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

W tym tygodniu Ukraina zanotowała wzrost cen melonów, jak donoszą analitycy z projektu EastFruit. Według uczestników rynku, wzrost cen wynika głównie z dalszego zmniejszenia podaży tych upraw. Gorąca i sucha pogoda obecnie ma negatywny wpływ na

This week, Ukraine has seen a rise in melon prices, as reported by analysts from the EastFruit project. According to market participants, the price increase is primarily due to a continued reduction in the supply of these crops. The hot and dry weather is currently having a negative impact on. read more

Each year, Egypt and Morocco increase their fruit and vegetable exports by almost $0.6 billion, representing a growth of 12% and 8% respectively. This places them among the top performers globally in terms of these indicators. In fact, Egypt is a global leader in relative fruit and vegetable export growth, followed by Peru. read more

Dzisiaj EastFruit poinformował o niedawnym zakazie importu świeżych jabłek do Kazachstanu do końca 2024 roku. Co oznacza ta decyzja dla regionalnego i globalnego rynku jabłek? read more

The analysts at EastFruit have recently updated the ranking of the biggest fruit importing countries, along with the trade trends of these countries over the past five years from 2019 to 2023. This ranking includes some unexpected findings, so let's delve into these fascinating fruit trade analytics. read more

Southeast Asia may soon become a new export market for one of Egypt’s most unexpected fruits – mangoes, according to EastFruit. This may sound surprising, considering that the region is already home to at least five well-known mango producers and net exporters: Vietnam, the Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, and. read more

According to FreshPlaza, the imports of Moroccan tomatoes by EU member states from September 2023 to May 2024 decreased by 6.8% compared to the same period in the previous year. read more

Schisandra berries, also known as Chinese magnolia vine, are slowly gaining recognition among health enthusiasts and phytopharmacology experts for their unique healing properties. The growing trend towards a healthy lifestyle is promoting Schisandra (Schisandra chinensis), referred to as Wu Wei Zi in Asia. read more

Morocco has reached a major achievement in its blueberry exports, breaking a new record during the 2023/24 season (from July to June). According to EastFruit, the country not only increased its reach in all major export markets for fresh blueberries but also showed impressive growth. read more

Cengiz Bostanci, an agricultural engineer for the Turkish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry in Bartin, states that the aronia fruit is gaining popularity among consumers seeking a healthy diet. "Aronia is one of the medicinal aromatic plants that thrive in Turkey's fertile soil," he explains. read more