The Kosovo Agency of Statistics has released the Harmonized Consumer Price Index for March 2026, revealing an annual inflation rate of 6.7 percent and a monthly increase of 1.5 percent. The data indicates that the overall harmonized consumer price index rose by an average of 6.7 percent. read more

W roku 2025 eksport wiśni węgierek z Mołdawii przekroczył krajowe spożycie, wspierany przez wyższe ceny zarówno na rynkach eksportowych, jak i lokalnych. Według analizy przeprowadzonej przez Veaceslava Ioniță, spowodowało to poprawę zysków dla producentów. Produkcję wpłynęły przymrozki, które wpłynęły na plony z sadów krajowych. read more

In the Spagnalacampagna 2026 of melons and watermelons in Castilla-La Mancha, caution is the watchword, as reported by ValenciaFruits. According to the Price Committee of the regional fruit and vegetable exchange, the overall agronomic situation remains favorable, but the market and costs in... read more

Potato stocks in Poland have increased, with volumes in storage reported to be double the level of a year ago. The harvest exceeded 7 million tons, while imports continued, contributing to a higher supply. As a result, prices declined from 80 groszy per kilogram to 20 groszy per kilogram. Market. read more

UK: Retail footfall in March fell below expectations. Helen Dickinson, Chief Executive of the British Retail Consortium (BRC), mentioned that warmer weather could potentially help maintain footfall in the coming months. However, without an Easter boost in April and ongoing economic concerns, momentum remains uncertain. read more

On April 9, a TIR international road transport truck loaded with fresh flowers from Yunnan—including roses, carnations, and chrysanthemums—departed from the Xinluosiwan Customs Inspection Center, a pilot site for Kunming's market procurement trade. The truck is scheduled to exit China via. read more

Apple stocks in Europe increased by 14.5 percent year-on-year, reaching 2,742,821 tons as of March 1, 2026, compared to 2,394,942 tons a year earlier. Italy remained the largest holder with 873,268 tons, up from 857,222 tons last year. France followed with 439,423 tons, compared to 421,607 tons. read more

The Swiss asparagus season is now gradually gaining momentum. In the last week of March, Caviezel Giovanettoni AG, the exclusive marketing partner in Eastern Switzerland, was already able to source the first white asparagus from the Schmitterhof in Diepoldsau, followed by produce from unheated... read more

The marketing year 2025-26 on the apple market in Ukraine and Moldova may conclude under pressure, with prices for stored apples anticipated to decrease in the latter half of spring. Market participants in both countries attribute this trend to a mix of economic, technological, and logistical factors. In Ukraine: read more

For almost forty years, the Adam brand has been known for offering top-quality fruits and vegetables sourced locally and internationally. Früchte Adam GmbH has long included direct imports from the Mediterranean region, especially from Turkey, Spain, and Italy, as a key part of its product selection. read more

Customs authorities in Germany have reported the seizure of 1.6 tons of cocaine, valued at approximately €30 million (US$32.7 million), found in a shipment of bananas. With support from Hamburg police, officers from the Hamburg customs investigation office carried out the operation following a. read more

An international agricultural symposium is being held in Uzbekistan with the participation of a delegation from the Netherlands. The event is organized by the Ministry of Agriculture of Uzbekistan, the Embassy of the Netherlands, and Tashkent State Agrarian University. The symposium is focused on various aspects of modern agriculture and aims to facilitate knowledge exchange and collaboration among participants. read more

Analysts at the EastFruit project have reported that prices for greenhouse tomatoes in Ukraine have continued to increase this week. The main reason for this price surge is the limited supply of vegetables in the domestic market. Market operators have also noted a rise in tomato prices in Turkey. read more

Visitors to some of the larger eggplant growers in the Netherlands may notice plastic crates of Belgian origin on the premises. These crates are manufactured by Gamma-Wopla, a company based in Mouscron, Belgium, that produces a wide variety of plastic crates and containers. read more

This week, prices for high-quality carrots in Ukraine have started to rise, as reported by analysts from the EastFruit project. Market participants are observing that the increase in prices is a result of a robust demand for quality root vegetables coupled with limited supply. Wholesale companies and read more

Rayan El Sawy, chairman of the Egypt-based fresh produce trader Egyptian-Emirati Import & Export with branches in Murcia, Spain and Dubai, UAE, states that the Egyptian citrus season is still ongoing and thriving, despite the conflict in the Middle East: "The citrus season has progressed with strong." read more

The current situation with brassica crops in Southern Italy varies greatly between different regions. In the northern Foggia area of Puglia, the season is nearly finished and is expected to end within a month. Meanwhile, in Basilicata, brassica production continues to be essential to maintain a consistent supply. read more

The current campaign for Rocca Imperiale lemons, branded as Limorè, is facing climatic challenges but is still showing strong commercial performance. The market is seeing sustained demand and increased prices due to reduced competition from Spain. However, the international... read more

W tej sezonie SoilSteam przeprowadził pełnoskalowe parowanie podłoża w belgijskiej firmie truskawkowej Elmi w Hoogstraten. Demonstracja miała na celu przygotowanie podłoża dla pięciu różnych plantatorów i przetestowanie procesu na skalę produkcyjną. W operacji wziął udział Hans Kristian Westrum z

In this season, SoilSteam conducted a full-scale steaming of substrate at the Belgian strawberry company Elmi in Hoogstraten. The demonstration aimed to prepare substrate for five different growers and test the process on a production scale. The operation brought together Hans Kristian Westrum of read more

The Fortenova Group from Croatia has finalized its withdrawal from the agriculture industry by selling its fruit and vegetable business Vinka Plus to Osatina Group. Previously known as Agrokor, the group restructured and implemented a new strategy in 2019, leading to the divestment of its agricultural assets. read more