Demand is said to be slightly lower during the peak holiday season. The remaining old season crop is being used up. The new season Queens are now easily accessible and filling the market where there were previously gaps. Prices have dropped compared to earlier in the season. Early Rooster will be... read more

One of the main pomegranate producers in Italy is already planning for the next harvest, which is set to start in early September for early varieties like Ako, and then continue through October and November for the more common Wonderful variety. Dario De Lisi, the sales manager at Masseria Fruttirossi, shares some insights. read more

The first table grapes have been gradually arriving from the gardens in southern Italy since the beginning of July. "We can already offer our customers the better early varieties, such as the light-colored Arra 30 grape. Nevertheless, the quality was quite variable in the first few weeks of the season. read more

W lipcu 2024 roku eksport polskich jabłek odnotował znaczący spadek, zwłaszcza w dostawach na odległe rynki poza Unią Europejską. Białoruś pozostaje największym i najważniejszym rynkiem dla producentów polskich jabłek, nawet pomimo sankcji i nowych regulacji, zgodnie z raportem. read more

Obecność włoskich winogron bezpestkowych na półkach europejskich wzrosła w porównaniu z kilka lat temu. Zauważyli to także hiszpańscy operatorzy, którzy teraz uważają, że Włochy to konkurent, którego warto śledzić, również dzięki doskonałej i historycznej jakości produkcji oraz atrakcyjnej. read more

The initial harvest of early potatoes has caused a drop in prices in European potato markets, according to Harry Campbell, a market researcher at Expana. The Expana benchmark price for Belgium's processing potatoes has decreased by 60% compared to the previous month, currently standing at read more

"We cannot wait for Parisians and holidaymakers to return," explains a wholesaler at the Rungis market. The month of June was "particularly quiet" and "almost catastrophic" due to very slow sales, the gloomy political situation in France, and the unseasonable weather. Some professionals at Rungis are eagerly awaiting a boost in business. read more

Od dziesięciu lat Rosja zamknęła swój rynek na import owoców i warzyw z UE, a także inne produkty spożywcze z UE. Zakaz ten wszedł w życie 7 sierpnia 2014 roku. Przez te dziesięć lat sektor owocowo-warzywny Europy nie był w stanie zrekompensować utraty tego rynku, ale przeprowadził restrukturyzację i... read more

Według analityków EastFruit, szybki spadek cen zakupu malin zaobserwowano we wszystkich głównych regionach produkcji na Ukrainie w bieżącym tygodniu. Obniżka cen ma miejsce w obliczu zwiększenia podaży odmian malin jesiennych, które są zbierane. read more

"If I had to give a verdict on this year's strawberry campaign, which ended in mid-June, I would say it was extremely positive. Compared to a campaign that was perfect from both a commercial and production point of view, like last year's, this year's was better from a commercial perspective." read more

The cultivation area of sweet cherries increased by 1.5% in 2024 compared to the previous year. Except for the years 2004, 2010, and 2019, the cultivation area of sweet cherries increases every year. The number of cherry growers (340) has remained roughly the same since 2000. Since the 1990s, cherries have been grown. read more

The cultivation area of sweet cherries increased by 1.5% in 2024 compared to the previous year. With the exception of the years 2004, 2010, and 2019, the cultivation area of sweet cherries increases every year. The number of cherry growers (340) has remained about the same since 2000. Since the 1990s, cherries have been grown in... read more

Stephan Weist from Rewe Group Buying discusses with Chris White about how Germany's leading supermarket chain has significantly shifted towards regional and local sourcing in recent years. Could this approach serve as a model for other regions in Europe as well? read more

The insect is harmless to humans and animals, but it can destroy entire fruit and vegetable crops because the larvae feed on the flesh of the fruit, making the crops inedible. The adult insects can also continue to develop and cause significant damage. read more

With mostly average to good hectare yields and many marketable stocks available throughout the country, there is currently a large supply on the market, allowing marketers to literally draw from a full well, as reported by the Press and Information Service for Agriculture. read more

RaboResearch's recent survey of over 20 mid-sized food producers in the Netherlands shows a strong interest in robotization within the sector. This interest is motivated by changing market conditions, including decreasing robot costs and rising labor costs. The findings suggest that companies in the food industry are increasingly considering adopting robots to improve efficiency and reduce costs. read more

The Valencian avocado season has ended with an estimated 50% increase in harvest compared to the previous season, thanks to the vegetative development of the plants and the entry into production of new investments. This positive balance was reported by the Association. read more

Według analizy przeprowadzonej przez Krajowe Stowarzyszenie Producentów i Przedsiębiorców Czosnku (ANPCA), największe hiszpańskie i europejskie stowarzyszenie producentów i przedsiębiorców czosnku, powierzchnia przeznaczona pod uprawę czosnku w 2024 roku zmniejszyła się o około 14% w porównaniu do 2023 roku. Spadek był większy. read more

W tym lecie, plony w Ukrainie stoją przed zwiększonymi ryzykami związanymi z nietypowym upałem trwającym około trzech tygodni. Ta sytuacja prawdopodobnie znacząco zmniejszy plony, wpływając na ceny różnych produktów, w tym warzyw, ziemniaków, mięsa i jajek. Stowarzyszenie Nasiennicze Ukrainy... read more

The Egyptian citrus campaign ended in disappointment. Despite an increase in volumes and better sizes compared to the previous season, the citrus industry in Egypt was severely impacted by the geopolitical situation throughout the season. To summarize, the security crisis in the Red Sea led to... read more