The National Retail Report - Alaska Retail
Sector | Fruit (soft)
Calls for aggressive pricing amid plentiful strawberry crop ahead
"We want to use our experience to get later fruit, big sizes, as well as great-tasting cherries"
Namibia cuts horticulture imports to US$20.4 million as local production rises
Frosts slash Turkey’s citrus output by up to 80%
Chris Rose - Asplins Producer Organisation
"The scheme has been extremely effective in helping grow the soft fruit sector over the years"
Heat cuts Maharashtra strawberry and mango yields by estimated 50%
China’s fruit exports to Russia hit multi-year highs
Dry weather turns Victoria broccoli bitter, causes major losses
India advances heat- and disease-tolerant tomato lines
Italian company Azienda Travaglini Angelico
"The wise farmer looks to the future with an eye to the errors of the past"
Spanish-born founder of Fresh Fruit Alliance
Obituary: Vicente Tur dies at the age of 98
Tommies kick off Dutch tomato season
Strong domestic blueberry crop on the way
US company Plenty enters into Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Production and distribution of Sweet Karoline blackberry variety is expanding
Marianna D'Auria of Conserve Dama (Italy)
Ancient traditions preserved in jars
Romanian entrepreneurs build berry processing facility in Hunedoara
EU confirms Moroccan tomato imports comply with trade rules
British Berry Growers express serious concerns over Defra’s ending of the Producer Organisations (PO) scheme
Blueberry Council seeks nominees for Importer 2, 3 and 4 positions
Chile makes progress in opening the Indonesian market for its citrus fruits
$19 Japanese strawberries spark buzz at Los Angeles luxury grocer
Moroccan blueberry exports grow in Singapore and Malaysia
Early spring brings bumper strawberry harvest at Tanaka Farms
Irrisense: efficiency, sustainability, and optimal productivity
A new way to irrigate soilless crops
German Bioland producer Andreas Frank:
"We now see the greatest potential for growth in organic vegetable growing"
Uzbekistan exported fruits and vegetables worth over $175M
Filippo Frongia and Andrea Manca of Agro Mediterranea Distribuzione
Artichoke surplus and unexpected success for Noir black tomatoes
Jimmy Kimmel’s $19 strawberry prank goes viral
U.S. Mexico Canada seasonal perishable products weekly update:
Avocado prices up 10%, cucumber prices surge, berry volumes decline
Ukrainian blueberry sector grows despite wartime challenges
Addition of three new growers boost Kompany’s strawberry acreage beyond 73 hectares
Melina Marcelino and Juan Peña, Fruggies:
Difficulties in exporting to the Caribbean include the last-minute cancelation of shipments
Spain’s berry production down 3.4% as strawberry and raspberry supply falls
Kyrgyzstan increases tomato imports from Turkmenistan by 7%
Dates announced for British Tomato Fortnight 2025
Ricardo Polis, Fall Creek:
"Varietal renewal is essential to remain competitive in blueberry production"
German BLE week 11:
'Supply gap for sweet peppers at the change of season'
not to be confused with ToBRFV
French Food Safety Agency warns of 'new' ToBFV tomato virus
Strawberries may boost brain speed and lower blood pressure
California showcases strawberry sector's sustainability and growth
Florida blueberry program develops high-yield early varieties
BerryWorld strawberries win gold at 2025 Outstanding Food Producers Awards
Zabaikalsk customs adopts frozen fruit imports from China
Georgia's agricultural exports grew by 17% in 2024, trade imbalance persists
ZEC-C tech launched to cut vegetable spoilage in Cagayan Valley
Saudi Arabia achieves 107% fig self-sufficiency in 2023
Peru's blueberry exports set to grow 15% in 2024-2025 campaign
Heavy rains halt Moroccan strawberry exports
Mauro Mastrototaro
"Biodiversity - a fundamental ally for field crops"
Less fresh and sundried tomatoes to be expected from Tunisia
Kyrgyzstan's vegetable imports more than doubled
Tornadoes devastate 300–400 hectares of soft fruit greenhouses in Huelva
Il Vigneto d'Oro
Passion and innovation to grow as a company
Stefania Montali, marketing manager and owner of Industrie Montali
"Private label growth supports orders for our products"
Korean melons exported to Vietnam after 17 years of negotiations
North American Blueberry Council announces board of directors
Start of early strawberry and asparagus season at Staay Food Group
"Promising asparagus pre-season, but abundant Italian supply challenges start of greenhouse strawberry season"
Benoit Demedts, Nursery Demedts - De Mey:
"First strawberries from unlit cultivation expected by end of next week"
France and Morocco strengthen their position as key suppliers to the Spanish market
Yunnan leads China's blueberry harvest and export growth
Ukrainian company expands berry business through farmer partnerships
New Zealand blueberry sector plans expansion to increase exports
Drought drives bird damage in South Australian orchards
The situation is known to Italian and foreign operators
