Sector | Fruit (soft)
Kosovo reports 1,000 hectares of raspberries
Ukraine’s freezing industry processes 35 percent fewer berries than vegetables this season
Kyrgyzstan lowers import VAT base on onions and allium vegetables
Dried strawberries are a feature of the current Egyptian season
Seasonal perishable products weekly update:
Avocado demand slows as December pricing shifts
"New blueberry variety has sparked so much interest that all plants for this season have already been reserved"
David Vélez, Plus Berries:
"Despite the phenological delay, we are starting the strawberry harvest with good market forecasts"
India’s Cyclone Ditwah disrupts vegetable production and prices
Study links heat and traffic to minor tomato losses in California
Morocco Berry Conference 2025 saw record attendance
"Three major players for African berry market"
Peru surpasses Chile in blueberry, grape, and avocado exports
Kazakh-Russian scientists launch high-intensity orchard project to boost fruit production
New Pineberry program starts in Florida
The Chilean fruit export season begins for refrigerated shipments to the U.S.
Peruvian growers shift toward Sekoya Pop plantings
NSW sets 2026 food safety rules for berry and veg growers
Blueberry prices stay weak as South African vegetable demand lifts
Tomato prices rise in U.S. as Mexican tariff remains in place
Peru special
The Ica region has no unemployment thanks to blueberries and other crops
Specialty crop costs rise faster than prices in U.S.
Fortuna and RedSayra varieties in Basilicata (Italy)
First strawberries of the season drive autumn sales
Vietnam targets 400 000 ha in winter crop plan
Hungary adds more fruit and vegetable lines to price cap
North American Blueberry Council announces results of Board of Directors election
Alain Tulpin, Tulpin Group:
"Egyptian strawberry season off to a strong start, but aircraft availability remains scarce"
Dolf and Menno Reijgersberg reflect on 25 years of Europe Retail Packing
Strategic business plan transformed a greenhouse vegetable packer into a full-service provider
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops:
Thanksgiving ad slowdown as mango and blackberry prices rise
France sees new protests over Moroccan tomato imports
New Zealand growers extend strawberry season with table-top systems
Peruvian strawberry exports increased by more than 38% through October 2025
Goryeong County sends first strawberries of the season to Hong Kong
Poland assesses tunnel berry yields and labour gaps at Berry Forum
Madeira variety showcasing consistent quality this season
"Imported blueberry demand grows nearly 50% over last year in India"
Indian tomato prices rise to US$0.63 per kg
Florian Gostner, CEO of Fri-El Green House in Ostellato (Italy):
"We plan to expand the greenhouse area and increase our workforce from 600 to 1,000 employees"
Western Australia reports 9.6% growth in horticulture value
P.E.I. growers question powers of proposed blueberry board
Ukraine lifts tomato and cucumber imports by 4.3% and 13.6%
Blueberries get the holiday treatment
Yeliz Kaya, Green Ova:
"Demand for Turkish pomegranates set to rise in the coming weeks"
Strawberry season winds down at Demedts - De Mey
"Lower demand is offset by pastry chefs, who are traditionally busier during the colder months"
German BLE week 47:
'The supply of Spanish oranges expanded significantly, which inevitably led to price reductions in many places'
Belarus targets full off-season tomato self-sufficiency by 2027
Seasonal perishable products weekly update:
U.S. avocado market holds steady at Texas crossings
Pune crops hit as unseasonal rain damages 7 436 hectares
Robert Blanjoue, Dole:
"Roma tomatoes could stand out in a highly contested market"
Higher supply brings prices for Egyptian strawberries down
US cranberry crop forecast down 9% for 2025
Australia capsicum supply tightens after weather disruptions
India reports 4% rise in 2024-25 horticulture output
Mexico targets 91,700-ton blueberry output for 2025–2026
Debra van den Oever, Berries Pride: “With new varieties, we are increasingly meeting customer taste preferences”
"Record volumes of Peruvian blueberries surprisingly well absorbed in European market"
Consultancy helps EU importers do business directly with Caucasian nut, dried fruit and berry suppliers
Victoria sets new rules for interstate TPP plant movements
Nova Scotia develops digital tools for wild blueberry production
Ontario develops new strategy against spotted wing drosophila
Florida strawberry growers eager to start harvest due to California supply shortage
Raspberry and blackberry production has grown in hydroponic tunnels
"We began a major expansion that will bring us to nearly 50 hectares"
Blackberries used to hide 719 kg meth in Atlanta seizure
