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

Podczas gdy marokańska kampania melonowa rozpoczęła się między 10 a 15 marca w regionie Dakhla, wolumeny mają zwiększyć się wraz z rozpoczęciem produkcji w regionie Marrakesz - informuje FreshPlaza. "Jesteśmy w środku przejścia pomiędzy dwoma basenami produkcyjnymi. Powinniśmy mieć melony" read more

Morocco is continuing to expand its carrot exports, as reported by EastFruit. In 2024, the country exported 69,000 tons of carrots valued at $18.3 million, showing a 35% increase from the previous year and setting a new national record. read more

Latvia has extended its ban on importing fresh fruits and vegetables from Russia and Belarus until July 1, 2026. The extension of the restrictions, which have been in place since March 8, 2023, was approved by the Saeima (Latvian Parliament), as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

In the 14th week of 2025, there was a significant increase in fresh produce activity on the EastFruit Trade Platform. The number of listings went up by 10%, mainly due to a rise in offers from Uzbekistan, as well as increased activity from Ukraine, Egypt, and Iran. Contributions also resumed during this period. read more

Imagine biting into a perfectly ripe, sun-kissed tomato—bursting with flavor, vibrant in color, and rich in nutrients. Now, imagine that tomato comes from Morocco, a country where agriculture is not just a business, but a passion. Moroccan tomatoes are more than an export product; they are a read more

Around ten days ago, farmers in Uzbekistan's southernmost Surkhandarya region, which is renowned for supplying the country's earliest vegetables to local and international markets, began harvesting early winter onions. These onions have already been introduced to markets in Surkhandarya and neighboring areas. read more

Marokańscy eksporterzy owoców ostrzegają, że poważne zatłoczenie w Porcie Tangier-Med opóźnia wysyłki do Europy. Raport w Rue20 podaje, że rosnące nasycenie ciężarówek załadowanych owocami i warzywami przeznaczonymi dla europejskich konsumentów oznacza, że przesyłki są opóźnione o kilka dni. read more

Mimo że podaż marchewki na ukraińskim rynku jest dość ograniczona, ceny tego produktu zaczęły ponownie spadać, według analityków z projektu EastFruit. Uczestnicy rynku twierdzą, że spadek cen w tym segmencie został spowodowany zmniejszeniem popytu. read more

The Egyptian garlic campaign is progressing well for exporters, with strong demand and significantly higher volumes compared to last season. This has led to an increased supply of large, high-quality garlic. FreshPlaza reports that this is occurring amidst a period when competitors are also active. read more

Egipt zrobił znaczące postępy w zwiększaniu swojej obecności na rynku mrożonych truskawek Republiki Dominikańskiej, jak podaje EastFruit. W 2024 roku Egipt wyeksportował niemal 3000 ton mrożonych truskawek do Republiki Dominikańskiej, podwajając wolumen z poprzedniego roku i zwiększając. read more

If you are interested in understanding the reasons for the increase in fresh produce exports from Egypt to Poland in 2025, AlAwwad Company can provide the explanations. Chosen by the FAO/EBRD team to represent Egypt, the company took part in a groundbreaking trade mission to Warsaw in November 2024 — the read more

Morocco continues to increase its banana imports, according to EastFruit. By the end of 2024, the country had imported over 36,000 tons of bananas, which is 28.8% more than the previous year and twice as much as in 2022. This figure also sets a record for the observation period. read more