Analysts from the EastFruit project report that Ukrainian producers have successfully raised selling prices for yellow onions for the first time this year. Market players attribute this increase to the seasonal depletion of onion stocks in local farms and the growing demand. read more

Each spring, as Easter draws near, millions of people around the world take part in the tradition of coloring eggs - a symbol of life, renewal, and resurrection. While synthetic dyes are prevalent on supermarket shelves, there is an increasing trend towards rediscovering the beauty and significance of using natural dyes for coloring eggs. read more

The EastFruit team is continuing its analysis of global blueberry markets, and this is the third report in our series focusing on Chile – the first country to emerge as a major player in the export of fresh blueberries. Be sure to also check out our reports on Peru and the overall global blueberry production and trade. read more

Od początku kwietnia tego roku, ukraiński rynek buraków stołowych doświadcza stabilnego wzrostu cen, wywołanego gwałtownym wzrostem aktywności handlowej, według analityków projektu EastFruit. Producenci informują, że popyt na warzywa korzeniowe na Ukrainie osiągnął szczyt.

Since the beginning of April this year, Ukraine's table beet market has been experiencing a steady price increase, triggered by a sharp surge in trading activity, according to analysts from the EastFruit project. Producers report that demand for root vegetables in Ukraine has reached a fever. read more

Maroko continues to confidently expand its presence in the Japanese market for frozen strawberries, reports EastFruit. In 2024, shipments reached 5,972 tons valued at $9.9 million, marking a 14% increase from 2023, when 4,445 tons were exported, and a 34% rise from the 2022 export volume of. read more

Embrapa has initiated a groundbreaking space farming experiment involving sweet potatoes and chickpeas, which are being cultivated in suborbital conditions as part of a Blue Origin mission launched on April 14. This research is a collaboration between Embrapa and the Brazilian Space Agency under the Space Farming Brazil Network. read more

Morocco is rapidly becoming a key player in the global fruit and vegetable trade, as reported by EastFruit. Despite its arid climate and chronic water scarcity, the country has emerged as the third fastest-growing exporter of fruits and vegetables in the world, thanks to a resilient and read more

Egyptian mangoes, marking a notable increase compared to the previous season. This growth in mango exports highlights the strong demand for Egyptian produce in the Turkish market. read more

Large wholesale quantities of the new onion harvest have recently appeared on the wholesale markets of the capital of Uzbekistan, being offered at the same price as last year. However, this has occurred alongside a significant rise in wholesale prices for onions from the previous year, as reported by experts from EastFruit. read more

In 2020, analysts from EastFruit were the first to report that Peru had surpassed Chile to become the world's largest exporter of fresh blueberries, which was a significant surprise. Now, 5 years later, Peru has solidified its dominance in the global market both in terms of volume and value. read more

The horticultural sector in Morocco is a highly significant and dynamic industry. It also holds potential interest for many Dutch companies. Therefore, LAN Rabat has compiled a report on the current status of this sector. The report primarily emphasizes vegetable production, rather than overall production. read more

Turkey recently experienced one of its most severe agricultural frosts, with temperatures dropping significantly between April 10 and 12, as announced by Agriculture and Forestry Minister İbrahim Yumaklı. "These unfavorable weather conditions resulted in one of the largest agricultural frosts." read more

The global blueberry industry is heading into the late 2020s with a production capacity never seen before and a more diverse supply base across different regions, as highlighted by analysts at EastFruit. The global planted area is expanding, with estimates suggesting a growth of at least 10% each year. read more

Key Highlights of the Week: The top-selling product, potatoes, are becoming more affordable. Supplies of onions, carrots, and beets have decreased, while cucumber availability is increasing. Farmers in Uzbekistan are increasing strawberry sales. There is a heightened demand for table beets. In Ukraine, last season's trends are... read more

Według analityków z projektu EastFruit, ukraińscy rolnicy zaczęli stopniowo podnosić ceny białej kapusty od początku tego tygodnia. Producenci tłumaczą tę decyzję sezonowym spadkiem podaży, w obliczu utrzymującego się wysokiego popytu.

According to analysts from the EastFruit project, Ukrainian farmers have begun gradually raising prices for white cabbage since the beginning of this week. Producers attribute this decision to a seasonal decline in supply, amid consistently high demand. read more

The first Moroccan watermelons have already started appearing on the local market, but the season will kick into full gear in 10-15 days, as stated by Moroccan exporter Ahmed Bouljid. Bouljid also mentioned that "this season will be different from the last few, with a significant increase in volume." read more

Na początku tego tygodnia, pierwsze partie lokalnie uprawianych pomidorów z ukraińskich kompleksów rolniczych trafiły na ukraiński rynek - twierdzą analitycy z projektu EastFruit. Warto zauważyć, że w 2024 roku ukraińscy producenci szklarni dostarczyli pierwsze pomidory.

At the beginning of this week, the first batches of locally grown greenhouse tomatoes from Ukrainian agricultural complexes entered the Ukrainian market, according to analysts from the EastFruit project. It is worth noting that in 2024, Ukrainian greenhouse producers delivered the first tomato. read more

W ciągu ostatnich miesięcy, według analityków EastFruit, światowy rynek cytryn doświadczył znaczącego wzrostu cen, spowodowanego ograniczeniami w eksporcie oraz rosnącym popytem. Szczególnie decyzja Turcji o zatrzymaniu eksportu cytryn miała głęboki wpływ na międzynarodowe ceny. read more

Ukrainian potato producers are once again being forced to lower prices for their products, according to analysts from the EastFruit project. As of today, there is an oversupply of potatoes on the Ukrainian market. Most local farmers are striving to sell off their remaining stocks as quickly as possible. read more

Mrozy w Polsce stanowią ciągłe zagrożenie dla produkcji jabłek w Polsce, pisze FreshPlaza. read more