Analysts at EastFruit have reported that increased trading activity is causing carrot prices to rise in Ukraine. The main factor behind this price surge is the reduced supply of root vegetables on the market due to seasonal factors. read more

Explore the details of the fresh produce trade in the lively and dynamic markets surrounding Old Europe! Poland, the Czech Republic, Romania, Slovakia, Ukraine, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia are already significant importers of fruits and vegetables from Egypt and Morocco, as noted by EastFruit. read more

Egypr has risen to the top of the list of sweet potato suppliers to Poland in 2023, with strong prospects to further solidify its market position this year, according to EastFruit. Last year, Egyptian exporters directly sold 2.8 thousand tons of sweet potatoes to Poland, surpassing the 2022. read more

According to a recent DiMarket report, the peaches and nectarines industry is expected to reach a value of $24.2 million by 2032. This growth corresponds to a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 3.46% over the forecast period. read more

These are exciting times for the Indian fresh produce exporter Shubham Enterprises, as they are introducing a new coconut product to their lineup. According to Sumit Bhujbal, the company's business development manager, the new product will provide convenience for consumers: "We're..." read more

This week, analysts from the EastFruit project have reported a significant increase in greenhouse cucumber prices in Ukraine. Producers themselves attribute this price surge to increased demand and reduced supply of the product in the domestic market. read more

Według EastFruit, ukraiński rynek pomidorów przeżywa pozytywny trend cenowy. Producenci przypisują ten wzrost cen głównie redukcji podaży pomidorów z lokalnych gospodarstw. W międzyczasie popyt na ten produkt pozostaje stabilny, co dodatkowo wspiera ceny.

According to EastFruit, the Ukrainian tomato market is experiencing a positive price trend. Producers attribute this price increase primarily to a reduction in the supply of tomatoes from local farms. Meanwhile, demand for this product remains stable, further supporting prices. read more

Competition in the global fruits and vegetables market is intense, and identifying a lucrative import niche is becoming more challenging. If you are reading this, you are in the right place as we can assist in uncovering new and untapped niches! read more

This week, wholesale markets in Ukraine have reported a decrease in the wholesale prices of locally grown pears, as noted by analysts from the EastFruit project. Market participants attribute this price trend to the seasonal rise in the supply of these products, while demand remains stable. read more

Spain exported 3,661 tonnes of fresh fruits and vegetables worth €5.9m to China in the first half of this year, a decrease of 6 percent in value and 1 percent in volume compared to the same period in 2023. Imports for the first six months of this year grew by 65 percent in value and 34 percent in volume. read more

South African farmers Dean and Deon Barnard have cultivated the world's heaviest plum, weighing 464.15 g (16.3 oz). read more

In Switzerland, the first apples and pears of the season have been harvested. The harvest will peak in mid-September and last until the end of October, as noted by Fructidor. read more

In response to the uncertainties surrounding the importation of foreign vegetables, Japanese food companies are increasingly sourcing their vegetables domestically. read more

Sezon mango w Egipcie dobiega końca. Sezon charakteryzował się obfitą produkcją, ale popyt utrzymuje się, zwłaszcza latem, według Mahmoda Allama, dyrektora generalnego Citrus Agro. read more

The Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) revealed that Iran's tomato exports reached a value of $177 million in the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-August 21), making tomatoes the second most exported agricultural commodity. read more

Według EastFruit, Uzbekistan wypadł z listy największych eksporterów winogron na świecie pod koniec 2023 roku. W 2022 roku Uzbekistan zajmował 9. miejsce na świecie pod względem wielkości eksportu winogron, ale w 2023 roku spadł o 11 miejsc, ledwo utrzymując się na 20. pozycji. Wolumen eksportu spadł. read more

Według analityków EastFruit, sezon jagód borówki w 2024 roku na Ukrainie nie był szczególnie udany dla producentów. Nietypowo wczesny początek kwitnienia jagód borówki, a następnie przymrozki, spowodowały zmniejszenie plonu i uszkodzenia jakości w niektórych regionach. Niemniej jednak ogólny wolumen zbiorów był. read more

Lambo Seeds is currently developing a small, single-portion watermelon grown vertically in a greenhouse at high density, as it explores new horizons in the watermelon sector. "We have been experimenting for some time now," says Sandro Colombi, director of Lamboseeds. read more

The country that exports the most grapes globally is China. As for which country is increasing or decreasing their exports the fastest, EastFruit decided to investigate these trends as these questions are not as straightforward as they seem. read more

The Egyptian onion season started in April following a three-month export ban. It's worth noting that last season, there was a shortage of onions in Egypt, leading to record-high prices in the local market. This situation prompted the government to step in and prohibit exports. read more