Based on data provided by the Moldova Fruct Association, Moldova’s apple exports in March 2024 reached nearly 22,000 tons, valued at $13.6 million. This marks a significant increase from February’s 16,300 tons at $10.1 million, and January’s 14,100 tons at $7.9 million. read more

The current week has seen a swift downturn in greenhouse cucumber prices in Ukraine, as reported by EastFruitproject analysts. The onset of warm weather across the country since mid-last week has significantly hastened the ripening of local greenhouse vegetables. Consequently, the sudden influx
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EastFruitanalysts report that in 2023, Ukraine’s fresh blueberry exports generated a record-breaking $16.5 million USD, surpassing apples in export profitability for the first time. Apple exports yielded $14.1 million USD in the same timeframe. Currently, blueberries rank third in annual
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Citrus l’Orto Italiano is born from the expertise in the fruit and vegetable sector of Paola Pappalardo and the creativity of Marianna Palella, mother and daughter, united by a single and ambitious goal: to enhance the world of fruits and vegetables in Italy. A successful bet that is growing and expanding. read more

EastFruitanalysts report that in 2023, Ukraine’s fresh blueberry exports generated a record-breaking $16.5 million USD, surpassing apples in export profitability for the first time. Apple exports yielded $14.1 million USD in the same timeframe. Currently, blueberries rank third in annual
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The share of open field vegetables in the Dutch cultivation area is now 70%, and that of covered cultivation is as high as 73%. The stable development is partly due to the demand from supermarkets, which have also become certified in larger numbers. SMK, the foundation that organises the
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Biobest Group welcomed David Clarinval, Belgium’s deputy prime-minister and Jo Brouns, Flemish minister of economy, innovation, work, social economy and agriculture to officially open its new predatory mite production facility. read more

The fruit and vegetable industry is faced with a conglomeration of issues that demand everything from producers in particular. While Ulrich Theileis, President of the Baden-Württemberg Cooperative Association (BWGV), believes that challenging weather conditions are now
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At this meeting of the ANPCA general assembly, the crop data for the last few seasons were presented. In particular, the data on the area cultivated with garlic in Spain showed a drop of more than 30% over the last two seasons compared to the previous year.
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Market analysts from EastFruitreport that Kazakhstan, alongside its neighbors Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, has encountered a significant oversupply of onions within its domestic market, a challenge that remains unresolved on the export front. February 2023 saw a dramatic decline in Kazakhstan’s
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Biobest Group N.V. ("Biobest") is pleased to welcome David Clarinval, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for the Self-Employed, Small and Medium-Sized Business and Agriculture, Reforms

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After welcoming the dawn of a new era in the apple category, the Cosmic Crisp® campaign takes off to bring consumers to experience heavenly lifestyle moments on TV, online, as well as in the cities and skies of Italy,

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The Kikoka Kiwi Consortium (Europe) has elected Andrea Peviani of Peviani as its first president and appointed Vip’s Fabio Zanesco as executive director, effective from 1 September. read more

In some cases, there was a lack of produce at origin due to weather conditions, and in other cases demand in Germany was lower than in the previous year. Which types of vegetables experienced a particularly sharp decline? read more

This reduction in stocks in March means that it is the lowest decrease in this month compared to the past four years. Compared to last year in particular, the reduction is around 20 % lower. Stocks of all apple varieties are still at a low level.
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Port International has announced a new Exclusive Partner Farm, Hivekovics Family Orchards in Kisrécse, Hungary. read more

The strawberry campaign continues with good quality, both from Basilicata and Campania; the season for Tarocco oranges closes: Italian blond varieties, such as Ovali, are on the way. Italian onion production closed well in advance and with the delay
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The strawberry campaign continues with good quality, both from Basilicata and Campania; the season for Tarocco oranges closes: Italian blond varieties, such as Ovali, are on the way. Italian onion production closed well in advance and with the delay
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"The consumer mood in Germany did not return in April either. Income expectations are rising. At the same time, consumers are expecting lower price increases. The propensity to buy remains at almost the same level as in the previous month," it says.
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According to the statisticians, real turnover fell by 2% compared to February 2023, while nominal turnover rose by 0.7%. read more