Sector | Fruit (soft)
Korea expands domestic varieties to boost produce exports
Florida strawberry growers hit by freeze and import pressure
New Zealand proposes import rules for fresh blueberries
"Growing interest in blueberry sorting machines is not random; it reflects global trends"
"Dutch expertise, technology, and contracts flow to Uzbekistan, with more missions on the way"
Uzbek–Dutch trade mission lays groundwork for fruit and berry partnerships
Sainsbury’s signs five-year contracts with 62 UK berry farms
CBP seizes $17.7 million meth hidden in blackberry shipment
German strawberry cultivation in a changing landscape:
Cultivated areas have declined by more than a fifth since 2021
Vincent Chaban, Fruits Rouges du Confluent:
"The market is fluid, but we do not want lower prices"
Stephan van Marrewijk, Vicasol:
"I've never seen tomato prices this high before"
Peruvian blueberry sector shifts focus to new varieties
Matteo Molari of G-Berries now accepts bookings
Blueberry nursery sees 35% growth ahead of autumn season
U.S. blueberry grower adopts H-2A program as labour costs rise
Week 13 Fruit Wholesale Market Report:
Avocado prices rise while South African Flash Gala apples arrive on the market
Ghana urges district vegetable farms after Burkina Faso tomato ban
Xinjiang expands greenhouse blueberry production for winter market
Australian blueberry output rises as regulation concerns grow
Decline in the supply of spring Greek hydroponic tomatoes
“When pressure on tomatoes from the Balkans increases, you invest in quality and more specialized products”
Canada fines blueberry processor for mislabelled origin
Pasquino De Vuyst, Square Melon:
"Asparagus, strawberries, and wild garlic: Easter has overtaken Christmas in demand for us"
German BLE week 12:
'Moroccan and Turkish mandarins have disappeared from the market in some areas'
Blueberry sector focuses on quality as supply rises
Russia detects quarantine pests in imported tomatoes from Turkey and Kazakhstan
Michigan fruit crops remain dormant after heavy March snowfall
From the perspective of an Italian wholesaler
Wholesale prices of peppers and tomatoes are skyrocketing
Kyrgyzstan fruit and vegetable imports from China reach 182 million dollars in early 2026
Prices have been affected
"The supply of Spanish strawberries is recovering and is even higher than usual at this time of year"
"We will discontinue this strawberry variety"
Benoit Demedts, Kwekerij Demedts - De Mey:
"Production to increase in following week, with higher volumes expected in time for Easter"
The Mercosur-EU agreement creates new opportunities for Uruguay's fruit sector
Ger Vissers marks 45 years as a commission agent
"Much has changed in our profession, but Mother Nature remains in charge"
U.S. launches antidumping investigation into Mexican strawberry exports
Perishable products weekly update - 25 March:
Firm prices across produce as supply remains limited in key categories
Victoria enforces food safety standards for berry, melon, and leafy growers
Daniel - S&A Produce:
"Volumes are increasing, April will see a tenfold increase in volume compared to March"
Peak blueberry harvest in Larache is expected in the first week of April
Professional padel player signs on as global berry brand ambassador
VBT figures week 12:
Tomato prices continue to peak
Alexandra Valdez, Frutical:
"Frutical exemplifies a new wave of community-oriented, market-connected agro-export companies"
Ghana secures US$20 million to address tomato supply risks
Premium Peruvian blueberries gain share with US$2.28/kg price gap
Berry group partners with padel player Delfi Brea as 2026 ambassador
Russia continues to import potatoes and vegetables
Blueberry roundup: what’s on in the growing regions
Ecuador launches program to support Andean blueberry conservation
Malaga port expands Latin America fruit trade links
Tomato virus cases rise as Russia blocks shipments and returns unlabeled produce
Hong Chew Kwek - Kwek Global
"Super Jumbo blueberries are popular among the young generation, commanding premium pricing at retail level"
Production returns to seasonal norms with quality fruit
Strong price pressure on Greek strawberries
Chilean blueberry exports rise 2.7% on new varieties and European demand
Peruvian blueberry sector faces rising logistics costs and route disruptions
Kenya focuses on value addition in macadamia, avocado, and blueberries
National retail report - Specialty crops 20 March:
Produce ads decline as spring items dominate promotions
Ukraine allocates first 2026 grants for orchards and greenhouses
UK strawberry harvesting robots win research award
Exporters call for response to Burkina Faso tomato ban
Morocco banks on export aid to sell tomatoes outside of Europe
Week 12 Fruit Wholesale Market Report:
Chilean plum prices rebound, while New Zealand apple prices decline
German BLE Week 11:
'Italian cauliflower dominated the market, followed by French shipments'
South Korean greenhouse growers face rising fuel costs and lower returns
Class 1 strawberry variety to open for UK sales next season
Iran, Greece, Italy shipments slow
"Kiwi demand jumps 30-40% against thin stock in India"
