Sector | Fruit
India considers tariff cuts on US almonds and cranberries
MSU supports fruit production with research and site guidance
US tariff cuts may impact J&K apple, almond, and walnut growers
Season of high demand for Egyptian fresh strawberries
Scientists to revive the famous Aport apple variety in Kazakhstan
ABA Mediterranea
Innovation and sustainability - how a southern Italian cooperative faces the challenges of the organic market
Mamen Sánchez, of Emco Cal:
"In Berlin, we've again seen huge interest in our white strawberries from buyers globally"
Fruit and Tree Nuts Outlook: March 2025
Florida orange crop hits 95-year low as apple and banana prices shift
Paul Hussey - Donnelly Fresh Produce
"It is early days, but this season’s crop is looking fantastic already"
Movement on British Columbia apples picked up
Edelvan Catic, Vandel Fruits
"The demand for apples at this time of year is always greater than the availability"
Colruyt’s premium strawberries sourced exclusively from Coöperatie Hoogstraten
Strawberry season opens with prices that offer a solid start for trade
Annamaria Medici, Multicedi's Fruit and Vegetable Supply Chain and Trade Manager
"Unique products and innovative strategies: How to win over today's consumers"
Uruguay gains access to Brazilian market for fresh kaki exports
South Korea to monitor crop prices after wildfire damage
South African fruit industry prepares for EU packaging rules
Berry partnership expands with new flavors
Azerbaijan among the largest tomato suppliers to Russia in 2025
Horticulture Crop Input Prices 2025
Input costs continue to rise in Irish horticulture sector
Egypt triples grape exports to Finland in 2024
Kirkagac melon gains EU protected designation status
Brendon Osborn - Heartland Fruit
"Customer-focused production has been a core focus of Heartland from the beginning"
Southern fruits remain expensive in Serbian markets
University of Minnesota develops cold-hardy grape varieties
US apple industry faces tariff uncertainty and oversupply challenges
Ukrainian Kherson to double the area for vegetables and melons in 2025
10-hectare apple orchard established in Ukraine
South African top fruit season in full swing at OV Fruit
"Blush pears particularly popular among ethnic consumers"
Evolution of blueberry cultivation and varieties in Peru
Colombia’s blueberry production expected to grow 669% by 2026
Dutch, Spanish, Moroccan, and Turkish tomato exports in the 2023/2024 season
La Unió
Valencian tomato growers struggle with rising costs and 'Tuta absoluta' control
Guilherme Coelho, Abrafrutas:
"Brazil continues to assert itself more and more as a large fruit producer"
Basilicata strawberries
New labels and promotional materials distributed to the markets
In China, a futuristic café lets you pick your own strawberries
Kaliningrad region imported around 13,000 tons of fruits and vegetables in 2025 so far
"Biocontrol solutions are showing positive outcomes in Morocco"
Extreme weather drives up food prices in Uganda
Seasonal Perishable Products Weekly Update
Mixed pricing and supply trends for spring produce
An anomaly rate of 34% out of 10,000 inspections carried out in 2024
The fight against francization, "a priority renewed in 2025"
Spring signifies local Ojai Pixie tangerines and organic Harry’s Berries
Climate change drives UK vegetable shortages
The harvest of the Greek Victory is approaching its peak
The National Retail Report - Alaska Retail
Produce ads up 1% with key price changes
"We want to use our experience to get later fruit, big sizes, as well as great-tasting cherries"
Calls for aggressive pricing amid plentiful strawberry crop ahead
New partnership formed in melons
Global reach expands with five new Autumncrisp marketers
Chris Rose - Asplins Producer Organisation
"The scheme has been extremely effective in helping grow the soft fruit sector over the years"
Heat cuts Maharashtra strawberry and mango yields by estimated 50%
Russia boosts orchards with resilient apple varieties
Frosts devastate Serbia’s apricot crop, up to 95% lost
New Zealand apple exporters target growing Vietnam market
Moldova eyes Nepal as a new market for fresh fruits
China’s fruit exports to Russia hit multi-year highs
Southern Hemisphere apple exports increased by 9.1% in 2024
Different growers use different strategies to combat frost - Anthony Oboussier
"I chose not to protect my peach trees in full bloom from frost"
Canadian cherry growers expect better crop after tough season
India advances heat- and disease-tolerant tomato lines
Italian company Azienda Travaglini Angelico
"The wise farmer looks to the future with an eye to the errors of the past"
Leonardo Odorizzi is the new president of the Consortium
Members and hectares have doubled for Pesca di Verona Igp
Spanish-born founder of Fresh Fruit Alliance
Obituary: Vicente Tur dies at the age of 98
Tommies kick off Dutch tomato season
Namibia cuts horticulture imports to US$20.4 million as local production rises
Frosts slash Turkey’s citrus output by up to 80%
Dry weather turns Victoria broccoli bitter, causes major losses
Johannes Janssen, Joors:
"New partnership with Bollo leaves us wanting more"
Luis Elías, of Viveros Mariano Soria
A variety "breaks new ground" in cherry cultivation in Spain with extra-early production in Murcia
Romanian entrepreneurs build berry processing facility in Hunedoara
New Zealand cherry exports hit record 5.07 million kg
Kakiforum 2025
Kaki sector seeks effective pest control to curb 30% production losses
EU apple campaign boosts demand and trade ties in Egypt
Grower, marketer, and breeder host in-store table grape tasting events in Indonesia
Early demand for Sharath grapes in India amid low yields
Irish research project tests apple systems for higher yield and quality
Indian legislators raise concerns over apple imports and pesticide quality
Deep freeze cuts U.S. pear harvest by 31%
Production and distribution of Sweet Karoline blackberry variety is expanding
Vincenzo Marrali from the Sicilian agricultural cooperative San Tommaso:
"Netted melon campaign kicks off one week early"
Marianna D'Auria of Conserve Dama (Italy)
Ancient traditions preserved in jars
"Consumers not only focus on quality, but also pay great attention to the price-value balance."
