In the last ten years, the cultivated area for tomatoes in Spain has remained between 43 and 47 thousand hectares, with a production of 4-5 million tons. Two-thirds of the production goes to the industry, while 1.5 million tons are used for the fresh market. Domestic consumption has decreased to 12 kg per capita. read more

Aldo Pesce, export sales, states that the increasing demand for avocado oil due to its health benefits is leading more growers to enter its production. This trend is driven by heightened risks in the fresh market caused by logistical disruptions resulting from rising geopolitical tensions. read more

According to David Nel from GROW Fresh market agency, there is currently an abundance of potatoes in the South African market, leading to lower prices compared to this time last year. This is due to good yields in the current season thanks to favorable weather conditions, resulting in a national deflation in potato prices. read more

Ostatnie "Porozumienie Ramowe" osiągnięte między USA i UE obejmuje orzechy drzewne jako jeden z amerykańskich produktów, na których UE zamierza zlikwidować cła. Jednak według greckiego handlowca orzechami, to wydarzenie nie zwiększy ich świeżego udziału w rynku. Pan Christos Balestravos, właściciel read more

The Mazurkas Conference Center in Warsaw will host the 19th edition of Fresh Market on September 17. The annual B2B event brings together suppliers, importers, distributors, and retail chain buyers from Central and Eastern Europe. Fresh Market follows a format in which retail chains occupy the. read more

The organic farm of Bożena and Sławomir Fiutko from Brzostówka (Lublin province) has been specializing in the cultivation of berries and vegetables for the fresh market for years. The key role in their technology is played by Natura Ekspert products, which - as the growers emphasize - read more

The Institute for Market Agents of South Africa (IMASA) has been persistently fighting against the official indifference towards their fresh markets. Their legal dispute with the Tshwane municipality has now led to the municipal manager receiving a suspended jail sentence, which will be in effect for a year. read more

The fruit processing industry in Germany is currently facing significant challenges due to a shortage of various types of fruit used in industrial processing. This shortage is also impacting fruits that are typically well-supplied to the fresh market in Germany, such as cherries. Additionally, the organic market has been almost completely affected by this shortage. read more

One third of the world's food is wasted, which is a problem that impacts both farmers and the environment. In the 2023/2024 season, Spain discarded around 400,000 tons of lemons, including those that did not meet the visual standards for fresh market sale. A citrus fruit cooperative in... read more

This is reported by the information service sadyogrody.pl, citing the Polish Press Agency PAP. China leads with a production of 4.2 million tons (in 2023), while the USA, with a harvest of over 1.2 million tons, is also among the top strawberry producers. In the EU, Spain is read more