OVERVIEW OF THE GLOBAL STRAWBERRY MARKET
2025-05-09 00:00
The global strawberry market is currently experiencing different conditions in key producing regions. Some countries are enjoying high production levels and steady demand, while others are encountering obstacles such as weather disturbances, competition in the market, and changing consumer preferences. As the season continues,
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"The current apple season has been a good one," says Mateusz Wajnert, head of sales for Polish apple exporter Galster, as the end of the season approaches. "It's been too good to really complain about anything, but not good enough to be labelled as."
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The harvest of new Spanish potatoes for De Aardappelhoeve has recently begun. "The first shipments have left our Spanish growers for Belgium," says Bart Nemegheer of the Tielt-based potato company. "The quality looks very good, but due to an exceptionally wet spring, yields will be significantly
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Exports of grapes from Moldova are considered a last resort option.
2025-05-09 00:00
W kwietniu Mołdawia wyeksportowała około 1 000 ton winogron stołowych, zgodnie z danymi MAIA, jak podaje Logos Press. Ponad jedną trzecią tego wolumenu wysłano do Rumunii, gdzie większość winogron prawdopodobnie będzie przetwarzana przez winnice, a nie sprzedawana jako świeże produkty spożywcze. Średnia cena hurtowa wynosiła.
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Nakanai District prepares youth for jobs picking fruit abroad.
2025-05-09 00:00
The Nakanai District in West New Britain province is spearheading a fruit-picking program in Australia and New Zealand. Prominent individuals such as youth representative Mr. Percy Bashia, District Administrator and CEO Jeffery Osa, and members of the District Development Authority board are currently in Port Moresby for this initiative.
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FruitMasters has introduced a new smart fruit hub equipped with cutting-edge grading, packing, and logistics tools.
2025-05-09 00:00
Today, FruitMasters officially opens the Smart Fruit Hub in Geldermalsen. This modern logistics and packaging center for fruit is considered unique in Europe due to its advanced systems for sorting, packaging, and logistics, all integrated into a closed and refrigerated supply chain.
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"So far, we have been spared major frost and hailstorms"
2025-05-09 00:00
W regionie Marchfeld na wschód od Wiednia teraz odetchnęli z ulgą po niedawnych burzach i gradobiciach w 18. tygodniu kalendarzowym. "Na szczęście udało nam się uniknąć większych szkód" - raportuje Manfred Harbich, producent owoców pestkowych i właściciel gospodarstwa owocowego o tej samej nazwie, z siedzibą w Raasdorfie.
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"Łacińskie organiczne pomarańcze dołączają do oferty pochodzących z RPA" "Latin American organic oranges join the South African supply"
2025-05-09 00:00
The overseas organic citrus season is now starting. Lemons, mandarins, and grapefruit are already on their way, with the first South African oranges expected to arrive in weeks 25-26. To fill the gap, Eosta is providing Egyptian Valencia oranges. Despite the challenges related to citrus, the season is progressing well.
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The pineapple sector in Costa Rica, which cultivates pineapples on nearly 50,000 hectares, along with the United Pineapple Growers Chamber (representing almost 35% of exports), is currently facing a situation of low supply due to extreme weather events. This scarcity has led to a significant rise in prices.
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Manoj Barai, director of the Indian fresh produce exporter M.K. Exports, stated that the production of mangoes in India has not increased since the beginning of March. He mentioned, "Despite our previous prediction of an increase in mango production, it has not materialized yet.
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This year's marketing season for organic field vegetables is slowly coming to a close. Steffen reports that organic carrots for the fresh market are running out and will likely be available until the end of the month. The same situation applies to table potatoes from regional organic cultivation.
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Higher temperatures increase the demand for lemons.
2025-05-09 00:00
Obecna podaż cytryn na rynku jest dobra i stabilna. „Obserwujemy silną podaż i owoce wysokiej jakości z Dystryktu 1 Kalifornii od wszystkich dostawców, z którymi współpracujemy przez cały ten okres roku” - mówi Joshua Schwartz z Four Seasons Produce Inc., dodając, że podaż jest...
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Korean melons have entered Vietnam after 17 years.
2025-05-09 00:00
The first shipment of Korean melons successfully entered the Vietnamese market in March 2025, following an agreement on quarantine negotiations between the Republic of Korea and Vietnam in July 2024. This milestone comes after 17 years of efforts by the Korean government to establish quarantine protocols.
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Now: Lemonade-flavored potato chips
2025-05-09 00:00
Utz has launched a limited-edition Lemonade Potato Chip, combining sweet, tangy, and salty flavors to create a distinctive summer snack. These chips are made with real lemon juice, lemon oil, and sugar to capture the refreshing essence of lemonade in a crispy form. They are available nationwide until August or while supplies last.
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"Bananas in the international market are distinguished by their taste, texture, and cultivation methods."
2025-05-09 00:00
Consumers, especially in Europe, prioritize fruits that meet environmental and social standards over price. This shift poses new challenges for Latin American exporters, who must adapt by implementing more responsible and integrated production models. In this scenario, Uniban, with almost 60
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Brazil has a large domestic market for fruit and vegetables, but it is constrained by economic, logistical, and weather-related issues. The growth in demand does not align with the ample international supply available, and the market's capacity to absorb this supply is heavily influenced by factors such as exchange rates and domestic costs.
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"Sprzedaż egzotycznych grzybów boryka się z trudnościami na rynku świeżych produktów spożywczych, ale kwitnie w sektorze suplementów"
2025-05-08 00:00
According to Koert Pleunis of Pleunis Mushrooms, a grower of exotic varieties such as shiitake, eryngii, and maitake, sales of exotic mushrooms are currently encountering difficulties. "The week before Easter, sales were already below expectations, but after Easter, sales completely collapsed, especially.
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The largest production peaks have passed smoothly.
2025-05-08 00:00
The French strawberry season, which was in full swing at the beginning of May, has just passed its peak production period. "Many production areas are now in the harvesting period. With the sunny weather and warm temperatures last week, we had very large volumes of round strawberries, and we will have
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Po zakończeniu sezonu papryki w Almerii, Hiszpanii, który w tym roku był dotknięty obecnością wciornastków, teraz jesteśmy pogrążeni w sezonie w Murcji, którego rozwój został ukształtowany przez wpływ ubiegłomiesięcznych deszczów. Rozmawialiśmy z Danielem Guerra, przedstawicielem handlowym Centramirsa, jednym z.
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Global coconut prices are rising sharply due to shortages in supply.
2025-05-08 00:00
The global coconut market is currently facing a price surge, primarily caused by supply limitations due to climate change and pest problems in major coconut-producing countries. Vietnam, which produces around 2 million tons of coconuts per year, is the fifth largest coconut exporter in the world, with the United States and China being significant importers.
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