The EastFruit team presents 10 interesting facts about dried apricots in Tajik culture. In Tajikistan, dried apricots, called "kuraga," hold such high value that they are used as an alternative currency and a trusted method of saving. Additionally, they are a source of national pride. read more

In 2024, Uzbekistan has solidified its position as the third-largest exporter of fresh apricots globally, according to analysts at EastFruit. This accomplishment represents the second consecutive year that Uzbekistan has held a top-three ranking, although it has not yet moved up to the second position. read more

The 13th edition of Interpoma, the world's leading apple trade show, opened yesterday in Bolzano, Italy with a detailed examination of the current state of the global apple market. The event, which runs until November 23, includes valuable insights from industry experts discussing the changing dynamics of the market. read more

The Ukrainian carrot market is currently seeing a trend of decreasing prices, as reported by analysts from the EastFruit project. Producers have noted that although demand for carrots remains relatively low, wholesale companies are only purchasing on an as-needed basis and are avoiding storing the product. read more

"The weather conditions have made it more difficult to maintain good quality apples," says Emilia Lewandowska, office manager for Fruit-Group. "The current Polish apple season is proving to be very challenging, with a lower harvest of apples in Poland due to the spring." read more

Według analityków EastFruit, Ukraina nadal aktywnie dogania liderów globalnych w eksporcie mrożonych malin pomimo inwazji Rosji i Korei Północnej oraz codziennych ataków terrorystycznych na infrastrukturę energetyczną Ukrainy. Mimo że Serbia i Polska pozostają globalnymi liderami w tej kategorii, read more

Według analityków z EastFruit, owoce i warzywa znacząco przyczyniają się do galopującej inflacji w Rosji, z którą reżim Putina desperacko próbuje walczyć. Pomimo drakońskich środków fiskalnych i podniesienia stopy procentowej do rekordowego poziomu 21%, ze szczególnym naciskiem na to, żeby... read more

According to market analyst Heber Chavez, global garlic imports in the first half of 2024 reached 741,829.9 tons, which is 1.5% less than in the same period of 2023. read more

The Agriculture and Livestock Service of Chile (SAG) recently organized a meeting in Hanoi with representatives from Vietnam's Plant Quarantine Department (PPD) to discuss agreements that would facilitate the entry of a variety of Chilean agricultural products into the Vietnamese market, as reported by FreshFruitPortal. read more

On November 13, 2024, the Bronisze Wholesale Market in Warsaw, Poland, hosted an important visit as part of a trade mission organized for fruit and vegetable exporters from Morocco and Egypt. The goal of this initiative was to introduce exporters to the dynamic markets in Eastern and Central Europe. read more

Po raz kolejny do firmy P. Seelen przybyły pierwsze tureckie pomidory szklarniowe. Ta firma handlowa z siedzibą w Venlo importuje tureckie pomidory szklarniowe od 15 lat i zauważa rosnące zapotrzebowanie klientów, informuje FreshPlaza. "W tym roku zamierzamy także spróbować pozyskać luzem pomidory. read more

W listopadzie konsumenci doświadczyli wysokich cen cebuli ze względu na niekorzystne warunki pogodowe wpływające na uprawy oraz brak siły roboczej w okresie świątecznym, informuje FreshPlaza. Jednakże przewiduje się, że ceny spadną do 8 listopada, gdy czerwona cebula z Nashik Mandi zacznie trafiać na główne rynki. read more

According to EastFruit, prices of greenhouse cucumbers in Ukraine have been consistently increasing for the fifth consecutive week. This upward trend is mainly due to a decrease in the supply of local products caused by seasonal factors, along with a stable demand from both retail. read more

With the arrival of Formula 1 teams for the São Paulo Grand Prix, Viracopos Airport in Campinas (São Paulo) seized the opportunity of the transportation planes used for the race to export Brazilian ginger, lemons, mangoes, and papayas to Europe. In addition to transporting cars and equipment, these planes also carried shipments of fruits. read more

By the weekend, carrots have a high chance of becoming the most expensive item in the borscht set on the domestic market, surpassing potatoes in the rankings, according to analysts from the EastFruit project. This would mark the first time in the history of the project's monitoring. read more

In an exclusive interview with EastFruit, ShotaTsukoshvili, CEO of the Georgia Blueberry Growers Association (GBGA), discusses Georgia’s strategic moves to become a top player in the blueberry industry. Tsukoshvili highlights how Georgia’s unique harvest window, expanding variety selection, and entry into European markets are reshaping the industry. With a vision for expanding cultivation into mountainous regions and tapping into processing potential, Georgia aims to secure its spot on the world’s blueberry map.

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In the greenhouse vegetable market, the impact of the severe weather in Spain, including flooding, has remained limited so far. "There is no panic at the moment. It's terrible for the people there, but in terms of greenhouse vegetables, we can see that in the short term, the impact is mainly." read more

W ciągu sezonu 2023/24 (październik-wrzesień) Polska importowała rekordową ilość mandarynek z Egiptu, według informacji podanych przez EastFruit. W pierwszych 11 miesiącach sezonu Egipt bezpośrednio dostarczył do Polski 6,8 tysiąca ton mandarynek, co stanowiło więcej niż podwójną ilość w porównaniu z poprzednim sezonem, gdy dostarczono 3 tysiące ton. read more

The Spanish Persimmon Association expressed its concern about the serious damage caused by the recent High Isolated Level Depression (DANA) in the province of Valencia, which has severely affected persimmon production and caused significant losses in the agricultural sector. "In addition to the read more

Według analityków z EastFruit, lokalny sezon ogórków szklarniowych na Ukrainie zbliża się do końca. Zwracają uwagę, że rolnicy byli w stanie codziennie podnosić ceny ogórków w miarę zakończenia sezonu. read more