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

The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) announced that there will be scheduled maintenance at the Gatun Locks from May 7 to May 15, which will decrease the daily transits through the Panamax locks from 20 to 17. After the maintenance is completed, measures have been outlined to increase the daily transits to 32 in response to the situation. read more

Retail and consumer demand remains strong. The recent dry weather has allowed growers in many areas to start preparing the ground and planting both early and maincrop varieties. As reported by several media outlets, it is expected that stocks will be very low. read more

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. read more

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. read more

Włochy nałożyły na Amazon grzywnę w wysokości 10 milionów euro za rzekomo nieuczciwe praktyki handlowe. Włoski organ antymonopolowy nałożył karę na dwie spółki zależne od Amazona, wynoszącą łącznie 10 milionów euro (10,7 miliona dolarów) za rzekomo nieuczciwe praktyki handlowe, oświadczył regulator. Decyzję tę amerykański gigant e-commerce oświadczył, że zaskarży. Źródło:... read more

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. read more

The initial shipment of tomatoes from Turkmenistan has reached Russia by sea through the North-South International Transport Corridor (ITC) and arrived at the Olya checkpoint in Astrakhan. This information was reported by official media sources in Astrakhan. The tomatoes were transported via a ferry trip from the port of Turkmenbashi, which involved 40 trucks. read more

It is planting time in the UK, but the months of heavy rain have significantly hindered the process. Many growers are far behind schedule for various crops such as brassicas, onions, potatoes, root vegetables, and salad crops. The impact varies depending on the region in the country. read more

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. read more

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... read more

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" read more

The marketing of Lower Saxony's storage potatoes is slowly winding down. In about three to four weeks, the last remaining aging stock is expected to be available on the market, as stated by Bernd Ruschmeyer, a buyer and seller at Heidesand eG in Neuenkirchen. "Typically, we still have read more

The government is implementing several welfare schemes aimed at doubling the income of farmers. One such scheme provides free seeds to farmers who grow flowers, particularly marigolds. Marigold farmers are benefiting greatly from this program, as they are able to double their income by utilizing these free seeds. read more

Supply chains in Europe are facing limitations because ports in the western Mediterranean are operating at full capacity. This issue has arisen as shipping companies redirect their routes from Asia to Europe through the Cape of Good Hope, bypassing the Red Sea where vessels have been targeted by Houthis. read more

Po przesłaniu pierwszych 15 palet cytryn Limorè pod koniec marca, japońscy dystrybutorzy poprosili Konsorcjum Producentów Cytryn związanych z Rocca Imperiale o podwojenie wolumenu w nadchodzących tygodniach. Linia Premium "Jesteśmy zaskoczeni wynikami, jakie nadal osiągamy za granicą." read more

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. read more

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. read more

The Kas als Energiebron innovation program posed this question to the Greenhouse Horticulture and Flower Bulbs Business Unit of Wageningen University & Research: Which combination of two crops in a greenhouse can be grown fossil-free and with less than 100 kWh/m2 of energy per year? read more

W ciągu pierwszego kwartału 2024 roku eksport świeżych awokado z Peru odnotował znaczący wzrost, osiągając 105 034 ton o wartości 233 milionów dolarów. Oznacza to wzrost o 35% pod względem wolumenu i o 46% pod względem wartości w porównaniu z tym samym okresem w ubiegłym roku. Ponadto, średnia cena peruwiańskich read more