Commencement of South African stonefruit exports to China
Sector | Fruit (stone)
New Zealand cherry harvest delayed but export timing improves
Tomer Biran – 360 Argus
Protecting varietal IP using proactive prevention rather than purely reactive enforcement
New peach varieties from INTA hit the market
Biofach is a key event for operators specializing in organic products, such as Toñifruit
"Supplying tasty organic fruit is the best way to increase organic and biodynamic consumption in Europe"
EAEU approves zero import duties on selected fruits for Kazakhstan
FAO supports sustainable apricot production in Tajikistan
Week 6 Fruit Wholesale Market Report
Chilean plums hit the market while Australian green grapes prices remain high
Segrafruit opens new offices in Central America
Weather disrupts NZ cherry exports despite US$130 million forecast
South Africa’s cherry sector expands despite production and market constraints
Gary Bignell - Eden Orchards
Otago cherries doing it tough as rain wrecks harvest
Integration strengthens marketing position for German stone fruit
OGA / OGV Nordbaden takes over marketing and production operations from VOG Ingelheim
Australian cherries reach China via Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao bridge
Marianne De Maio - Riverbend Orchard:
"January volumes have been huge, around 60% more than previous years"
A closer look at winter fruit demand
Sébastien Rispe, French Fruit Lovers
"It is a record campaign for the Lovita plum!"
China speeds up Chilean cherry imports ahead of peak season
Bulgarian fruit growers face pressure from rising imports
Central Otago fruit harvest delayed by cool summer
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops 30 January :
Retail ads reflect seasonal holidays and produce pricing trends
Flat nectarines are recording the biggest growth
"High prices in 2025 are currently driving up the demand for stone fruit plants"
Week 5 Fruit Wholesale Market Report:
Cherry market rebounds, while plum prices lower than previous years
South African stone fruit compliance remains high in 2025/26
Central Otago apricot harvest begins as cherry exports fall
Deciduous fruit saplings sent from Greece to Morocco for the first time
Indians turn to Greek nurseries to build their apple orchards
New optical sorting and AI systems demonstrated for blueberries and fruit
Pascal Bassols Pot, COT International
"Fruit Logistica will provide us with an opportunity to expand on the American market"
Chile sends 90 per cent of cherries to China
Laurie Suhr, Bondev
"Our Plastoflex 71 anti-freeze candle has become a benchmark in the face of climate uncertainty"
Christian Hencke on the South African stone fruit campaign:
"Force majeure at the logistics level is affecting business"
Peter Woodhouse - Kings Rock Cherries:
“Our harvest should be hitting Asian countries around Lunar New Year"
Nicolás Yavar, UPAC Fruit:
"The situation is very complex, mainly because Chile ships over 90% of its cherry exports to China"
Georgia’s plum exports decline while imports increase in 2025
Baden Ribbon - Hansen Orchards:
“Demand has been strong from day one in all markets and stronger than we had expected"
Chilean stone fruit export volume seems more evenly distributed compared to last season
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops:
Cold weather lifts U.S. produce ads 5% week on week
10 years of Chilean blueberries at Früchte Widmann
Increase in volume expected for Chilean cherries
Week 4 Fruit Wholesale Market Report
Cherry prices continue to decline as blueberry supply tightens and prices rise
Sam Vasala - Sai World:
"Australian fruit was selling well even when there were big volumes from Chile available"
Spain farmer arrested over 5,000 patented nectarine trees
Fires in southern Chile do not directly affect fruit production
Vietnamese cherry prices fall after import volumes rise
Michigan fruit crops face cold temperatures in January
César Claramonte, CEO of Grupo Clasol, on the mandarin and orange campaign:
"Prices at the source are rising above acceptable levels for the market"
Independent quality control becomes key differentiator
“Uncertain Dutch business climate affects logistics companies”
The Spanish company will be present at Fruit Logistica 2026
El Ciruelo produced a record-breaking 2,700,000 units of its New Year's Eve Grapes clock
A Chinese delegation visits Mendoza to advance a phytosanitary agreement for stone fruit
Chile fruit and nut exports reach record US$8.63 billion in 2025
Vietnam–U.S. fruit trade gap widens as imports hit US$900m
South Africa hopes to add cherries to its stonefruit access
South Africa’s plums and nectarines stand best chance in competitive Chinese market
Moldovan grape, apple, plum, and cherry quotas to EU still open
Vietnamese cherry prices fall as imports outpace demand
U.S. Modesto fruit cannery closure impacts growers and workers
Week 3 Fruit Wholesale Market Report
Cherry prices under pressure, while green grape prices higher than last year
New Zealand air freight supports seasonal fruit exports
"The stone fruit industry anticipates a more balanced season"
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops 16 January:
Retail ads rise 3 per cent with citrus in focus
United States apple growers face rising labour costs under H-2A
Online retail partnership supports expansion of imported fruit in China
South Korean fruit imports adjust as mandarins rise 161%
India–New Zealand FTA cuts tariffs on cherries and apricots
"5kg large boxes are more popular this year."
