The domestic market for table potatoes is experiencing extreme fluctuations. In recent weeks, high daytime temperatures and dry soils have made harvesting more challenging. However, agriculture is now facing the challenge of dealing with record rainfall and flooding in many areas. In eastern Austria, heavy rainfalls have been reported. read more

Peru exported 23,509 containers of Hass avocados between the beginning of 2024 and September 8 (week 36), which is 11% less than the 26,377 containers it shipped in the same period last year. Juan Carlos Paredes Rosales, president of the Association of Hass Avocado Producers of Peru (ProHass), read more

The Soft Fruit Genetic Improvement Network (GIN) funded by Defra will be led by the crop research organization NIAB, with the James Hutton Institute and ADAS as key partners. The project is set to commence in the Summer of 2024. This new investment in soft fruit research is following the path of major crop advancements. read more

Egypt has solidified its position as the leading supplier of sweet potatoes to Poland in 2023, with a significant increase in exports. In the previous year, Egyptian exports of sweet potatoes to Poland reached 2.8 thousand tons, representing a 33% increase compared to 2022. Additionally, the first read more

The Egyptian market has seen a sharp increase in tomato prices since the beginning of 2024, with costs rising to EGP 25 per kg, a significant jump from EGP 5 per kg in January. Abu Saddam, a representative of the farmers' union, attributes this surge to a combination of factors such as rising... read more

The Valencian company Grupo Clasol has partnered with the Andalusian company Frutas Sol y Sabor to establish Clasol Bio SL, a new company focused on organic citrus fruit production. Through this collaboration, Grupo Clasol aims to address the increasing demand for organic products by expanding its range to include... read more

In Malda, West Bengal, there is a potential for cultivating the Miyazaki mango, which is known as the world's most expensive mango. This district, famous for its diverse range of almost 200 mango varieties, may soon include the Miyazaki mango among them. Recent research suggests that the read more

Przed rozpoczęciem sezonu awokado w Peru przewidywano, że ilość może spaść nawet o 25-30%, ale dla brytyjskiego importera Pacific Produce tak się nie stało. "Wyłącznie na podstawie statystyk morskich do 36. tygodnia ETD, mieliśmy w sumie 22 706 kontenerów wychodzących z Peru w porównaniu do 24 138 w 2023 roku. read more

The stone fruit season is coming to an end: according to the BLE, deliveries of peaches and nectarines were limited and quality declined in some cases. Spanish products were the most prominent in the market, followed by Italian and French batches in terms of significance. Stocks of Spanish products have now read more

For about seven to eight months each year, California is the primary provider of strawberries to the U.S. domestic market. Salinas/Watsonville in the north and Santa Maria in the south are the two main growing regions during spring, summer, and fall. "During this period, in September... read more

Apple prices in Ukraine have been falling for three weeks due to low demand and an oversupply of autumn varieties that cannot be stored long-term. High-quality apples are now selling for $0.29 to $0.44 per kilogram. It is worth noting that current apple prices in Ukraine have now effectively. read more

In Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia, the regional office of Rosselkhoznadzor conducted quarantine and phytosanitary inspections from January 1 to September 16, 2023. The inspections covered 23,400 tons of imported solanaceous crops, including 12,300 tons of peppers, 10,600 tons of tomatoes, and 500 tons of other solanaceous crops. read more

In Hungary, in a situation of rising inflation, consumers are paying more attention to the prices and quantities of vegetables and fruits, with promotions playing a crucial role. DélKerTÉSZ, which represents 500 producers in Szentes, stated at a press conference on September 18 that despite... read more

In Bengaluru, the price of onions has increased from Rs 50 per kilogram to between Rs 60 and Rs 70 per kilogram. This rise is attributed to a decrease in supply caused by heavy rainfall in Karnataka, which has had a negative impact on onion production. read more

"A rather severe frost passed through the Hex River Valley at the end of August, affecting areas such as De Doorns, Robertson, and Bonnievale, causing substantial damage to grape vineyards," says Stiaan Hugo, general manager of AGI Frost Fans. "In Rawsonville where I grew up, we never experienced frost before. Now over..." read more

China's procurement of fruits and vegetables from Vietnam increased by 36% in the first eight months of 2024, reaching almost US$3.1 billion. This growth is part of Vietnam's overall expansion in fruit and vegetable exports, which reached nearly $5 billion during the same period, representing a 33% increase. read more

Ta karta produktu podaje średnie ceny hurtowe za kilogram bananów UE w euro. W 37. tygodniu ceny bananów wynosiły 125 euro za 100 kg we Francji, pozostając stabilne w porównaniu z poprzednim tygodniem. Natomiast 100 kg bananów w Hiszpanii kosztuje 98 euro, w porównaniu do 125 euro za 100 kg w 32. tygodniu. read more

A new project led by Washington State University aims to assist potato growers in protecting both domestic and international markets, as well as ensuring the production of high-quality potatoes for consumers worldwide. This initiative is funded by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture's Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI). read more

Several organizations that are participating in the first days of the new Peruvian mango season are starting to observe market trends. Jorge Luis Céspedes Amanzo, the general manager of Soluciones Comerciales y Agrícolas (Socagro), mentioned that the first four weeks started with shipments of the Edward variety and... read more

The pomegranate harvest in Calabria has begun approximately ten days earlier than usual. Members of the Agricor producers' organization in Corigliano Rossano (Cosenza) have conducted the initial harvests, and the first seasonal shipments for distribution departed from the Calabrian plant last Monday. read more