Sector | Fruit
Chilean blueberry industry focuses on varietal renewal to boost global competitiveness
“We expect increased requests from Spain”
“Whoever has Rojo Brillante will hit pay dirt”
U.S. cranberry exports reach $343.1 million in 2023, down 2% from 2022
Pomegranate export price drop and apple export rise in Azerbaijan in 2024
Competitiveness of the Egyptian strawberry industry put to the test this season
"We could work 24 hours a day with the current interest for apples"
Imported apples reduce demand and prices for Kashmiri apples
Moldova's apple exports to Commonwealth of Independent States outpace EU despite diversification efforts
Michoacán advances sustainability with certifications for avocados and berries
Francois Fourie – CAPCU Farming
Trellised mini-melons thrive in Limpopo greenhouse
Robert Meintjes – Alto Vida
“We’re the solution to anyone seeking exposure to African fruit trade”
Warm winters devastate Southern Forests cherry crops, farmers push for recovery
Cranberry market back to feeling “pre-COVID”
GoodnessMe®
A new generation of apples has arrived to respond to the future challenges
Key shopper behaviors drive growth of watermelon category
South African cherry industry targets export growth amid rising production
Chennai airport expands cargo terminal to boost apple exports
Rising demand for New Zealand apples and kiwifruit in Thailand
Mexico's berry production and exports rebound after two bad years
Aart Blom, Fruitpartners Holland:
"Growers reluctant to sell unsorted pears at 85 cents per bin"
Dutch application approved for EU soft fruit promotion campaign
Juan Guillermo González, of Elite Blu:
"We believe that the taste and quality of our blueberries will allow us to differentiate ourselves"
Honey Gold mango season begins with lighter yield and night picking for better quality
Agrícola Famosa and El Abuelo join forces to become Europe's largest melon and watermelon supplier
Pizza Hut launches 'pizza' tomato wine
Marketing agreement between table grape growers enhances import portfolio
Turkey’s apple production drops to five-year low amid climate challenges
Chinese grafting technology boosts Kenya's tomato yields and farmer incomes
Typhoon Yagi disrupts Vietnam's Tet crop supply, driving up prices
Poland’s apple juice prices soar amid second-lowest harvest in a decade
Tony Derwael (Bel'Export):
"If this trend continues, stocks will be depleted by the end of June"
Watermelon season in The Gambia faces high demand and storage challenges
Why Egyptian strawberry prices have doubled this season
Hurricane Helene devastates North Carolina apple orchards, cutting crop by 30%
Brazil secures grape export deal with China, boosting agricultural trade
Grape cold storage drops 24% in two weeks, highlighting market dynamics
China boosts trade with Latin America, increasing Chilean cherry imports
Horticultural Development Council: insufficient investment for expansion
Zimbabwe has the world's fastest-growing blueberry industry
ISI Sementi and Top Seeds to merge in 2025, forming seed company in Italy
GP Graders unveils new leadership to drive cherry and blueberry growth
Hainan's tropical fruits drive $1.5 billion industry with global reach
Russia considers import duty exemptions for several vegetables
Philippines considers vegetable imports as typhoons drive prices up
Peru exports first blueberries from Chancay port to Shanghai
Slightly smaller apple crop from New York state for 2024
Central Otago growers aim for record cherry exports
Undersupplied table grape markets globally until Chile ramps up
Guillaume Jarret, Star Fruits
"We want to create links between the players in the arboriculture sector"
Tomato prices in Kumamoto soar amid Black Friday demand and poor harvest
Michigan grants Peterson Brands funding to expand and create 82 jobs
Rob Cullum - Pacific Produce
High grape prices in Europe, but not enough fruit, if you have fruit there is no space on the ships
Kissabel apples gain traction with unique red flesh and strong sales
Vietnam's fruit imports from China rise 25% to $32.7 million in 2024
Aldi leads in October sales of British apples from BAPL growers, Lidl ranks second
Meghalaya exports first consignment of Khasi Mandarin oranges to Dubai
EPPO investigates €2 million subsidy fraud in Romanian vegetable projects
Kashmir's rivers and farmers hope for abundant winter snowfall
Reefer Alliance ready for the 2024/25 South African deciduous fruit season
California farmworkers face smoke hazards from mountain fire while harvesting
Florida agricultural losses from Hurricane Helene estimated at $40M–$162M
Blueberries from Argentina now meet child labor-free standards
Jacco and Jack van Kessel, Van Kessel Fruit:
“Acquiring the Oskam companies fits our picture perfectly”
Less supply means stronger melon pricing
Sydney Markets Cherry Auction 2024:
