Sector | Fruit
Hurricane Helene devastates Georgia crops, with fruit and vegetable losses up to 30%
U.S., Mexico, and Canada agreement of seasonal fresh produce
Stemilt celebrates 60 years in fruit growing and packing
Adopt a SugarBee tree and explore year-round apple growing
Julian van der Nat – Subtropico
Black Friday is a black day for fresh sales in South Africa
Researchers map full genome of Fuji apple, unlocking growth and mutation insights
São Francisco Valley combats fruit fly infestations with sustainable pest control strategies
Lucien de Wit, LuBa Fresh:
"High prices make small Egyptian strawberries popular for chocolate at German Christmas markets."
Brain boosters from BelOrta wins Product Made in Mechelen
"There is significant potential in Brazil, where the Conference pear is gaining increasing popularity"
Dominican Republic boosts strawberry production with macrotunnels and exports
Joy Wing Mau Chile -
“Early demand for Chilean cherries is huge in China.”
"Sapore di Romagna" cooperative, the positive story of a family, its farmers and collaborators
"Specialisation has made us grow"
EasyRock® from G-Berries
A raspberry variety now found all over the world
Kurt Halder from the OGA-OGV:
"In a few years, there will probably also be seedless grapes from the Republic of Moldova"
Hamburg wholesale market:
"Early start to the season for Egyptian airfreighted strawberries"
Climate change threatens Massachusetts cranberry harvest with warmer winters and drought risks
Bel’Export’s Tony Derwael discusses top fruit crops, prices, and club concepts:
“Is there room for 40 new bicolor apple varieties?”
Thanksgiving dinner as a celebration of American agriculture
The advantage: its capacity to produce all year round. The challenge: managing to produce more
"Ecuador is becoming an emerging player in the international blueberry market"
California Prune Board launches VR project to showcase orchards and sustainability
ADEMA makes expertise of creators of KIKU brand available to apple sector
"We believe real success of an apple comes from doing work you enjoy and that makes you feel fulfilled"
Claire Scofield awarded NZ scholarship for cherry calcium research under rain covers
Moldova's grape exports to EU surge to 74 percent, doubling in value
Carlos Bon with Divine Flavor
“Autumncrisp is the most impactful grape ever”
Latvia's cranberry harvest thrives despite workforce and economic challenges
Tomato prices in Punjab, Pakistan, surge to $3.18 per kilogram
The German berry season is drawing to a close:
"The quality of the autumn strawberries and raspberries was appealing right to the end"
Hüyük Çileği becomes Türkiye's first EU PDO-certified strawberry
Uvasdoce Fresh:
"Grape imports into Spain have been more burdened than expected and we are starting to see shortages"
Demand steady to low for blueberries
Watermelon association supports Secretary of Agriculture nomination
"Dandong strawberry supply decreases early in the season, while overall quality improves"
"Demand and trade for Golden apples is picking up again"
From bog to table: Massachusetts cranberries journey to Thanksgiving shelves
Lee Kalcsits named programmatic lead at WSU’s Wenatchee Tree Fruit Research Center
Los Angeles fresh produce importer faces challenges with incoming U.S. tariffs
Kees Heeren (BerryWorld) on digital shipper platform Shypple Fresh
"All our boat arrivals are now visible on one screen"
South Jersey cranberry farms sustain legacy despite dry season challenges
James Simpson - Adrian Scripps
“It has possibly been one of the most difficult seasons as far as weather has been concerned"
Embrapa introduces 'BRS Terena' blackberry with improved flavor and yield
$100,000 cherry auction crowns 2024 Cherry Queen, supports brain tumor research
Benjamin Laimer - Consorzio VIP
Apples that can also create a lifestyle
Legal victory in Italy over infringement of proprietary grapes
Youssef Aznou - Weloveberries
“Despite good prices this season, the raspberry industry is less attractive”
Kyrgyzstan increased its grape imports from China by 60% since beginning of year
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
Stable electricity boosts Wensu County's sweet apple industry and local economy
Genome mapping of Fuji apples reveals key gene for spur-type growth
Canada invests $4.4 million to support fruit growers with resilient varieties
Philippines plans additional yellow onion imports to address supply shortage
A good blueberry season expected from Morocco
Peruvian blueberry exports surge, driving global growth and market leadership
Francesca Wagner - Romeo’s Best
“We had a great season this year on the ARRA Sweeties with consistent volume and quality"
Kees van Blijderveen:
"The top fruit sector faces a tricky, but certainly not impossible, future”
Azerbaijani investors to establish a fruit nursery in Dagestan
El Pinar boosts strawberry plant sales by 20% with focus on rusticity and innovation
A peek inside the apple orchard
"Red Fuji apples see low prices at production sites, while new varieties gain the market attention"
PTI protests trigger price hikes and shortages in Hazara division
Cucumber and tomato prices soar in Ukraine, driving consumers to cheaper options
Peru expands agricultural exports to China, strengthens Asia-Pacific trade ties
Heavy rainfall hits Riverland, cutting stone fruit harvest by 10%
National variety day - Peaches and Apricots of France and SudExpé
The place of new peach, nectarine and apricot varieties on the market
Increased prices for Egyptian strawberries seen as good news in Morocco
Together, the two companies will produce more than 320,000 tons of fruit annually
El Abuelo and Agricola Famosa join forces to offer melons and watermelons all year round
Polybee introduces drone-powered pollination to boost horticulture efficiency
Egypt's food exports rise 15.7%, led by sweet potatoes and citrus fruits
"The fruit looks on track to reach its potential in size and cluster shape"
Good early signs of a strong table grape season despite Victoria's weather as season approaches
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
New Zealand's summer fruit season begins with stone fruit
Mykolaiv restores storage facilities for fruits and vegetables
South Australian tomato growers challenge virus response amid major losses
China boosts apple and pear exports to Russia after frost-hit harvest
GoodnessMe apple debuts with focus on resilience and sustainability
USDA uses AI to improve cranberry harvesting in New Jersey
Thanksgiving ads surge, highlighting cranberries, sweet potatoes, and price shifts in produce
Western Australia cherry growers face severe losses amid tough season
Interpoma 2024 opens with focus on global apple market trends and challenges
New food safety standards for berries, leafy greens, and melons start February 2025
Abrafrutas marks a decade of boosting Brazilian fruit industry and exports
Study reveals Indigenous role in spreading peaches across North America
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
A good start to the Bolzano trade fair; the latest data from the apple sector
Interpoma speaks many languages
Activation of agricultural disaster recognition procedure
Snow storm Caetano damages apple orchards in western France
Ton van Wiggen, The Greenery:
“Over the past five years, we’ve built a nice market for Sweet Sensation pears”
Floods hit western US; asparagus and avocado markets adjust to shifting supply
Mykolaiv restores vegetable and fruit storage facilities amid agricultural revival efforts
“We expect increased requests from Spain”
“Whoever has Rojo Brillante will hit pay dirt”
U.S. cranberry exports reach $343.1 million in 2023, down 2% from 2022
Pomegranate export price drop and apple export rise in Azerbaijan in 2024
Competitiveness of the Egyptian strawberry industry put to the test this season
Marlborough cherry orchard avoids frost, prepares for promising harvest
Chilean blueberry industry focuses on varietal renewal to boost global competitiveness
"We could work 24 hours a day with the current interest for apples"
Michoacán advances sustainability with certifications for avocados and berries
Imported apples reduce demand and prices for Kashmiri apples
Moldova's apple exports to Commonwealth of Independent States outpace EU despite diversification efforts
Francois Fourie – CAPCU Farming
Trellised mini-melons thrive in Limpopo greenhouse
Robert Meintjes – Alto Vida
“We’re the solution to anyone seeking exposure to African fruit trade”
Cranberry market back to feeling “pre-COVID”
GoodnessMe®
A new generation of apples has arrived to respond to the future challenges
Key shopper behaviors drive growth of watermelon category
South African cherry industry targets export growth amid rising production
Chennai airport expands cargo terminal to boost apple exports
Rising demand for New Zealand apples and kiwifruit in Thailand
Warm winters devastate Southern Forests cherry crops, farmers push for recovery
Mexico's berry production and exports rebound after two bad years
Aart Blom, Fruitpartners Holland:
"Growers reluctant to sell unsorted pears at 85 cents per bin"
Dutch application approved for EU soft fruit promotion campaign
Juan Guillermo González, of Elite Blu:
"We believe that the taste and quality of our blueberries will allow us to differentiate ourselves"
Honey Gold mango season begins with lighter yield and night picking for better quality
Agrícola Famosa and El Abuelo join forces to become Europe's largest melon and watermelon supplier
Brazil secures grape export deal with China, boosting agricultural trade
China boosts trade with Latin America, increasing Chilean cherry imports
Grape cold storage drops 24% in two weeks, highlighting market dynamics
Tony Derwael (Bel'Export):
"If this trend continues, stocks will be depleted by the end of June"
Watermelon season in The Gambia faces high demand and storage challenges
Why Egyptian strawberry prices have doubled this season
Hurricane Helene devastates North Carolina apple orchards, cutting crop by 30%
Pizza Hut launches 'pizza' tomato wine
Marketing agreement between table grape growers enhances import portfolio
