Charles Gantz – Anlin Shipping
Sector | Fruit (stone)
China receives first seaborne Chilean cherries of 2025
Peru surpasses Chile in blueberry, grape, and avocado exports
Kazakh-Russian scientists launch high-intensity orchard project to boost fruit production
Hungary adds more fruit and vegetable lines to price cap
The Chilean fruit export season begins for refrigerated shipments to the U.S.
Hailstorm damages half of Argentinian cherry crop in the western Middle Valley
China receives first 1,100 ton cherry shipment from Chile
Central Otago growers report stable seasonal labour
Cherry Australia announces 2026 industry conference in Adelaide
Fortuna and RedSayra varieties in Basilicata (Italy)
First strawberries of the season drive autumn sales
Argentina enters China early with first cherries of the season
Australia warns of rising food costs as varroa spreads
Jack Lewis - Klapperbos Farm
Pomegranate grower seeks braai champion
Week 48 Fruit Wholesale Market Report
Chilean air-freighted cherries arrive in large quantities
Annual cherry auction raises record breaking $260K to support vital medical care for rural families
Early summer arrived at Melbourne Market with first flush of local stonefruit
Carles Martí, from the Spanish firm CMR Group:
"For the first time in history, Chilean cherries harvested in week 45 will arrive to Europe by sea"
South Africa - China fruit deal worth $23.3 million
More Chilean cherries expected in U.S. market this season
Moldovan growers call for investment after frost-hit season
Cold Australian weather delays Victoria cherry harvest
South Australian cherry auction hits $65,000 for 5 kg box
Nicolás Michelini, Quelen Fruit:
Chile expects fewer cherries but better sizes this season
Chile confirms cherry exports to Brazil are ongoing as usual
South Africa expands cherry plantings to 819 hectares
Kyrgyzstan growers plan apple and apricot exports to China
India approves pilot shipments of Chilean fruit with cold treatment during transit
South Africa ends 2025 citrus export season to Russia
Anthony Costa - Costa Family farms:
“Export demand remains robust, particularly for high-brix, well-coloured fruit"
Türkiye ranks in global top 3 for key fruit and vegetable crops
The early arrival of Chilean cherries complicates Argentina's cherry sector
Winter cherry prices climb in Tajikistan at US$107 per kilo
Industry appreciates Transnet's purchase of second batch of new gantries
Amplified harbour winds prevent the loading of South Africa's fruit in Cape Town
Penny Reidy - South Australian Produce Market:
"Many growers are hoping for some warmer days to really kick off the summer fruits"
U.S. cling peach growers lose contracts after bankruptcy
Pedro Pablo Budinich, of Green Pack Services:
"Delivering good calibers is taking care of the reputation of Chilean cherries"
Jammu expands high-density fruit production
Chile projects an 11% rise in stone fruit exports
Martín Toro, San Clemente:
"Investing in improving a good Santina is more effective than betting on unproven new varieties"
Wade Glass - Consolidated Fruits:
"We felt obliged to control the packing process and to deliver fruit in each grade specification"
Bananas reign as Europe's top fruit in survey
Cape Town port invests US$214 million ahead of deciduous fruit season
Penny Measham - Cherry Growers Australia
"In general, we are receiving reports of a medium crop load"
Peru opens new biofactory as Chilean cherry harvest begins
Azerbaijan and Russia record US$4.15 billion trade in 2025
Ethiopian carrier launches Chile–China cherry flights
Nicolás Yavar, of UPAC Fruit:
"We expect a good cherry season and more competitive grapes if volumes are kept under control"
Bulgarian growers report orchard losses after frost, drought and hail
Valparaiso begins cherry export season with the Cherry Express service
Chile launches new air route to ship cherries to China
Spanish fruit and vegetable exports to China decrease
NZ forecasts steady Central Otago cherry and blueberry harvest
Brazil expects higher peach harvest in Pelotas region
Moldova compensates growers after frost and storm losses
Natalie King - Vitafresh Produce:
"Vitafresh can step in, assess the condition, and find the right outlet fast"
Uzbekistan ranks second globally in apricot output
Richard Cameron - 45 South
45 South held strategic cooperation signing ceremony with its Chinese retail partners
Bertus Swart & Camm van Rensburg - Cavalli
Muted expectations of a full European grape market
Over 300 experts and producers participate in the 2025 Citrus Forum
Gonzalo Gajardo, Subsole:
"Large avocado production and record-high kiwi prices"
Stefaan Marais – Crownfruit
Uncertainty in Asian cherry market
Sydney Markets to auction first cherries of 2025 season for charity
Melinda Consortium and VIP
A historic agreement for mountain cherries
Week 45 Fruit Wholesale Market Report
Cherry arrivals surge as prices drop, while U.S. plum sales remain steady
