The kiwifruit harvest is currently taking place in northern Spain, where the lack of sufficient chill hours last season has led to a decrease in production, particularly noticeable in the southern part of the Galicia region. This decline has mainly impacted the green Hayward kiwifruit variety. read more

Apple supply in New York State seems to be sufficient. Tim Mansfield from Sun Orchard Fruit Co. mentions, "For us in New York, it doesn't seem to have picked out as we thought it would. It's not a bumper crop but the quality and sizing are good for the most part." The apples are in a good marketable range. read more

Until September 2024, a volume of 5,004,938 tons of fresh fruit was exported (+9.5%) worth 7.379.203 billion euros (+9%). After citrus fruits, the most exported fruits were stone fruits, watermelons, melons, and berries. Noteworthy is the growth in stone fruits, except for. read more

Despite draconian fiscal measures and the raising of the key interest rate to a record high of 21%, with the clear intention to raise it further, prices for the most important fruits and vegetables are still on the rise, according to the weekly price monitoring conducted by 'EastFruit'. read more

The World Union of Wholesale Markets has officially endorsed a new initiative to establish an International Day of Fruits and Vegetables. read more

Zespri states that its main priority is to create long-term value for New Zealand kiwifruit growers. This was highlighted in the company's latest Kantar Brand Power report, which ranked Zespri as the top fruit brand in its core 15 markets for the first time. read more

Growers in what is now South Africa's largest grape production region, the desert-like area along the Orange River, have begun harvesting, and the first shipments are expected to depart for UK and European markets by the end of the week. read more

During four immersive days from November 6-9, 600 attendees from all licensed Arra grower companies came together to enhance their understanding of grape varieties produced in Brazil through intensive, hands-on sessions. read more

Berry grower James Porter, who operates on the east coast of Scotland for Angus Soft Fruits, explains to Fruitnet MD Chris White why he has traveled to London to participate in the large protest against the Labour government's new inheritance tax regulations. read more

Chiny przywitały swoją pierwszą dostawę awokado z Tanzanii po tym, jak kontener dotarł do Centrum Dojrzewania i Dystrybucji Mr. Avocado na Południu Chin. read more

Many top table grape breeders are closely monitoring the varieties that South African growers have been planting in recent seasons as they begin this year's new harvest. read more

A shipment of blueberries grown by Qali, a part of Agrícola Cerro Prieto (ACP), has become the first Peruvian container to depart from the Port of Chancay, which was officially inaugurated last week. read more

First shipments of Guatemalan Hass avocados could reach the US market in time for next year's Super Bowl weekend on February 9, following an announcement earlier this month by the United States Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS). read more

In the fruit sector, apple prices rose by 3.7% to an average of 2.23 euros per kilogram. The increase was even more pronounced for pears, which became 15.1% more expensive at 2.61 euros per kilogram. Blueberries cost 9.96 euros per kilogram, making them 30.4% cheaper than. read more

Bayer and Netafim, Orbia’s Precision Agriculture business, have announced an expansion of their strategic collaboration, beginning with new digital farming solutions for fruit and vegetable growers. read more

Pre-season forecasts suggest that the Chilean cherry crop is set to increase by nearly 60 percent in the 2024/25 season. China is anticipated to be the primary market for this additional production. The question arises whether China has the capacity to absorb the higher volume without experiencing significant price depreciation. Additionally, concerns exist about whether there is sufficient infrastructure in terms of packing, shipping, and logistics to handle the increased output. read more

The November 2024 issue of Asiafruit Magazine is now accessible to subscribers through the Asiafruit app on Apple, Android, and desktop platforms. This edition features the most recent news and insights from the dynamic fresh produce markets across Asia. read more

"The weather conditions have made it more difficult to maintain good quality apples," says Emilia Lewandowska, office manager for Fruit-Group. "The current Polish apple season is proving to be very challenging, with a lower harvest of apples in Poland due to the spring." read more

Przemysł włoskich kiwi, który kiedyś był światowym liderem, zmaga się z poważnymi wyzwaniami w ostatnich latach z powodu rozprzestrzeniania się destrukcyjnego wirusa znanego jako "Moria". Ten wirus atakuje korzenie roślin kiwi, prowadząc do gnicia korzeni i ostatecznej śmierci roślin, niszcząc sadownictwo we Włoszech. read more

Over the past week, wholesale prices for various types of fresh produce have experienced minor fluctuations. In particular, the price of Bramley's Seedling apples has increased, with the average price per kilogram rising from £0.62 to £1.26—a weekly change of 1.25%. read more