Sector | Fruit (top)
Andrew Smith - R&R Smith
Blissful season blooms for Tasmanian apple grower
Brazil enables local certification for apple exports in Santa Catarina
West Michigan apple buds suffer 20–30% frost damage
Ground breaks for apple storage facility in Pennsylvania
Lake Constance: New apple variety Delcored makes its debut in regional cultivation
"Not just an addition, but a future cornerstone of our variety portfolio"
Indian apple prices fall as stored volumes pressure market
Kashmir CA storage expansion raises overcapacity concerns
U.S. Northeast freeze threatens orchards and strawberry crops
Croatian fruit and vegetable sector faces low self-sufficiency
Latvian frost damages peaches, apricots, and cherry crops
Mark Trzaskoma - Battunga Orchards:
"All of our coloured varieties look to be colouring really well”
Week 16 Fruit Wholesale Market Report:
South African grapefruits arrive earlier, while Queen apple supply increases
Georgian apple exports increase 7% in volume in Q1 2026
Ireland hosts apple research update event at Teagasc Oak Park
Nepali apple stocks rise as border controls halt re-exports
New Zealand and India set date to sign free trade agreement
National U.S. Retail Report weekly update - 17 April:
Spring produce ads decline as fruit prices show mixed trends
German BLE week 15:
'Increased supply of domestic asparagus inevitably led to falling prices'
Saudi Arabia opens fruit market to Brazilian exports
Nova Scotia boosts apple processing for institutional markets
Italy to host international pear conference in Ferrara
Indian apple growers use CA storage to support prices
Indian import disruptions limit exotic fruit supply in Rajasthan
U.S. tomato prices rise on tariffs, energy costs, and supply shortages
From Rotterdam to Scandinavia within 24 hours
Chocolate-coated grapes and mango ripening rooms: Fruity Pack's convenience ambitions
Flooded orchards in northwest Michigan delay disease control
Envy apples surpass NZD $1 billion in global retail sales
Creating an emotional connection at the fruit aisle
Altländer Wellant uses humour and personality to stand out in apple marketing
Pricing picking up on New York apples
Glenn Carningham - Duxton Apples
Standout season beckons for South Australian apple grower
British apple supermarket sales data - March 2026:
Tesco and Aldi lead UK British apple sales
Apple storage down three percent over April 2025
South Korean fruit area declines 1% as farming population ages
Ukrainian and Moldovan apple prices face pressure at end of season
Indian apple and orange prices rise on import disruptions
New compound targets fire blight and Listeria in Washington
Northern Hemisphere apple and pear stocks - March 2026:
European apple stocks up 14.5 per cent to 2.74 million tons
Uzbekistan onion prices fall sharply in April, while greenhouse vegetables prices rise
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
India expands persimmon cultivation in Himachal Pradesh clusters
Josh Parlane - Snazzy Fruit Company
Differentiation is the key for NZ apple innovator
VHM Fruit Trade halted Conference exports to China a month early
“Maintaining current price levels allows all parties to remain viable through the end of the season”
German BLE week 14:
'Paprika prices often trended downward'
New Zealand growers prepare for Cyclone Vaianu impacts
Texas reopens acreage reporting for specialty crop support
“The Middle East crisis is not just testing produce, it's testing quality control too”
Indian roadmap targets productivity and losses in Kashmir horticulture
USDA to purchase produce for food assistance programs
"A logistical advantage for the Italian competition"
Polish apples struggling in Egypt due to higher prices
South Korean hail damages 802 hectares of crops in South Jeolla
Georgian orchard production set to reach 1.44 million kg in 2026
Week 14 Fruit Wholesale Market Report
Spanish oranges arrive earlier, while demand remains sluggish during the Qingming Festival
Indian hailstorm causes up to 25% orchard damage in Kashmir
South Korea expands support for new fruit and vegetable exports
New Zealand prepares for brown marmorated stink bug threat
National retail report - specialty crops:
Holiday demand boosts ads for potatoes, asparagus, and strawberries
New Zealand Apples and Pears appoints Danielle Adsett as CEO
New Zealand persimmon season starts early with local-only supply
Chinese apple output falls 5% as concentrate stocks build
Michigan fruit sector backed by research and US$750 million output
"In many ways, the current situation resembles the first months of the war in Ukraine"
German BLE Week 13:
'Availability of Spanish oranges declined'
Jammu and Kashmir apple output up 3.4% as exports fall 26%
Tasmanian apple harvest starts late as new season begins
SugarBee apples team up with Seattle Mariners
Lower quality of Polish apple harvest dampened potential of the season
"We could have shipped around 30 per cent more product to overseas markets"
Malta stone fruit output declines due to pest control shortages
Korea expands domestic varieties to boost produce exports
Patrick Meikle - Golden Bay Fruit:
“We have doubled the volumes of Miranda this year and expect to do the same next year"
Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti (CIV)
Emerald Crisp Smeralda variety expands in Canada and Europe
Sassy apples expand to 40 SA stores as Ceres production rises
News of Indonesian import quotas may impact fresh pear exports
Hailstorms damage apple crops in Himachal Pradesh
South Africa's export season starts under pressure from logistics costs
Reduced exports to Canada
Mexico remains strong export market for pears from the U.S.