Swat persimmon crop suffers 90% loss
VOEN Vöhringer also offers 'integrated hibernation'
"Optimized process enables additional shading of the respective fruit crops"
Spanish fruit producer upgrades grading and packaging systems
Chile’s cherry exports rely on precise logistics to reach Asia
Daniela Aguirre, Fruit Freshi: “A small season, but a big future”
“An increasing number of South African growers are investing in cherries across multiple regions”
Spain's stone fruit sector to meet in Murcia next month
DP World San Antonio expects to move over 12.8 million cherry boxes in the 2025-2026 season
Baden Ribbon - Hansen Orchards:
"We expect volume to be up by 30% to 40% on last season"
Fresno County leads U.S. farm production with US$9 billion output
Record fruit and berry prices in Ukraine amid weather challenges
USDA grants $519,000 for specialty crop projects in Alabama
Argentinian cherries achieve record prices at the start of the season
Coquimbo cherries aim for new markets in Asia, Europe, and America
Australia launches joint cherry and summerfruit biosecurity project
Jess Byrne - Australian Summerfruit:
"It is early days, but the early season quality is looking exceptional, with great shelf appeal and eating quality "
Sweet, and sour cherry prices reach record highs in Ukraine
Pedro Pablo Budinich, Green Agro:
"We continue to grow traditional grape varieties, but are also growing new ones"
Stéphie Van den Meersschaut, Grosbusch
"The price of quality must reflect the quality of the price if we are to evolve in a balanced ecosystem"
Russian pineapple prices rise by 16% in 2025
Wholesaler Heinrich Penz from Lower Austria:
"Early start to the Italian citrus season"
Star Fruits
Positive results for the Nectavigne and Pêchevigne campaigns
Week 44 Wholesale Fruit Market Report
Chilean Santina cherries hit the market, while coconut prices remain low
Zandré Fernhout – Pure Legacy
Excellent stonefruit season beckons
PeelPack AG scores with fruit and vegetable trays made from potato waste
"We want to contribute to the plastic-free packaging industry"
Tajik dried fruit producers receive FSSC 22000 certification
Perth Markets hosts buyer’s day to launch WA stone fruit season
Chile forecasts it will export 131 million boxes of cherries this season
Moonlight Companies recalls California peaches over Listeria risk
Australian stone fruit season begins with steady crop outlook
Cape Town terminal boosts capacity ahead of fruit export season
South Africa forecasts 5% rise in 2025/26 stone fruit exports
Chris Swart – Core Fruit
Dry springtime a boon for South Africa’s stonefruit
$150 million raised to expand global fruit snack market
Australian avocado rootstock enters global testing phase
Australian growers report poor fruit set in Hawkesbury orchards
Argentina's cherry sector remains cautious about its export projections
Russia and Tajikistan explore expansion of agricultural trade in 2025
Hello Kitty launches fruit-themed scavenger hunt across Asia
French apples perform well in Asian markets
"Vietnam opened its market to France in 2015 and has been growing steadily for ten years"
Week 43 Fruit Wholesale Market Report:
Chilean air-freighted cherries arrive at Guangzhou market, and American Gala apples hit the market
U.S. expands Medfly quarantine in California
Washington apple growers concerned over Canadian talks
Ceres growers report strong start to 2025 cherry season
OGA-OGV on fruit imports from the Republic of Moldova:
"Uncertainty regarding customs clearance is and remains a hindering factor"
Fabricio Santos, manager of Elifab:
"We have just installed Europe's largest cherry sorter, with 48 lanes"
Armenia boosts fruit and vegetable exports by 13.8%
First Chilean cherries airfreighted to China for 2025–26 season
Alida Blignaut – ALFRA
Guaranteeing a satisfying stone fruit purchase is their goal
Michael Rouget - Koala Cherries:
"We can feel that markets are lifting a little bit after a slower couple of years"
Chimps naturally consume alcohol from ripe fruit, study shows
Paco García, Biosphera:
"We are committed to green asparagus, although it needs a lot of manpower"
Chile shipped this season's first cherry air shipments to China
Chile's cherry season starts with the harvest of the Nimba cv. variety
Charles Thorne - Reid Fruits:
"Customers are becoming increasingly keen on early fruit"
U.S. peach crop down 4% from 2024 but above 2023 levels
Uzbekistan to establish 3,000 hectares of industrial orchards to boost fruit production
Agreste
Reduced supply of summer pears supports prices at the start of the season
Ettore Ceccarelli from 'Julius'
Tradition and market: A review ranging from summer fruit to the first sales of domestic pears
Azerbaijan and China agree on nut export protocol
NZ Summerfruit sector explores trade links with India
South Africa and China open market for stone fruit trade
Marianne De Maio - Riverbend Orchard
"We’re anticipating a strong crop this year, with a medium fruit set"
