Vicente Quirante, of Quivia:
Sector | Climate
Potato acreage barely remains stable in Larache
Max Paniagua, Grupo Visa
Uncertainty in the pineapple market due to scarcity and price volatility
Daniel Falla Hernández, Conpal Perú
Start of Peruvian avocado season is marked by delays and competition with Europe
Warulwadi farmers export first container of bananas to Iraq, expecting $11,632 per hectare
Manor Fresh sees turnover rise to £75.9m but profits dip due to rising costs and weather impact
Michigan researchers explore malus coronaria genes to improve frost resistance in apples
The red warning considered by many to be an exaggeration was actually justified
The bad weather in Sicily has affected fruit and vegetable production
German potato market report week 2/3:
'The presence of Cypriot early potatoes increased'
Logistical difficulties complicate the Mauritanian watermelon season
"Our first anti-frost installation dates back to 1989 and is still working to this day"
Tajikistan’s lemon industry supports economic growth
Mekong Delta adapts to saltwater intrusion with new agricultural strategies
Frank van de Geijn, Fruitbewaring.nl:
“Some 50% of fruit cold stores must still be converted from synthetic to natural coolants”
Final pile driven for new Harvest House building
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"
Morocco's tomato prices surge to $1, driven by exports and weather
Over 80% of Sindhuli's sweet orange orchards hit by citrus greening disease
Brazil’s orange juice exports drop 19.7% despite 42.7% revenue surge
Australian lychees and cherries in high demand for lunar new year despite weather challenges
Karnataka banana farmers face losses as cold damages 25% of crops, prices drop 39%
Jamaica invests $100 million in cold storage to boost food security and stabilize prices
Stephane van Marrewijk, of Vicasol:
"The drop in Morocco's production in January is having a big impact on the global tomato supply"
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"
Plátano de Canarias closed 2024 with a 25% recovery in the value of its export
Walnuts make up 24.55% of Egypt's imported nuts as economic challenges curb demand
Phillipino vegetable prices decline in Malabon City market, but upland produce remains costly
Brazil's citrus sector faces uncertainty as orange production declines
Miryang exports 'Strawberry 1943' to Thailand, expanding global market reach
Francisco Mas, Sales Director of Frutas y Hortalizas Mas Serrano:
"The supply of quality artichokes has been greatly reduced by frosts and prices have skyrocketed"
Crop cultivation on Bangladesh's char lands yields $140 million annually, boosting local economy
Namibia's dam levels rise, affecting one in five Namibians, and creating food insecurities
Brazil's orange juice exports drop 19.7% as revenues rise 42.7% amid supply shortages
Natura Iblea returns to Marca in 2025
"We need to shorten the Italian organic supply chain"
Tasmanian blueberry season begins with strong yields and quality
Stuttgart Wholesale Market:
"Strong demand for leaf clementines of the Süsse Susi brand"
Asociación Española de Tropicales
Spain expects to produce more than 70,000 tons of avocado this season
Fruit and vegetables imported from around the world bring winter relieve to Romanians
Tomato and vegetable prices rise in Casablanca amid cold weather and export demand
Tomato and potato prices surge in Costa Rica after storm-related crop losses
Moroccan watermelon exports hit eight-year low due to severe drought
Jürgen Faby on this year's pome fruit season in the Altes Land:
"Exceptionally high proportion of hail-damaged fruit, up to a third of the total volume"
Severe weather in Queensland devastates crops and challenges greenhouse growers
Philippines falls to fourth in banana exports due to TR4 and weather impacts
Ofi's 2023 report showcases global progress in nut sustainability and community impact
Fiji and Taiwan launch $5.4M project to boost resilient agriculture and crop production
Bangladesh faces surplus potato production as prices drop and costs rise
Destatis:
Second-lowest apple harvest of the past ten years in Germany
Tom Desmet (Desmet Agro):
"With Poland and France joining Spain in the leek market, prices are looking promising"
Argentina's lemon prices soar due to the decrease in production
"Ideal weather enhances the flavor of blueberries this year"
Nigel Clare - Peloton Produce
There was the possibility of shortages, but the cold snap has steadied the crop
Kaliningrad residents face winter and spring vegetable shortages
Jorge Sanchez, of Nicoverde:
"Every year we have to try and adjust to changes, not only to weather conditions, but also to costs"
Fires don’t have impact on produce supply chain
Los Angeles County braces for strong winds
China leads global watermelon production with 60.4 million tons in 2022
Peruvian blueberry exports up 53% in 2024/2025 with extended harvest
Rain boosts São Paulo orange orchards, but 2025/2026 harvest hinges on consistent weather
Potato market in Ukraine: shortages, price hikes, and forecasts
Ceará's exports drop 21.79% in 2024, with fruit sector facing challenges
New Zealand avocado industry anticipates 7 million tray harvest after challenging seasons
Vietnam's durian imports hit $11.8 million in 2024, exports soar to $3.3 billion
Poland's 2024 potato harvest hits 6.35 million tons despite quality challenges
