Sector | Fruit (grapes)
Interview with Giovanni Albani
Current fruit and vegetable market and outlook for premium lines
Shirley Carrión Ponce, GoExport:
Peru's avocado season started late but with higher volumes
Diesel hike strains Karnataka horticulture and cold storage
Greater supply expected from Mexico’s grape season
Maharashtra plans agri-corridor to fast-track produce exports to Dubai
German BLE week 14:
'South African deliveries dominated the pear market'
South African grape industry warns of impact from potential U.S. tariffs
South Africa cuts Medfly by 73% through sterile insect program
Martin Cowie - BGP International
The very first Australian mandarins are already on the shelves
Tariffs may raise costs at Philadelphia port
Van Dijk Foods sees shift from grapes to summer fruit
"First Spanish nectarines arrive, larger volumes delayed by rainfall"
Michel Nasrallah and Priscilla Nasrallah, Lina Frutas:
"The market demands we have more certifications, but the end consumer does not always pay the difference"
Isaías Segovia, agricultural expert
Despite logistics challenges, Peru delivers best grape season yet
Managing China’s rising influence in the global grape market
Azerbaijan to begin cultivating German grape variety
"Demand for citrus exports has been growing since last week"
India seeks Israel market access for ten agricultural products
National Retail Report:
Holiday promotions boost ads for fruit and vegetables
Unseasonal rain damages crops across Pune district
Nashik farmers hit by U.S. agri import duty hike
Iván Marambio, from Frutas de Chile
Chile faces new 10% tariffs in the U.S. as it pursues trade diplomacy
Apple imports rise as fruit prices soar in Nigeria
Delegation of Chilean companies to attend Macfrut for the third year running
Increasingly close trade relations for Chile and Europe
Interview with Andrea Peviani of Peviani SpA, Italy
During counter-season, the focus is on seedless varieties and premium line grapes
“We have large-caliber Valencia oranges, and yet exports are not profitable”
U.S. tariffs threaten South African citrus and agri exports
Ilvison Silva, Aléxia Souza and João Souza, from Grand Valle
Increasingly shorter window for Brazilian grape exports
Uzbekistan launches new agricultural insurance products for small-scale farmers
Comfortable overlap anticipated in transitioning grape-growing regions
German BLE week 13:
'Spanish Navelate and Lane Late dominated'
Italian grape grower partners with Tosca to address operational challenges
Peru strengthens its position as the world's leading table grape exporter
Corné van de Klundert, Origin Fruit Group:
"Fewer Indian grapes, more Chilean grapes for the European market"
Jordi Alcaraz, manager of Tornafruit SAT
With this year's blossoming, pear production in Lleida is expected to recover
Southwest Michigan fruit update
Stable winter, mixed spring for southwest Michigan fruit crops
“Setting a new standard for grapevine propagation”
Intensive orchard development in Tajikistan
Peruvian exports close 2024 with historic figures and new destinations
Early table grapes from Egypt scheduled for early May
India’s fruit exports rise 47.5% over five years
Virginia ends spotted lanternfly quarantine in Albemarle County
Easter and sports snacks drive produce ads despite lower totals
Week 13 Fruit Wholesale Market Report
Fewer apples and plums arrive, while holiday demand boosts sales
Grapes, pineapples, and golden sweet potatoes best of the bunch at Melbourne Market
India considers tariff cuts on US almonds and cranberries
MSU supports fruit production with research and site guidance
ABA Mediterranea
Innovation and sustainability - how a southern Italian cooperative faces the challenges of the organic market
Edelvan Catic, Vandel Fruits
"The demand for apples at this time of year is always greater than the availability"
Climate change drives UK vegetable shortages
Guilherme Coelho, Abrafrutas:
"Brazil continues to assert itself more and more as a large fruit producer"
University of Minnesota develops cold-hardy grape varieties
German BLE week 12:
'The presence of Spanish Nadorcott, Tango, and Orri was noticeably limited'
Kaliningrad region imported around 13,000 tons of fruits and vegetables in 2025 so far
Southern fruits remain expensive in Serbian markets
Egypt triples grape exports to Finland in 2024
The National Retail Report - Alaska Retail
Produce ads up 1% with key price changes
Global reach expands with five new Autumncrisp marketers
Namibia cuts horticulture imports to US$20.4 million as local production rises
China’s fruit exports to Russia hit multi-year highs
Italian company Azienda Travaglini Angelico
"The wise farmer looks to the future with an eye to the errors of the past"
Moldova eyes Nepal as a new market for fresh fruits
Grower, marketer, and breeder host in-store table grape tasting events in Indonesia
