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U.S. watermelon supply improving and pricing moderating
14+ hour, 43+ min ago (147+ words) That said, overall supply is lower than this time last year though notably, at this time last year, volumes were very, very high. Overall, supply is still about average from Western U.S. growing regions, and a bit above average from the…...
Peruvian blueberry growers focus on plant resilience to El Niño
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (185+ words) FreshPlaza The closing panel of the International Blueberries Consulting Seminar in Trujillo, Peru, concluded that blueberry production should focus on preparing plants for recurring El Niño conditions rather than responding after heat stress develops Specialists in plant physiology, nutrition, phytopathology,…...
Moments by El Ciruelo unveils a new look for its special flavor grapes
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (378+ words) El Ciruelo is kicking off the new season for Moments by El Ciruelo, its sub-brand for specialty-flavor grapes, under the tagline "The grape that tastes like candy." "The campaign has been launched with a brand restyling aimed at strengthening the…...
Spanish apples and pears found their most profitable markets in the Netherlands and Italy
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (211+ words) FreshPlaza Fepex data for 2024 and 2025 show a shift in export destinations for Spanish apples and pears, with France's market share declining relative to the Netherlands and Italy France remains the main destination for Spanish apples by volume, with 27,200 tons in…...
Murcia forecasts 3.3% larger stone fruit crop for 2026
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (306+ words) Spain's Region of Murcia is forecasting a 2026 stone fruit crop of 367,952 tons, up 3.3 per cent from the previous year. The increase follows a record export year in 2025, when overseas sales reached about US$389 million, almost 27 per cent higher than the…...
Gap in lemon supply expected through September
5+ day, 14+ hour ago (209+ words) The California District 1 (D1) growing region has officially wrapped up its lemon harvest for the season. With this foundational piece of domestic supply out of the picture, demand for remaining California lemons has exploded. Based on current harvest transitions and velocity,…...
"Chilean cherry exports to markets outside China have increased by 27%"
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (277+ words) © Frutas de Chile"Last season, Chile exported 113.8 million boxes of cherries, 5% fewer than the previous season, amid a Chinese market showing signs of greater maturity and more demanding standards," stated Claudia Soler, executive director of Frutas de Chile's Cherry Committee....
Strong demand fuels growth at NZ apple exporter
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (546+ words) Strong demand across international markets helped New Zealand apple exporter Snazzy Fruit move its crop quickly this season, with the company's apples already packed, shipped and reaching customers around the world. Josh Parlane says the season is just about to…...
Netherlands overtakes France in value of Spanish apple imports
6+ day, 13+ hour ago (230+ words) FreshPlaza Spanish exports of apples and pears are shifting toward higher-value European markets, with the Netherlands overtaking France as the top destination by revenue for apples in 2025, and Italy consolidating its lead for pears, according to data from FEPEX For…...
Peruvian seminar explores future of blueberry cultivation
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (225+ words) The first day of the XLII International Blueberry Seminar Trujillo 2026 focused on the changing dynamics of the blueberry industry, with speakers examining the effects of expanding global supply, new genetics, climate variability, and changing market requirements. Opening the event, Jorge…...