GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW CUCUMBERS
2025-03-07 00:00
Field cucumber prices in North America are starting to rise slightly as demand is anticipated to increase following a period of weaker market conditions lasting almost three months. Mexico is still sending out large quantities, Florida's season is just starting, and Honduras is finishing earlier than usual. The sunny weather at the beginning of the season is also contributing to the market dynamics.
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Over 50,000 orchids were imported from Thailand to Siberia for International Women’s Day.
2025-03-07 00:00
Według Dmitrija Kolykhanova, zastępcy szefa Zarządu Celnego Syberii, przed Międzynarodowym Dniem Kobiet do regionu przywieziono ponad 30 ton kwiatów. Od początku 2025 roku przywieziono ponad 50 ton kwiatów, których łączna wartość przekracza 41 milionów.
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Significant price increase for new potatoes in Poland
2025-03-07 00:00
At the Bronisze wholesale market in Warsaw, domestic potatoes are priced between EUR 0.24 and EUR 0.49 per kilogram. Imported potatoes are slightly more expensive, with prices ranging from EUR 0.37 to EUR 0.73 per kilogram. Prices for the IRGA and IRIS varieties range from EUR 0.39 to EUR 0.49 per kilogram.
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The total supply of goods in the EU increased significantly from 583.179 million euros in 2023 to 677.629 million euros in 2024, reflecting a rise of 94.450 million euros. Among EU countries, Spain showed the most significant increase, rising from 347.019 million euros in 2023 to 449.202 million euros in 2024.
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More than 75 million flowers were exported from Turkey for International Women's Day.
2025-03-07 00:00
Z okazji Dnia Kobiet Turcja wyeksportowała 75 milionów kwiatów do 34 krajów na całym świecie. Według tureckich urzędników, eksport ten, który zanotował wzrost o 10% w porównaniu z ubiegłym rokiem, miał wartość 9 milionów dolarów i przekazał przesłanie delikatności i uznania dla kobiet na całym świecie.
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China: Dounan Flower Market prepared for International Women's Day
2025-03-07 00:00
W przeddzień Międzynarodowego Dnia Kobiet 8 marca, w Dounan Flower Market - największym w Azji i drugim co do wielkości na świecie rynku świeżo ściętych kwiatów - unosi się zapach kwiatów i napięcie. Ostatnio, kolorowe kwiaty na rynku przyciągnęły turystów do Dounan, które jest
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Fewer Polish workers, more Bulgarian workers are expected to work in the Netherlands.
2025-03-07 00:00
In the last 10 years, the Bulgarian population in the Netherlands has quadrupled. Meanwhile, the number of Polish and Romanian migrant workers is decreasing. What are the reasons for this shift and what are the consequences? EenVandaag investigates and interviewed Eric Nabuurs, who is the owner of an employment agency, among others.
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Rosja: Ceny kwiatów w Kazaniu rosną o 20% na przeddzień Dnia Kobiet
2025-03-07 00:00
On the eve of International Women's Day, prices for popular cut flowers in Kazan have increased by an average of 20%, according to experts. This trend aligns with the national scenario as bouquets have seen a general price increase of about 25% across Russia.
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Lower yields, but a stable season for grapes in India
2025-03-07 00:00
Swapnil Aware, a board member of the Indian grape exporter Mersel Foods, stated that the grape season in India has been positive and stable. He mentioned that the season started in December with low initial volumes and faced quality-related challenges. However, as the season advanced, both.
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The production of tomatoes is decreasing in Italy and Spain, but remains stable in France.
2025-03-07 00:00
The delegations from Italy, France, and Spain of the tomato contact group met on March 4 at the headquarters of the Consorcio di Tudela Pomodoro di Pachino PGI in Sicily, Italy, to discuss the sector's developments and challenges. Overall, the tomato harvest in Italy and Spain was slightly...
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"No to the land of fires in Capitanata": forum and dossier by 50 promoting entities
2025-03-07 00:00
Thousands of tons of waste illegally dumped on the territory, alarming data on the incidence of cancer among the population, a growing concern and a feeling of anger and dismay among the citizens: "Is Capitanata the new land of fires?". To respond,
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EN: Decorum launches third short documentary in lead up to world cup
2025-03-07 00:00
Christian Ulrich, a passionate florist from Zug, Switzerland, is gaining recognition in the realm of luxurious floral designs. Raised in a family of farmers, Ulrich cultivated a profound appreciation for nature, animals, and plants from a young age. He turned this passion into a profession as a...
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Trump has decided to reduce tariffs on Mexico as farmers are experiencing a decrease in orders.
2025-03-07 00:00
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and U.S. President Donald Trump held a call on Thursday, resulting in a temporary reprieve from sweeping tariffs that had been imposed just days earlier. The initial 25% tariffs on all Mexican imports, which began on March 4, led to a sharp decline in orders.
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On the eve of International Women's Day, prices for popular cut flowers in Kazan have increased by an average of 20%, according to experts. This corresponds to a nationwide trend in Russia, where bouquet prices have increased by approximately 25% overall.
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Mali has the potential to become a significant supplier of mangoes.
2025-03-07 00:00
Mali is the leading mango producer in Africa, producing approximately 800,000 tonnes, with only 11,000 tonnes being exported. The main obstacles preventing more exports are the distance from the refrigerated container ports (Abidjan or Dakar) and the lack of a reliable cold chain.
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"The supply of Spanish strawberries has already decreased, and I do not expect the situation to change."
2025-03-07 00:00
Spain has already experienced some severe weather this year, such as heavy rain and flooding in January caused by the DANA at the end of the month. The country is now facing further persistent heavy rain, which is expected to continue into next week. This will undoubtedly impact the supply of fresh...
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The increasing supply of asparagus is keeping pace with high demand.
2025-03-07 00:00
The yield per hectare of asparagus is starting to increase in Kavala, the leading cultivation region for this vegetable in Greece. "The season had a slow start due to several days of cloudy weather and low temperatures, which hindered the growth of the plants. However, from the end of the first
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"I don’t think President Trump will back down from helping Ukraine"
2025-03-07 00:00
Nie było żadnych niespodzianek w drugiej połowie ukraińskiego sezonu jabłkowego, jak przewidywał Volodymyr Gurzhiy z ukraińskiego eksportera jabłek USPA Fruit: "Moje prognozy na drugą połowę sezonu się sprawdziły. Rok marketingowy się jeszcze nie skończył, ale już możemy".
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Od korzeni rodzinnych do globalnej ekspansji
2025-03-07 00:00
The story of Arber Horticulture started in 1996 when its founder established Sudest Europe, a small, family-owned business located in Italy. As time passed, the company grew into a worldwide brand, providing substrates, fertilizers, and mulches to professional growers and gardeners in over 20 countries.
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Apple imports in India will soon shift to the southern hemisphere.
2025-03-07 00:00
Prashant Gidwani, founder of Indian fruit importer Fresh Fruit Alliances, stated that lower domestic production has led to a high demand for apples in India. He also mentioned that the apple market in India has experienced growth, especially with increased domestic production from states like Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir.
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