Montana
Sector | Fruit
Annual production exceeds 200,000 tons
U.S. still stands as the largest blueberry producer globally
"Watermelon production increased thanks to equal rainfall distribution and suitable temperatures"
China is expanding its fruit imports - attributed to easing of market entry conditions
Cherry exports expected to pick up as crop transitions from California to Washington
Dirk-Jan van Lutterveld, Van Lutterveld Fruit:
"While many no longer see apple prices increasing, there still might be a slight uptick"
CIV signs agreement with the South African company Culdevco for the master licence in Europe
Cheeky, the new pear for the European market
'Prices will remain elevated for a few weeks, before normalizing'
Blueberry and strawberry prices surge in Australia
Pakistan inititates cherry shipment to China via refrigerated container
Ukrainian harvest outlook:
Unpredictable berry prices amid abnormal weather
MantuaFruit takes stock of the situation in Italy
The start of the melon campaign in Northern Italy
Pippo Caggia from Superpippo
Sicilian grapes: satisfactory demand - from Germany to Malta
Leaf miner pest concerns south Kashmir apple growers
Armenia's fruit exports to Russia double following enhanced phytosanitary measures
Development of hybrid premium melon is gaining traction in Malaysia
Reflecting on the growth of the organic berry business
Sauna treatment for strawberries grants a clean start
Turkish fresh produce grower and exporter Anadolu Etap
"The flat peach has become a premium and quite widespread fruit"
More than 200 people from the strawberry sector attended the third edition of Planasa's Genetics Forum
Kyrgyzstan's vegetable market faces major challenges
Mexican blueberry industry considers strategies at XXXI International Blueberries Seminar
GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW NECTARINES, PEACHES, PARAGUAYOS
state-of-the-art blueberry nursery to be realized
US blueberry genetics company expands in Romania
Nova Scotia strawberry farmers anticipate competition from south of the border
Promising season ahead for cherries
Patrick Meikle - Golden Bay Fruit
"IP varieties, especially the Miranda have seen massive growth in Asia"
Chris Rose - Asplins Producer Organisation
"One of the advantages of this weather is that the fruit is a good size and the taste is great"
It’s a mixed bag of table grapes coming out of Mexico
Quentin Hoffmann, Mirabelles de Lorraine
“The Olympics will be a great opportunity to promote Mirabelles de Lorraine”
Olivier Thomas, La Ferme du Pont d'Achelles
“Strawberry season looks better than asparagus season”
Pauline Dittmeyer at the start of the French blueberry harvest
"By combining tunnel farming with frost candles, we achieve good results"
Chile advances in the opening of Asian markets for its fruit exports
Shannen Dienn en Michiel Vermeiren, Coöperatie Hoogstraten:
"Next week will see the arrival of large volumes of blueberries, but pressure from imports remains high"
Serbian plum exports to Western Europe growing steadily
Estonian strawberries ripening earlier due to warm May
Hawke's Bay
Japanese company prepares to harvest from 1400 vines next summer
Strawberry picking season starts early in Michigan
Javier Martínez Gabaldón from PGI Melocotón de Cieza:
"Due to climate change, we are planning to introduce varieties with lower cold hour requirements into the PGI"
Australian food processor reduces canned fruit production
Dr Gavin Linsley-Noakes – Garden of Eden Berries/Professional Horticultural Consulting
South African strawberry industry doubles in size over four years
Soggy soil sinks strawberry season in Quebec
South Korea extends tariff reduction on fruit imports to combat inflation
Ontario strawberry growers ask for more provincial support
Jérôme Jausseran, Force Sud
Non-existent melon consumption and shortage of supply expected
Agreste
“Stable French strawberry harvest, but late start to the campaign”
Ben Dor Fruits and Nurseries:
“Israel’s 2024 stone fruit season goes from cold to heat with rocket fire in fields”
Pairwise develops first seedless blackberry with CRISPR technology
Alexandre Cancel, Vergers Cancel
“We now have healthy cherries with good taste quality”
Mid-season review of the German strawberry harvest
Rainfall turns open-field harvesting into quite an undertaking
Erik-Jan Thur, Marni Fruit:
"Lack of summer weather affects stone fruit sales"
Strawberry prices in Ukraine continues to decline, but are higher than a year ago
South African blueberry grower achieves consistent quality with new machines
The strawberry campaign kicks off in Castile-Leon
"During the summer, we continue to export significant volumes of strawberries to France"
Exploring the growth of lesser-known fruits in Texas agriculture
"Chinese high-end market has strong purchasing power for domestic cherries"
BerryWorld -
Ruby® raspberries receive highest accolade at the International Taste Institute Awards
Violations found in import of onions, carrots, and strawberries into Khakassia from Central Asia
The BoD of Club Candonga makes its considerations regarding the season
"Many want to go back to growing Sabrosa-Candonga"
High share of imported fruits forecasted in Russian market
Aartsen expands range with Unifrutti from South Africa
Earlier, but more historical start for California stone fruit
Eastern U.S. peaches exported to Mexico after a decade
Huelva's berry sector expects a further decline in production this season
Vanguard International Group officially confirms the acquisition of 478 hectares in Ica
Christiaan Koellreuter from Nordgemüse Krogmann & Co,
"Germany is heading towards a slightly above-average blueberry season"
First melon harvest in the Zhetysai district
Melons from Turkestan start export to Russia
Miguel Ángel Loren, of Andreea Fruits:
"Apricot shortages and surpluses may alternate at times during the campaign in Aragon"
Perla Nera Watermelon (Italy)
Marketing and communication coming into full swing
How climate factors impact fig production efficiency using machine learning
Picota cherries mark the onset of summer in Spain
Early varieties are steady in terms of volumes
Mid and late grape varieties affected by the warmer winter
2024 season has been particularly challenging for Mexican berry industry
To establish a new, advanced blueberry nursery
Portland Trust facilitates Fall Creek's entry into Romania with land acquisition
New organic table grape varieties unveiled
South Tyrol:
"Decline in apple exports to Egypt and India"
Batlow Fruit Company modernizes apple packaging operations
Agrarians confident in their ability to meet supply demands
Kuban gardeners oppose apple imports to Russia
Felipe López, from Gregal: "We have already started with the melon campaign in the Region of Murcia"
Galia melon consumption is increasingly growing in Spain
Peak Washington cherry supply ahead for July 4th weekend
Plum harvest to drop by more than 30% compared to 2023
"With such a drop in the plum harvest, we expect prices to remain high and stable"
Country is recognized for producing high-quality berries
Berries South Africa symposium highlights industry resilience
Adverse weather significantly impacts raspberry production in Serbia
Increased rainfall impacts fruit production in Brazil
Kissabel apples are gaining attention in Australia's orchards
'Scientific methods should protect the industry's integrity'
Kakadu plum industry in Australia faces challenges
Apples, melons, and mangoes among top export items
Brazil exports a relatively small fraction of its fruit output
Mexican berry industry is experiencing significant expansion in both volume and quality
Rant about price of strawberries prompts response of Australian supermarket
Hungary declares prolonged period of water scarcity
Ukrainian Farms will plant vegetables in uncertain times
How Ukrainian farms are finding their niche
Collaboration between Queensland and Victorian governments and Hort Innovation Australia
Algorithm predicts shelf life of Australian mangoes and stone fruit
New Columbia Fruit Packers plant closure in Yakima
Switzerland:
"In the near future, we aim to completely replace our open-field strawberries with protected cultivation"
"There is still a huge interest towards the berry business in Turkey"
Larger Haskap berry crop expected from Quebec
Alberto Peña, Persicum Fresh:
"The cold weather in May delayed the start of the cherry harvest"
Jean van de Put, Reinette en Co.:
"Top fruit from high-stem orchards provides a unique flavor that resonates with consumers"
Med Green Import launches supply platform
"We wanted to create full transparency by involving our suppliers in everything"
New Zealand apple industry faces challenges and recovery post Cyclone Gabrielle
Horticulture sector Uttarakhand sees significant yield reduction
Kashmir apple industry faces downturn due to foreign competition
Ontario fruit growers receive funding to increase climate resilience
U.S. outlook is promising
Cherry harvest begins in California
Lower volumes but larger sizes for Turkish cherries
Enhancing its apple packaging capacity in NSW
Batlow Fruit Company completed the upgrade of its packhouse
Short-term outlook also reveals drop in 2023/24 EU orange production
EU consumption of fresh apples falls as production declines
Family-owned Kent-based fruit farm signs a new deal with Aldi
Aldi invests £750 mln with British apple grower
Production for Turkish flat peaches is increasing
"Qingdao blueberries have entered their peak marketing period, and demand is growing."
Apple growers and packers who continue adapting will see economic returns
Celebrating a decade in peaches
The Berry Mobile returns
Apple varieties move into hard-pressed cider market
Apples4Ed grant winners announced
Andreas Pregartner from the Fair Fruit Group on this year's stone fruit harvest:
Hungarian apricot season kicks off earlier than ever before!
Wilbert van Wijk, Van Wijk Fruit:
"No bonus at the end, but looking back at a solid top fruit season"
Moroccan fresh berry exports surge to new heights again
China to inspect apricot production and storage in Kyrgyzstan for export
Ohio strawberry crops hit by record rainfall
Green sibling less dependent on weather whims
"Green asparagus enjoys less publicity but is very popular among young people"
Transit time for shipments to China reduced by 10 days
"The new port set to open next year near Lima offers promising prospects for fruit exporters"
USDA invests in expanding American food exports like cherries and blueberries
Hungarian melon production anticipates early season
New blueberry variety helps British Columbia supply later into season
Blackcurrant harvest in Russia is expected to be two to three times smaller than usual
Ecuador focuses on expanding trade with China through new products
Rising strawberry prices in Russia due to economic and geopolitical factors
The Morisi company does not aim for earliness, but to protect the crop. Photo gallery below
Cherry trees protected in greenhouses in northern Italy