Early demand for Sharath grapes in India amid low yields
New Center for Plant Excellence launched in Pennsylvania
Chile makes progress in opening the Indonesian market for its citrus fruits
Week 12 Fruit Wholesale Market Report
South African Flash Gala apples arrive, while avocado prices surge
Funding cuts halt fresh fruit snack program in NYC schools
Uzbekistan exported fruits and vegetables worth over $175M
Nigeria urged to boost horticulture to access €43 billion EU market
“Have a Grape Day” campaign aims to increase grape consumption
Peruvian grape shipments up to week 10 experienced a 32% YOY increase
German BLE week 11:
'Supply gap for sweet peppers at the change of season'
Il Vigneto d'Oro
Passion and innovation to grow as a company
Saudi Arabia meets 66% of grape demand with 2023 harvest
Korean melons exported to Vietnam after 17 years of negotiations
Uzbekistan seeks Chilean expertise in cultivating high-yield, disease-resistant grapes and cherries
New export markets boost South African agriculture in early 2025
AlUla agriculture supports ramadan with diverse crop production
St. Patrick’s Day boosts produce promotions, ad volumes rise 2 percent
Enzo Garnero, co-founder of the newly-established Nile Valley Srl:
"Egyptian Valencia oranges to reach Italy by the end of next week"
Bangladesh cuts source tax on imported fruits to 5%
"Export volumes for Indian grapes will be 15 to 20 per cent lower"
Strong trade ties boost Peru’s fruit and vegetable exports to Europe
Week 11 Fruit Wholesale Market Report
NZ apple exports rise, stone fruit prices mixed
New solution by Top control
"A step up in table grape packaging"
German BLE week 10:
'The supply of tomatoes was sometimes a little tight'
Carlos Bon with Divine Flavor
“If all retailers would focus on offering high quality and high flavor table grapes, the market would be in balance”
Detlev Köster from Johann Köster GmbH & Co. KG:
"First Papenburg cucumbers arrive on the market with a slight delay"
Shine Muscat grape prices hit four-year low in Vietnam
KIUÍ by ILFRES
The northern hemisphere green kiwi campaign is entering its final stages
Ukrainian farmers receive €2.3M in grants for orchards and greenhouses
Lucien de Wit, LuBa Fresh
"Packaged Indian grapes arrive to an almost empty market"
New post-harvest technologies to be showcased at 2025 trade event in São Paulo
Climate change disrupts grape yields and increases frost risk in New York
Spring produce ads steady as prices shift for grapes, tomatoes, and cabbage
Moyca joins project to grow table grapes without pesticide and fungicide residues
Lower volumes, but stable season for grapes from India
German BLE week 9:
'Availability of cauliflowers increased noticeably overall'
Bangladesh's fresh fruit imports decline amid high duties and inflation
Filipino market opens for South African grapes
Asaja Alicante Agricultural Producer of the Year Award 2024 to Álvaro Boix Valero
"I'd dare say that the best profits are made from the sale of second and third class categories"
Top 20 European importers of Peruvian grapes
Together with better varieties and plant protection products
New digital tool helps keep growers 'in the game'
Uzbekistan ships first Meyer lemons to Japan
Record grape harvest in Karabudakhkent, Russia
"It's fantastic that there hasn't been a drop of rain so far in the Hex."
Afghanistan exports $143M in fresh fruits worldwide
Retail produce ads rise 3% as fruit and vegetable prices drop
Moldova to export fruits duty-free to EFTA countries
Jerry Ito, Coana:
Brazil's grapes struggle with rain and labor shortages
German BLE week 8:
'Presence of Spanish cucumbers apparently reduced'
Uvasdoce Fresh:
"Table grape prices have stabilized, and the supply is expected to last until May"
La Niña impacts banana, apple, and mango harvests as fruit supply struggles in 2025
Peru's giant grapes are all the rage on the Internet
Chile to start shipping frozen fruit to Indonesia
Sarah McCormack - Te Mata
"This season we are seeing the highest sugar averages to date"
Nashik mango farmers expand exports to Europe, registration deadline extended
Abrafrutas
"We firmly believe that Asia will be the fastest growing territory for Brazilian exports"
It's been a difficult season for Chilean table grapes, but things are expected to improve in April
"Decline in citrus consumption driven by factors beyond pricing"
Trump to end temporary suspension on Mexican and Canadian products
British actress playfully urges shoppers to try cotton candy grapes
Sri Lanka's elephant orphanage celebrates 50th anniversary with fruit feast
Bangladesh considers cutting fruit import duties as prices surge ahead of Ramadan
Chile's cherry sector faces price drop amid export surge and China's economic slowdown
Jesús Pardines, of Orifruit: "The Verna is reaching 40-50% higher prices than the Fino"
"Good-sized oranges with no thrips problems are fetching fairly good prices at source"
