Will a potato save Europe? Maybe not, but it can certainly boost the agricultural exports of the European Union. Out of a total of 375 million tons produced annually worldwide, the EU with its 27 countries, producing 48.5 million tons annually, ranks third. read more

This week, analysts from EastFruit report an increase in prices for domestically produced greenhouse cucumbers on the Ukrainian market. Market participants attribute this trend to several factors. Firstly, there was a shortage in supplies due to lower harvest volumes at the growing complexes. read more

In the Strawberry Inspirations project, conducted at the plantation in Hornigi, after several frosty nights the nonwoven fabric was finally removed. Although it effectively protected the plants from temperature drops for a long time, its presence has consequences. After uncovering... read more

We will carry out the pruning on May 8th in the ‘Glen Carron’ raspberry variety plot, where the plants have survived the winter well. Thanks to proper fertilization and protecting the plants in spring by covering them with white agrofiber,

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Po lekkim osłabieniu w zeszłym tygodniu, ceny cebuli na farmach na ukraińskim rynku znowu zaczęły rosnąć - informują analitycy z EastFruit. Uczestnicy rynku przypisują ten wzrost znacznemu zmniejszeniu podaży wraz z wyczerpywaniem się sezonowych zapasów cebuli na ukraińskich farmach. read more

A sustained downward trend in wholesale prices for cucumbers in Uzbekistan since late March is typical for this time of year. However, during the current season—from the end of March through early May—prices have fallen to their lowest levels for this period in several years, EastFruit read more

In field cultivation, summer raspberries are currently in the pre-flowering stage. The variety 'Cascade Harvest' is entering the stage of flower bud bursting (BBCH 55), while on the canes of the 'Glen Ample' variety, the first flower buds are appearing (BBCH 51, photos 1, 2). read more

By working together, the South African government and the country's citrus industry can jointly identify and leverage new market opportunities, overcome trade barriers, and ensure that their fresh produce consistently meets international standards. read more

5th International Africa Avocado Congress is scheduled to take place on 27-30 May at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, Kenya. read more

Tesco plans to increase sales of its plant-based meat alternatives by 300 percent by December 2025, stating that its customers are increasingly choosing dishes where vegetables are the main focus. read more

Największa holenderska spółdzielnia owocowa Fruitmasters otworzyła nowoczesne centrum logistyczne i pakowania jako część swojej strategii prowadzenia przyszłościowej, zoptymalizowanej łańcucha dostaw owoców.

The largest Dutch fruit cooperative Fruitmasters has opened a state-of-the-art logistics and packaging center as part of its strategy to operate a future-proof, streamlined fruit supply chain. read more

This is reported by reefertrends, citing a report from Fluctuante. It shows that in the first three months of this year, the average price per kilogram of avocados shipped from Peru was $2.14, representing a 3% decrease. read more

According to the 4th Bulletin of the Brazilian Program for the Modernization of the Fruit and Vegetable Market (Prohort), 301,000 tons of fruit were exported between January and March. The revenue amounted to 311 million US dollars, an increase of 7% compared to the first quarter of 2024 and 23% compared to read more

The German Freight Forwarding and Logistics Association (DSLV Bundesverband Spedition und Logistik) has clear expectations for this: Economic policy declarations made so far must quickly translate into stable government and administrative actions. read more

The market analyst IGD has published its Global Convenience Trends Report 2025, predicting "significant changes ahead" for the convenience retail sector. read more

Over 1,000 fruit producers from the Canary Islands have come together to enhance the export of tropical fruits from the islands. The recently formed organization, the Association of Tropical and Subtropical Fruit Producer Organizations of the Canary Islands (Tropicán), includes growers from seven different organizations. read more

The CEO of the UK perishable logistics firm PML Seafrigo has strongly criticized the government in a public statement after a recent meeting of the Efra committee. During the meeting, the government declined to confirm whether checks on medium-risk fresh produce imports to the UK would start as scheduled. read more

Retiree families represent only 15% of households in Germany, but in the year 2024 they bought 23.3% of pears. Households with children make up 22.3% of the population, but they bought 29.1% of all pears. Families with children probably prioritize the desire for a healthy and read more

According to the Austrian Chamber of Agriculture, the remaining stocks are mostly contractually reserved and are expected to be marketed through domestic retail outlets in the coming weeks. "Free goods are now hardly available anymore, both domestically read more

The increase in production has not only satisfied domestic demand but also enabled the country to export significant quantities: In the first three months of 2025 alone, more than 26,000 tons were shipped abroad. Dr. Alaa Khalil, Director of the Research Institute read more