With the European apple harvest falling short, Hungary is experiencing a surge in demand for its apples, leading to anticipated price hikes. According to FruitVeB, Hungary's apple yield is projected at 330,000 tons, marking a significant drop from the previous year's 472,000 tons. read more

Ukrainian greenhouse farms have once again increased cucumber prices this week, as reported by analysts from EastFruit. During the peak season, local producers are experiencing strong demand for greenhouse vegetables, while the supply remains limited. Key market players attribute this situation to read more

The location for PLANTARIUM|GROEN-Direkt will be at Noorwegenlaan 37 in Hazerswoude, the Netherlands. Plantarium|Groen-Direkt provides a platform for new products and innovations in the nursery stock industry through the Green Retail Awards judging process. This will take place during the upcoming autumn edition. read more

The price of peaches in the EU in week 31 was €124 per 100 kg, up 3% year-on-year. In Italy, the price was €118 per 100 kg, which is 18% higher than the 5-year average. You can find the full data sheet by clicking here. Source: agriculture.ec.europa.eu. read more

Moldova has significantly increased its walnut exports to the European Union, doubling the volume compared to the previous year, as stated by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization Dmitry Alaiba. In the first seven months of 2024, Moldova exported... read more

In Ukraine, onions are becoming cheaper again, with today's prices for this product lower than last year's levels, according to analysts from EastFruit. Almost all Ukrainian farms have started harvesting onions, which has led to a significant increase in supply. read more

The agricultural sector in Latvia has reported significant damage caused by a storm in July. The Ministry of Agriculture has received 176 applications from farmers. The affected area covers around 10,000 hectares, as stated by Minister of Agriculture Armands Krauze. read more

With last week's harvest estimate on Prognosfruit, it is safe to say that the new European top fruit season is now back in full swing. In Belgium, lower volumes are expected in both pears and apples, which brings additional responsibilities to market this fruit well for growers. read more

Experience has shown that the composition of origins in the promotional offers for fruits and vegetables in the German retail sector (LEH) changes only slightly. However, the changes in the case of pears over the past three years are quite noticeable. Italy, until 2020... read more

This will result in the lowest apple harvest since 2017 (596,700 tons) expected for 2024. The also low apple harvest of the previous year is expected to be significantly undercut in 2024 - according to initial estimates by around 207,600 tons (-22.1%). read more

Already in July, the first varieties were harvested - but now, in mid-August, the harvest of the most well-known plum variety, Fellenberg, is beginning. A large harvest demands cooperation from all players in the fruit industry. To market this quantity, a good collaboration with the trade is needed. read more

Moldovan plums and grapes are currently being featured on the shelves of supermarkets in Estonia. This was emphasized by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization, Dumitru Alaiba, who posted a photo of the display on his social media page. Moldovan table grapes. read more

This year, VIAN 2021, which moved from Zaporizhzhia (a region in southern Ukraine) to Mukachevo (western Ukraine), aims to harvest 40 tons of raspberries. VIAN 2021 farms have 5 hectares of blueberries and raspberries each, grown in open ground, as well as 0.5 hectares each of ... read more

The consumption and retail demand are still quite strong for this time of year, with the recent warmer weather having an impact. New season Queens are continuing to enter the market as they ripen. Some early Roosters will also be available in limited quantities. read more

Switzerland is currently in the middle of its plum harvest season, with more than 500 tons of plums being harvested weekly until September 9, as announced by the Fruit Association. The harvest, which started in July, has now progressed to the stage where the well-known "Fellenberg" variety of plums is beginning to be harvested. read more

W zeszłym roku Białoruś zgłosiła zbiorową zbioru jabłek wynoszącą około 210 000 ton, co oznacza wzrost o prawie 40 000 ton z roku 2021. Wiodącym regionem w tej branży był obwód brzeski. Zebrane jabłka zostały rozdystrybuowane między detaliczny rynek, przechowywane na zimę i wyeksportowane. To osiągnięcie było. read more

According to the press release, as reported by reefertrends, 81% of the sales of fruits, vegetables, and flowers produced in Portugal are accounted for by the European Union (EU), with the main destination countries being Spain (32%), France, the Netherlands, Germany, and the United Kingdom. read more

Eden Research has announced that it has received regulatory approval for the use of its leading biofungicide, Mevalone, in Germany. read more

From the second half of the month onwards, a high summer weather pattern with several heatwaves prevailed, particularly in Western Switzerland and in the Valais, according to Swiss Hail. The temperatures were significantly above average, making it one of the warmest Julys on record. read more

According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, climate change will lead to more frequent heatwaves and drought periods in the Mediterranean region. In Greece, warm, dry winters and record temperatures in summer pose an immediate threat to the livelihoods of the people. read more