"Current cherry prices are low; pre-holiday market performance will depend on inventory levels."
Argentina:
Mendoza forecasts 72,879 tons of plums and 110,685 tons of peaches
Chile kicks off cherry season with uneven yields and quality
New Zealand cherry harvest delayed by weather in Central Otago
Early automation supports long term packhouse planning
France decree has no impact on South African pome and stone fruit
Chilean cherry exports to China spread beyond holiday peak
Tajikistan grape exports to Kazakhstan fall 9.7%
Fruit and nut supplies from China to Kyrgyzstan increase by 22% in 2025
Johan Vlok – Kasteelberg:
Push and pull on South African grapes as summer heat meets port delays
Alexi Bois, new president of Peaches and Apricots of France
Carl van der Merwe & David Bodkin – Boplaas 1743 Estate
“Trip to China opened our eyes”
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops 9 January:
Retail produce ads rise 5% week on week to 268,213 listings
South African stone fruit exports hit by port disruptions
New Zealand cherry season delayed by weather in Central Otago
South Africa quantifies carbon and life cycle impacts in deciduous fruit
Kazakhstan exports melons, stone fruits, and grapes, with exotic varieties down
South African cherry output reaches record 3,006 tons
Strong movement of Chilean cherries in the U.S. due to improved logistics and quality
Chinese cherry prices drop over 30% on higher Chile supply
Tasmanian cherry export season to be launched in Taiwan
“Australian shipments short on 16-18 count nectarines this season”
Penny Reidy - South Australian Produce Market:
"South Australian cherries are competing with Victorian cherries, so there is plenty on offer"
Stronger supply on Chilean stone fruit
Tasmanian cherry export season opens with Hong Kong event
Over 60 French producers attended the technical event organised by Salvi France in Monteux
Successful Open Day dedicated to high-density cherry trees
Japanese premium cherries fetch US$12,000 per box at early auctions
Chinese cherry prices fall up to 40% on Chile arrivals
New Zealand cherry growers assess losses after heavy rain
Chilean cherry exports to U.S. up 63% early season
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops:
Retail ads highlight winter citrus and seasonal produce trends
Haydelin Hoffmann, Greenex:
"Being the first to arrive is no longer enough; arriving at the right time with the right variety is crucial"
Cherry prices drop on Chinese market after record Chilean import volumes
Jan Marc Schulz, SFI Rotterdam:
"Opportunities to get Chilean cherries on European shelves from November to February are not being exploited now"
Week 51 Fruit Wholesale Market Report
Cherry price drop boosts sales while Chilean nectarines hit the market
WA Farm Direct launch Australian-Grown Ondine flat stone fruit in China
Central Otago orchards experience unprecedented surge in applicants to pick stone fruit this season
Despite great growing conditions, Okanagan cherry growers faced challenging season
Christopher Dixon, Rio Blanco:
"If we are going to export something, it must be a product that can compete. There is no room for anything that does not add value"
André Fourie – JLA Boerdery
Rock-bottom dam levels make Cape farmers fear the return of drought
"The 2025 season confirms the strength of the Metis plum brand model"
Australian flat peach season gets underway
Croatia police uncover cocaine smuggling hidden in fruit transport
New Zealand stonefruit supply ramps up from Hawke’s Bay
Vietnamese pineapple and fruit production affected by flooding
China overtakes Uzbekistan in Kazakhstan produce imports
NZ horticulture exports forecast to reach US$5.5 billion
Shanghai braces for 250,000 tons of Chilean cherries
More cherry shipments reaching the Chinese market
Martin Reynolds – Cape Dried Fruit
Growing demand for South African dried fruit
Australian blueberries approved for export to Vietnam
Johannesburg fruit market quiet as summer volumes rise
Week 50 Fruit Wholesale Market Report
Sea-freighted cherries take over the market while blueberry prices rise
Australia exports over 18,000 tons of cherries to Asian markets
Chile prepares cherry logistics for China’s Lunar New Year
Australia sees peak December demand for cherries
Australia sets 2026 cherry conference for Adelaide
New Zealand starts early cherry season in Marlborough
New Zealand moves cherries and capsicums in festive airfreight
New cherry orchard established in Volyn, Ukraine
Cherries have opportunities in Peru, especially in premium market niches
Stefan du Plessis and Wynand Hanekom – Icon Fruit
South African exporter poised to fly first stonefruit to China
Azerbaijan reports sharp rise in peach exports
UK Wholesale fruit and vegetable prices - week 49:
Egremont russet up 5% as late apples drop
Week 49 Fruit Wholesale Market Report
Chilean sea-freighted cherries arrive while Peruvian blueberries see faster sales