The excitement in the potato market in Ukraine continues unabated, despite the ongoing harvest of this product in local farms, according to analysts from the EastFruit project. According to the producers themselves, the main factor driving up prices in the potato segment is the reduced yield due to various factors. read more

The kiwifruit company Zespri has begun pre-commercial trials of red kiwifruit grown in Italy in a small number of stores in Belgium, as reported by Fruitnet. read more

Morocco is continuing to strengthen the increasing trend in greenhouse tomato exports this year, after the industry's recovery from the crisis in autumn 2023, as reported by EastFruit. From January to July, Moroccan tomato exports have maintained record levels, with the country already having shipped. read more

"Polish apple exporters may face a tough apple season. Some customers are reluctant to pay the increased prices, and there is also a high demand for apples from the processing industry," explains Jakub Krawczyk, the export manager at Polish apple exporter Appolonia. read more

This week, Ukraine has witnessed a rise in wholesale prices for table beets, as reported by analysts from the EastFruit project. It is important to highlight that despite the slow sales of these root vegetables, the majority of producers have opted to increase prices. read more

Analysts from the EastFruit project have reported an increasing trend in apple prices in Ukraine. This positive trend is mainly due to the seasonal decrease in the supply of autumn varieties, which are typically sold at a lower price compared to winter apple varieties. read more

Według kilku rosyjskich mediów, niedawne rosyjsko-pakistańskie forum handlowo-inwestycyjne zaowocowało licz nymi umowami handlowymi. Jednakże wdrożenie tych umów okazało się wyzwaniem. Międzynarodowe sankcje nałożone na Rosję za jej inwazję na Ukrainę znacznie utrudniły... read more

A collaboration between two scientific organizations, the Hot Climate Partnership (HCP), has recently introduced their new apple variety called STELLAR™. This is the first early variety in the world that has been specifically developed for regions with hot summers, as reported by FreshFruitPortal. read more

The World Bank has extended its support to the Global Alliance against Fusarium TR4, an international coalition dedicated to combating a disease that threatens bananas, a critical food source worldwide. This partnership aims to reduce the spread of the disease, which has significant implications for global food security. read more

"Region Europy Wschodniej zwiększyła import owoców i warzyw o 28% w latach 2019-2023, osiągając imponującą kwotę 10 miliardów dolarów, pomijając handel wewnątrzregionalny. Pomimo stabilizacji trendów demograficznych wielu segmentów importu w ostatnich latach, nadal istnieje znaczący potencjał dla nowych" read more

Andriy stated that the eastern part of the EU has been increasing its fruit and vegetable imports at a faster rate compared to the older EU member states. Taking into consideration the average inflation rate over the past five years, it is apparent that the EU-15 is in fact reducing its fruit and vegetable imports. read more

Please take 30 minutes to explore the specifics and details of the Polish fruit and vegetable market through the video below, specially designed for participants of the online training "Navigating the Eastern European fresh produce market. Opportunities for Egypt and Morocco" and presented by [name]. read more

In Spain, stone fruit production this season reached 1.8 million tons, an increase of 3% compared to the previous year and 9% higher than the average of the last five seasons, as reported by Elena Busutil, the director general of Agricultural Productions and Markets at the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. read more

Get the chance to meet the biggest buyers of fruits and vegetables from the fast-growing importing region of Eastern and Central Europe by participating in the FAO/EBRD-led trade mission for Egyptian and Moroccan exporters in Warsaw, Poland, from November 12-15! read more

Według analityków EastFruit, po katastrofalnym początku sezonu eksportu borówki z Peru, który doprowadził do pierwszego w historii spadku globalnej wymiany tego modnego owocu, obecnie wolumeny eksportu są w trakcie odbudowy. read more

The Central Institute for Subtropical Horticulture (CSIH) in India, previously known as the Central Mango Research Station, is developing two new vibrant mango varieties for release. read more

Green Giant® announced today the launch of twelve new frozen products that prioritize vegetables, including three brand-new items: Crispy Smashed Potatoes, Corn Cob Bites, and Veggie Ramen. Additionally, the brand is expanding its Green Giant Restaurant Style line to include new items from Roasting Veggies and Veggies &. read more

This week in Ukraine, analysts from the EastFruit project have noted another increase in potato prices. It is worth mentioning that the recent rise in prices for one of the main consumer products was observed on the domestic market from the end of July to the first decade of August. read more

Producers of greenhouse cucumbers in Ukraine have increased their wholesale prices this week, as reported by analysts from the EastFruit project. Currently, the cost of these vegetables is already twice as high as it was during the same period last year. read more

The year 2024 has not been favorable for Moldovan plum producers. Orchardists report that a shortage of summer rainfall and record-high temperatures have negatively impacted both the quantity and quality of the fruit. Market participants also anticipate that the plum season in 2024 will end early. read more