Current European Fruit Market News and Price Listings
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Monitoring product quality is a crucial task in the effort to minimize waste in the fruit and vegetable supply chain. Retailers require top-notch products, while consumers anticipate good taste and extended shelf life. Growers aim to produce high-quality items without compromising on production.
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Due to climate change, with late spring frosts, heavy rainfall or heatwaves - as reported by German Fruit and Vegetables - protected cultivation is becoming increasingly important. It not only ensures the harvest, but also provides natural protection.
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La campaña de frutas de hueso española ha tenido un buen comienzo.
2024-04-25 11:00
This year, stonefruit producers in southern Spain have been blessed by favorable conditions from Mother Nature. A mild period leading up to the new season has led to a high-quality crop, and the export season has begun successfully.
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Strawberries in Germany are increasingly being produced in greenhouses rather than in open fields.
2024-04-25 10:00
In 2023, as reported by the Federal Agency for Agriculture and Food (BLE), strawberries were cultivated on a total of 14,010 hectares - a decrease of nearly a quarter compared to 2015. This is mainly due to the fact that fewer strawberries are being produced in open fields (-5,669 hectares).
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Hungary: Frost danger for fruit production not yet over
2024-04-25 09:00
Especially considering the fact that according to the industry association Fruitveb, the blossoming of fruit trees is very advanced this year. It was reportedly completed by mid-April, indicating that nature is significantly ahead compared to previous years.
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Raspberries: Lower quantities from Spain
2024-04-25 09:00
The majority of berries arriving from Spain and Morocco are flowing to the retail food sector, which increased its advertising activity in the 16th week. The advertised prices ranged from 11.92 euros/kg to 15.92 euros/kg compared to the previous week.
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Ecuador: Export of bananas to Algeria significantly increases
2024-04-25 09:00
As for the destination countries, the decline in shipments to the EU, Russia, and the United Kingdom was offset by an increase in shipments to the USA, North Africa, and the Far East. The largest increase was recorded in Algeria, where...
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Currently, a European apricot harvest of 523,986 tons is expected, slightly higher than the 2023 result of 523,103 tons. This year, Spain and France have swapped positions: following a very weak year for Spanish producers.
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Tru-Cape is enjoying a successful campaign.
2024-04-25 01:00
Pomimo wyzwań początkowego sezonu, Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing, jeden z wiodących eksporterów w RPA, wyraził optymizm co do jakości obecnego zbioru jabłek i gruszek.
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With a significant production volume, Serbia is a major player in the European apple market. However, recent challenges have arisen in maintaining market positions and exploring new export opportunities. Ukraine has emerged as a strong competitor in the market, especially in the Middle East.
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Monitoring product quality is a crucial task in the effort to minimize waste in the fruit and vegetable supply chain. Retailers require top-notch products, while consumers anticipate good taste and extended shelf life. Growers aim to produce high-quality items without compromising on production.
read more
Due to climate change, with late spring frosts, heavy rainfall or heatwaves - as reported by German Fruit and Vegetables - protected cultivation is becoming increasingly important. It not only ensures the harvest, but also provides natural protection.
read more
La campaña de frutas de hueso española ha tenido un buen comienzo.
2024-04-25 11:00
This year, stonefruit producers in southern Spain have been blessed by favorable conditions from Mother Nature. A mild period leading up to the new season has led to a high-quality crop, and the export season has begun successfully.
read more
Strawberries in Germany are increasingly being produced in greenhouses rather than in open fields.
2024-04-25 10:00
In 2023, as reported by the Federal Agency for Agriculture and Food (BLE), strawberries were cultivated on a total of 14,010 hectares - a decrease of nearly a quarter compared to 2015. This is mainly due to the fact that fewer strawberries are being produced in open fields (-5,669 hectares).
read more
Hungary: Frost danger for fruit production not yet over
2024-04-25 09:00
Especially considering the fact that according to the industry association Fruitveb, the blossoming of fruit trees is very advanced this year. It was reportedly completed by mid-April, indicating that nature is significantly ahead compared to previous years.
read more
Raspberries: Lower quantities from Spain
2024-04-25 09:00
The majority of berries arriving from Spain and Morocco are flowing to the retail food sector, which increased its advertising activity in the 16th week. The advertised prices ranged from 11.92 euros/kg to 15.92 euros/kg compared to the previous week.
read more
Ecuador: Export of bananas to Algeria significantly increases
2024-04-25 09:00
As for the destination countries, the decline in shipments to the EU, Russia, and the United Kingdom was offset by an increase in shipments to the USA, North Africa, and the Far East. The largest increase was recorded in Algeria, where...
read more
Currently, a European apricot harvest of 523,986 tons is expected, slightly higher than the 2023 result of 523,103 tons. This year, Spain and France have swapped positions: following a very weak year for Spanish producers.
read more
Tru-Cape is enjoying a successful campaign.