Uncertainty around consumer confidence
Watermelon demand is tricky to predict
Strong domestic blueberry crop on the way
Rolf Weber, Global Producers:
"Cold and rain result in drop of melon volumes and quality from Central America"
Miguel Cambero, Agropecuarios San Carlos:
Mexican bitter melon in Europe, between price volatility and pressure from new producers
US company Plenty enters into Chapter 11 bankruptcy
"Mangoes dominate the Hainan business gift market"
New Center for Plant Excellence launched in Pennsylvania
EU confirms Moroccan tomato imports comply with trade rules
British Berry Growers express serious concerns over Defra’s ending of the Producer Organisations (PO) scheme
President of the Agricultural Cooperative of Fruit Growers of Pella, on the recent frost:
"We continue to count losses in stone fruits"
Vegetales Alto Ebro starts harvesting white asparagus in Navarre
"We’ve already been asked when we can start shipping white asparagus to Germany"
Nigeria urged to boost horticulture to access €43 billion EU market
South Carolina farmers adapt to early warmth and shifting crop risks
Kashmir apple growers fear impact of import duty cuts
Early spring brings bumper strawberry harvest at Tanaka Farms
The comment of an Italian expert from Uruguay
Collaboration between the two hemispheres to expand persimmon supplies
"Strong harvests and rising demand propel SnapDragon and RubyFrost apples to steady growth"
Irrisense: efficiency, sustainability, and optimal productivity
A new way to irrigate soilless crops
Moroccan blueberry exports grow in Singapore and Malaysia
Uzbekistan exported fruits and vegetables worth over $175M
Blueberry Council seeks nominees for Importer 2, 3 and 4 positions
Rene Wellner on marketing Maribelle apples:
"Year-round Dutch apples provides confidence and security throughout the supply chain"
Week 12 Fruit Wholesale Market Report
South African Flash Gala apples arrive, while avocado prices surge
Peaches and Apricots of France
Frost in the Rhone Valley causes limited damage
$19 Japanese strawberries spark buzz at Los Angeles luxury grocer
Funding cuts halt fresh fruit snack program in NYC schools
Chile makes progress in opening the Indonesian market for its citrus fruits
Filippo Frongia and Andrea Manca of Agro Mediterranea Distribuzione
Artichoke surplus and unexpected success for Noir black tomatoes
Sligro Food Group and Greenyard launch close partnership for fresh fruit, vegetables and potatoes
German Bioland producer Andreas Frank:
"We now see the greatest potential for growth in organic vegetable growing"
South African apple exports grow across Africa and Asia
Ukrainian blueberry sector grows despite wartime challenges
North Korean apples enter Russian supermarket shelves
Finishing a challenging season on Chilean stone fruit
“Have a Grape Day” campaign aims to increase grape consumption
Addition of three new growers boost Kompany’s strawberry acreage beyond 73 hectares
Persimmon production rises in Nangarhar with 2,200 tons harvested
First commercial delivery after free access in one of the largest markets in the world
Moldovan apples debut on the Indian market
Jordan Bain - Redland
"Sassy is one of the very first IP apples of the new season and will give the consumer a great eating experience"
Spain’s berry production down 3.4% as strawberry and raspberry supply falls
Rio Grande do Norte targets China for expanded melon exports
Poland sees 9% rise in winter apple prices, stability in France, Germany, and Italy
Kyrgyzstan increases tomato imports from Turkmenistan by 7%
Production of Turkish apples significantly lower this season
Availability of high-quality Turkish apples expected to drop after Ramadan
U.S. Mexico Canada seasonal perishable products weekly update:
Avocado prices up 10%, cucumber prices surge, berry volumes decline
Melina Marcelino and Juan Peña, Fruggies: