Sector | Fruit (grapes)
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"
South American grape growers bet on the U.S.
Brazil's Tahiti lime exports hit record despite citrus canker threat and falling domestic prices
Jamaica invests $124 million in cold storage facility to support over 1,500 farmers
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops
Fruit and vegetable ads drop 1% as strawberry prices rise 18% and grape prices fall up to 22%
Week 8 Fruit Wholesale Market Report
New Zealand apples and Indian green grapes hit the market while the varieties and supply of stone fruits increase
Falling prices and logistical challenges: the outlook for Chilean cherries and grapes
"Cherries are a pillar of Chile's fruit industry. Thus, cooperation will be fundamental for their stability and growth"
India expands agricultural exports with milestone fruit shipments and GI-tagged products
India explores grape export opportunities to New Zealand as trade talks advance
The new INIA G-4 grape seeks to lead varietal change in Chile
La Unió asks the Ministry of Agriculture for a biological control strategy to manage the "Scirtothrips aurantii" quarantine pest
Nico Louw – Exsa South Africa
Europe, UK play centre stage to South African grapes
German BLE week 7:
'Availability of German apples was slightly limited'
Brazil's grape exports drop 86% from December but hit six-year high for January
Uzbekistan to support small farmers and expand agricultural exports
Jacques Beukes – Modderdrift Grapes
Excellent weather means quicker end to South Africa’s grape harvest
Jeff Scott - ATGA
"If the weather holds it will be a big year for Australian grapes"
Vietnam's fruit and vegetable imports rise 24%, driven by China and U.S. shipments
Moldova seeks permanent EU trade liberalization to boost exports and investment
Illegally imported grapes and lemons destroyed in Batken
Agronomist grows 260 grape varieties in his garden in Poltava
Iván Marambio, of Frutas de Chile
Over 90 years exporting fruit: how Chile is facing the challenges of the future
South African table grape exports increase by 4% up to week 6 of 2025
Record numbers of Peruvian and Chilean grapes this season
Valentine’s Day boosts produce and floral sales as total ads rise 5%
Eddy Kreukniet, Exsa Europe:
"South African grapes reaching the market much faster than last year"
DRONSafe drones take off in Valencian agriculture to improve pest control
Chile's fruit exports to South Korea surge 56.9% as demand grows
Moldovan fruit growers increased exports to EU market in 2024
It comes mostly from South Africa
Not much European fruit in Tanzania
Week 7 Fruit Wholesale Market Report
Cherry prices have slightly rebounded while Australian Crimson grapes are on the market.
German BLE week 6
'In Hamburg, sales of Spanish peppers stagnated in the middle of the week'
Morné Paxton, Cederberg Farming:
“Our goal is to further expand the cultivation of early season grapes”
Konstantine Vekua - Topian