Middle East disruption drives up costs for UK berry growers
Moroccan blueberry output to drop about 20% after Souss-Massa storms
€10,000 to Child Focus at auction of Coöperatie Hoogstraten’s first strawberries
Strawberry season opened: “From now on, volumes will double weekly”
Philip van Geest (VGI) on complex transition from southern European to Dutch greenhouse vegetable season
“Everyone is trying to figure out how to meet their obligations”
Peruvian blueberry market shifts toward premium varieties with higher prices
Wild blueberries linked to improved heart and metabolic health
Seasonal perishable products weekly update - March 18:
U.S. produce market sees higher asparagus prices, weak strawberry market
Mexico will continue to be the United States' top supplier of fresh berries in 2026
Mexican berry exports hit by peso volatility and U.S. probe
North Carolina freeze risk for fruit crops in Henderson County
Peruvian blueberry sector targets efficiency as competition increases
Report highlights health benefits of berries and consumer trends
Gioacchino Russo, producer of tomato specialities in Italy
"Genetics are important, but the final quality is decided during cultivation"
Spanish tomato exports have decreased by 43% over the past thirteen years
Alejandro Pannunzio, Berries del Sol:
Global demand for blueberries continues to outpace supply
Week 11 Fruit Wholesale Market Report
Egyptian oranges arrive on the market while blueberry prices rebound
California heat advances strawberries and pressures vegetables and citrus
Morocco sets US$75 per ton subsidy for tomato exports
“Our mission is to bring new strawberry varieties to market quicker and at a lower cost”
Georgia eyes $200M blueberry exports as production and market access expand
Moroccan soft fruit growers complain of slow operations at Tanger Med port
Planasa hosted the second edition of its Meet & Greet Field Day
Fake strawberries raise concerns in Hong Kong’s fruit market
Azienda Agricola Fratelli Facchini
Soil-less vegetable production for 10 months a year between high-quality and market challenges
Quarantine pests found in imported potatoes, cabbage, and tomatoes in Russia
Wim de Weert, Rei de Morangos:
“Storm damage hits Portuguese strawberry crop, but high prices offset losses”
German BLE week 10:
'Increasing South African imports are putting pressure on European pear prices'
Conclusion of Peruvian blueberry seminar highlights genetics and logistics
Greek producers of blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries “warm up their engines”
U.S. strawberry growers face Neopestalotiopsis disease risk
Planasa and Fall Creek
Berry breeding programs presented in southern Spain
"Moroccan blueberries seem to be losing ground in Russia"
Brazil sends fresh produce to Cape Verde by direct cargo flight
Brazilian strawberry output expected to rise in Rio Grande do Sul
New Rabbiteye blueberry variety bred to overcome limitations
Susana Gaytán, Frissie:
"We help growers cut losses by extending fruit shelf life up to two years with IQF technology"
Peruvian blueberry seminar examines market trends, genetics, and logistics
Tomato prices rise sharply in Lagos as fuel costs climb
Jordan halts tomato and cucumber exports to protect domestic supply
Seasonal perishable products weekly update:
Cucumber and bell pepper prices rise, strawberries and tomatoes fall
"Our berries are packed and loaded onto trucks without ever leaving the cold chain environment"
Ukrainian berry exports shift from Poland to other EU markets
Chilean blueberry sector shifts to new genetics
Florida blueberry growers work to bounce back after a chilly winter
Luis Ramos, MG Fruit:
"Tomato and pepper prices extremely high"
High tomato arrivals push prices down in India’s Tiruchi market
Egypt launches agricultural fund as exports reach US$11.5 billion
Domestic blueberry season starts with reduced early volumes
Rebecca Scurr - Piñata Farms
Consistency key to growth for Queensland berry grower
Combining vertical farms and polyhouses for soft fruit production
"We want to expand quickly and focus on growing"
Mozambican demand grows for Zimbabwean produce
Peruvian blueberry grower replaces 500 hectares with new varieties
Start of the fruit vegetable harvest in Knoblauchsland:
"Growing appreciation for regional eggplants"
Rhineland-Palatinate
Fewer vegetable farming businesses and smaller cultivation areas
UAE says tomato and onion price increases are temporary
Dozens of new supply chain innovations unveiled at the latest blueberry conference
Ukrainian apple prices rise as export challenges persist
Portugal Algarve agriculture generates US$880 million in 2023
Costa Rica detects Neopestalotiopsis fungus in strawberry crops
Morocco holds 70.6% share of EU tomato imports from non-EU suppliers
Peruvian blueberry project expands with US$60 million investment
UK growers warn pesticide alignment could cut soft fruit output
U.S. study links wild blueberries to vascular and metabolic health
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops 6 March
U.S. retail ads highlight spring produce, grapes rise, oranges fall