2024-04-25 01:00
Pomimo wyzwań początkowego sezonu, Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing, jeden z wiodących eksporterów w RPA, wyraził optymizm co do jakości obecnego zbioru jabłek i gruszek.
read more
With a significant production volume, Serbia is a major player in the European apple market. However, recent challenges have arisen in maintaining market positions and exploring new export opportunities. Ukraine has emerged as a strong competitor in the market, especially in the Middle East.
read more
Time to dance the 'Rumba'!
2024-04-25 00:00
In the Małek Farm, the first fruits have just ripened. Almost 100% of the crop here is of the 'Rumba' variety. The seedlings are supplied by DeKemp, and if the plantations remain in good condition after the first season of use, they are left for another production cycle.
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Maersk and the University of Chile, in collaboration with exporter Geofrut, have released a study that carries important implications for the export of Chilean cherries, especially targeting emerging markets such as India, Europe, and Southeast Asia. The cherry season for 2023-2024 has concluded.
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An unusual cold weather spell is affecting fruit harvests in Europe.
2024-04-25 00:00
Europe is currently going through an unexpected cold spell, which is having a significant impact on the agricultural sector. Fruit farmers are particularly worried about the effect on their summer harvests. The continent is experiencing lower temperatures than originally predicted for spring, leading to concerns about food supply.
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In Ukraine, the first shipments of early locally grown cabbage are now available for sale. Analysts from EastFruit report that these initial quantities consist of young white cabbage and have recently entered the Ukrainian market. This marks the beginning of the early cabbage season this year.
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Traders in Latvia often deceive consumers about the origin of fruits and vegetables.
2024-04-25 00:00
The Food and Veterinary Service (FVS) of Latvia conducted inspections on more than 390 fresh produce retailers within a month, uncovering violations in 40% of cases. The majority of infractions were related to misinforming consumers about the origin and quality of the products. The inspections specifically targeted the accompanying documentation.
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"Social media can be utilized to enhance the consumption of fruits and vegetables among young people."
2024-04-25 00:00
Badanie przeprowadzone przez Uniwersytet Aston wykazało, że osoby obserwujące konta promujące zdrowe odżywianie w mediach społecznościowych przez zaledwie dwa tygodnie spożywały więcej owoców i warzyw oraz mniej niezdrowych przekąsek. Poprzednie badania wykazały, że pozytywne normy społeczne dotyczące spożywania owoców i warzyw zwiększają indywidualną...
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"The Roussillon region can compete in terms of apricot production."
2024-04-25 00:00
Ogólnie rzecz biorąc, oczekuje się, że w tym roku w Europie spadną wolumeny moreli. We Francji sytuacja jest bardzo zróżnicowana, zależna od basenu produkcji. Pascal Bassols-Pot, kierownik techniczny i handlowy w COT International, dzieli się swoimi obserwacjami z terenu. "W Roussillonie"
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Zeszłotygodniowa burza gradu pozostawiła swoje ślady na owocach w Holandii. W tym roku drzewa gruszy, w tym te w gospodarstwie owocowym Bijl w Holandii Południowej, zakwitły wcześnie. "Pracujesz ciężko przez cały rok, a w kilka minut wszystko zostaje poważnie uszkodzone. To sprawiło, że przez kilka dni było mi niedobrze," mówi Wim Bijl.
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Georgia is expecting a significant increase of 15-20% in its fruit and vegetable harvest for 2024, as announced by Vakhtang Bejitashvili, the president of the Fruit and Vegetable Exporters Association. Last year's harvest was impacted by unfavorable weather conditions, which affected the quantity and.
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Strawberries are being planted in tunnels.
2024-04-25 00:00
Many growers are in the process of or have finished planting strawberries that will fruit in the summer. A good solution for tunnel-grown, mulched strawberries is to use two products, Polysulphate and Agromaster 12-11-18, before planting. These fertilizers provide protection.
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