Sector | Fruit (top)
Statement on revising Adverse Effect Wage Rates methodology
New Zealand Rockit apples offered as mooncake alternative
Citrus and nut exports at risk after AGOA expiry
German BLE week 39
'Presenta, Hauszwetschge, and various Top varieties played the leading role alongside Stanley'
Japan Niitaka pear harvest hit by heat damage
Canadian fruit growers face oversupply and low prices
Washington pear growers hit by cannery closure
Rockit CEO addresses grower concerns
CSO Italy - agreement soon to become operative
New possibilities in Ecuador for Italian pears
Migo pear season starts with higher volumes
“Bumper apple crops from abroad will lift India’s fresh stocks”
Organic grapes, kiwis and more in Anaheim
Rainfall in Valencia improved the size of citrus, kakis, and avocados
Georgian apple exports rise in volume and value
Himachal Pradesh seeks New Zealand apple and pear ties
Moldovan apples enter Icelandic market for the first time
Moldova invests €13.2M in modern orchards and vineyards
Kazakhstan expands work on reviving the Aport apple
Cirilo Arnandis, president of the Regulatory Council of the PDO Kaki de la Ribera del Xúquer:
"Given the success of persimmons, the arrival of new competitors was to be expected"
Rocha pear harvest in Portugal stays low with smaller sizes
South Korean fruit production at risk from climate change
From October 1st, it will be easier to export Italian apples to Vietnam
Wisconsin corn reaches dent stage as potato harvests advance
Falling industrial apple prices in Moldova due to global market conditions
Wholesale fruit and vegetable prices UK - week 39:
UK apple, plum, and raspberry prices decline week on week
Challenges in production and marketing for the citrus, kaki, and pomegranate season
"Our goal is to keep the traditional model of agriculture profitable"
Latvian apple growers faced reduced harvests due to unfavorable weather
Australian orchards face labour and technology challenges
U.S. retail ads highlight apples, pears, and fall vegetables
Divino - Il kaki italiano
Branded persimmon harvest to commence in ten days
Increasing demand for Iranian apples from Pakistan
Global health trend drives rise in tree crops
U.S. apple, pear, and grape crops rise while peaches fall
Kissabel apple season opens in northern hemisphere
"Encouraging outlook for Kissabel harvest volumes and quality"
Delphine Robin - Select Fruit and Cofruid'Oc:
"Diversification plans from apples to pears, to England and beyond"
Randy Dijksman, Combilo:
"Top fruit market stabilizes after record harvest"
"This compact Polish-made apple sorting machine offers many possibilities for fruit growers"
Estonian apple harvest reduced by cold and rain
Civ announces Alice Patella as new research manager
"More resilient varieties with better yields and reduced environmental impact"
South African growers report record Pink Lady packouts
Altländer apple industry sets new standards with ‘POMPUR’:
Europe's first allergy-friendly ECARF-certified apple brand celebrates its market launch
EU schools consider pre-cut apple slices
Brazilian apple research marks 50 years
Higher pack outs on smaller apple crop from New York
Il Girasole Soc. Coop. (Italy)
Market turmoil caused by peach and nectarine oversupply
Ruben Claes and Ann Gomand, pcfruit:
"Varietal diversification essential for future-proof fruit growing"
Portuguese Coimbra farm expands orange and apple production
Windfall apples sold in Srinagar at US$0.48 per kg
Northern Ireland apple growers get US$363,000 support
Leonardo Odorizzi talks about the Mela Rossa di Cuneo Igp
"In the confusion of the apple sector, we propose the ancient history of the Italian territories and tradition"
"We’re building exclusive grower alliances to differentiate our fruit range"
Michael Pichler from OGS/Kröpfl on the export of Styrian apples:
"We are already receiving inquiries from Hungary and the Balkan countries"
Pieter de Ruiter (4Fruit Company) sees little momentum in the trade:
"Spanish fruit vegetables arrive in full loads, but struggle to find buyers"
"After last year’s setback, a promising persimmon season ahead"
Morondo resumes the Kaki Gastronomic Competition after last year's FOD cancellation
"We expect a very good season due to the reduced impact of pests"
U.K. apples, nuts, and grapes thrive amid climate strain
Situation has since improved, according to Marawan of Sarafruit
Start of Polish apple season marked by lower availability of good quality
Downward adjustment for Washington apple crop, but still record volume potential
José Tomás, manager of Frutomás Export:
"We expect a very good quality kaki harvest and medium sizes"
German BLE week 38:
'Peaches and nectarines from Spain predominated, with Turkish and French loads playing only a supplementary role'
French apple and vegetable exports expand in Asia
WA grower calls for stronger consumer education in fruit sector
James Simpson - Adrian Scripps:
"We are very pleased with quality, the fruit size looks to be very good for the UK market"
Devos-Wouters opens doors for international growers
Apple growers introduced to Goodness Me ahead of new harvest
Indian apple growers protest highway restrictions
Pakistani fruit and vegetable prices surge in Rawalpindi
Azerbaijan pear exports up by 43% in volume and 52% in value
AgroFresh to showcase postharvest technologies in Spain
SweeTango apples available now
Organic top fruit season kicks off at BelOrta
"Cooperative model key to successful organic marketing"
Dry weather cuts fruit size and yield in Michigan apples
“Strong demand may drive higher apple imports in India this season”
Paradigm shift from fresh to processed apples?