Berryway and Optisort by Maf Roda
When automation supports blueberry and asparagus growers
South Africa ends 2025 citrus export season to Russia
The rush to grow strawberries in Egypt results in falling prices
Egypt expands strawberry air freight capacity to Europe
Egypt posts strong weekly fruit and vegetable exports
South Africa lifts 2025 citrus and fruit export volumes
Blueberries face climate-driven production shifts
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops 21 Nov:
U.S. Thanksgiving week produce ads rise 17%
Türkiye ranks in global top 3 for key fruit and vegetable crops
Testing 100 tomato varieties to boost climate resilience and regenerative production in Poland
New berry website highlights cultivation and consumer information
UK farmers face weather-driven shortages in winter produce
“Warm-climate blueberry varieties are adapting well in India”
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
NZ strawberry plant supply returns to normal after storm losses
Azerbaijan increases tomato exports, while pecan imports become more diverse
Nick Tirado, All Seasons Foods Solutions:
Peru is ending a strong blueberry season and facing a challenging start to the grape season
Australia reviews Italian tomato dumping claims
Waterstone Berries
Blueberries redefine perceptions of Tulbagh Valley’s output
Vietnam vegetable prices surge after prolonged storms
Blueberry sector shifts toward data-driven competitiveness
Laos gains longan and durian access to Chinese market
Seasonal perishable products weekly update:
Cucumber market holds as medium cartons stay at US$14.95
Blueberry demand benefits from short strawberry supply
Jammu expands high-density fruit production
Peru expands blueberry exports and targets Japan
Quarantine pests detected in imported fruit shipments across several Russian regions
Kenya land ruling affects agricultural operations
Volyn emerges as a key hub for organic berries and frozen produce in Ukraine
New blueberry biofactory opens in Peru
Morocco doubles tomato exports to Ireland in 2025
Alexandre Picault, Kultive
A positive 2025 campaign for French cucumbers
Demand in Indonesia rises for Korean strawberries
Plastic in packaging still has its advantages, according to Indian manufacturer
"Eliminating plastic isn’t sustainable if it causes more fruit spoilage."
Philippines Q3 tomato and onion output rises
Philippines welcomes new U.S. fruit tariff exemptions
New optical sorting solution for the blueberry industry presented
Bananas reign as Europe's top fruit in survey
Victoria confirms new tomato potato psyllid detection
Robotic strawberry harvesting race moves toward California launch
Peru opens new biofactory as Chilean cherry harvest begins
Azerbaijan and Russia record US$4.15 billion trade in 2025
Peru special – part 2:
Peru expects a 10% growth in agro-exports by 2025
Complaints in Morocco over slow operations at the port of Algeciras
Direct access to Egyptian fruit and vegetables in Italy
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops:
Holiday ads show higher lemon and potato prices
Good-quality Massachusetts cranberry crop despite rain issues
Jean-Michel Bourrousse, Sedima:
"In 40 years, I have never seen a strawberry variety with such potential!"
Baltic Fresh Fruit CEO Elegijus Jankauskas on vertical integration and shifting consumer tastes
"Mandarins are no longer just a Christmas product in Lithuania"
Blueberry category developments aim to increase consumption
California rains squeeze strawberry supply
Anaïs Orban, JMF Partenariats:
"We are expecting a high quality of Moroccan tomatoes this season"
Sjraar Hulsman, Frankort&Koning:
"Early start to the Egyptian strawberry season pressures Dutch and Belgian strawberry markets"
U.S. tariff change boosts outlook for Indian farm exports
UK grower produces winter strawberries with LED system
New Zealand pushes for full removal of U.S. kiwi fruit tariffs
Fruitist partners with Elifab on blueberry technology
Supply and demand seem to be balanced
Last hours of the fig season
Angie Meléndez Vargas, of J&L Agroexportaciones:
"Although many grape producers in Peru have given up on the Red Globe, we remain committed to it"
U.S. tariff exemption restores access for South African oranges
Photo report: The Morocco Berry Conference 2025
U.S. and EU drive global rise in blueberry demand
German propagator Wunderlich anticipates Jongerius' exit
"With 5 hectares of fruit vegetable cultivation, we are responding to increased demand"
Authorities approve the exceptional use of garlic extract as a nematicide on strawberry trees in Huelva
China develops digital twin system for tomato harvesting
South Korea expands production of functional tomatoes
Australia restricts dimethoate use as berry growers adapt