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Egypt has solidified its position as the leading supplier of sweet potatoes to Poland in 2023, with a significant increase in exports. In the previous year, Egyptian exports of sweet potatoes to Poland reached 2.8 thousand tons, representing a 33% increase compared to 2022. Additionally, the first read more

Reports suggest that the current warm weather could temporarily affect consumption levels. Furthermore, there are observations that crops planted later in the season are experiencing delays in maturation. Despite the favorable weather forecast, the decreasing length of daylight and cooler temperatures are also factors to consider. read more

The cyclone Boris has whipped Central Europe and caused casualties, with at least 15 people losing their lives due to the storm, the worst in Europe since 1997. The highest number of deaths was recorded in Romania, where six people lost their lives, while there are five victims. read more

Apple prices in Ukraine have been falling for three weeks due to low demand and an oversupply of autumn varieties that cannot be stored long-term. High-quality apples are now selling for $0.29 to $0.44 per kilogram. It is worth noting that current apple prices in Ukraine have now effectively. read more

In Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia, the regional office of Rosselkhoznadzor conducted quarantine and phytosanitary inspections from January 1 to September 16, 2023. The inspections covered 23,400 tons of imported solanaceous crops, including 12,300 tons of peppers, 10,600 tons of tomatoes, and 500 tons of other solanaceous crops. read more

In Hungary, in a situation of rising inflation, consumers are paying more attention to the prices and quantities of vegetables and fruits, with promotions playing a crucial role. DélKerTÉSZ, which represents 500 producers in Szentes, stated at a press conference on September 18 that despite... read more

More and more Italians are choosing breaded and battered vegetables at the table. This is a growing trend of 59% in the last five years, which has already seen a further increase of 13.8% in the first months of 2024. A phenomenon that involves all areas of Italy, especially the read more

Ta karta produktu podaje średnie ceny hurtowe za kilogram bananów UE w euro. W 37. tygodniu ceny bananów wynosiły 125 euro za 100 kg we Francji, pozostając stabilne w porównaniu z poprzednim tygodniem. Natomiast 100 kg bananów w Hiszpanii kosztuje 98 euro, w porównaniu do 125 euro za 100 kg w 32. tygodniu. read more

RAAD International, a financial services consultancy based in Ridderkerk, Netherlands, is participating in Interfresh Eurasia 2024, an event for the fresh produce sector that will take place from September 26 to 28 in Izmir, Turkey. The event provides entrepreneurs with an opportunity to gain insights into the business… read more

The price of tomatoes in the EU in August 2024 was €128 per 100 kg, which was €7 higher than the five-year average. In Spain, round tomatoes, vine tomatoes, and cherry/special tomatoes all experienced a decrease compared to the five-year average. However, in France, all types of tomatoes saw an increase in comparison. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture has informed that farmers from areas affected by natural disasters will retain the right to receive direct payments and area-based payments within the second pillar of the Common Agricultural Policy. The relief measures include

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Slovenian apples are at the center of a new Spar commercial, entirely created with the help of artificial intelligence, as reported by fruitnet.com. The video, the first in a series of advertisements to be distributed on the digital channels of the brand, was created using only. read more

W Mołdawii ostatnie opady deszczu miały pozytywny wpływ na branżę orzechową, ułatwiając terminowy początek zbiorów i obiecując poprawę jakości orzechów, jak donosi AgroExpert. Oleg Tirsine, szef Stowarzyszenia Plantatorów Orzechów w Mołdawii, podkreślił znaczenie wilgotności związanej z. read more

Maiora, one of the main companies in the retail sector in central-southern Italy with over 530 sales points, strengthens its presence in the Cash & Carry network in Calabria and the South, with the opening of the new Altasfera in Zumpano. read more

Compared to the ten-year average from 2014 to 2023 of 47,300 tons, the cherry harvest in 2024 decreased by 21.5% on a declining cultivation area of 7,000 hectares (-4.7% compared to the ten-year average). Only in 2017 (24,800 tons) was the harvest in the past ten years. read more

In week 37, cucumber prices at the Belgium auction VBT were once again high. The decrease in price from the previous week turned out to be temporary. The average price of nearly 87 euro cents per cucumber is still twice as high as normal. Tomato prices are also slightly above the five-year average, following a small price increase. read more

Kantar has revealed its ranking of the most popular fruits and vegetables among the French during the summer of 2024, based on the quantities purchased over the two summer months. The top 3 are as follows: Fruit: Melon takes the top spot as the number 1 choice. read more

In August 2024, the price of apples in the EU was €97.30 per 100 kg, which is a 26% increase compared to the five-year average. In Poland, the price was €68.90 per 100 kg, which is 61.9% higher than the five-year average. You can view the full data sheet by clicking here. Source: Agriculture.ec.europa.au. read more

Christophe Hansen (pictured above), originally from Luxembourg, has been appointed as the new European Commissioner for Agriculture, succeeding the Polish Janusz Wojciechowsky. read more

Ostatnia analiza oparta na danych z COMTRADE, Dywizji Statystyki ONZ, przetworzonych przez Hortoinfo, pokazuje istotne zmiany w dynamice brytyjskiego rynku pomidorów w ciągu ostatnich dwóch dekad. Korzystając z kodu 0702 (świeże pomidory) z TARIC, Zintegrowanej Taryfy... read more