Sector | Fruit (soft)
Berry Fresh welcomes new director of sales
Carsten Gogoll from Böhmer Frische GmbH:
"Falling prices for Egyptian air freight, delayed start to Greek strawberry season"
New greenhouses for Stoffels Tomaten and the return of an old acquaintance
Successful trials for blueberry growing in Egypt
Driscoll’s Sweetest Batch Strawberries debut for the season in Australian stores
Peru's blueberry exports set to reach 324,000 tons in 2024-2025
United States holiday produce update:
Asparagus prices rise to $35.75-$38.75 as imports increase for the holiday pull
Jamaica invests $182M to rehabilitate 2,819 hectares of farmland after hurricanes Beryl and Rafael
Federico Stanzani from Civ describes the Klodia® strawberry:
"A real solution to the challenges of modern strawberry farming"
"Export markets are interested in high quality white strawberries."
"Black strawberries have development potential, while the white strawberry market is declining"
Blueberry supply in Canada could tighten up
Expansion of transport and storage solutions for fresh fruit and vegetables
PerfoTec and Master Plastics collaborate to enhance the freshness of South African exports
Himachal Pradesh faces severe drought, prompting shift to integrated farming strategies
Sinaloa blueberry sector struggles with diseases, pests, and environmental challenges
BLE week 50:
'Moroccan clementines gains popularity in Germany'
Nick Lee - Daemyung Farms Corporation
Popular fruits for Chinese New Year in short supply, driving up prices
More than a hundred Michoacán producers seek to certify their avocado by 2025
Prices down, except for fresh fruit and vegetables, according to INSEE
After hoovers, Dyson starts growing strawberries
Peru expected to produce more than 323,000 tons of blueberries in the 2024/25 season
"The growth of the Peruvian blueberry is no coincidence"
First direct cargo from Chancay port to Shanghai boosts Peru-China trade
Australia takes steps to eradicate tomato brown rugose fruit virus in South Australia
Tomato potato psyllid detected in Victoria, growers urged to monitor crops
FAO launches new grant program in Lviv region
Richard Marillo Núñez, of Servinca Export:
"The production of small mangoes in Peru has saturated the market and put downward pressure on prices"
"Fresh lettuce sales thrive in Curaçao"
Victoria confirms tomato potato psyllid presence, bolsters pest management efforts
Wholesale fruit and vegetable prices - Week 50
Strawberry prices jump a whopping 29% from week 49
China-Laos railway boosts fresh vegetable exports from Yunnan’s Tonghai county
Week 49 Fruit Wholesale Market Report
Chilean seafreight cherries hit the market, while the volume of Peruvian blueberries has increased
Grupo Agroponiente increased its sales volume in its Granada centers in the summer season
Philippines lifts ban on Japanese strawberry imports starting December 2024
Holiday grocery ads highlight fruits, vegetables, and rising produce prices
European conference on blueberry pot cultivation set for March 2025 in Milan
Rhineland-Palatinate:
"Despite higher prices, we have been able to increase our sales of lamb's lettuce"
South Africa's agricultural exports rise 5% in 2024, driven by citrus despite sector challenges
Peruvian exports to the EU surge 687%, driven by agribusiness and mining
South Canterbury berry farmers expect strong season despite need for more rain
MSU develops tech to tackle labor challenges in asparagus and blueberry farming
Baltic States will soon enjoy fresh cut-fruit from around the world
Chile's service exports hit $2.5B record; goods exports up 4.7% led by fresh fruit and cherries
Multivac unveils sustainable packaging solutions with reduced plastic use
Peru's blueberry exports reach 254,406 tons in 2024-25 season
Raspberry, blackberry, and blueberry pricing competitive in Canada
Ventura blueberry variety drives Peru's export growth amidst varietal evolution
2024 Edward Turner Horticulture Grant awarded to Massey University researcher
Multifunctional orchard covers enhance crop growth and protection
Isabelle Lepage, Fraise de Plougastel Association
Progress of the PGI application for Plougastel strawberries
Del Monte Foods plans to sell Hanford, California facility
Southern Africa’s 2024 blueberry season progressing well, table grape season looking promising
Australian strawberry distributors named woolworths fruit and veg trade partner of the year
Greenhouse strawberry program set to quadruple this season
Indian tomato farmers face crisis as prices plummet to $0.012-$0.025 per kilogram
David Krause, CEO of Frutura
"Berries are set to be an outsized growth story we’re highly committed to”
Prosper Africa supports $15.2M investment in Moroccan red fruit and tomato grower SPMS
More demand for Turkish strawberries this season
Peru exports 245,625 tons of blueberries by week 48, signaling industry growth
Good prospects for the Moroccan strawberry season despite lower volumes
Carlos Esteve, commercial director of Onubafruit:
"We are probably the only ones in Huelva producing blueberries at the moment"
South Korea tightens tomato export measures to Japan over leafminer concerns
Three produce companies join forces to fight food waste
Wholesale fruit and vegetable prices - week 49
Apple and pear prices see up to 39% changes amid market fluctuations
