With the European apple harvest falling short, Hungary is experiencing a surge in demand for its apples, leading to anticipated price hikes. According to FruitVeB, Hungary's apple yield is projected at 330,000 tons, marking a significant drop from the previous year's 472,000 tons. read more

Obecnie dostawy winogron z Kalifornii są stabilne. „Część tego ciepła, które mieliśmy kilka tygodni temu, nie tylko przyspieszyła dojrzewanie niektórych odmian, ale także spowodowała pewne szkody” - mówi Justin Bedwell z firmy Bari Produce. „To, co nas powstrzymuje przed zwiększeniem naszej podaży, to dodatkowy czas. read more

Málaga's mango production is expected to decrease by 70%, resulting in around 12,000 tons due to water shortages and challenges during flowering periods. The Spanish Tropical Association has pointed out that this decline could increase the market value of the fruit in Europe. Málaga, contributing 85 per read more

Ukrainian greenhouse farms have once again increased cucumber prices this week, as reported by analysts from EastFruit. During the peak season, local producers are experiencing strong demand for greenhouse vegetables, while the supply remains limited. Key market players attribute this situation to read more

"Thanks to improved handling of the challenges posed by the climate, more Turkish figs were produced this season," says Beyazit Afiyon, owner of Turkish fresh produce exporter PIK Global. "The black fig growing season this year was highly productive. Turkish farmers are improving their skills." read more

German scientists, cooperatives, and technology providers are collaborating in the newly launched 'inBerry' project to advance a new cultivation method. Partners in this project include Obst- und Gemüse-Absatzgenossenschaft Nordbaden eG and Obstgroßmarkt Mittelbaden eG, along with Fraunhofer UMSICHT. read more

WT Hill & Sons, a family-owned company with a 139-year history in the fruit industry, has recently rebranded itself as Colina Fruits. William Hill, Director and the fifth generation to lead the company, explained that the rebrand reflects the company's expanding presence in the international market. read more

At Service2Fruit, three-quarters of a billion kilograms of fruit have been traded on the platform. Trade director Emanuel Sluis has been there since the beginning. "It took blood, sweat, and tears, but we proved that it can be done and that we can play a significant role in the fruit market in this transparent." read more

Prashant Gidwani, director at Indian fruit trader Fresh Fruit Alliances Pvt. Ltd, mentions that Indian consumers currently have a restricted selection of apples to choose from. He notes that the Indian apple market is thriving due to the delayed local crop and limited availability of imports. read more

Indonesia has requested early access to the market from New Zealand for its grape exporters in order to boost bilateral trade in fresh and dried fruits. Trade Minister Todd McClay wrapped up discussions in India with officials from various sectors including agriculture, forestry, commerce, and animal husbandry. read more

The price of peaches in the EU in week 31 was €124 per 100 kg, up 3% year-on-year. In Italy, the price was €118 per 100 kg, which is 18% higher than the 5-year average. You can find the full data sheet by clicking here. Source: agriculture.ec.europa.eu. read more

Vietnam's Mai Khoi Farm cultivates a variety of peppers known for their superior quality and health benefits. CEO Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan emphasizes the importance of their partnership with Rijk Zwaan in promoting products, offering technical support, and providing training to meet international standards. read more

W ramach zmian gospodarczych popyt na awokado nie zmalał w Wielkiej Brytanii. Firma Worldwide Fruit, duża uczestniczka w imporcie awokado, odnotowuje wzrost w tej branży. Mark Everett, Dyrektor działu awokado, zgłosił wzrost sprzedaży o 12,5%, zwłaszcza w. read more

The hailstorm that occurred along the Segre River on August 13th affected significant stone fruit-producing regions in Lleida, such as Aitona and Seròs, as well as top fruit areas like Albatàrrec and Puigverd de Lleida. This caused damage to nearly 750 hectares in the southern part of the province, as reported by Asaja Lleida. read more

In recent years, Egypt and Morocco have made significant progress in the frozen strawberry market in Japan. According to EastFruit, Morocco's presence in the Japanese market has significantly grown, with the country now being a major supplier, whereas five years ago it was only the 5th largest supplier. At the same time, Egypt has been consistently gaining ground in the market. read more

The construction of a new research center for phytopathology and marker technology, as well as a new greenhouse complex for breeding, has officially begun at Axia Vegetable Seeds. This past Monday, the first pillar was installed into the ground by Kamila Koropacka and Rick Meijer. Certhon will be responsible for building the facilities. read more

On August 1st, 2024, French apple production was forecasted to decline by 3% compared to 2023, amounting to 1.55 million tonnes. According to Agreste's economic outlook, this decrease will impact nearly all regions except Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (PACA) and, to a lesser extent, read more

Golden Harvest Farm and other orchards in the Hudson Valley have overcome last year's challenges and are now looking forward to a promising apple season. Doug Grout, a local grower, remains cautiously optimistic about the current crop, emphasizing the unpredictable nature of agriculture. The season, which has started well, is bringing hope to farmers in the region. read more

"Overall, the production of Portuguese apples should be similar to, or even slightly higher than it was last year," says Joao Juma, export manager for Portuguese apple exporter United Growers. "Considering the limited cold hours and temperature fluctuations we experienced during blossoming, we are pleased." read more

Moldova has significantly increased its walnut exports to the European Union, doubling the volume compared to the previous year, as stated by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization Dmitry Alaiba. In the first seven months of 2024, Moldova exported... read more