The ongoing conflict in the Red Sea has resulted in a notable change in the routes taken by container ships, with many now being rerouted to the Port of Malaga. This shift, which has been observed over the last six weeks, has affected the deep-water logistics supply chain that involves transoceanic shipments from key manufacturing centers in China, India, and Southeast Asia. read more

W lutym średnia miesięczna cena jabłek w UE (bez opakowania) wyniosła 0,80 € za kg w Niemczech. We Francji cena wyniosła 1,36 € za kg, w Holandii 1,11 € za kg, a w Austrii 1,05 € za kg. Kliknij tutaj, aby zobaczyć większy obraz. Produkcja jabłek w UE. read more

The production value of fruits, vegetables, and flowers in Portugal reached 5,161 million euros in 2023, which is 28% higher than in 2022 when it was 4,024 million euros, and 61% higher than in 2019 when it was 3,204 million euros. Additionally, the export volume of fruits, vegetables, and flowers in the country has also... read more

Is Dutch greenhouse horticulture still expanding, or is the sector expected to shrink in size? Recent data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) sheds light on the greenhouse area in Dutch provinces last year, as reported by HortiDaily. read more

Organic apples from Poland have been in high demand this season, with the crop selling faster than the previous year, according to Anna Gabler, commercial director of Agro Queens Sp. z o.o.: "Our apple season has been quite different from the previous year. read more

A challenging year, but still rich in initiatives both in Italy and abroad to promote and protect a fruit and a brand, the Red Orange of Sicily PGI, increasingly appreciated and recognized by markets and consumers. Drawing the balance, not only economic, of a season of read more

In Latvia, an early April heatwave has caused flora to awaken prematurely, resulting in the blossoming of plums, apricots, cherries, and the greening of apple and pear trees. This sudden change in the season has raised concerns among fruit farmers due to the anticipated drop in temperature and expected frosts. read more

Spain has become one of the key players in the pumpkin industry in Europe, with the Region of Valencia being the main contributor to national production. FlorFruits, a company specializing in pumpkin production since 1975, is based there, although it has diversified its operations. read more

W związku z niedawnym raportem dotyczącym abnormanie wczesnego kwitnienia borówki w Polsce, gdzie pewne odmiany tego krzewu owocowego zakwitły o cztery tygodnie wcześniej niż zwykle, eksperci z EastFruit zwrócili swoją uwagę na sytuację na Ukrainie. Ich dochodzenie skupiło się na ocenie

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In light of the recent report on abnormally early flowering of blueberries in Poland, where certain varieties of this berry crop bloomed four weeks ahead of the usual schedule, experts at EastFruit turned their attention to the situation in Ukraine. Their inquiry focused on assessing read more

High temperatures reaching up to 30 degrees Celsius in many parts of Serbia have sped up the growth of stone and berry fruits. Initial forecasts suggest that the harvest of the early plum variety Cacaks Frühe is anticipated to start in the second week of June, followed by other varieties such as... read more

South African agriculture was one of the first to adopt EurepGAP (predecessor to GlobalG.A.P) certification in 2003, following Spain and Italy, given its export-oriented industry. Lemons, oranges, soft citrus, pears, and apples are now the top five South African products certified by GlobalG.A.P. read more

All plagues on aronia! After the strongest invasion of the moths in many parts of Poland for years, the accelerated blooming of the shrubs will coincide with a wave of frosts. It seems that if the pest does not limit the yield sufficiently this season, it will do so for. read more

The platform is a collaboration between the various sectors of agriculture and horticulture. According to Eric Douma, Head of Entrepreneurship and Education at LTO, it is important that all sectors are connected to this platform. Together, we have a stronger... read more

SanLucar has once again partnered with the Italian cheese brand Galbani for a collaborative promotion in Germany. The "Bring the sun to your plate" campaign, which coincides with the picnic season, will feature a diverse range of SanLucar tomatoes being promoted alongside Galbani mozzarella in German retail stores. read more

Fresh Del Monte is set to begin producing and selling its own-branded soft fruit in Italy. At the upcoming Third Small Fruits and Strawberry Symposium in Marsala on July 11th, the company will connect with its network of producers and unveil its investment plan. read more

Located in the Kletnyansky District, the "Bryansk Orchard" is set to unveil Russia's largest fruit storage facility by the end of April. The first phase of this high-tech storage unit, with a capacity of 18,000 tons, is nearing completion. The apple market in Russia has seen significant growth. read more

The Carabinieri of the Agricultural Protection Units from all over Italy have landed in Pachino and Ispica for a two-day listening session on control and counteraction systems against food counterfeiting. The initiative, whose objectives fall within the directives given by the Ministry. read more

Limited availability of strawberries due to the high temperature fluctuations which resulted in lower quantities in the markets. The artichoke campaign is in full swing, with baby artichokes taking the spotlight. Italian green beans are becoming more readily available. Significant price decrease for asparagus. Growing demand. read more

W EastFruit, our analysts closely monitor the European frozen raspberry market, acknowledging its significant influence on the revenue prospects for raspberry growers in Ukraine and Moldova. read more

Argedava Novaci Agricultural Cooperative, which covers 800 hectares of land in various counties surrounding Bucharest, is planning to invest €8 million in a cutting-edge onion storage and conditioning facility. This strategic investment is intended to take advantage of price variations. read more