Lucien de Wit, LuBa Fresh
Sector | Fruit (grapes)
New post-harvest technologies to be showcased at 2025 trade event in São Paulo
Climate change disrupts grape yields and increases frost risk in New York
Carlos Bon with Divine Flavor
“If all retailers would focus on offering high quality and high flavor table grapes, the market would be in balance”
Spring produce ads steady as prices shift for grapes, tomatoes, and cabbage
Moyca joins project to grow table grapes without pesticide and fungicide residues
Lower volumes, but stable season for grapes from India
German BLE week 9:
'Availability of cauliflowers increased noticeably overall'
Bangladesh's fresh fruit imports decline amid high duties and inflation
Filipino market opens for South African grapes
Asaja Alicante Agricultural Producer of the Year Award 2024 to Álvaro Boix Valero
"I'd dare say that the best profits are made from the sale of second and third class categories"
Top 20 European importers of Peruvian grapes
Together with better varieties and plant protection products
New digital tool helps keep growers 'in the game'
Uzbekistan ships first Meyer lemons to Japan
Record grape harvest in Karabudakhkent, Russia
"It's fantastic that there hasn't been a drop of rain so far in the Hex."
Afghanistan exports $143M in fresh fruits worldwide
Retail produce ads rise 3% as fruit and vegetable prices drop
Moldova to export fruits duty-free to EFTA countries
Jerry Ito, Coana:
Brazil's grapes struggle with rain and labor shortages
German BLE week 8:
'Presence of Spanish cucumbers apparently reduced'
Uvasdoce Fresh:
"Table grape prices have stabilized, and the supply is expected to last until May"
La Niña impacts banana, apple, and mango harvests as fruit supply struggles in 2025
Peru's giant grapes are all the rage on the Internet
Chile to start shipping frozen fruit to Indonesia
Sarah McCormack - Te Mata
"This season we are seeing the highest sugar averages to date"
Nashik mango farmers expand exports to Europe, registration deadline extended
Abrafrutas
"We firmly believe that Asia will be the fastest growing territory for Brazilian exports"
It's been a difficult season for Chilean table grapes, but things are expected to improve in April
"Decline in citrus consumption driven by factors beyond pricing"
Trump to end temporary suspension on Mexican and Canadian products
British actress playfully urges shoppers to try cotton candy grapes
Sri Lanka's elephant orphanage celebrates 50th anniversary with fruit feast
Bangladesh considers cutting fruit import duties as prices surge ahead of Ramadan
Chile's cherry sector faces price drop amid export surge and China's economic slowdown
Jesús Pardines, of Orifruit: "The Verna is reaching 40-50% higher prices than the Fino"
"Good-sized oranges with no thrips problems are fetching fairly good prices at source"
South American grape growers bet on the U.S.
Brazil's Tahiti lime exports hit record despite citrus canker threat and falling domestic prices
Jamaica invests $124 million in cold storage facility to support over 1,500 farmers
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops
Fruit and vegetable ads drop 1% as strawberry prices rise 18% and grape prices fall up to 22%
Week 8 Fruit Wholesale Market Report
New Zealand apples and Indian green grapes hit the market while the varieties and supply of stone fruits increase
Falling prices and logistical challenges: the outlook for Chilean cherries and grapes
"Cherries are a pillar of Chile's fruit industry. Thus, cooperation will be fundamental for their stability and growth"
India expands agricultural exports with milestone fruit shipments and GI-tagged products
India explores grape export opportunities to New Zealand as trade talks advance
The new INIA G-4 grape seeks to lead varietal change in Chile
La Unió asks the Ministry of Agriculture for a biological control strategy to manage the "Scirtothrips aurantii" quarantine pest
Nico Louw – Exsa South Africa
Europe, UK play centre stage to South African grapes
German BLE week 7:
'Availability of German apples was slightly limited'
Brazil's grape exports drop 86% from December but hit six-year high for January
Uzbekistan to support small farmers and expand agricultural exports
Jacques Beukes – Modderdrift Grapes
Excellent weather means quicker end to South Africa’s grape harvest
Jeff Scott - ATGA
"If the weather holds it will be a big year for Australian grapes"
Vietnam's fruit and vegetable imports rise 24%, driven by China and U.S. shipments
Moldova seeks permanent EU trade liberalization to boost exports and investment
Illegally imported grapes and lemons destroyed in Batken
Agronomist grows 260 grape varieties in his garden in Poltava
Iván Marambio, of Frutas de Chile
Over 90 years exporting fruit: how Chile is facing the challenges of the future
South African table grape exports increase by 4% up to week 6 of 2025
Record numbers of Peruvian and Chilean grapes this season
Valentine’s Day boosts produce and floral sales as total ads rise 5%
Eddy Kreukniet, Exsa Europe:
"South African grapes reaching the market much faster than last year"
DRONSafe drones take off in Valencian agriculture to improve pest control
Chile's fruit exports to South Korea surge 56.9% as demand grows
Moldovan fruit growers increased exports to EU market in 2024
It comes mostly from South Africa
Not much European fruit in Tanzania
Week 7 Fruit Wholesale Market Report
Cherry prices have slightly rebounded while Australian Crimson grapes are on the market.
