Między styczniem a marcem 2025 roku ceny jabłek na głównych rynkach europejskich wykazywały zróżnicowane trendy, z zauważalnym wzrostem w niektórych krajach i stabilizacją w innych. W Polsce ceny rosły stopniowo przez trzy miesiące, osiągając 69 €/100 kg w styczniu, 71 € w lutym i 72 € w marcu.

Between January and March 2025, apple prices across major European markets showed varied trends, with notable increases in some countries and stabilization in others. In Poland, prices rose steadily over the three months, reaching €69/100 kg in January, €71 in February, and €72 in March. read more

Ireland: Applegreen M&S Food partnership reaches milestone as new Tipperary Town store reopens

Applegreen, one of Ireland's leading roadside hospitality brands, has achieved a milestone by opening a new Marks & Spencer Food "shop-in-shop" outlet at its Tipperary Town location. This partnership offers local customers and travelers passing through the town a new shopping experience. read more

Despite the beginning of the new potato harvest season in Azerbaijan, the prices of root vegetables remain high. In retail markets, prices range from 1.70 to 3 manats per kilogram (approximately $1.00 to $1.75), which is nearly double compared to the previous year. Early potato varieties are priced between 3 to 4. read more

The 2025 apple harvest has been completed at the Willowford Alma Alta Orchard, and the season has been very successful. Phil and Kirsty Greer cultivate apples on 30 hectares in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, where they grow Royal Gala, Jazz, and Envy apples. "We were part of the first commercial planting of the Envy apple." read more

The fruit export sector in Brazil saw a 26% growth in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in the previous year, as reported by the National Supply Company (Conab). This information was outlined in the 4th Bulletin of the Brazilian Program for the Modernization of... read more

Früchte Frick, a long-standing, family-owned fruit and vegetable wholesaler, has been building strong, personal relationships with restaurants and hotels in the Allgäu region for three generations. Tim Trautmann, who has been leading the company since 2011, emphasizes the importance of these partnerships. read more

Ms. Grace Mutai, a farmer from Aonet village in Bomet County, Kenya, switched from growing maize to cultivating avocados after realizing their viability in the area. At first, she encountered difficulties due to her lack of agronomic expertise, resulting in only two out of her initial four seedlings surviving. read more

Between August 1, 2024, and April 23, 2025, Georgia exported 17.2 thousand tons of apples, valued at $10.9 million, according to the Ministry of Environment and Agriculture. This represents an increase of 15.0 thousand tons, or 7.6 times, compared to the previous year. The export value rose by read more

Behind the success of Morocco's relatively new blueberry and avocado industries lies the decline of the strawberry sector, which is becoming less attractive to growers. Acharki Abdeslam, director of the Interprofessional Federation of Soft Fruit in Morocco (Interproberries Morocco), is the key figure driving this shift. read more

Mission Produce, Inc., a company based in the United States that is engaged in sourcing, producing, and distributing Hass avocados, has recently inaugurated its new packinghouse in Guatemala. This facility is a key component of the company's plan to broaden its global sourcing network and enhance its ability to provide avocados year-round. read more

W tygodniu kończącym się 20 kwietnia 2025 r. (tydzień 16) cena hurtowa bananów z Ameryki Łacińskiej i Karaibów w Niemczech (DE) wzrosła nieznacznie w porównaniu z poprzednim tygodniem. Cena wzrosła z 136 € za 100 kg w tygodniu 15 do 137 € w tygodniu 16, co odzwierciedla minimalny wzrost o 1 €. read more

In Lincolnshire, Moulton Bulb, founded in 1948, has increased its onion supply to Aldi, the UK's fourth-largest supermarket, since 2012. Initially delivering 100 tons weekly, the company now supplies over 750 tons weekly, making Aldi its largest retail partner. Moulton Bulb contributes. read more

In North Carolina, strawberry growers reported yields exceeding initial forecasts despite concerns over Neo-P, a fungal disease identified by the North Carolina Strawberry Association in 2022. In response, growers altered their plant sourcing strategies. According to CBS 17, many farmers adapted their practices to mitigate the impact of the disease and were able to achieve higher yields than expected. read more

While some regions producing stone fruit have been affected by unfavorable weather conditions, the outlook is promising in Murcia. This positive forecast also extends to the upcoming table grape harvest, scheduled to commence in the first week of June. "The outlook in Murcia is favorable as we have not encountered any setbacks thus far." read more

Dutch-based Europe Retail Packing has officially launched its 2025 local production season, marking the start of its indoor cultivation program for EU-grown fresh herbs. The company is currently growing coriander, chervil, and white asparagus, with basil, tarragon, thyme, Thai basil, and rosemary... read more

Tanzania's decision to restrict the export of its bananas to South Africa has caught South African trade analysts off guard and has raised concerns among South African banana farmers. What the Tanzanian media is portraying as a "trade dispute" has left South Africa puzzled, with critics arguing that Tanzania's retaliatory measures are illogical and offer no benefits. read more

Podczas wizyty roboczej w Tokio, flamandzki minister rolnictwa Jo Brouns (cd&v) ponownie zwrócił uwagę na długotrwałą sprawę eksportu belgijskich gruszek - informuje VILT. Wniosek, który był w toku od 2012 roku, obecnie znajduje się w fazie drugiej z pięciu, w części z powodu rygorystycznych… read more

Hortifrut, a grower and marketer of berries, has joined the B Corp movement, a prestigious recognition that certifies its commitment to the highest standards of social and environmental performance. This achievement highlights the company's ongoing effort to balance economic success with a positive impact on society and the environment. read more

European apricot production is slightly down this year, at 508,291 tons, compared with 536,167 tons in 2024 (-10%). All production areas have been affected by the spring weather (temperatures lower than usual and rainfall), which has affected early varieties and delayed harvesting by 10 to 15 days. read more

Kenya is seeking preferential access to the Chinese market for its tea, coffee, and macadamia nuts. President William Ruto, during his state visit to China, emphasized that these products currently face tariffs that impede their export. "Chinese companies acknowledge that Kenyan tea and coffee are read more