"Processing is a source of value that can no longer be ignored"
India apple arrivals rise despite Himachal rains
India deploys JKRTC trucks for Kashmir apple transport
Polish apple harvest at 4 million mt despite climate
U.S. retail ads hit 289,953 with seasonal overlap
Local apple season arrives in Ontario
Chilean cherry bloom indicates larger crop for 2025-2026
Week 38 Fruit Wholesale Market Report:
Peruvian blueberry arrivals increase, causing Peruvian avocado prices to fall
Kashmir evacuates 4,873 apple trucks after highway closure
Tesco leads in British apple sales, Sainsbury’s tops pears
Sweet Sensation pear harvest expected at 6,000 tons
German BLE week 37
'Quiet tomato trade with predominantly falling prices'
2025 SnapDragon apple harvest kicks off with largest crop yet
The choice of New Zealand’s century-old apple family
Quality assurance through Reemoon’s intelligent sorting line
Russia blocks import of 20.5 tons of Moldovan apples over documentation issues
U.S. vegetable markets firm as fruit markets split
U.S. Wisconsin apple yields vary by region
Azerbaijan boosts apple exports by 62% in value
Brillopak triples productivity at UK apple packer
Markus Tscholl, coordinator of Asta Frutta Alto Adige in Italy:
"We are now harvesting Golden and Red Delicious apples after completing Gala"
Ukrainian orchard shifts to feathered apple trees under Canadian technology
"India’s apple market braces for peak Kashmir harvest”
Staay club pears ‘Deliciously Dressed’ into the new season
Dazzling Gold, Early Desire and Red Conference
Kazakhstan expands high-tech orchard production across 120 ha
"The Armenian alternative for top fruit and stone fruit can be very interesting for the Indian market"
Johnathon van Popering - Seeka:
“We had a great response to the Ruby Roo in Hong Kong"
U.S. recalls sweet potato, apple, and spinach pouch
Pear season underway in Kyrgyzstan’s Issyk-Kul region
Smaller Nova Scotia apple crop after summer drought
Bounce back year for Pacific Northwest pear crop
New Coryphée season kicks off
"Coryphée apple delivers strong yields of around 80 tons per hectare"
Norbert Jongerius, Jongerius Fruit Company
"We will start picking the Zonneglans at the end of the week"
"No heatwaves during the summer, unlike some other EU countries"
Harvest for Polish apples in full swing
Second marketing year for extra-sweet Sambóa apples, with prospect to reach 7,000 tons
"We've had extraordinary sales in the first days of the Sambóa campaign"
Daniel Vidal, CEO of Exquisite Fruits:
"We have to be rigorous in our kaki purchases at the source and work very efficiently"
“Official market access process shows positive progress”
Belgian Truval Conference pear presented at Osaka World Expo
Kashmir apple growers protest highway delays
UK NGO calls for ban on plastic produce packaging
Brazil apple sector targets 1.1 million tons in 2026
Uzbekistan delivers batch of fresh fruits to Kuwait
Kazakhstan boosts apple exports, while domestic prices continue to rise
Kanzi ends 20th season and prepares for new harvest
Kazakhstan’s best orchard takes shape in Almaty
Nova Scotia drought reduces apple size and yields
Vermont drought cuts early apple yields
Russian apples see price hike amid rising production costs
Fresh Market 2025 to be held in Warsaw 17/09
Bhagwa pomegranate export season kicks off, eyes on Asia and Europe expansion
Bravo apples win Best Fresh Snack Award
Pedro Salvo, manager of Peras Pipín:
"Fire blight is the main problem affecting pear trees in La Rioja"
Tony Derwael, Bel'Export:
“Optimism remains, but growers caught off guard by higher pear volumes”
German BLE week 36:
'The presence of Italian Abate Fetel pears clearly expanded'
Week 37 Fruit Wholesale Market Report
Imported citrus and apple prices rise, while mid-size blueberries sell quickly
Inflated prices and origin supply issues create uncertainty
“India will welcome the first new crop Turkish Gala this September”
