Hernán Vicuña, Agrovic:
Sector | Fruit (stone)
U.S. storm damages cherries and almonds, triggers preventive steps
May is not expected to be a month with a lot of fruit for small packaging formats
"Very promising start to the stone fruit season both in the field and commercially"
Jon Clark - Fruit World International
"At this stage the Northern Hemisphere cherry season looks to be a well balanced one"
Henk Vlaeminck, Van Dijk Foods:
"Ideal conditions for the start of the Spanish stone fruit season"
South Africa secures stone fruit access to China, wider access may take 10 years
Instability of raw material and logistics costs in a campaign that lasts just a few months
Cherry harvest starts in the Jerte Valley with good prospects
Chile's fruit industry launches new BabyPlum Club
PSB Producción Vegetal launches its new campaign and will start with its visit days from week 17 onwards
"This confirms our position as a leader in extra-early stone fruit innovation"
Maf Roda
Robots in stone fruit packaging
Chilean fruit exports to U.S. reach 260,000 pallets despite lower demand
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
Week 16 Fruit Wholesale Market Report:
South African grapefruits arrive earlier, while Queen apple supply increases
India launches rail service to move Kashmir fruit to New Delhi
India to start cherry procurement in Shimla with focus on cold chain
Turkish stone fruit growers cautiously optimistic about 2026 season after last year's catastrophic frosts
Cautious Greek cherry traders:
“Better let the weather speak before we speak”
Guillermo Salas, of Greenvic
Chile's fruit sector reconsiders cherry production and bets on the potential of kiwifruit
Consumers will be able to enjoy stone fruits in April that have flavors associated with summer
Cristina Gutiérrez, El Ciruelo:
"The platerina has a very promising future ahead"
Indian Ladakh apricot exports to rise under new agreement
"The challenge is preserving the quality of cherries across the supply chain"
Montana cherry growers face third poor season after weather damage
"Georgia fruit production declines while grape harvest reaches record in 2025"
Spanish stone fruit season 2026 off to a strong start
Azerbaijan approves cherry sapling exports to Uzbekistan
Tasmanian cherry exports reach record $70 million in 2026
From Rotterdam to Scandinavia within 24 hours
Chocolate-coated grapes and mango ripening rooms: Fruity Pack's convenience ambitions
"Strong demand for Dalian black plums, while cherry prices remain under pressure"
Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul leads peach production
Californian cherry growers monitor rain cracking risk during harvest
Flooded orchards in northwest Michigan delay disease control
Early start to California stone fruit season
Good harvest expected for all species except apricot, which is recording a 50% drop
Stone fruit harvest kicks off in the Murcia Region
Early timing of California cherry season creates opportunities for May holiday promotions
U.S. Arkansas peach crop hit by March cold snap
Tasmanian cherry trial studies impact of rain covers on fruit quality
"The Turkish cherry has a very unique position"
Grapes face competition, cherries recover, kiwi demand rises
Chile faces mixed export season
South Korean fruit area declines 1% as farming population ages
Moldova exports 55% of sour cherries as prices rise
Uzbekistan's region increases fruit and vegetable exports
Interprunus to bring together the European peach and nectarine sector in Lleida
"Middle East-conflict increases fruit costs by 10-15%"
Cherry-specific automation
Maf Roda extends its AI algorithms across its entire range of solutions for fruits and vegetables
Pedro Pablo Budinich, Green Agro:
Demand for green seedless grapes remains robust
Victoria Martín, of Plus Berries
Stone fruit season gets underway in Spanish province of Huelva with the first nectarines
California heat brings on early start to cherry season
Indian roadmap targets productivity and losses in Kashmir horticulture
USDA to purchase produce for food assistance programs
Georgian orchard production set to reach 1.44 million kg in 2026
Encouraging messages for this year’s peach season in Imathia, Greece
Summer Southern and Eastern peach program launches
First Spanish greenhouse cherries arrive at Van Ooijen Citrus
"Limited volumes available, but €80 per kilo still hard to sell"
Anthony Oboussier, EARL Les Chambres:
"The wind kept the temperatures up"
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
New Zealand prepares for brown marmorated stink bug threat
National retail report - specialty crops:
Holiday demand boosts ads for potatoes, asparagus, and strawberries
Chilean cherries face oversupply at 625,000 tons