Supporting regional kids with Little Wings
Tomato prices drop 22% in a month amid increased supply and stable weather
In the first half of the year, Kyrgyzstan imports 150,500 tons of apples, pears, and dried fruit
Sugarbee apple harvest wraps up, bringing sweetness to stores
WSU partners with International New-Varieties Network to launch new WA 64 apple globally
"In 10 or 15 years, shipments to China will probably account for half of Peru's agro exports"
Sharpak and WB Chambers launch recyclable berry packaging with 17% less weight
Sorma Group to showcase sustainable apple processing solutions at Interpoma 2024
MSC launches Eastern Cape express service to Northern Europe
Peruvian blueberry exports surge despite El Niño challenges
"Sizes of Polish apples are perfect for export"
Looking back on California’s grape and stone fruit seasons
Cape honeybees drive sustainable agriculture in South Africa
Tomato prices decline as seasonal arrivals boost supply
Moldova's apple exports to EU surge, doubling in value
Australia forecasts growth in stone fruit production and exports for 2024/25
Indonesia may introduce fresh pear import quotas for China
Himachal Pradesh boosts horticulture with focus on high-value fruits and innovation
Ehime farmers celebrate first mikan harvest since 2018 disasters
Right varieties and strategies address challenges in protected strawberry cultivation
J&K seeks import duty removal on Iranian apples to protect local farmers
Carlo Porro, CEO Agricola Famosa:
“We hope to increase melon exports by 15% and make up what we lost last season in Brazil”
Paynter's Farm extends season to sell 52,000 pounds of apples from local orchards
Ontario fruit growers get $4.4M boost for new varieties and sustainability
Mexico forecasts 817,000 mt deciduous fruit production for MY 2024/25
Penny Reidy - SA Produce Market
Strawberries in good supply and will increase in volume as the weather gets warmer
Peru and Hong Kong sign free trade agreement to boost economic ties
Drought in Morocco affects nurseries
"Our sales in the fruit sector are down 80% on a normal year"
U.S. Mexico Canada agreement seasonal perishable products:
Avocado prices reach $74.25 for large hass, cucumber prices drop
US: Koyo Berries coming to Harris Teeter East Coast stores
Transnet and fruit industry boost Cape Town's fruit exports
Fedefruta
Fruit drop could lower Chile's cherry export projection
Semillas Fitó expands its melon and watermelon offer for Almería
Nearly 56,500 tons of Chilean grapes to arrive in the US under the Systems Approach
Georgia’s agricultural exports grow amid reliance on Russia
Andrés Lazo, of C&L Fruit
"Prospects for the coming cherry season point to a 60% increase in export volumes"
WWF:
"Some 30,000 tons of berries grown illegally with Doñana water could reach the European market"
"An attractive price-quality balance gives them a competitive edge"
Turkish apple imports doing well in India
Red Sea issues still the largest problem for grape exporters from India
National Fruit Show highlights industry challenges and calls for support
Vietnam boosts agricultural exports to US with growth in cashews, pepper, and fruits
Over 20 tons of contaminated grapes from Tajikistan destroyed in Chelyabinsk Region, Russia
Researchers propose geographical indication for Indiana persimmons to boost rural economies
High demand for Polish apples, but good quality apples are hard to find
"The firmness of the apples is biggest issue for long transit shipments"
Apple exports from Kyrgyzstan to Kazakhstan and Russia at €0.55 per kilogram
Brisk pre-Christmas grape sales for South Africa
K-pop Groups with Fruit-Inspired Names
NFSA reports extensive inspections and export activities in latest update
Dominican Republic to launch table grape exports in 2024
"The export market has responded enthusiastically to the new products"
"Guangxi Rong'an kumquats enter the market, and crisp honey kumquats in high demand"
Smallholder farmers in South Africa struggle for market access
Climate change threatens Kashmir’s apple industry
Report shows 21% growth in Peravia agriculture, countering criticism
Domestic farm workers in Quincy face challenges with H-2A program expansion
Armenia to establish intensive orchards over 7,700 hectares
Gottschalk Cranberry Farm thrives under multigenerational leadership
Florida strawberry industry resilient post-Hurricane Milton
British Columbia apple pricing pressured following cooperative closure
Georgian producers explore export opportunities amid local demand for dried persimmons
Gabriel Amaro, AGAP
Peru bets on high-value crops such as cherries
Marco Muñoz, SAG:
"Everything indicates that the Korean market will be open for Chilean plums in 2025"
More demand than supply for Ukrainian apples
Study explores the shelf life of strawberries
