Sector | Fruit (soft)
Belgian auction prices:
Lower tomato volumes push prices above year-ago levels
The Bio.Fru.Pro growers' association aims to expand
"Modern organic greenhouses are long-term and costly investments"
Guilhem Flammen, Les Tomates du Mont Saint-Michel
Varietal selection and innovative technologies as key levers to meet the demands of the tomato market
Disappointing prices for Moroccan blueberry exporters
Rob Pakvis (Berryland) on India's potential
“If those 1.4 billion people start eating 100 grams of blueberries per person…”
European tomato prices rose sharply in March
Ganfer Fresh strengthens its grower network amid an increasingly pressured berry market
Ogulcan Sariboga of Raiffeisen Obst & Gemüse GmbH in Leverkusen:
"Unlike raspberries, we can barely keep up with the demand for blueberries"
Ghanaian tomato supply exposed by reliance on Burkina Faso imports
Turkey’s Silifke strawberry harvest begins with strong export demand
U.S. Northeast freeze threatens orchards and strawberry crops
Texas strawberry season recovers after early losses and frost
Croatian fruit and vegetable sector faces low self-sufficiency
Delayed blueberry harvest in Spain and Morocco keeps prices high
“Strawberry season end expected to be difficult with more supply and lower margins”
Volume building on Georgia blueberries
Marion Sarlé, Les Sourciers
From a car dealership in Argentina to ecological hydroponics in France
Marilyn Bull – Toro Fruit
No room for error in Middle East fruit exports
Week 16 Fruit Wholesale Market Report:
South African grapefruits arrive earlier, while Queen apple supply increases
Croatian strawberry prices rise as supply tightens
Chilean blueberry sector shifts to quality and varietal renewal
Ukrainian blueberry growers unite exports to target EU markets
Guillermo Salas, of Greenvic
Chile's fruit sector reconsiders cherry production and bets on the potential of kiwifruit
National U.S. Retail Report weekly update - 17 April:
Spring produce ads decline as fruit prices show mixed trends
Christo de Jong – CAPAC
In a season of rising costs, packhouse focuses on unlocking value
Strawberry grower Ralf Hensen:
"If we can keep prices roughly at current levels, we have reason to be happy"
German BLE week 15:
'Increased supply of domestic asparagus inevitably led to falling prices'
Chilean blueberry sector urged to accelerate varietal conversion
Ghana launches tomato PPP to boost production
Moroccan tomato growers urged to help alleviate domestic supply crisis
How a Polish border trader became one of Europe's premium strawberry growers
Halt on Moroccan tomato exports more nuanced according to APEFEL and FIFEL
‘Meet and Eat’ dinner during Philippines Trade Mission showcases U.S. blueberries
Surexport merges with three companies strengthening its Doñarosa brand
Indian import disruptions limit exotic fruit supply in Rajasthan
Latvia considers tomato imports from Azerbaijan
Seasonal perishable products weekly update - 15 March:
U.S. produce market mixed as tomato prices rise and cucumber prices fall
"Georgia fruit production declines while grape harvest reaches record in 2025"
CIV Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti (Italy)
Alin Borleanu to lead the strawberry market in the UK and Northern Europe
Indian tomato prices up 55% year-on-year as potato prices fall 44%
From Rotterdam to Scandinavia within 24 hours
Chocolate-coated grapes and mango ripening rooms: Fruity Pack's convenience ambitions
SanLucar
Focus on volume and taste with premium strawberries and red fruit
AI system helps mushroom growers with crop monitoring and harvest prediction
VBT figures week 15:
Tomato prices remain above €2 per kilo
Morocco halts tomato exports to ease domestic prices
Nigerian onion and tomato supply remains stable despite rising costs
Iraqi tomato prices rise as Iranian imports decline
Canary Tomato PGI aims to support Gran Canaria producers
Texas strawberry season recovers after slow start
Flooded orchards in northwest Michigan delay disease control
Kyrgyzstan cooperative plants Albion strawberries in Toktogul district
"As know-how spreads, zero-chill varieties crack India’s blueberry market open”
"Heavy and persistent rainfall created several challenges early on for strawberry season"
South African tomato sector faces post-harvest challenges
Chinese blueberry prices fall as production reaches 810,000 tons
Russia detects quarantine pests in imported produce from Central Asia
Canada's berry category continues to grow
StC International moves to Poeldijk and shifts focus to retail
"Dutch greenhouse vegetable prices remain firm after challenging import season"
Teun van Zuilen (BerryBrothers):
"Customers eager to return to day-fresh Dutch greenhouse produce after import season"