Michigan fruit sector backed by research and US$750 million output
South African stone fruit delayed with 167 containers at sea
Ortofrutticola Egnathia - Miss Freschezza
Winter vegetables and new campaigns: A delicate balance between market and production
Rainier and windy conditions extend the flowering period of mid-season and late varieties
The Ebro Valley's earliest cherry harvest will start on April 15
Malta stone fruit output declines due to pest control shortages
Russia becomes largest importer of Dutch plums in January
"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
U.S. growers vote on commissions as Alabama reports freeze damage
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"
The peach and apricot sector prepares for the 2026 season
"The key issue is referencing"
Week 13 Fruit Wholesale Market Report:
Avocado prices rise while South African Flash Gala apples arrive on the market
U.S. cherry exports pressured by rising global supply
Georgian peach and nectarine exports rise as quality improves
Australia proposes stone fruit biosecurity levy from October 2026
Michigan fruit crops remain dormant after heavy March snowfall
Positive expectations for upcoming Turkish cherry season
“Thankfully, the weather seems to be much more stable this year”
Strong start to 2026 peach season anticipated
Cherry blossoms protected under covers at Amelinckx Fruit
"New plastic tunnels bring cherry season forward to mid-May and extend it to the end of July"
Stone fruits in North Macedonia develop smoothly this season
Australia funds drought trials for apple and cherry growers
Moldova rejects 10.5 tons of dried fruit over mold contamination
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
Dean Morpeth - Summerfruit Australia
Australian nectarines hit high standard despite weather challenges
South Carolina orchard tracks weather impact on fruit crops
North Carolina freeze risk for fruit crops in Henderson County
New agricultural projects aimed at developing horticulture and seed production launched in Kazakhstan
Jackson Bennett - Prima Fresh Group
Partnership brings stone fruit success
Apricot production has doubled in Lleida over the past decade
Week 11 Fruit Wholesale Market Report
Egyptian oranges arrive on the market while blueberry prices rebound
New Zealand stone fruit exports fall as domestic supply increases
Alessandro Ottolini, sales manager of Naranjas Ché:
"A product being organic is no longer the only factor helping stand out in terms of value"
Research highlights Vietnamese market for New Zealand cherries
South African grape and stonefruit exports delayed in Middle East
U.S. peach growers face uncertainty after Modesto cannery closure
Auchan displays the Biodiversity label on its private label Agen prunes
EU opens market for Ukrainian sour cherry planting material
Middle East conflict delays South Africa apple, pear and stone fruit exports
Claudia Soler, Frutas de Chile:
Chile's cherry season ended with reduced volumes and increased logistical challenges
Turkish Malatya apricot crop recovers after 2025 frost damage
Dark sweet cherry compounds may slow aggressive breast cancer
U.S. Northwest organic sector grows, but processing capacity lags
Georgian plum prices rise sharply while imports decline
Hans Leibbrandt, Monfrut:
"It's been an extremely difficult season for Chilean cherries"
Sterling season buoys stone fruit grower's ambitions
Boris Manz - Fruit Growers Alianza:
"We are very pleased with how the season is ending as quality has remained very good"
Murcia's stone fruit sector anticipates higher quality and yields
Canadian research aims to reduce cherry breeding time to 10 years
“Bio4Life positioned for international growth as EU compostable label rules take effect”
Rain delays fruit and almond harvest in southern Australia
TR Turoni technology (Italy)
Assessing fruit quality to enhance revenue
California growers report pressure from imports, costs, and buyer consolidation
Chilean cherries in Vietnam fall to US$3.82/kg
Australia proposes stone fruit biosecurity levy from October 2026
New Zealand summerfruit harvest delayed as cooler weather trims yields
China’s fruit market: Quality demand grows as domestic competition rises
EAEU introduces temporary tariff exemptions for selected fruits
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
Hortgro assesses stone fruit trade in Johannesburg informal market
Imperfect Australian plums processed into powders and drinks
Hazelnuts are an attractive alternative for Chilean cherry producers
U.S. winter storm causes crop and farm damage in Arkansas
Remaining Greek kiwifruit suitable only for the European market because of its size and firmness
Uzbekistan and Serbia sign agreements on horticulture and seed development