Whoever can sell strawberries at this time is rich and knows it
Agrícola Perichán acquired a sorting machine to process up to 20 tons per hour
"These are difficult times in the tomato sector, with significant production losses due to ToBRFV"
Major cherry grower goes into liquidation
Driving excitement around Sweet Karoline blackberries
Pastry chef Noëmie Honiat chosen as ambassador
The season looks promising for Red Label strawberries
Clandestine berry warehouse uncovered in Huelva
Peru explores growth in frozen blueberries amid production challenges
AlUla agriculture supports ramadan with diverse crop production
5th International Strawberry Congress will take place September 17 to 19
Turkish fruit & vegetable farmers turn to wheat and corn
St. Patrick’s Day boosts produce promotions, ad volumes rise 2 percent
Azienda Agricola Patea (Calabria, Italy)
Aloe and bergamot juices are the newest additions to the range
M.ª Ángeles García Sousa, Technical Manager at Frutas Esther:
"We are worried, but much less than the others thanks to hydroponics"
Tuncer Akarca, Elite Foods:
"Ramadan kickstarts strong demand for Elite tomatoes"
Brazil sets import rules for Egyptian strawberry seedlings
34th Blueberry Seminar highlights Peru’s global role
Meet & Greet Field Day at Planasa's Spanish R&D center
Ukrainian farmers start spring planting, boost potato and vegetable crops
Strawberry patent lawsuit narrows as court dismisses key claims
Yellow and red kiwifruit drive growth South Africa’s export
Addressing critical production challenges
Two new strawberry varieties released
Peru consolidates its position as the world's leading blueberry exporter
Peru hosts international blueberry seminar to highlight industry growth
Saudi Arabia reaches 76% tomato self-sufficiency
U.S. produce market sees mixed price trends and rising imports
California company acquires former Del Monte plant near Hanford
Fall Creek shares its genetic developments and those to come at a Field + Forum Day in Seville
The present is already the future in the blueberry sector
New berry processor launches in Rivne, Ukraine
New 20-hectare greenhouse set to be built in Australia
Turkish vegetables dominate Chisinau market amid rising prices
Blueberry market in Ukraine faces challenges: Prices stable, costs remain high
The Greek market remains more profitable
European importers turn to Greece to source more raspberries and blackberries
PEI blueberry growers to vote on marketing board proposal
Later start to Florida blueberry season anticipated
Looye inspires home cooks to serve something special this Easter
Focaccia Easter board with Looye honey tomatoes
Detlev Köster from Johann Köster GmbH & Co. KG:
"First Papenburg cucumbers arrive on the market with a slight delay"
German asparagus season starts at the Frischezentrum Frankfurt
"Earlier and pricier start to the season"
Successful 13th Blueberry Conference in Poland:
"Increased focus on premium products will inevitably change the standards on the blueberry shelf"
Extremadura tomato producers consider the 107 euros per ton price to be "ruinous"
Tomato prices drop in Jos due to surplus from increased harvests
Drug Enforcement Administration seizes $5 million in meth hidden in blueberry shipment in Texas
Peru hosts international blueberry technical tour in Pisco
African Farming Industries invests $2 million to grow strawberries in Ethiopia
Ukrainian farmers receive €2.3M in grants for orchards and greenhouses
Andrea Ferrarini, of Bio Ferrarini:
"With the right information, consumers can make informed choices"
Jonathan Vandesande, FMB:
"Beautiful weather created high volumes of cucumbers in the market this week"
EU strawberry group reviews steps to improve access to phytosanitary products
North Carolina strawberry growers monitor new Neo-P disease threat
Blueberry Conference 2025 focuses on quality and export growth
Industrial tomato retail formats increasingly in demand
A good option for those with food allergies and intolerances
Winning bet with white strawberries
Rains benefit Andalusia but impact strawberry production
Mohamed Awwad, Egyptian tomato grower
"We are trying to grab market share from Moroccan exporters"
Hawke’s Bay growers drive NZ apple and pear industry past $1 billion
CapGen Seeds' new pear tomato variety with medium resistance to ToBRFV
"Panoramix has maintained its production and quality in the final phase of cultivation"
Himachal expands SHIVA project to include exotic fruit cultivation
Portugal’s blueberry cultivation to reach 3,000 hectares
Root crop supply rises in Samoa as vegetable prices surge
Spring produce ads steady as prices shift for grapes, tomatoes, and cabbage
Strawberry prices in Ukraine: imports, costs, and local season start
Fresh Line Imports celebrates its 10th anniversary and opens warehouse sale in Hamburg
"Brix values for Greek juice oranges this year higher than ever"
Morocco and France near tomato import agreement
Ben Goodchild - Nationwide Produce