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Wholesale fruit and vegetable prices UK - Week 19
Strawberries up 4%, asparagus down 23%, apples drop 13%
CAN: Automated greenhouses becoming prevalent in Ontario
Germany remains dependent on imports for greenhouse vegetables despite soaring demand
North Korean youth given "ideological training" at greenhouse
Azerbaijan cuts imports of Turkish fresh produce in first four months of 2025
Mexican berry and tomato exports drop, avocados surge
Tariffs threaten Washington blueberry exports to Canada
Cologne Wholesale Market:
"The range of products on offer is constantly expanding, especially in the potted herb segment"
Mouhssine Ismaili, of iBerry:
"The working model of European supermarkets has helped us grow in the berry export market"
U.S. to impose 17% levy on Mexican tomatoes
US (MI): Michigan State University issues a crop update for the week of May14-21
Kolar tomato farmers suffer as prices drop
VBT figures week 19
Belgium: Tomato prices remain weak, some recovery in bell peppers
Iran's tomato exports hit $233 million
Annemieke Hendrix-Koot, P. Solleveld Export
A total package delivered every day to German clients, large and small
Algeria emerging as a good source of fruit and vegetables for Europe
Florida growers plow over tomatoes amid tariff, labor challenges
Climate change threatening banana growers across Caribbean and Latin America
Sales of pesticides in the EU down 9% in 2023
Hungarian supermarket chain lowers tomato prices
Bangladesh: Cucumber cultivation methods using mulch gaining ground
China: Smart farming allowing for growth in desert areas
Russia bought a record amount of Chinese strawberries in March
China led pepper production in 2023, and Spain ranked fifth
AGF Price Monitor week 19
Notable price changes and promotions in Dutch cucumber, cauliflower, tomato, and galia melon
Green chili trade thrives in Manikganj
Emeline Vanespen, Strawberries Raspberries of France
"The biggest production peaks have passed with fluidity"
India: Growers scramble to protect crops as brutal heatwave strikes during planting season
Agro Verde OP
Competitive scenarios for Italian tomato exports
PCA 2025:
Teaming up with AusAgritech to launch Agtech Alley
Spanish, Dutch tomato prices higher in April 2025 than in 2024
US: Ivanka Trump aims to expand access to fresh produce
Zimbabwe: Berry export earnings jump 351%
U.S. blueberry growers face tariff challenges with Canada
Strawberries to be offered aboard AIDA ships
Lithuania: Strawberry season struggling due to weather
Ukraine expects strawberry shortage thanks to unfavorable weather
Dr Justy Range – Freshmark Systems
South Africa: How to feed 43 million people through state-owned wholesale markets
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops:
Produce ads rise with festive deals and price shifts
U.S. raspberry production up 27%
US (MI): MSU issues a statewide crop report for May
AGF Price Monitor week 18
Cucumber price differences remain small, while vine tomato prices vary significantly
Morocco surpassed Spain in tomato export value in 2024
Mother’s Day demand and cold weather pressure berry supply
Global market overview strawberries
Highly anticipated local fiddlehead season is about to kick off
Japanese strawberries enter Philippine market
Knoblauchsland, Germany:
"Tomato and cucumber prices have been disastrous since the start of the season"
FPC urges UK government to act on post-Brexit border delays
US (GA): Georgia growers will get Hurricane Helene disaster relief ‘soon,’ USDA official says
Georgia: Akhmeta Municipality gets new greenhouse
Daniel Guerra, sales representative at Centramirsa:
"We have doubts that bell peppers from the Netherlands are produced in Europe"
Hoogstraten Week kicks off at the cooperative
"Spring peak in volumes aligns with promotions and export switchovers"
Seasonal Perishable Products Weekly Update:
US: Strawberry prices down 17%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines move forward with Shade House Vegetable production
UK: FPC sounds alarm over government’s evasion of critical questions on plant health border checks
Warning for implications of termination of Tomato Agreement
Turkey: Growers receiving modern growing tools to support them
Reduced volumes and changes in suppliers
Russia remains an important importing country, but its significance has declined
The cost of growing greenhouse watermelons has increased by almost 27% over the past five seasons
"VBT figures week 18"
Belgium: Cucumber price finds its way up, tomato and bell pepper lag behind
