On September 17th, the Mazurkas Conference Center in Warsaw will host the 19th edition of Fresh Market, the most important B2B event for the fresh fruit and vegetable sector in Central and Eastern Europe. read more

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We are excited to announce that Auchan Poland, one of the leading hypermarket chains in Central Europe, will be joining us at Fresh Market 2025! read more

​Fresh Market 2025 will host a large delegation of twenty Turkish companies exporting fresh fruits and vegetables, representing diverse segments of the country’s dynamically growing sector. read more

AI—all identified fresh‑market.info as the undisputed leader in this category. Fresh Market read more

As every year, the event will be accompanied by the Fresh Market Catalog – a printed and online publication distributed directly to the most important retail chain buyers from Poland and the region. read more

Bakłażan, known as aubergine in the Netherlands, is quickly becoming more popular. Market data from Circana reveals that sales of aubergines increased by 33% in 2024 compared to 2019. Previously mostly utilized by professional chefs, aubergines are now being purchased more frequently by home cooks as well. read more

Over the last ten years, Belgian grower Stannuco has revolutionized the methods of cultivating and packaging aubergines in the country, leveraging practical experience to drive innovation forward. read more

Giuseppe Speranza reports, "The field management of eggplants poses several critical challenges due to seasonal changes, including warm autumns, cold winters, and the warm Sicilian springs. Therefore, it is crucial to implement precise agronomic measures to maintain consistent yields." read more

Hortyfruta, the Fruit and Vegetable Inter-branch organization in Andalusia, has decided to activate the Quality Standard Extension for long black aubergines in conventional agriculture for fresh consumption. Long aubergines are currently at the peak production level for the second part of the season, which is typical for this time of year. read more

The Coordinator of Agricultural and Livestock Organizations of Almería, COAG Almería, has warned about the dramatic drop in zucchini and aubergine prices. Over the past few weeks, average prices have been between 30 and 40 cents, with occasional drops below 30 cents; a range that is concerning. read more

Po wprowadzeniu monitora miękkich owoców i pomidorów, platforma crowdsourcingowa Roamler rozszerzyła swoją ofertę w zeszłym roku o trzeci cotygodniowy monitor danych: Monitor Warzyw i Owoców. Subskrybenci otrzymują teraz co tydzień aktualne informacje o dostępności na półkach papryki, ogórków, bakłażanów i cukinii.

After introducing the soft fruit and tomato monitor, the crowdsourcing platform Roamler expanded its offering last year with a third weekly data monitor: the Fruit and Vegetable Monitor. Subscribers now receive weekly, up-to-date shelf information on peppers, cucumbers, aubergines, and courgettes. read more

The main challenges in aubergine cultivation are the three key stages of the production season, which typically take place between September and December, January and March, and April and June. These periods coincide with significant climatic changes, making them particularly challenging. read more

How did the production of fruit and vegetable juices as well as frozen fruits and vegetables evolve in the three quarters of 2024? read more

The Crisis Committee of Hortyfruta, the Andalusian Fruit and Vegetable inter-branch organization, met yesterday to analyze the market situation of the products that affect it, especially the long/black aubergines. Following the provisions of the Quality Standard Extension published in the. read more

The season of domestic eggplants and zucchinis is coming to an end. It is ending with a price bang, as due to the rapid decline in the availability of these vegetables, their prices have significantly increased. There is also an offer of imported zucchinis and eggplants on the Polish market. At what prices? read more

In the greenhouse vegetable market, there is a transition happening this week from the Belgian and Dutch supply to the Spanish season. "Starting this weekend, larger volumes of aubergine, zucchini, and bell peppers will come from Spain, followed by tomatoes in the following week. At that point, read more

In week 38, the average price of aubergines at the VBT increased to €2.65 per kilogram. Prices also went up for green zucchini (€0.51 per piece), green bell peppers (€1.54 per kilogram), and lettuce (almost €1.10 per head). This represents a doubling of the price for lettuce in just one. read more

On September 18, 2024, at the Mazurkas Conference Center in Ożarów Mazowiecki, the Fresh Market 2024 took place – the largest B2B meeting in Poland and Central-Eastern Europe dedicated to the fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers industry. The event brought together key producers, suppliers, and buyers from major retail chains in Poland and neighboring countries. read more

The greenhouse vegetable market is "summer busy" for wholesaler Gebroeders Michiels. "It's not necessarily calm because all the items are there. From tomatoes to cucumbers, peppers, and aubergines. There are no peak sales anywhere, but smaller sales here and there will all add up in the end." read more