German BLE week 6
'In Hamburg, sales of Spanish peppers stagnated in the middle of the week'
Morné Paxton, Cederberg Farming:
“Our goal is to further expand the cultivation of early season grapes”
Konstantine Vekua - Topian
Topian, the Neom Food Company expanding into table grapes and berry cultivation
New York grape growers fight pests and climate challenges with research
US tariffs and rising global protectionism threaten South Africa's $14 billion agricultural export market
German BLE week 5:
'A certain customer saturation characterizes the mandarin and clementine market'
Uzbekistan's Bonaf interested in supplying berries from Kyrgyzstan for freeze-dried products
Week 6 Fruit Wholesale Market Report
Chilean plums are gradually entering the market, while Australian grapes are arriving in large quantities
Super Bowl produce sales boost avocado prices by 17% while limes surge 26%
Budou Farms
Australian grape producer set to give international consumers a taste of new varieties this season
Namibia records $54.4 million in grape exports amid improved trade balance
The psychology of the sour grape effect
Zimbabwe's berry exports surge 50% in 2024, driven by blueberries and global demand
Casper Brink and Gerhardt van Bosch – Voor-Groenberg Nurseries
"Part of our job is keeping the industry excited”
UK food reviewer sparks debate after eating £150 Japanese Crown Melon from Harrods
Spanish fruit and vegetable exports to the USA stand at 29,663 tons, 0.2% of the total
Canada considers lowering tebuconazole residue limit on grapes, impacting U.S. imports
Turkmenistan boosts greenhouse tomato exports by 43%, strengthens regional trade
Brazil aims to boost fruit exports beyond $1.2 billion despite trade hurdles
Russia increased imports of Georgian fruits and berries
Governor Uba Sani vows support to expand Kaduna’s grape farming and boost economy
Grape Evolution’s visit marks a new era for Volcani Institute’s table grape varieties in South Africa
Survey analyzes UK consumer preferences for table grape texture and flavor
Super Bowl and Lunar New Year boost retail ads as produce prices fluctuate by up to 34%
Dulce Vale will showcase its fruits in Berlin
"Our strong point is the organization of transport and customs clearance"
Bakker Barendrecht expands with centre for fresh fruit and vegetables
Brazilian grape exports drop 24% in 2024 despite strong external demand
SanLucar joins forces with Greenfood to strengthen its presence in Sweden
Packaging group expands in Northern Italy and Europe
Moldovan apple exporters not discouraged by sudden sharply higher energy prices
More Romanian watermelons and pumpkins destined for the rest of the EU market
French National Assembly authorizes drone pesticide spraying
Kashmir fruit growers urge budget support for insurance, market intervention, and infrastructure
Imported vegetables will take up more shelf space in Russian stores
Mishkaat Anderson – Culdevco
South African-bred fruit cultivars score high on adaptability
Red grape juice may reduce risk of erectile dysfunction
Peru faces declining mango production and rising avocado prices
TR Turoni to attend Fruit Logistica
"Flesh firmness measuring tools are essential for companies"
How can Peru compete in an increasingly regulated and sustainable market like Germany?
Uzbekistan doubles grape exports in 2024
Oronzo Diomede (Op Puglia&Natura) on the attendance at the Berlin fair
"We want to consolidate our international presence and pave the way for new growth opportunities for 2025"
El Ciruelo adopts reusable crates to Boost efficiency in fresh produce logistics
Week 4 Fruit Wholesale Market Report
Cherry market decline, as Peruvian red grapes hit the market
Kyrgyzstan's fruit and nut imports from China exceeded $609M in 2024
Taoufik Azemmat, manager of the Malaga-based company Mosaic Fruits:
"The first part of the Peruvian mango campaign has been a nightmare and there is uncertainty for the second part"
Russia sees rise in fruit and berry imports in 2024, led by citrus and grapes
2024-2025 season
Chilean fruit exports grow in volume and value
Peru might export 80 million boxes of grapes this season
Jumbo and Sharad Seedless grape exports hit by weather, duties, and fraud risks
Lac du Soleil, sole South African grape grower to package in the field
"Packaging in the field reduces handling, and we avoid spending millions on a packhouse”
Direct Source International develops new specialty
"Four different date varieties to be introduced under the Dulcissima brand within months"
Bad outlook for Peruvian mango in the final phase of the season
“We’re facing an active market and good prices in the U.S. for our seedless Chilean table grape varieties.”
EU green deal could impact South African agricultural exports and jobs
BLE week 3:
'German customers had access to a wide range of tomatoes'
Shifting fruit and vegetable prices across Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East
Michael Vorster & Leon de Kock – Grape Alliance
USA receives South African grape volumes going China’s way before
Rypen case liner shortlisted for 2025 Fruit Logistica Innovation Awards in technology category
A wide range of fruits and vegetables at OP Tenute Zuccarella
New producers' organization founded in southern Italy
Andrés Rodríguez, Chile's agricultural attaché in the United States:
"We think this will be a very good season for Chilean fruit exports to the US"
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops
Citrus and winter produce shine in this week's retail ads with 275,851 total promotions