UAE and Qatar vegetable markets remain stable as supply diversifies
South Africa citrus exports face market and logistics pressure
U.S. strawberry processors face pressure from costs and imports
Helping Andalusia's blueberry growers close the water loop
Uzbekistan's region increases fruit and vegetable exports
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops:
US produce ads decline 10% on the back of strong fruit promotions
Isabelle Georges, Solarenn
A smooth and promising start to the French tomato campaign
German BLE week 14:
'Paprika prices often trended downward'
Emeline Vanespen, Fraises Framboises de France
"This week, we will exceed 1000 tons of Gariguette"
Ghanaian farm plans 3,000-ton tomato supply expansion
New Zealand growers prepare for Cyclone Vaianu impacts
Russia rejects tomato shipments over quarantine pests and viruses
Texas reopens acreage reporting for specialty crop support
Philippines denies tomato oversupply claims in Nueva Vizcaya
“The Middle East crisis is not just testing produce, it's testing quality control too”
Eight new blueberry varieties produced and marketed by Onubafruit will remain protected until 2056
Ben Goodchild - Nationwide Produce:
“Hopefully, the Dutch season will be a bit more peaceful and less stressful than the Spanish season"
Soccer partnership promotes healthy lifestyles
Caliplant
Nordica A81 opens a new chapter for Northern highbush blueberry varieties
AZUD Premier Pot
Improving irrigation efficiency in potted blueberries
Egyptian frozen strawberry exporter targets Brazilian market
U.S. tomato prices rise due to tariffs and higher fuel costs
Kenya develops gooseberry value chain for income growth
African blueberry exports shift to value under logistics pressure
Chilean blueberry sector reviews strategy under global competition
USDA to purchase produce for food assistance programs
Seasonal perishable products weekly update - 8 April:
U.S. produce markets see tight supply and higher prices
New tomato facility in Al Ain designed to grow 150,000 kg tomatoes annually
EAEU countries introduce temporary duty-free imports for selected vegetables
Egyptian strawberry industry in need of a supply decrease
“The market is not short of strawberries, but of compliant supply”
Montenegro blueberry farm expands with EU support
Apex ‘FCM14-057’ blueberry variety launches
Boudewijn van der Wal, Dutch Berries:
"Rising energy prices could make winter strawberry production more difficult"
Altair Zotti, Agrovivaz:
"Brazil's strawberry industry's biggest challenge is strengthening the cold chain"
U.S. strawberry market grows as regulations tighten
5.8 million tonnes of processing tomatoes exceeded in 2025
Italy remains the leading exporter of tomato preserves, while ranking second in production.
Helena Kallen on this year’s asparagus and strawberry season:
"I still see opportunities for growth in green asparagus cultivation for our company"
Week 14 Fruit Wholesale Market Report
Spanish oranges arrive earlier, while demand remains sluggish during the Qingming Festival
Egypt denies claims of rejected strawberry exports
South Korea expands support for new fruit and vegetable exports
U.S. strawberry production led by California at 91% of supply
National retail report - specialty crops:
Holiday demand boosts ads for potatoes, asparagus, and strawberries
"This strawberry season is not considered among the strongest in terms of yield"
Albanian tomato prices rise to US$8.40 per kg
Ghana welcomes Burkina Faso tomato export resumption
Coöperatie Hoogstraten partners with KMSKA to feature art on packaging
"Like painting, cultivation goes beyond simply growing"
Tomatoes from Malaga cost nearly 3 euros per kilo at origin
Egypt strawberry exports to Poland reach 62,200 tons in 2025
Strawberry market sees higher California supply and EU price pressure
Michigan fruit sector backed by research and US$750 million output
Seasonal perishable products weekly update - 1 April:
U.S. produce market mixed as tomato and avocado prices rise
Ortofrutticola Egnathia - Miss Freschezza
Winter vegetables and new campaigns: A delicate balance between market and production
Vincenzo Ambrosio and Giorgio Donnarumma of Milan-based Nuovafrutta
“Behind every great product are exceptional people"
Belgian strawberry grower anticipates strong season despite variety shake-up
German BLE Week 13:
'Availability of Spanish oranges declined'
Pest pressure and disease reduce tomato greenhouse yields in Paraná
Ukrainian blueberry sector shifts to coordinated export model
Cold snap cuts yields and delays Florida blueberry harvest
Robust strawberry forecast ahead
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: