September 29 to October 2, 2026
Sector | Fruit (grapes)
Hernán Vicuña, Agrovic:
"Many attractive markets were flooded with cherries, which affected their performance"
Brazil secures new grape export market in Azerbaijan
Israel reviews grape duties as retail prices exceed import costs 153%
Australia detects grapevine virus, spread under investigation
Egyptian administrative court confirms validity of plant variety protection for Sugrathirteen
Henk Vlaeminck, Van Dijk Foods:
"Ideal conditions for the start of the Spanish stone fruit season"
Chilean fruit exports to U.S. reach 260,000 pallets despite lower demand
Mohammed Ezzat, Egyptian grapes exporter:
"Buyers are focusing more on predictability"
Grape commission awarded $2.2 million through America First Trade Promotion Program
Africa achieves first gene-edited grapevine with improved resilience
Alessandro Barbera, owner and general manager of the eponymous group
Sicilian Rhaetus melon in the spotlight for its new campaign, with attention also to table grapes
National U.S. Retail Report weekly update - 17 April:
Spring produce ads decline as fruit prices show mixed trends
Egyptian table grape season kicks-off
German BLE week 15:
'Increased supply of domestic asparagus inevitably led to falling prices'
Brazilian Petrolina produces up to 2.5 grape harvests per year
Indian import disruptions limit exotic fruit supply in Rajasthan
Australian grape demand rises in the Philippines as new season begins
"Georgia fruit production declines while grape harvest reaches record in 2025"
Brazil received approval to export grapes to Azerbaijan
From Rotterdam to Scandinavia within 24 hours
Chocolate-coated grapes and mango ripening rooms: Fruity Pack's convenience ambitions
Brazil seeks geographical indication for São Francisco Valley fruit
Strong start anticipated for Mexico’s grape season
Bruna Brasileiro, from Happy Fruit (Brazil):
"Limes are increasing their market share in Europe at the expense of lemons"
Grapes face competition, cherries recover, kiwi demand rises
Chile faces mixed export season
South Korean fruit area declines 1% as farming population ages
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops:
US produce ads decline 10% on the back of strong fruit promotions
Protect the journey, not just the fruit
“Good post-harvest practice is about protecting all the work that has already gone into the fruit"
Pedro Pablo Budinich, Green Agro:
Demand for green seedless grapes remains robust
German BLE week 14:
'Paprika prices often trended downward'
“The Middle East crisis is not just testing produce, it's testing quality control too”
New Zealand vineyard faces closure risk over water supply decision
U.S. researchers develop markers to predict seedless grapes
Antonio Bellassai - La Bella Assai:
"Promising season for table grapes thanks to the rain and a boost from seedless varieties"
Lighter table grape volumes for the end of Chile’s 2026 season
Team from WilkoFruit visits Brazil:
"A behind-the-scenes look at limes, grapes, mangoes, and ginger"
Week 14 Fruit Wholesale Market Report
Spanish oranges arrive earlier, while demand remains sluggish during the Qingming Festival
South Korea expands support for new fruit and vegetable exports
National retail report - specialty crops:
Holiday demand boosts ads for potatoes, asparagus, and strawberries
“India’s grape season wraps up with 10,000-15000 tonnes left to be harvested for exports”
Michigan fruit sector backed by research and US$750 million output
German BLE Week 13:
'Availability of Spanish oranges declined'
Ortofrutticola Egnathia - Miss Freschezza
Winter vegetables and new campaigns: A delicate balance between market and production
Korea expands domestic varieties to boost produce exports
Making every day count to reduce rejection, losses, and price erosion
“Grapes achieve nearly 100-day storage, supporting longer supply chains and sales”
Indian hailstorms damage 14,809 hectares of grapes, pomegranates, and onions
Indian table grape exports grow as new varieties gain ground
Japan exports Shizuoka Crown Melon to Australia with prices up to US$201
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
India exports Assam Leteku grapes to Dubai in first shipment
German BLE week 12:
'Moroccan and Turkish mandarins have disappeared from the market in some areas'
Russia rejects avocado and grape shipments over document discrepancies
South Africa sends first table grape shipment to Philippines
Michigan fruit crops remain dormant after heavy March snowfall
Sunfruits Peru, which grows 1,000 hectares of table grapes, relies on TopControl
"We chose smart weighing and process management solutions"
Kyrgyzstan fruit and vegetable imports from China reach 182 million dollars in early 2026
"In the coming weeks, grape volumes are expected to decline further"
Brazilian grape exports to EU set for tariff-free access from May
Vietnam imports US$220 million in grapes from China in 2025
Australian Talia Farms table grape operation offered for sale
Stone fruits in North Macedonia develop smoothly this season
Malaga port expands Latin America fruit trade links
Indian grape season completes 90% harvest on a tough note
"150-200 grape containers left for Europe as weather and war squeeze final volumes”
Nashik grape program targets shift to export varieties
Heavy rains in Portugal have impact beyond effects of waterlogging
"The strong winds that accompanied the rainfall caused significant damage"
Week 12 Fruit Wholesale Market Report:
Chilean plum prices rebound, while New Zealand apple prices decline
India resumes fruit exports to Gulf, but logistics disruptions persist
Australian table grape harvest halted by flooding in Mildura
Moldovan fruit exports to Middle East disrupted by shipping delays
National retail report - Specialty crops 20 March:
Produce ads decline as spring items dominate promotions
Ukraine allocates first 2026 grants for orchards and greenhouses
Lucien de Wit, LuBa Fresh:
"High costs and limited volumes weigh on Indian grape season"
German BLE Week 11:
'Italian cauliflower dominated the market, followed by French shipments'
Moldovan grape exports rise as prices fall and storage challenges grow
Australian Sunraysia growers report damage after heavy rainfall
Unseasonal Indian rain damages grapes, onions, and mango crops
"This year's grape harvest around 40 per cent lower"
Rain hits Chile’s central grape growing region
Namibia flags fruit fly risk for table grape exports
New agricultural projects aimed at developing horticulture and seed production launched in Kazakhstan
"Gulf halt and shipping chaos hit India's grape exports, 400 weekly containers in limbo”
Week 11 Fruit Wholesale Market Report
Egyptian oranges arrive on the market while blueberry prices rebound
Enforcement escalates against illegal grape plantings in Peru
U.S. tariff uncertainty affects Brazil fruit export planning
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops 13 March:
Green cabbage leads U.S. grocery ads this week at 7%
German BLE week 10:
'Increasing South African imports are putting pressure on European pear prices'
South African grape and stonefruit exports delayed in Middle East
Brazilian study updates fertilization guidelines for vineyards
Rebecca Blackman - WA Farm Direct
Variety mix allows market match for Aussie grape exporter
Corné van de Klundert, Origin Fruit Group:
"Grape prices expected to recover after difficult weeks in the market"
Middle East conflict delays South Africa apple, pear and stone fruit exports
Egypt launches agricultural fund as exports reach US$11.5 billion
Fruit and onion exports stranded at India’s JNPT
Mozambican demand grows for Zimbabwean produce
Belize fruit and vegetable prices shift, with watermelon down 23.5%
"India’s new grape varieties set for massive acreage and export ramp-up"
Enrique Rossi - Budou Farms:
“Pretty much the rain of one year in two days”
Mexico’s main grape season anticipated to start 7-10 days early
Chile revises its 2025-2026 table grape export forecast to 62.2 million boxes
Egypt became top grape supplier to Finland in 2025
Wian Mouton - Bosman Adama
Guardians of grapevine plant material in South Africa
“Spain has made a significant leap forward in seedless grapes and has a bright future”
Alejandro Falcón, Premium Choice Global:
"It's been a straightforward, simple year for grapes"
Adelaide cold store set support South Australian citrus and grape exports
Rain delays fruit and almond harvest in southern Australia
"The weather did not have a significant impact on the Moldovan grape harvest"
Enrique Rossi - Budou Farms
Sweet-tooth customers power grape exports
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops 27 Feb:
Retail produce ads dip 3% as grapes lead fruit promotions
Chile
El Maule opts for new routes and starts shipping its cherries from Puerto Coronel
India begins commercial production of new premium grape varieties
German BLE week 8:
'Availability of Spanish oranges was somewhat limited'
Neutral ENSO supports New Zealand harvest outlook
“Demand for green seedless grapes outpaces red seedless in a ratio of 3:1”
U.S. winter storm causes crop and farm damage in Arkansas
Brazil’s Port of Pecém fruit exports rise 14% in 2025, led by melons
Francois Myburgh – Impala Citrus
Lemons shine, but on grapes, it’s challenging
Hong Chew Kwek - Kwek Global:
"Due to the delays in South Africa, we got arrivals every 2 to 3 days instead of the usual 7 days"
Chile standardizes table grape sizes
Fanny Robles, Agrícola Pampa Baja SAC:
"Growing Chinese production limits opportunities for Peruvian grapes"
Brazilian fruit exporters face uncertainty over proposed 15% U.S. tariff
Consumer convenience drives fruit breeding in the years to come
A challenging but steady South African grape season
South Africa’s table grape industry resilient amid global pressures
Jorge Salhus, Exportadora Vientos del Sur:
"There are fewer Red Globe grapes available in the market because many have shifted to seedless varieties"
Alonso Puga, Proserla:
Higher prices in the U.S. market redefined the Peruvian grape season
The European Commission updates the MRLs for various pesticides starting this year
