With the beginning of May, the first strawberries started to appear on stalls and in markets. Some are shiny, perfectly red, neatly arranged in plastic boxes. Others are slightly smaller, soft, sometimes with discoloration. Some are labeled as "Spain" or read more

Minister Todd McClay, responsible for Trade and Investment as well as Agriculture, is traveling to the United Kingdom to participate in the first in-person joint NZ-UK Ministerial Trade Committee meeting. This event commemorates the two-year anniversary of the New Zealand-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (FTA). McClay underlined the importance of improved access. read more

Last week, EastFruit noticed an unprecedented occurrence: beetroot became the top product in terms of the number of listings on its trading platform for the first time ever. This unusual market dominance by a vegetable that has traditionally been seen as a niche, low-profile product in Ukraine led to... read more

Retiree families represent only 15% of households in Germany, but in the year 2024 they bought 23.3% of pears. Households with children make up 22.3% of the population, but they bought 29.1% of all pears. Families with children probably prioritize the desire for a healthy and read more

According to the Austrian Chamber of Agriculture, the remaining stocks are mostly contractually reserved and are expected to be marketed through domestic retail outlets in the coming weeks. "Free goods are now hardly available anymore, both domestically read more

Authorities at the Port of Rijeka in Croatia intercepted 85 kilograms of cocaine hidden in banana containers. The shipment, which originated from Ecuador and transited through Malta, was announced by police authorities, according to KosovaPress. Andrej Franulović, head of the Rijeka regional authorities, stated that the interception was a significant success in combating drug trafficking. read more

A new 30-hectare apricot orchard will be planted this year in the Dnistrovskyi district of Bukovina, Ukraine. The project is being implemented by LLC "Dnistrovi Sady," one of the largest and most modern fruit-growing enterprises in the region. The company has been operating in Bukovina for 15 years. read more

Moldovan fruit growers in several central and eastern regions are predicting a relatively high early plum harvest, despite late April frosts. According to industry representatives cited by Logos Press, early varieties such as "Čačak's Early," "Čačak's Best," and "Piteștianka" have mostly read more

W roku 2025, spodziewa się, że Bułgaria zmierzy się z niemal całkowitym brakiem lokalnie uprawianych słodkich wiśni po tym, jak poważne kwietniowe przymrozki zniszczyły większość plonu. Według bourgas.ru, ponad 90% zbiorów wiśni zostało straconych, a prognozowana jest tylko minimalna produkcja, i to przy znacznie wyższych. read more

The harvest of new Spanish potatoes for De Aardappelhoeve has recently begun. "The first shipments have left our Spanish growers for Belgium," says Bart Nemegheer of the Tielt-based potato company. "The quality looks very good, but due to an exceptionally wet spring, yields will be significantly read more

Cold nights had delayed the growth of peonies at Dictus Flowers in Zundert, the Netherlands, but last week's warmer weather has accelerated their development. "Just in time for Mother's Day," says Mirjan Dictus with satisfaction. By specializing in exclusive varieties, the nursery has expanded its local customer base. read more

W kwietniu Mołdawia wyeksportowała około 1 000 ton winogron stołowych, zgodnie z danymi MAIA, jak podaje Logos Press. Ponad jedną trzecią tego wolumenu wysłano do Rumunii, gdzie większość winogron prawdopodobnie będzie przetwarzana przez winnice, a nie sprzedawana jako świeże produkty spożywcze. Średnia cena hurtowa wynosiła. read more

The European Commission (EC) stated in its late April update that potato planting in the North-Western European Potato Growers (NEPG) region is progressing well. Fieldwork is well advanced in Germany and the Netherlands, thanks to dry conditions since late February. read more

The majority shareholders of the grocery chain OK Zimbabwe have agreed to support a $30 million rights issue, the CEO announced. This decision was made to address a funding gap and improve the company's financial stability. read more

Yesterday, at the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy, the "Socio-Economic Impact Report of Lidl in Italy" was presented by TEHA Group. read more

Already now, higher quantities of refreshing drinks are available at the German wholesale markets. Prices have slightly decreased, but remain at a high level. Soon, the first small quantities of Gallia melons from Spain are expected. Southern Italy is already supplying sugar melons. read more

This year Biedronka is opening the season for Polish raspberries exceptionally early. As of May 8th, they are available in almost all stores of the chain throughout Poland. This is the earliest debut of these fruits in the company's history, which is the first to end the season for imported products. read more

Po zakończeniu sezonu papryki w Almerii, Hiszpanii, który w tym roku był dotknięty obecnością wciornastków, teraz jesteśmy pogrążeni w sezonie w Murcji, którego rozwój został ukształtowany przez wpływ ubiegłomiesięcznych deszczów. Rozmawialiśmy z Danielem Guerra, przedstawicielem handlowym Centramirsa, jednym z. read more

The early potato harvest in Spain has already begun in the two main producing regions, Murcia and Andalusia. According to Juan Manuel Coello, Sales Director of Patatas Meléndez, which is increasing its acreage this year, the yield in Murcia is similar to last year's, but the harvest in Andalusia is... read more

In 2024, Morocco surpassed Spain in tomato export value for the first time. Spain now ranks fourth globally in terms of value. Morocco had already exceeded Spain in terms of volume in 2022, according to a report by Hortoinfo, based on data from the United Nations Statistics Division. read more