Westfalia Fruit, a leading multinational supplier of avocados and a range of fresh vegetables and fruit, has emerged as a standout winner at the inaugural South African Food and Beverage Awards 2025 read more

This year, a significant percentage of early potato producers have decided to start planting them even earlier than last year. And already last year, everything was moving really fast in this respect. Does this mean that the current trading season for these vegetables will start even sooner than last year? How could this affect prices? read more

Red tomatoes from domestic greenhouses have returned to the wholesale market in Poland. In a few days, their supply will start to grow faster, but imported tomatoes will still dominate for some time. What are the current wholesale prices of tomatoes? How do the Central Statistical Office (GUS) data on the import and export of these vegetables look like? read more

Has the situation in the market for edible potatoes matured for a change? Do wholesale prices of these vegetables have a chance of quickly returning to an upward trend? What do the latest data from GUS say about the export and import of potatoes in Poland? read more

The latest data from WAPA shows a significant increase in the monthly decline of Golden Delicious apple stocks in Poland in January this year. It is worth correlating this data with the prices of this variety in the Polish wholesale market. This could provide a basis for the conclusion that in the data for February, one could expect a record drop in Golden Delicious apples from Polish cold stores. Why? read more

If the situation on the wholesale white cabbage market is to remain unchanged compared to previous seasons, there are about ten days left to revive the upward trend in prices of this vegetable. read more

In February, there was a correction in the wholesale prices of Polish potatoes. It's difficult to consider it a true "price trough", however, it is a fact that prices have slightly decreased and have not yet risen again. Could this change in the near future? Is a price revival coming in the potato market? read more

Recently, we wrote on the pages of fresh-market.pl about what to expect from wholesale lemon prices in the near future. Additional information coming from southern Europe indicates that these predictions were accurate. So, what important developments are happening in the lemon market? read more

Apples - a symbol of health and nature, one of the most valued fruits in the world. What does the global apple market look like today? Where are the biggest opportunities, and where are the risks lurking? Here is an expert's perspective from the USA. read more

Below is an addition to the previous information on international potato trade in the 2023/2023 season. This time we show where Polish potatoes mainly went in that season and from which countries the largest import of these vegetables came to us. We also compare the volumes and value of exports and imports of these vegetables. read more

The recent weeks have brought another increase in the prices of dessert pears in the Polish wholesale market. One could probably speak of a certain trend now, although rather short-lived. What can we expect next in the market for these fruits? What are the current prices of the most popular variety in a large wholesale market? read more

The situation on the Polish market of Chinese cabbage has been very dynamic since the beginning of the current season. Prices in wholesale have been changing rapidly. Now, they have returned to the level from a similar period in the previous season. Can this be considered as a hint for the future? read more

The recent reductions in the purchase prices of industrial apples, shocking to most orchard owners, had an immediate effect. But it seems that processors did not expect this outcome. The supply of raw material reaching the buying points has drastically decreased. How did the industry prices react to this fact? read more

How large was the potato import to Poland in the 2023/2024 season, and how does the beginning of the 2024/2025 season compare in this regard? read more

The prices of parsley in large wholesale have been stable for some time. Is this the end of the seasonal price drop for this vegetable? When can we expect a reversal of this trend? read more

How did potato exports from Poland develop in the 2023/2024 season and the first three months of the 2024/2025 season? The Central Statistical Office (GUS) data is very optimistic. read more

In wholesale white cabbage trading in Poland, there is a clear sense of optimism among sellers. However, this is not a universal feeling, as many market participants have significant concerns. What are these concerns? What are the prices of white cabbage in large wholesale quantities? read more

The low supply of potatoes is leaving a significant mark on the price situation in the wholesale market of these vegetables. Nevertheless, it is still evident that many market participants on the demand side would like to be able to buy at lower prices. Interestingly, some producers are clearly helping them in this regard. How are the prices of potatoes shaping up now in the large Polish wholesale market? read more

The peak period of industrial pear procurement season is behind us. The market has now entered the autumn-winter campaign period. How are the prices for purchasing pears for processing currently shaping up? read more

There is currently a seasonal shift in the watermelon import market in Poland. Fruits from Southern Europe are being replaced by those from the Southern Hemisphere. However, this year the supply of Brazilian watermelons is even lower than usual. read more