Sector | Fruit (soft)
South Africa's deciduous fruit industry urges action on Cape Town port
Miaoli County prepares for delayed strawberry season with events and new varieties
Florida strawberry growers face recovery challenges after Hurricane Milton
RedSayra strawberry variety sees promising results across Mediterranean regions
Canada invests $4.4 million to support fruit growers with resilient varieties
Philippines plans additional yellow onion imports to address supply shortage
Embrapa introduces 'BRS Terena' blackberry with improved flavor and yield
Youssef Aznou - Weloveberries
“Despite good prices this season, the raspberry industry is less attractive”
A good blueberry season expected from Morocco
Peruvian blueberry exports surge, driving global growth and market leadership
PTI protests trigger price hikes and shortages in Hazara division
Cucumber and tomato prices soar in Ukraine, driving consumers to cheaper options
Egypt's food exports rise 15.7%, led by sweet potatoes and citrus fruits
Peru expands agricultural exports to China, strengthens Asia-Pacific trade ties
Increased prices for Egyptian strawberries seen as good news in Morocco
El Pinar boosts strawberry plant sales by 20% with focus on rusticity and innovation
Manolo Fernández, manager of Alfrut:
"We have already picked the first potted strawberries, which we shared with guests at our 25th anniversary party"
Peruvian blueberries reach China faster via Chancay megaport
South Australian tomato growers challenge virus response amid major losses
USDA uses AI to improve cranberry harvesting in New Jersey
Thanksgiving ads surge, highlighting cranberries, sweet potatoes, and price shifts in produce
Floods hit western US; asparagus and avocado markets adjust to shifting supply
New food safety standards for berries, leafy greens, and melons start February 2025
Rajshahi farmers profit from green tomato cultivation and growing demand
Primi Frutti at the end of the distribution season
Strawberry plantlet sales up 12%, those of the Rossetta cultivar have doubled
Chilean blueberry industry focuses on varietal renewal to boost global competitiveness
U.S. cranberry exports reach $343.1 million in 2023, down 2% from 2022
Competitiveness of the Egyptian strawberry industry put to the test this season
Michoacán advances sustainability with certifications for avocados and berries
Mexico's berry production and exports rebound after two bad years
Dutch application approved for EU soft fruit promotion campaign
Cranberry market back to feeling “pre-COVID”
Juan Guillermo González, of Elite Blu:
"We believe that the taste and quality of our blueberries will allow us to differentiate ourselves"
Horticultural Development Council: insufficient investment for expansion
Zimbabwe has the world's fastest-growing blueberry industry
Why Egyptian strawberry prices have doubled this season
Philippines considers vegetable imports as typhoons drive prices up
Pizza Hut launches 'pizza' tomato wine
ISI Sementi and Top Seeds to merge in 2025, forming seed company in Italy
Chinese grafting technology boosts Kenya's tomato yields and farmer incomes
GP Graders unveils new leadership to drive cherry and blueberry growth
Peru exports first blueberries from Chancay port to Shanghai
Tomato prices in Kumamoto soar amid Black Friday demand and poor harvest
EPPO investigates €2 million subsidy fraud in Romanian vegetable projects
Michigan grants Peterson Brands funding to expand and create 82 jobs
California farmworkers face smoke hazards from mountain fire while harvesting
Blueberries from Argentina now meet child labor-free standards
Tomato prices drop 22% in a month amid increased supply and stable weather
Sharpak and WB Chambers launch recyclable berry packaging with 17% less weight
Peruvian blueberry exports surge despite El Niño challenges
Penny Reidy - SA Produce Market
Strawberries in good supply and will increase in volume as the weather gets warmer
U.S. Mexico Canada agreement seasonal perishable products:
Avocado prices reach $74.25 for large hass, cucumber prices drop
Tomato prices decline as seasonal arrivals boost supply
Peru and Hong Kong sign free trade agreement to boost economic ties
Himachal Pradesh boosts horticulture with focus on high-value fruits and innovation
Ehime farmers celebrate first mikan harvest since 2018 disasters
Right varieties and strategies address challenges in protected strawberry cultivation
Ontario fruit growers get $4.4M boost for new varieties and sustainability
US: Koyo Berries coming to Harris Teeter East Coast stores
K-pop Groups with Fruit-Inspired Names
NFSA reports extensive inspections and export activities in latest update
Dominican Republic to launch table grape exports in 2024
Transnet and fruit industry boost Cape Town's fruit exports
Smallholder farmers in South Africa struggle for market access
Georgia’s agricultural exports grow amid reliance on Russia
WWF:
"Some 30,000 tons of berries grown illegally with Doñana water could reach the European market"
Report shows 21% growth in Peravia agriculture, countering criticism
Gottschalk Cranberry Farm thrives under multigenerational leadership
Drought threatens cranberry farming and New Jersey Pinelands
Florida strawberry industry resilient post-Hurricane Milton
Port International partners with Agromartín to supply European retail
Camposol Holding PLC releases preliminary third quarter 2024 results
Study explores the shelf life of strawberries
Estimates are the Peruvian blueberry season will close with a value of $1.7-1.9 billion
“Sky-high prices for the very first deliveries”
“Supermarkets are even asking for a single box of strawberries to stock on their shelves”
Climate change impacts Nova Scotia blueberry crops with synchronized blooming
Holiday cheer and rising produce prices mark the season in retail ads
Rising vegetable prices strain budgets as inflation nears RBI limit
SA fruit industry launches pest monitoring centre to fight invasive threats
Peruvian blueberry exports surge, exceeding forecasts and previous records
Trend analysis:
Seasonal perishable commodities volume and price fluctuations
Antonio Álamo, EMEA Operation Manager at Fall Creek:
"Morocco is strongly expanding its blueberry acreage, while Europe is focusing on varietal replacement"
Dole launched nine new products at CIIE
Peruvian blueberries flourish in China following trade agreement
Peruvian blueberry exports soar, surpassing previous records and projections
Raquel Peregrín, of Ritec:
"A unique model in hydroponics for the production of strawberries for the United States"
New Zealand blackcurrants boost brain health with unique compound
Hendrik Satter, Starberry:
"Increasing cultivation of everbearers provides much better seasonal spread in the strawberry market"
Jon Clark - Fruit World International
“We expect to import 20-25 percent more cranberries than last year"
Tasmanian strawberries back in season
Workshop introduces sustainable bagging for mangoes in Madhabnagar
“Markets changed drastically in the last two weeks with Peru’s blueberries appearing on the scene”
New Jersey drought sweetens cranberries but threatens future berry yields
The international scientific and practical conference on berry cultivation and processing in Ukraine
First Tasmanian strawberries arriving on the shelves
Mexico's blueberry production to rise in 2024 despite drought challenges
Senegal faces food security crisis as floods ravage key agricultural region
Horacio Ozer Ami Gimenez, ByBlue:
“Growth is still a hot topic in the blueberry market”
Manuel Alfaro, from El Pilonar:
"The rains in Huelva have brought greater benefits for strawberries than the damage they may have caused"
Mengzi's blueberry boom drives rural revitalization in Yunnan
Berry growers form ‘legal cartel’ to combat imports
German strawberry harvest in the final stretch:
"Weak yields in the field and greenhouse, encouraging quantities of rack-grown produce"
Update on the impact of the storms in Spain
It is still impossible to access most of the fields affected by the floods in Valencia to assess the damage
"Blueberry still has massive potential"
Namibia berries investigated for land acquisition without chief's approval
New micro-endemic blueberry species discovered on Mt. Apo
Pre-cut fruit will become more important than ready-to-eat fruit"
Bama wants to significantly increase the share of Norwegian fruit and vegetables in the coming years
First strawberry flat of the season harvested in Florida
Intermarché wants to strengthen "its commitment to food sovereignty"
French supermarkets ditch strawberries over holidays in favor of local produce
Mongolia aims to boost domestic fruit and berry production to 30,000 tons by 2030
Rapid changes ensure continued success for the global blueberry industry
FreshPlaza Special on Blueberries
Sales prices up to 15 euros per kilo
The first strawberries from Basilicata reach the Emilia Romagna markets
Southwestern Ontario farmers prep for winter, protect berry crops at farm market
Xinjiang's tomato industry boosts local economy and meets global demand
Namibia berries project boosts employment and skill development
Tbilisi hosts conference on boosting blueberry production
Better weather conditions for Moroccan strawberries
State government steps in to control vegetable prices in Calcutta after Cyclone Dana damage
Pakistan balances local and imported vegetable supply amid shortages
Ica to expand agricultural land and boost exports with Pampas Verdes project
Australian tomato industry faces $20 million loss due to virus outbreak
Sarasota county buys Albritton farms for waste management, saves $50M
"We predict that production will reach 20,000 tons by 2028"
Blueberry production in Georgia is increasing rapidly
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