Sector | Fruit (soft)
Breeding targets better Northern Highbush blueberries
Strong California strawberry season forecast
Tuomo Laine aims to grow raspberries in Finland's dark winters
"We are not just trying to extend the growing season; we are aiming for full-year cultivation"
Floriguette production set to quadruple by 2026 - Savéol
What are the needs of the new Floriguette strawberry variety?
Peak volumes of Moroccan blueberries finally arriving
Giorgio Licitra from Marina Iblea:
"Fruits and vegetables that grow near the sea taste better"
Spanish group expands to Germany:
Agroponiente Deutschland established in Hamburg
Southwest Michigan fruit update
Stable winter, mixed spring for southwest Michigan fruit crops
It is possible to visit the installations made by Combimetal Carrera
Table top double-height strawberry systems are growing in popularity in Italy
Eraldo Fogliati - Fogliati sas
When fruit plays game, set, match: Tennisnack combines sports and snacks
Frost and market issues hit Serbia’s fruit and raspberry sector
Hydroponically grown strawberries get a fresh look
Greek exporters challenge Bulgarian law favoring local goods
Albanian cabbage exports up 71% on Eastern European demand
Biocaptur
"This spring, I'll be the one deciding how long my tomato campaign lasts, and not the 'Tuta'"
Promising start to the Swiss asparagus harvest:
"The food retail industry will switch to domestic produce around Easter"
Ex-cyclone Alfred hits crops in Queensland and NSW
Seeds technologies lands in Spain with new pepper varieties
Expansion of the Italian-Israeli joint seed business
Peruvian exports close 2024 with historic figures and new destinations
How did the EU's three largest tomato suppliers fare in the last decade?
Fepex
"Entry price reform is a priority to strengthen the EU's food sovereignty"
Julien Cremer, Sud ImpEx
Good demand for Italian strawberries and melons
Heatwave cuts strawberry, mango yields in Maharashtra by 50%
Morocco grows fruit and veg exports despite challenges
Reduced snowfall raises crop and drought concerns in Wisconsin
Easter and sports snacks drive produce ads despite lower totals
Maria Ferrara, sales manager of Lucana soc. coop. Agricola:
"Five to seven thousand packs of strawberries are coming in"
Alba Bio
Sicily: organic tomato production grows, but labour remains a challenge
Sarwat Radwan from AKL ExoFresh GmbH in Dortmund:
"Extreme weather hits Egypt's spring onion and sweet potato exports
Week 13 Fruit Wholesale Market Report
Fewer apples and plums arrive, while holiday demand boosts sales
India considers tariff cuts on US almonds and cranberries
Paul Hussey - Donnelly Fresh Produce
"It is early days, but this season’s crop is looking fantastic already"
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"
MSU supports fruit production with research and site guidance
Season of high demand for Egyptian fresh strawberries
Mamen Sánchez, of Emco Cal:
"In Berlin, we've again seen huge interest in our white strawberries from buyers globally"
Berry partnership expands with new flavors
Spring signifies local Ojai Pixie tangerines and organic Harry’s Berries
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
Extreme weather drives up food prices in Uganda
Seasonal Perishable Products Weekly Update
Mixed pricing and supply trends for spring produce
German BLE week 12:
'The presence of Spanish Nadorcott, Tango, and Orri was noticeably limited'
An anomaly rate of 34% out of 10,000 inspections carried out in 2024
The fight against francization, "a priority renewed in 2025"
Basilicata strawberries
New labels and promotional materials distributed to the markets
In China, a futuristic café lets you pick your own strawberries
"Biocontrol solutions are showing positive outcomes in Morocco"
Azerbaijan among the largest tomato suppliers to Russia in 2025
Southern fruits remain expensive in Serbian markets
Horticulture Crop Input Prices 2025
Input costs continue to rise in Irish horticulture sector
The harvest of the Greek Victory is approaching its peak
The National Retail Report - Alaska Retail
Produce ads up 1% with key price changes
Calls for aggressive pricing amid plentiful strawberry crop ahead
"We want to use our experience to get later fruit, big sizes, as well as great-tasting cherries"
Namibia cuts horticulture imports to US$20.4 million as local production rises
Frosts slash Turkey’s citrus output by up to 80%
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%
China’s fruit exports to Russia hit multi-year highs
Dry weather turns Victoria broccoli bitter, causes major losses
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"
