Ukrainian watermelon producers have identified an opportunity to increase their selling prices, as indicated by the daily monitoring data from the EastFruit project. Market analysts attribute the price hike in this sector to the decreased supply of watermelons from local farms. read more

"A poor summer also results in a weak market for stone fruit," says Van Dijk Foods to FreshPlaza. "The unfavorable weather conditions impact us in two ways. Firstly, there is simply not much demand for peaches or nectarines. Secondly, it prompts people to..." read more

Mandarin imports in Southeast Asia have surged in the 2023/24 season after two years of decline, according to EastFruit. In the first 11 months of the current season (July 2023 – May 2024), key importers in the region (excluding Vietnam) brought in just under 440,000 tons of mandarins, an 8% increase. read more

Nastąpił wcześniejszy początek sezonu na borówki w Polsce w porównaniu z ubiegłym rokiem, mówi Sandra Stefaniak-Syguła, współwłaścicielka polskiego handlowca jagodami Berrytrade: "Dla nas sezon na polskie borówki rozpoczął się 24 czerwca, czyli o około dwa tygodnie wcześniej niż w 2023 roku". read more

Rozwój rynku dzikiej tarniny: potencjał, nisze i perspektywy wzrostu read more

June 2024 was a significant moment for the EU blueberry market as Georgia, a non-EU country, became a major new player. EastFruit analysts reported that Georgia has been consistently breaking new records in blueberry production and exports. read more

Don't miss out on the best deals on produce from Egypt and Morocco at Asia Fruit Logistica, taking place on September 4-6. read more

The best deals on produce from Egypt and Morocco are waiting for you at Asia Fruit Logistica, September 4-6. read more

Over the past two seasons, onions have been making headlines in the fruit and vegetable market. In the 2022/23 season, onion prices broke all records, surpassing the unprecedented level of 1 euro/dollar per kilogram wholesale in many countries. This resulted in an unprecedented number of read more

On July 13th, French peach-nectarine producers protested by dumping fruit in front of the Auchan store in Perpignan and wholesaler Ets Barioux in Lyon. They were protesting against the sale of French products at "extremely low" prices, as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

Online Training - Navigating the Southeast Asian fruit & vegetable market. Opportunities for Egypt and Morocco - August 7th read more

Analysts from the EastFruit project report that prices for local watermelons in Ukraine are rapidly decreasing, almost on a daily basis. It is worth noting that currently, prices in this market segment are significantly lower compared to last year. read more

Although radishes are typically more popular on sunny days, the current sales of radishes are actually quite satisfactory. "The demand has been quite strong. We did experience a slight decrease in prices after the midsummer celebrations in Scandinavia, but the market has since recovered." read more

This week, the trend of rapidly falling blueberry prices continued in the Ukrainian market. According to analysts at EastFruit, farmers are now offering their berries at prices starting from 80 UAH/kg, which is less than $2 USD per kg. More precisely, it’s about $1.9 or 1.8 euros per kg. read more

For several months now, the economic news in Russia has been disproportionately focused on the fresh produce sector. Furthermore, ordinary beetroots have become the hottest topic of economic debates in the country with the largest deposits of the most precious resources on Earth. However, it seems... read more

Mohamed Marawan, the owner of the Polish apple exporter Sarafruit, says that it is still not any easier to export produce from Europe to Egypt. "The current situation regarding the ability to export produce to Egypt has not changed much since last year," he added. read more

EastFruit analysts are keeping a close eye on the frozen fruit and berry markets in the region. Yesterday, we talked about the current state of the frozen raspberry market, which is essential for Eastern Europe. This sector is still experiencing a shortage, and there is a possibility that the situation may deteriorate further. read more

The raspberry freezing season is currently underway in all major producing and exporting countries of frozen raspberries in Europe, including Serbia, Poland, and Ukraine. EastFruit analysts are now comparing their initial forecasts with the current market situation. read more

Ready-made salads have been in high demand for several years, and the more colorful they are, the more appealing they become. The growing trend towards fast-paced and dynamic lifestyles has increased the demand for convenient and ready-to-eat options, especially for quick lunches or on-the-go solutions. read more