The Polish plum season started earlier than usual, which is a typical phenomenon in this year's fruit market. Therefore, it is not surprising that the plum harvesting is gaining momentum relatively quickly, and new varieties are appearing on the market. How are the prices of plums shaping up in the Polish wholesale market? read more

This year, 13,621 tons of strawberries will be harvested on a total of 1,384 hectares in open fields, and 12,523 tons of strawberries will be harvested under high walk-in protective covers, including greenhouses. Compared to the previous year, the harvest quantity in open fields is 26% lower (2023: 18,401 tons). read more

So far, only individual beetles had been found in the Swiss border area where three countries meet. Now, according to the cantonal plant protection service, the pest insect has been discovered at two more locations, with one of them being a larger colony. About a kilometer around the read more

Despite the weather-related challenges faced by onion producers this year, the market for this vegetable in Poland has seen a significant drop in prices over the past three weeks. It is already cheap, but what will happen next? read more

The weather in recent weeks has affected the prices of many domestic vegetables. This can also be seen in the market for young potatoes, where the downward price trend in large wholesale has slowed down. How much are early potatoes selling for in this market sector now? read more

The prices of Polish carrots started the 2024/2025 season at a low level and have been worsening ever since. A summer downward trend in wholesale carrot prices is normal, but the concern is at what level this is happening. What are the current prices of washed carrots in large wholesale quantities? read more

The market communities of New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory were honored on July 12th with the Sydney Markets' 2024 Fresh Awards. read more

Federal Agriculture Minister Cem Özdemir (Greens) has urged the European Commission to provide crisis aid for German fruit and wine growers. He made this request on Monday during a meeting with his EU counterparts in Brussels, citing "extensive frost damage" this spring as the reason. read more

With record heat returning, locusts are also making a comeback, causing havoc by feasting on fruit and alfalfa. Coldiretti has raised the alarm about swarms attacking fields and orchards in Emilia Romagna, as the high temperatures and lack of rain have favored their proliferation. read more

A popular summer trend of using lemon juice to lighten hair has raised concerns among medical professionals. Dr. Karan Rajan, an NHS surgeon, advises against this practice due to potential health risks. Although the citric acid in lemons can lighten hair by breaking down melanin when exposed to read more

Irish retail demand and home consumption remain above average for this time of year due to the very mixed weather conditions experienced so far. New season varieties are gradually being introduced to the market, which is helping balance supply and demand. Reports on yields are mixed, with the earliest ones... read more

The Trentino area confirms itself as a land of success for Apofruit. As proof of this, there are the settlement data of the 2023 campaign that have just ended with numbers showing a significant increase compared to the previous year. In fact, in the Autonomous Province of Trento, read more

Harvesting apricots that are almost ready for consumption requires meticulous hand processing, a task that Domenico Laghi from Forlì undertakes daily to supply "ready-to-eat" products to the Italian and European markets. "The harvesting season continues to be 7-10 days ahead of schedule, and the harvesting of... read more