Hawke's Bay strawberry farm faces losses from rain-induced berry rot and reduced planting
Climate change disrupts Traverse City's cherry industry, prompting adaptation efforts
US potato yield forecast drops amid weather challenges, reliance on Canadian imports grows
Japan's vegetable prices soar up to 336% amid extreme weather impacts
Produce shipments continue to move amidst fires affecting Los Angeles County
March 2025
Agri and water trade missions will take place in parallel with royal state visit to Kenya
Polina Valkanova (Special Fruit):
"Strong demand for Calinda despite high prices and Egyptian sea freight volumes"
Despite challenges, strawberry grower's position improves
FAOSTAT 2024: Global potato production rises despite shrinking harvested area
Canada's potato harvest thrives as U.S. faces production decline and import reliance
Alico exits Florida citrus farming amid declining production and hurricane impacts
José Antonio Hidalgo, of AEBE:
"We need campaigns to educate consumers about the true cost of sustainability"
Brazil’s lime exports down due to ongoing rain and lower EU demand
Victoria Martín, of Plus Berries:
"Average price of strawberries is higher than in other years"
Plant City strawberry growers battle freezing temperatures to protect Valentine’s harvest
Catastrophic wildfires in Southern California burn out of control
Canary Islands farmers urge action on drought and water infrastructure
Mexican berry industry faces production and export declines amid challenges
Ukrainian carrot prices rise 2.3 times due to poor harvest and stock depletion
Strong retail sales and stable prices for potatoes amid winter demand
Broccoli prices remain reasonable, with supply still limited by the cold weather
Manuel Arevalo, from Ocean Fresh:
"We are now facing a drop in volumes that will hopefully lead to higher prices"
"We haven't had any production since August"
Argentina: Half of the banana plantations in Formosa have been destroyed
Mexican producers call for a halt to industrialized pineapple imports
Peru's garlic exports rebounded in December
Robinson R66 helicopter transforms cherry drying in Chilean agriculture
Florida citrus growers combat freezing temperatures with innovative strategies
Florian Jochims from Küsten Bete GmbH:
"Good harvests of celery and beetroot, disastrous yields of turnips"
Cordoba's garlic acreage remains stable despite autumn rainfall
Logistics contending with major U.S. storm
Climate change threatens apple production in key U.S. growing regions, study finds
Central Otago cherry growers project strong 2025 season despite weather challenges
Early harvest brings watermelons to New Zealand stores ahead of schedule
Chile: despite the drought, Coquimbo expects a good table grape season
Brazil's orange market hits record prices amid low supply and rising industry demand
California pistachios thrive as drought-resistant crop and global export leader
Sahyadri Farms secures $47.8M for expanding climate-resilient crops and processing capabilities
Heavy rains in Israel delays avocado harvest by a week
Favorable conditions boost Australia's citrus production and exports in 2024/25
China's citrus production forecast to grow in 2024/25 despite weather and disease challenges
South Africa's potato production yields 250 million 10kg bags annually despite seasonal challenges
South Korea plans measures to stabilize soaring vegetable prices ahead of Lunar New Year
Cambodia's banana exports drop 11.2% in 2024 amid price and weather challenges
The prices of greenhouse vegetables in Almeria continue to rise
"Difficult weeks ahead for peppers"
Floods, climate change, and storage issues drive onion prices to record highs in Nigeria
REO Veiling achieves record sales in 2024 despite lower volumes
Punjab invests $6.5 million to modernize Pakistan's citrus industry and boost exports
Cornelis Ernst and Wessel van Doesburg, OTC Organics:
“Timely start to overseas organic grape season after delayed winter in South Africa”
Christian Pielken from vitfrisch Gemüse-Vertrieb eG:
"Despite the wet weather, we are pleased with our good winter vegetable harvest"
Vienna cucumber producer Karl Kasehs:
"‘We only had to accept slight losses of up to 5 per cent"
Successful seasonal transition and forward-looking cultivation strategies at Kräuterbetrieb Herrmann
"The beautiful end of the season was particularly beneficial for our German field-grown herbs"
Apple farmers shift to stone fruits amid rising costs and climate challenges
Global orange shortages worsen as extreme weather disrupts harvests and drives prices up
Florida's orange production plummets 92%, highlighting climate and industry challenges
Alejandro Navas, of Navas Carrillo S.L.:
"Many growers are expanding their Keitt mango plantations in Malaga because of their profitability"
Sofia Wong of Sunshine Export
Early harvest and logistical issues are challenges for Peruvian mangoes
Second banana harvest collected in Kazakhstan's greenhouse
Adverse weather cuts Korea's citrus production to 10-year low, impacting exports and prices
Turkey's citrus production drops 36% in 2024/25 due to heat and drought
Historic citrus crop losses prompt $47 million recovery plan in Florida
Florida's citrus industry faces steep decline from disease, hurricanes, and production challenges
Florida agricultural production losses top an estimated $190M post Hurricane Milton
Preparing for the Christmas rush
