea

Christophe Artero, FDA International

"Kawane apples have a lot to offer to international clients"

obst.partner Handels GmbH
After severe harvest losses: OPST Group accelerates reorganisation and establishes obst.partner Handels GmbH

"We will probably slightly exceed the original harvest estimate"

Peruvian smallholder farmers contribute significantly to blueberry production

Eurosemillas invites you to visit its 'Home of Innovation' at Fruit Attraction

"Thanks to the success of the new Adelanto and Alturas strawberries, we've doubled our sales forecast for next season"

Shine Muscat aiding in altering farming perceptions in Yamanashi, Japan

Jaffa's rebranding reflects expansion into new fruits

Berry Forum 2024

Poland: First international strawberry-raspberry conference

Virus-hit tomatoes are safe to eat according to food authority

Ursula Schockemöhle (AMI) and Janina Bembenek (OVB/DOSK) on developments on the pear shelf

"With new pear varieties such a Xenia, demand can be generated"