On September 4th and 5th, Vitroflora hosted their 'Living Catalogue' Open Days event. The event was held at the company's headquarters in Trzęsacz near Bydgoszcz, Poland. Although the event was exclusively for clients, Vitroflora was pleased to share some of their experiences. read more

This week, analysts from the EastFruit project have reported a significant increase in greenhouse cucumber prices in Ukraine. Producers themselves attribute this price surge to increased demand and reduced supply of the product in the domestic market. read more

Według EastFruit, ukraiński rynek pomidorów przeżywa pozytywny trend cenowy. Producenci przypisują ten wzrost cen głównie redukcji podaży pomidorów z lokalnych gospodarstw. W międzyczasie popyt na ten produkt pozostaje stabilny, co dodatkowo wspiera ceny.

According to EastFruit, the Ukrainian tomato market is experiencing a positive price trend. Producers attribute this price increase primarily to a reduction in the supply of tomatoes from local farms. Meanwhile, demand for this product remains stable, further supporting prices. read more

This week, wholesale markets in Ukraine have reported a decrease in the wholesale prices of locally grown pears, as noted by analysts from the EastFruit project. Market participants attribute this pricing trend to the seasonal rise in the supply of these products, while demand from read more

Frigotec, a company from Germany, showcased their Softripe technology and forged important business relationships at the recent Asia Fruit Logistica (AFL) 2024 in Hong Kong. The Softripe technology received a positive reception at the event. read more

After a 6-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the GlobalGAP Summit has returned, hosted in Warsaw with over 250 delegates in attendance and a significant Italian representation, including Alessandro Dalpiaz, a member of the GlobalGAP Advisory Board, Simona Rubbi, and Chiara Bignami. read more

W tym roku na Węgrzech spodziewany jest najniższy w ciągu ostatniej dekady plon gruszek, według danych z Krajowej Izby Rolniczej (NAK) i Węgierskiej Organizacji Handlu Warzywami i Owocami (FruitVeB). Kraj ten odnotował ciągły spadek obszaru uprawy gruszek i produkcji. read more

W tym roku austriacki zbór kiwi zaczął się w drugim tygodniu sierpnia, wcześniej niż kiedykolwiek wcześniej. "Ze względu na późne przymrozki i następujące po nich upały, określiłbym sezon jako przeciętny. W porównaniu do normalnego roku zbiorów, tegoroczne plony są około 30 procent niższe" - powiedział. read more

In August 2024, orange prices in the EU were €80.21 per 100 kg, representing a 1.53% increase from July 2024. In Spain, the prices were €90.94 per 100 kg, which is 2.51% higher than the five-year average. For more detailed information, you can access the full data sheet by clicking here. Source: Agriculture.ec.europa.eu read more

The season with the highest demand for pumpkins is beginning, and expectations are looking good for this vegetable, as its consumption trend continues to rise. The cultivated area has increased by 18%. Production has been partially affected by weather factors, such as the lack of rainfall or high temperatures. read more

Latvia's Minister of Agriculture, Armands Krauze, has announced that the VAT rate on fresh local fruits and vegetables will remain at 12%. In a recent interview with Latvian television, Krauze confirmed his support for maintaining the reduced rate and stated that he will continue to advocate for its continuation. read more

Amazon is in South Africa for the long run, says marketplace head. U.S. e-commerce giant Amazon.com is in South Africa for the long run, according to its regional marketplace head, following its initial entry into Sub-Saharan Africa four months ago. In other news: Amazon and Walmart's Flipkart have breached India. read more

Greek Pristine® grapes will be exported to Qatar this year, with the harvest commencing at the end of September, and the first substantial quantities being harvested at the beginning of October. Mr. Yorgos Papadopoulos, the head of the Macedonian Vineyards Producers' Group in Kilkis, Greece, is overseeing this process. read more

In the wholesale market, it is clear that the price of blueberries is starting to rise towards 40 PLN per kilogram. In the Bronisze market in Warsaw, you have to pay 36.50 PLN for 1 kg of blueberries. The average price at the Targipiast market in Wrocław is 27.50 PLN, and at the WGRO market in Poznań it is 42.50 PLN. At the Kalisz Stock Exchange. read more

Avocados will take center stage at the 16th edition of Fruit Attraction, and an Avotruck, which will play a prominent role in the fair's program, has already set off from Seville, the capital of Andalusia, the Guest Region of the event. "On September 12, we began the journey that the Avotruck will take throughout Europe, showcasing the excellence of Spanish avocados," said a spokesperson for the event. read more

The export of fresh fruit and vegetables from Italy is growing in the first half of 2024. Data from Istat, processed by Fruitimprese, show a 5% increase in volume (1,818,378 tons) and a 3% increase in value compared to the same period last year, which is just below 2.8 billion. read more

Confagricoltura and Unionfood, united in a second-level association, have decided to change their name to "Mediterranea" on the proposal of the Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forests Francesco Lollobrigida. read more

At the center of Lidlin Sweden's new experiment is a very specific question: can music help fruits and vegetables grow better and enhance their flavor? Together with the government research institute Rise, the brand has carried out a project to provide a concrete answer. read more

The heavy rains that fell in some areas at the beginning of the month have accelerated the ripening process of walnuts, creating a favorable situation for the 2024 crop and bringing forward the harvest season in Moldova, according to Oleg Tîrsînă, President of the walnut growers association. read more

Pitaya cultivation has become popular in Spain and has significantly increased in recent years in areas such as Murcia and Alicante, where more and more hectares of pitaya are being grown alongside the region's traditional vegetable crops. "We are currently in the middle of the pitaya season. In my read more