Peruvian agricultural exports rise 23.2%, driven by blueberries and avocados
Apple supply rises, persimmon drops, and prices shift in regional markets
Morocco launches blueberry season with 80,000-ton harvest targeting global markets
Seasonal red currants from Chile arriving in time for the holidays
WTO rules in favor of Costa Rica in trade dispute over Panama's import restrictions
Canterbury berry farms thrive with pick-your-own model and community focus
Japan urges higher vegetable intake amid rising food costs and declining consumption
Holiday produce ads surge with price shifts in fresh produce
Tasmania's berry harvest delivers over 5,000 tons to markets
Raspberry regains almost 10% of surface area
The area devoted to berries in Huelva is expected to increase by 4% in the 2025 season
Chilean blueberry exports decline 28%, with recovery expected as harvest intensifies
Specific window for Turkish blueberries could become interesting for exporters
Florida agriculture rebounds after Hurricane Milton with strong winter crop outlook
Global blueberry production rises despite 12% export decline
Osaka zookeeper accused of stealing animal food
Dutch strawberry grower being innovative under the Portuguese sun
Research highlights strength of strawberry retail promotions
Ukraine sees surge in potato imports amid poor harvest, market risks persist
Tomato virus outbreak and oversupply disrupt Australian market, hitting farmers hard
Weekly produce trends:
Asparagus prices steady, 1,764 metric tons of grapes exported
Azerbaijan-Kazakhstan trade grows 38.7% in 2024, driven by agricultural exports
John Early, Agrovision Peru:
"Blueberry consumption continues to boom and is soon expected to overtake bananas in global popularity"
FreshTrack partners with BerryQuest International 2025
Bloom Fresh appoints Paul Farmer as innovation and quality director
Costa begins berry harvest, hiring 2000 workers for peak season in Tasmania
FruitMasters and Limgroup launch 'supersonic' Sonrosa strawberry
Jan van Bergeijk - Plusberries
"Raspberry prices under pressure, strong demand for blackberries, and steady pricing for strawberries"
Florida study shows intermittent irrigation cuts water use by 67% for strawberry growers
Vietnam's fruit and vegetable imports rise 15.7% in 2024, US seeks tariff reductions
Poland and Vietnam finalize phytosanitary agreement for highbush blueberry exports
Wholesale fruit and vegetable prices - week 47
Apples rise 2% while conference pears drop 5% in weekly price comparison
Wilco van den Berg (GroentenFruit Huis) on French import strawberry boycott:
"Juggling numbers"
Alain Tulpin - Tulpin Group
"Massive Chinese e-commerce disrupts aviation market"
Ukraine adjusts vegetable imports as production recovers but remains below pre-2022 levels
China's rising blueberry production challenges Peru and Chile in global markets
Ausveg updates on $5M national response to tomato brown rugose fruit virus in South Australia
MBO wins legal case against unlicensed nursery for unauthorized blueberry propagation
Tasmanian raspberries and blackberries hit shelves with 5,000-ton season
Ghana spends $2 million weekly on onion imports amid rising challenges
Short supply pushes up strawberry pricing
Premier Foods launches mechanized packhouse to boost Rwandan fruit exports
Surberry celebrates 10 years with new investments and global growth plans
Blueberry farming thrives near South African mines, boosting jobs and community
Kühling Fruchthandel KG celebrates its 25th birthday and expands its range of services
"The goal is to be ready for immediate delivery when the food retail industry switches to sustainable packaging"
Pietro Bastiano - Fe.Vi Frutta
The strawberry market is looking more positive
Thanksgiving leftovers and Christmas décor shift ad focus; weekly totals drop 32%
Austria:
Fruit production down by almost a quarter
Hurricane Helene devastates Georgia crops, with fruit and vegetable losses up to 30%
EasyRock® from G-Berries
A raspberry variety now found all over the world
Hamburg wholesale market:
"Early start to the season for Egyptian airfreighted strawberries"
Climate change threatens Massachusetts cranberry harvest with warmer winters and drought risks
Thanksgiving dinner as a celebration of American agriculture
U.S., Mexico, and Canada agreement of seasonal fresh produce
Stemilt celebrates 60 years in fruit growing and packing
Lucien de Wit, LuBa Fresh:
"High prices make small Egyptian strawberries popular for chocolate at German Christmas markets."
Dominican Republic boosts strawberry production with macrotunnels and exports
The advantage: its capacity to produce all year round. The challenge: managing to produce more
"Ecuador is becoming an emerging player in the international blueberry market"
Demand steady to low for blueberries
"Dandong strawberry supply decreases early in the season, while overall quality improves"
Kees Heeren (BerryWorld) on digital shipper platform Shypple Fresh
"All our boat arrivals are now visible on one screen"
Los Angeles fresh produce importer faces challenges with incoming U.S. tariffs
Latvia's cranberry harvest thrives despite workforce and economic challenges
Tomato prices in Punjab, Pakistan, surge to $3.18 per kilogram
Hüyük Çileği becomes Türkiye's first EU PDO-certified strawberry
