In 2023, as reported by the Federal Agency for Agriculture and Food (BLE), strawberries were cultivated on a total of 14,010 hectares - a decrease of nearly a quarter compared to 2015. This is mainly due to the fact that fewer strawberries are being produced in open fields (-5,669 hectares). read more

In the Palatinate region, the field salad harvest is progressing. The low temperatures are having only a minimal impact on the crop growth. The quantities are increasing and the quality of the produce has improved. Sales are currently satisfactory within seasonal limits. In the north, additional crops are being planted. read more

Especially considering the fact that according to the industry association Fruitveb, the blossoming of fruit trees is very advanced this year. It was reportedly completed by mid-April, indicating that nature is significantly ahead compared to previous years. read more

The majority of berries arriving from Spain and Morocco are flowing to the retail food sector, which increased its advertising activity in the 16th week. The advertised prices ranged from 11.92 euros/kg to 15.92 euros/kg compared to the previous week. read more

As for the destination countries, the decline in shipments to the EU, Russia, and the United Kingdom was offset by an increase in shipments to the USA, North Africa, and the Far East. The largest increase was recorded in Algeria, where... read more

Currently, a European apricot harvest of 523,986 tons is expected, slightly higher than the 2023 result of 523,103 tons. This year, Spain and France have swapped positions: following a very weak year for Spanish producers. read more

Pomimo wyzwań początkowego sezonu, Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing, jeden z wiodących eksporterów w RPA, wyraził optymizm co do jakości obecnego zbioru jabłek i gruszek. read more

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

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

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

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

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