Spanish-born founder of Fresh Fruit Alliance
Obituary: Vicente Tur dies at the age of 98
Tommies kick off Dutch tomato season
Strong domestic blueberry crop on the way
US company Plenty enters into Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Production and distribution of Sweet Karoline blackberry variety is expanding
Marianna D'Auria of Conserve Dama (Italy)
Ancient traditions preserved in jars
Romanian entrepreneurs build berry processing facility in Hunedoara
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
Blueberry Council seeks nominees for Importer 2, 3 and 4 positions
Chile makes progress in opening the Indonesian market for its citrus fruits
$19 Japanese strawberries spark buzz at Los Angeles luxury grocer
Moroccan blueberry exports grow in Singapore and Malaysia
Early spring brings bumper strawberry harvest at Tanaka Farms
Irrisense: efficiency, sustainability, and optimal productivity
A new way to irrigate soilless crops
German Bioland producer Andreas Frank:
"We now see the greatest potential for growth in organic vegetable growing"
Uzbekistan exported fruits and vegetables worth over $175M
Filippo Frongia and Andrea Manca of Agro Mediterranea Distribuzione
Artichoke surplus and unexpected success for Noir black tomatoes
U.S. Mexico Canada seasonal perishable products weekly update:
Avocado prices up 10%, cucumber prices surge, berry volumes decline
Ukrainian blueberry sector grows despite wartime challenges
Addition of three new growers boost Kompany’s strawberry acreage beyond 73 hectares
Melina Marcelino and Juan Peña, Fruggies:
Difficulties in exporting to the Caribbean include the last-minute cancelation of shipments
Spain’s berry production down 3.4% as strawberry and raspberry supply falls
Kyrgyzstan increases tomato imports from Turkmenistan by 7%
Jimmy Kimmel’s $19 strawberry prank goes viral
Dates announced for British Tomato Fortnight 2025
Ricardo Polis, Fall Creek:
"Varietal renewal is essential to remain competitive in blueberry production"
German BLE week 11:
'Supply gap for sweet peppers at the change of season'
not to be confused with ToBRFV
French Food Safety Agency warns of 'new' ToBFV tomato virus
Strawberries may boost brain speed and lower blood pressure
California showcases strawberry sector's sustainability and growth
Florida blueberry program develops high-yield early varieties
BerryWorld strawberries win gold at 2025 Outstanding Food Producers Awards
Zabaikalsk customs adopts frozen fruit imports from China
Georgia's agricultural exports grew by 17% in 2024, trade imbalance persists
ZEC-C tech launched to cut vegetable spoilage in Cagayan Valley
Saudi Arabia achieves 107% fig self-sufficiency in 2023
Peru's blueberry exports set to grow 15% in 2024-2025 campaign
Heavy rains halt Moroccan strawberry exports
Mauro Mastrototaro
"Biodiversity - a fundamental ally for field crops"
Less fresh and sundried tomatoes to be expected from Tunisia
Kyrgyzstan's vegetable imports more than doubled
Tornadoes devastate 300–400 hectares of soft fruit greenhouses in Huelva
Il Vigneto d'Oro
Passion and innovation to grow as a company
Stefania Montali, marketing manager and owner of Industrie Montali
"Private label growth supports orders for our products"
Korean melons exported to Vietnam after 17 years of negotiations
North American Blueberry Council announces board of directors
Start of early strawberry and asparagus season at Staay Food Group
"Promising asparagus pre-season, but abundant Italian supply challenges start of greenhouse strawberry season"
Benoit Demedts, Nursery Demedts - De Mey:
"First strawberries from unlit cultivation expected by end of next week"
France and Morocco strengthen their position as key suppliers to the Spanish market
Yunnan leads China's blueberry harvest and export growth
Ukrainian company expands berry business through farmer partnerships
New Zealand blueberry sector plans expansion to increase exports
Drought drives bird damage in South Australian orchards
The situation is known to Italian and foreign operators
Whoever can sell strawberries at this time is rich and knows it
Agrícola Perichán acquired a sorting machine to process up to 20 tons per hour
"These are difficult times in the tomato sector, with significant production losses due to ToBRFV"
Major cherry grower goes into liquidation
Pastry chef Noëmie Honiat chosen as ambassador
The season looks promising for Red Label strawberries
Clandestine berry warehouse uncovered in Huelva
Peru explores growth in frozen blueberries amid production challenges
AlUla agriculture supports ramadan with diverse crop production
