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Sector | Fruit

Low EXW prices

Record harvest for mountainous Greek apples

Tajikistan completes harvest of potatoes and vegetables

Brazilian fruit exports rise in value despite climatic challenges and volume decline

Consumers weigh in on Ambrosia Gold apples

Better weather conditions for Moroccan strawberries

Orange River crop “looking very good” despite extreme early springtime heat

Undersupplied market eager for South Africa’s first grapes

Sopore Mandi dispatches 900,000 metric tons of apples

Singapore and Indonesia assure Shine Muscat grape safety amid pesticide concerns

High grocery prices hit remote Australian communities hard

Menindee agriculture thrives amid water challenges and climate extremes

Smooth transition to offshore melon season expected

Ica to expand agricultural land and boost exports with Pampas Verdes project

Young grower of the year: Luke St John's rapid rise in Central Otago horticulture

New Zealand apple industry starts $1.48M project to fight bronze beetle

South Africa:

Heavy rains over Langkloof cause no immediate damage

Brazil's grape exports plummet in 2024 while mangoes and limes thrive

Australian tomato industry faces $20 million loss due to virus outbreak

Nghe An's persimmon crisis: Record low harvest amid soaring prices

"We predict that production will reach 20,000 tons by 2028"

Blueberry production in Georgia is increasing rapidly

State government steps in to control vegetable prices in Calcutta after Cyclone Dana damage

Pakistan balances local and imported vegetable supply amid shortages

Sarasota county buys Albritton farms for waste management, saves $50M

"Origins like the U.S. and China have not seen much activity during Indian apple season"

Optimism for 2024/2025 stone fruit export season despite logistical challenges

Lemonade apples to be shipped nationwide via online delivery

Table grape import season expected to see normal volumes from Brazil and Peru

Uzbekistan to enhance grape production with South Korean agricultural technology

Peru's agricultural exports to Europe rise 28.2%, high sales expected at SIAL Paris fair

Tianjin port: a crucial gateway for Latin American imports to China

Soup company gets $3.4 million for sustainable farming in California

Interview with Gianni Raniolo

Have low yields been a problem for table grapes in Italy?

U.S. regains apple market share in Taiwan due to South African export suspension

Benoit Escande, Pépinières Escande

The Eden Gold family expands

Kyrgyzstan proposes import ban on apples to support local producers

OBSTBAU ZINNER GMBH
Austrian apple producer Heinz Sinner:

"Our strongest customer group is people between the ages of 40 and 60"

“We anticipate a higher-than-average demand for our Medjool and Deglet Noor dates”

Emanuel Sluis, Service2Fruit:

"Serious money for last picked pears, hail damage well accepted"

Strawberries: a nutrient powerhouse for immune support, cognitive health, and more

New Jersey drought hits Lee Brothers' cranberry harvest

Namibia's Otjimbele grape project to diversify agriculture with N$120 million investment

Bertus Schipper, Zoutewelle:

"Great start for Brazilian melons, growing demand for Piel de Sapo"

"A new direction with search for new varieties"

Zouk nominated for Product Made in Limburg Awards with Coryphee

Ecuador starts exporting blueberries to Hong Kong

Spanish stone fruit exports exceed 974 million euros

SPM Biosciences (Beijing) showcases grape preservative solutions at Fruit Attraction

Peruvian grape season begins, export to China expected to hit a new high

"Chinese market interest in mulberry is increasing dramatically."

Photo @ Ryan Simpson | Dreamstime.com
South Africa:

2024 again illustrates sensitivity of the domestic strawberry market

Kargil's Karkitchoo apples make international debut with first shipment to Dubai

Azerbaijan exports 43,000 tons of apples, earning $28.3M

Morocco:

Raspberry harvest begins in Agadir amid labor shortage

CBP seizes over 14,000 pounds of prohibited fruit at Pharr Bridge to protect US agriculture

50 years of innovation and resilience in New Zealand's fruit industry

Seasonal surge in US pumpkin and fall produce sales

U.S. Mexico Canada agreement: A focus on the specialty crops market

"There will be almost 25% less volumes for Turkish apples"

Australian citrus producer boosts exports and inspires global collaboration

Iran's agricultural exports surge 16%, pistachios lead with $614 million

San Antonio terminal boosts cherry export with $13M reefer project

Zimbabwe eyes growth in edible fruit exports to China amid market opportunities

RubyFrost apples now available

Moldova special: concluding insights

“Moldova has massive export potential”

Growing demand for dates in Europe offers new opportunities for suppliers

Aldi and Lidl lead in British apple sales while Sainsbury's tops pear market

Why table grapes are one of the few commodities growing in consumption

Global juice markets face squeeze as Brazil's orange and European apple production decline

Somercotes Cherries

Tasmania cherry grower prepares for bumper season

German entrepreneur ventures into apple farming in Tanzania

Afghanistan increases tomato exports to Pakistan despite trade challenges

Fall Creek boosts Chile's berry industry with strategic innovations

Return to normal plum season from South Africa expected in 2024-25

Imported shine muscat grapes in Thailand exceed legal pesticide limits

Lenert van Wyk of Cape Country Exports kicks off the stonefruit and blueberry season

Seasoned newcomer to Middle Eastern fruit exports notes airfreight bottleneck in Dubai

Med Hermes strengthens its team and focuses on the global market

New varieties for watermelons and melons

Ortogel Srl

An artistic stand to represent healthy fruit chains

"It will be quite a small crop for the Rocha pear, quite similar to last year's production.”

Moldova series - part 14

“We import tropical fruit via the Netherlands”

Denizli begins quince harvest season with favorable yields and increased export prices

Peru ascends as a global agricultural powerhouse, leading in blueberry exports

Kotalipara farmers embrace early tomato cultivation to counter rising costs

Chile consolidates its position as South America's leading cherry supplier to China

SAG certifies the first Chilean cherries for the export campaign

Coöperatie Hoogstraten opens doors to growers, employees and neighbors

"On the eve of our new future strategy it was nice to provide insight"

Orchards adapt and thrive amid seasonal challenges and diverse visitor interests

Turkey's fruit exports surpass $1 billion to 114 countries in first nine months of 2024

Florida strawberry season surrounded by uncertainty

Sun World scores important victories in litigation against Italian grape growers

Climate change hits Uttarakhand fruit production, study shows sharp declines

Fruit supplier JO Sims Holdings reports surge in pre-tax profits to £16.4m

Western Cape concerned over slow port upgrades affecting agriculture

Berry importer expands program with new Texas loading location

Eco-friendly berry pads launched to reduce food waste and cut carbon emissions

Moldova series - part 13

"You can't rely solely on your product's quality and flavor; presentation is just as important"

New Zealand apple and pear industry boosts economy with $1.96 billion revenue and sustainability gains

Australian strawberry and raspberry demand expected to rise over summer

Kashmir apple production drops up to 40% amid weather woes, foreign competition

Union flag branding on Scottish fruit sparks online backlash

Companies partner to convert food waste into pectin and fiber

Luis Miguel Vegas, General Manager of ProArándanos (Peru)

"Peruvian blueberry season reaches its peak with new varieties and strategic markets"

Refreshing and hydrating: the rise of watermelons in Europe's markets

But an earlier switch-over from Northern to Southern Hemisphere

Expect a later start to South African grapes

Johan van Alphen and Polina Valkanova, Special Fruit:

"Significant shift to new varieties in Spanish strawberry acreage"

Low availability at the beginning of the season

Indian grape season starts, but comes with challenges

Record-high Gala apple prices in Ukraine, Moldova, and Poland

Impact of hurricane Oscar on banana and tomato crops in Guantánamo

Kenya halts avocado exports, gears up for regulated mango season

Emeline Vanespen, Strawberries and Raspberries of France

French strawberry production set to increase in 2025?

Afghanistan exports 30,000 tons of grapes and figs worth $36M

U.S. apple industry impacted by overproduction and competition from other fruits

Peru's strawberry exports rise in September 2024, led by frozen varieties

Australian blueberry prices plummet below $2.50 amid surge in local production

Introducing taste-based cherry tomato sorting with hyperspectral imaging

Canada and Ontario invest $4.4M in fruit sector to boost popular and hardy varieties

"Finding very good quality fruits suitable for long transit will be a challenge this season"

Delaware Valley drought threatens future fruit yields and fall crop planting

Western Australia eases tomato export restrictions amid ToBRFV outbreak

Azerbaijan increases watermelon exports to Saudi Arabia by more than fivefold

Julián Rioja, Planasa's Commercial Director for Iberia and Africa:

"For the next strawberry season, we expect to exceed 15% of the market share in Spain"

Moldova series - part 12

Chisinau’s “Nr1” hypermarket’s fruit and veg aisle has everything you could want

Christelle Bertin, Blue Whale

"Kissabel can meet the needs of those who do not usually eat apples"

Will California grapes ship until Thanksgiving?

Moldova series - part 11

“Our dream is to build a cooperative model similar to BelOrta”

Portuguese pear production at 50% of maximum potential

"For the export of pears, Spain, France and Germany are our big bets this season”

Apple prices in Ukraine set new records

DG agri dashboard: apples

Drop in EU apple exports compared to 2023/2024

Afghanistan exported fresh fruits worth $31 million over the last six months

Afghanistan exports 442 tonnes melons and watermelons despite challenges

Californian grapes in cold storage up on last month

Plantis Group: "Everything is going to change soon"

"The grape season is over and we are now ready to start with fresh vegetables"