US (FL): Tariffs spark trouble between importers, local growers
Mexico surpassed Spain in pepper export value in 2024
Spring frosts destroy Ukrainian tomato and strawberry crops
U.S. to levy 17% tariff on Mexican tomatoes
Ukraine sees tomato, cucumber prices decrease
Dakhla growers urged to diversify their markets
June 9-11, 2025
IFPA unveils 2025 public policy agenda at The Washington Conference
Qatar sold over 37,000 tons of local vegetables in 2024
Recapping the 2025 China Seed Congress
energy model to reduce import dependency and labour needs
UK: 100-acre low-carbon greenhouse enters planning
US (IL): Strawberry season underway after historic rainfalls
China: Trying to redefine agriculture in the desert
Malta: Pests the reason for short supply of strawberries
UK: Good weather brings an early vegetable season
France: Lettuce production down by 4%
"Agricultural development is very dynamic in the Central African Republic"
New Zealand: Chinese growers play a pivotal role in NZ horticulture
Bulgaria: Greenhouse cherry season underway after fight against cold weather
Moroccan tomato exports to Norway reach record level
European pepper prices plummet as high volumes of tomatoes and cucumbers pose a challenge
India: Growers disappointed with poor prices despite record harvest
Trump tariffs trigger crisis for U.S. agricultural exporters
USDA restricts PACA violators in California and Florida
Bangladesh: Strawberries now being cultivated on Teesta River shores
NSAC responds to USDA announcement on partnerships for climate program
U.S. confirms Mexican tomato dumping, 21% duty expected
New Italian soil and water analysis laboratory
US (IL): State scrambling after Trump cuts funding for growers
Kenya horticulture program delivers key achievements in global compliance
Nigeria loses 45% of tomato harvest annually
Australia strengthens horticulture trade ties with Japan
Jamaica launches project to increase earnings from pepper exports
Australia braces for potential increase in fruit, vegetable prices
US: Strawberry growers feel effects of Trump tariffs
Canadian produce industry reacts to 2025 federal election
Study says that expanding UK fruit and veg growing ‘could add £2.3bn to the economy’
Philippines aiming to enter a new era of healthy eating
India: Vegetable prices expected to rise because of heat, aphid damage
USDA restricts PACA violators in California, Texas, Ohio, and Virginia
Austria:
"We are struggling with strict official requirements"
Dutch government decision angers growers
Benny Cuypers, BelOrta:
"Pepper prices may recover once the first wave passes and Spanish volumes decline"
Spanish fruit and vegetable sector hit hard by power outages
Australian vegetable growers retire after 25 years in industry
Jeroen Buyck, Calsa:
"Leek market in transition, peppers off to an uneven start"
North Carolina strawberry yields strong despite disease concerns
Texas leaders push to preserve tomato trade deal with Mexico
Albania:
Growers abandon strawberries due to falling prices and weak sales
Anna Ramioti & Vasilis Athanasopoulos, Greek team of El Pinar:
“Greek Victory crops are currently yielding 25–30 tons of strawberries per hectare”
Entering the European market with fresh chilli peppers
Higher prices for Spanish cluster tomatoes in March
Robert van Ooijen, Van Ooijen Groenten en Fruit:
"Early season sees abundant supply at low prices"
Twelve states sue Trump over tariff policy
Late April produce update: Steady asparagus, rising avocado demand
GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW ASPARAGUS
Vietnam advances its agricultural sector
Looking forward to the Morocco Tomato Conference 2025
Morocco’s tomato industry at a crossroads
China: Shanghai’s vision for the future of horticulture and the greenhouse sector
Rick Mengers (ZON): "Rising demand for alternative grades"
"Late last week, it seemed all of the Netherlands was craving asparagus again"
Lucien Ruiter, Van Ooijen Citrus:
"First significant volumes of Spanish cherries this week"
Ben Goodchild - Nationwide Produce
"European retailers will soon start promotions, which will help in managing the current volumes"
Yemen: Empowering women in agriculture to forge a sustainable future
Annual Review summarizes latest fruit research results from Niab
Logitec Plus and NSTG Agri-Tech Group establish joint venture 'VinceMark'
Sino-Dutch partnership promotes localization of Chinese greenhouse technolgy
Pieter de Ruiter, 4Fruit Company:
"Low fruit and vegetable prices, steady melon market in transition period"
