La campaña de frutas de hueso española ha tenido un buen comienzo.
2024-04-25 11:00
This year, stonefruit producers in southern Spain have been blessed by favorable conditions from Mother Nature. A mild period leading up to the new season has led to a high-quality crop, and the export season has begun successfully.
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Strawberries in Germany are increasingly being produced in greenhouses rather than in open fields.
2024-04-25 10:00
In 2023, as reported by the Federal Agency for Agriculture and Food (BLE), strawberries were cultivated on a total of 14,010 hectares - a decrease of nearly a quarter compared to 2015. This is mainly due to the fact that fewer strawberries are being produced in open fields (-5,669 hectares).
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Hungary: Frost danger for fruit production not yet over
2024-04-25 09:00
Especially considering the fact that according to the industry association Fruitveb, the blossoming of fruit trees is very advanced this year. It was reportedly completed by mid-April, indicating that nature is significantly ahead compared to previous years.
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Raspberries: Lower quantities from Spain
2024-04-25 09:00
The majority of berries arriving from Spain and Morocco are flowing to the retail food sector, which increased its advertising activity in the 16th week. The advertised prices ranged from 11.92 euros/kg to 15.92 euros/kg compared to the previous week.
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Ecuador: Export of bananas to Algeria significantly increases
2024-04-25 09:00
As for the destination countries, the decline in shipments to the EU, Russia, and the United Kingdom was offset by an increase in shipments to the USA, North Africa, and the Far East. The largest increase was recorded in Algeria, where...
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Currently, a European apricot harvest of 523,986 tons is expected, slightly higher than the 2023 result of 523,103 tons. This year, Spain and France have swapped positions: following a very weak year for Spanish producers.
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With a significant production volume, Serbia is a major player in the European apple market. However, recent challenges have arisen in maintaining market positions and exploring new export opportunities. Ukraine has emerged as a strong competitor in the market, especially in the Middle East.
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The retail and consumer demand in Ireland continues to be strong.
2024-04-25 00:00
Retail and consumer demand remains strong. The recent dry weather has allowed growers in many areas to start preparing the ground and planting both early and maincrop varieties. As reported by several media outlets, it is expected that stocks will be very low.
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In Ukraine, the first shipments of early locally grown cabbage are now available for sale. Analysts from EastFruit report that these initial quantities consist of young white cabbage and have recently entered the Ukrainian market. This marks the beginning of the early cabbage season this year.
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Turkmenistan has sent its first delivery of fresh tomatoes to Russia's Astrakhan region.
2024-04-25 00:00
The initial shipment of tomatoes from Turkmenistan has reached Russia by sea through the North-South International Transport Corridor (ITC) and arrived at the Olya checkpoint in Astrakhan. This information was reported by official media sources in Astrakhan. The tomatoes were transported via a ferry trip from the port of Turkmenbashi, which involved 40 trucks.
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La campaña de frutas de hueso española ha tenido un buen comienzo.
2024-04-25 11:00
This year, stonefruit producers in southern Spain have been blessed by favorable conditions from Mother Nature. A mild period leading up to the new season has led to a high-quality crop, and the export season has begun successfully.
read more
Strawberries in Germany are increasingly being produced in greenhouses rather than in open fields.
2024-04-25 10:00
In 2023, as reported by the Federal Agency for Agriculture and Food (BLE), strawberries were cultivated on a total of 14,010 hectares - a decrease of nearly a quarter compared to 2015. This is mainly due to the fact that fewer strawberries are being produced in open fields (-5,669 hectares).
read more
Hungary: Frost danger for fruit production not yet over
2024-04-25 09:00
Especially considering the fact that according to the industry association Fruitveb, the blossoming of fruit trees is very advanced this year. It was reportedly completed by mid-April, indicating that nature is significantly ahead compared to previous years.
read more
Raspberries: Lower quantities from Spain
2024-04-25 09:00
The majority of berries arriving from Spain and Morocco are flowing to the retail food sector, which increased its advertising activity in the 16th week. The advertised prices ranged from 11.92 euros/kg to 15.92 euros/kg compared to the previous week.
read more
Ecuador: Export of bananas to Algeria significantly increases
2024-04-25 09:00
As for the destination countries, the decline in shipments to the EU, Russia, and the United Kingdom was offset by an increase in shipments to the USA, North Africa, and the Far East. The largest increase was recorded in Algeria, where...
read more
Currently, a European apricot harvest of 523,986 tons is expected, slightly higher than the 2023 result of 523,103 tons. This year, Spain and France have swapped positions: following a very weak year for Spanish producers.
read more
With a significant production volume, Serbia is a major player in the European apple market. However, recent challenges have arisen in maintaining market positions and exploring new export opportunities. Ukraine has emerged as a strong competitor in the market, especially in the Middle East.
read more
The retail and consumer demand in Ireland continues to be strong.
2024-04-25 00:00
Retail and consumer demand remains strong. The recent dry weather has allowed growers in many areas to start preparing the ground and planting both early and maincrop varieties. As reported by several media outlets, it is expected that stocks will be very low.
read more
In Ukraine, the first shipments of early locally grown cabbage are now available for sale. Analysts from EastFruit report that these initial quantities consist of young white cabbage and have recently entered the Ukrainian market. This marks the beginning of the early cabbage season this year.
read more
Turkmenistan has sent its first delivery of fresh tomatoes to Russia's Astrakhan region.
2024-04-25 00:00
The initial shipment of tomatoes from Turkmenistan has reached Russia by sea through the North-South International Transport Corridor (ITC) and arrived at the Olya checkpoint in Astrakhan. This information was reported by official media sources in Astrakhan. The tomatoes were transported via a ferry trip from the port of Turkmenbashi, which involved 40 trucks.
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Traders in Latvia often deceive consumers about the origin of fruits and vegetables.
2024-04-25 00:00
The Food and Veterinary Service (FVS) of Latvia conducted inspections on more than 390 fresh produce retailers within a month, uncovering violations in 40% of cases. The majority of infractions were related to misinforming consumers about the origin and quality of the products. The inspections specifically targeted the accompanying documentation.
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Polish orchard owners are fighting against a cold snap.
2024-04-25 00:00
In Poland, after an unusually warm period, owners of orchards and vineyards have started lighting bonfires to lessen the effects of a sudden cold snap on their crops. The earlier warm weather, with temperatures exceeding 25°C, caused plants to bloom prematurely, making them susceptible to...
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Springtime carrot prices in Ukraine are approaching historical lows.
2024-04-25 00:00
EastFruit analysts have reported a gradual decrease in carrot prices in Ukraine. Currently, the market is pricing carrots between 8 and 10 UAH/kg, which is equivalent to just 20 cents USD based on the latest exchange rates. These prices are similar to those seen in 2020.
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Delegacja z Indii odwiedziła holenderskich ekspertów florystyki.
2024-04-25 00:00
The Indian government is eager to enhance the floriculture sector in India by partnering with The Netherlands. In line with this goal, Secretary of Agriculture Mr. Manoj Ahuja is leading a delegation of policymakers to visit Dutch Plantum, Royal FloraHolland, and HilverdaFlorist (a joint venture partner of KF Bioplants, India).
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Spain: Rising sales of roses and gradual transformation during the Sant Jordi festival
2024-04-25 00:00
On April 23rd, the streets of Catalan cities and villages are filled with books and roses as the Spanish region celebrates Sant Jordi. "Sant Jordi is very important to us, everyone looks forward to this day, it's one of the busiest days in the market," says Diana Sumelzo, manager of Mercabarna-Flor.
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Women's tour by Carrefour.es: For the second year in a row, one of the major sporting events promoting female talent in Spain.
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Insect-pollinated flowers are disappearing in the Netherlands.
2024-04-25 00:00
A recently published study from the Netherlands provides documentation of the continued decline of plant species that depend on pollination by insects and other animals. This study, drawing on data spanning nearly 90 years, raises concerns about biodiversity and food security. While not unexpected for many of us, it serves as an important reminder of the urgent need for conservation efforts.
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The average price for avocados from Peru is increasing.
2024-04-24 13:00
The largest share (39%) was accounted for by the Netherlands, as reported by reefertrends. Following them are Spain (22%) and China (15%). The average price on the international market was 2.22 US dollars/kg, representing an increase of 8% compared to the previous year.
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Using the CRISPR-Cas technique, the doctoral student succeeded in precisely modifying specific genes in individual chicory plants, potentially giving the plant haploid characteristics. A haploid plant has only one set of chromosomes instead of two, which allows the plant to
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The value of Spain's fresh fruit and vegetable exports increased by 1 per cent in the January-February period, according to new data from the country's Department of Customs and Excise.
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