"Despite the weaker demand, the domestic market has allowed us to continue operations"
"If the war in the Middle East does not end soon, there may be impacts on the consumption and stocks of Greek apples"
Brazilian apple imports rise as EU exports grow
Indian apple growers protest import duties as FTA quotas limit imports
European apple exports disrupted as stocks rise 12.5%
Russia blocks Chilean stone fruit, rejects Serbian apples over labeling issues
Daniela Aguirre, Fruit Freshi:
"Stone fruit season starts slowly as demand for overseas top fruit also lags"
Week 13 Fruit Wholesale Market Report:
Avocado prices rise while South African Flash Gala apples arrive on the market
Namibian grape exports exceed US$65 million in Q4 2025
New Zealand apple season starts strongly with Jazz and Envy sales
2026 Michigan apple research funding announced
Positive signs for Canadian cherry season
German BLE week 12:
'Moroccan and Turkish mandarins have disappeared from the market in some areas'
Brazilian Gala apple prices ease as supply increases
Michigan fruit crops remain dormant after heavy March snowfall
Red-fleshed apples return to South African shelves
Kyrgyzstan fruit and vegetable imports from China reach 182 million dollars in early 2026
"We supplied the largest number of Royal Gala apples in our company's history"
Imported apple and pear program kicks off on East Coast
The Mercosur-EU agreement creates new opportunities for Uruguay's fruit sector
Cédric Modica Amore, Pink Lady
"Pink Lady is the driving force behind the apple department"
Ger Vissers marks 45 years as a commission agent
"Much has changed in our profession, but Mother Nature remains in charge"
Georgian apple exports to Russia reach historic high in February
Vietnam imports US$220 million in grapes from China in 2025
Simon Easton - Wairepo Holdings:
“We are very excited for this variety, the colour is coming and we are already eating some off the tree"
Ireland's trade in fresh produce shows a continued reliance on imports
Azerbaijan's apple and hazelnut export revenues increase in early 2026
"For many exporters, it almost became impossible to compete in international markets"
Greek apple season heading towards its end
"Balkan countries and European markets have become more interesting"
Australia funds drought trials for apple and cherry growers
Australian persimmon season starts with harvest from March to June
Russia rejects pomelo and pear shipments over labeling violations
U.S. wild apple genetics collection faces relocation risk
Moldova rejects 10.5 tons of dried fruit over mold contamination
British Columbia pear industry aims to move toward automatic harvesting
New Goldsnap apple exlusively available at Sprouts Farmers Market
Indian Kashmir apple shipments rise as domestic demand increases
South African apple and pear exports expand despite logistics challenges
South Korea expands CA storage and smart farms to stabilise supply
VLAM to debut its own pavilion at Macfrut
“Italians are not traditionally Conference consumers, but in the south, we can compete with Abate”
BelOrta at Foodex Japan: “Hoping for swift access to the Japanese market for Conference pears”
"Weaker yen makes Japan a challenging market, despite strong interest in Belgian vegetables"
Week 12 Fruit Wholesale Market Report:
Chilean plum prices rebound, while New Zealand apple prices decline
Moldovan fruit exports to Middle East disrupted by shipping delays
Himachal Pradesh apple output rises but remains unstable
National retail report - Specialty crops 20 March:
Produce ads decline as spring items dominate promotions
La Grande Bellezza Italiana focuses on storage in a dynamic controlled atmosphere
"We keep our promise and supply great-tasting pears"
New season Rockit apples arrive in global markets
Demand still steady for Washington apples amidst tighter shopping budgets
Randy Dijksman, Combilo:
"Quality dictates prices in the top fruit market"
German BLE Week 11:
'Italian cauliflower dominated the market, followed by French shipments'
