The usual Prognosfruit conference, organized this year in Budapest, Hungary, by FruitVeB (Hungarian interprofessional organization for fruit and vegetables) together with WAPA (World Apple and Pear Association), was a key moment of discussion for apple producers. read more

This is likely to also have an impact on the industrial sector. The apple harvest is also smaller this year in the Benelux countries and France. In contrast, Spain is seeing an increase, while in Italy, they expect to produce about the same amount as last year. read more

The GlobalGAP Summit 2024 is set to be held on September 10-12 in Warsaw, Poland, making it the first event of its kind since 2018. read more

A significant increase in production in Italy will help contribute to a slight overall recovery in the size of the EU pear crop for 2024/25, as confirmed by the World Apple & Pear Association. read more

A significant increase in Italy's production will help contribute to a slight overall recovery in the size of the EU pear crop for 2024/25, as confirmed by the World Apple & Pear Association. read more

The origin of food is becoming increasingly important, according to the press and information service Agricultural Information Center (AIZ). Agriculture councilor Simone Schmiedtbauer wants to increase the share of regional food on the menus of large kitchens. read more

Demand is said to be slightly lower during the peak holiday season. The remaining old season crop is being used up. The new season Queens are now easily accessible and filling the market where there were previously gaps. Prices have dropped compared to earlier in the season. Early Rooster will be... read more

One of the main pomegranate producers in Italy is already planning for the next harvest, which is set to start in early September for early varieties like Ako, and then continue through October and November for the more common Wonderful variety. Dario De Lisi, the sales manager at Masseria Fruttirossi, shares some insights. read more

The first table grapes have been gradually arriving from the gardens in southern Italy since the beginning of July. "We can already offer our customers the better early varieties, such as the light-colored Arra 30 grape. Nevertheless, the quality was quite variable in the first few weeks of the season. read more

W lipcu 2024 roku eksport polskich jabłek odnotował znaczący spadek, zwłaszcza w dostawach na odległe rynki poza Unią Europejską. Białoruś pozostaje największym i najważniejszym rynkiem dla producentów polskich jabłek, nawet pomimo sankcji i nowych regulacji, zgodnie z raportem. read more

Obecność włoskich winogron bezpestkowych na półkach europejskich wzrosła w porównaniu z kilka lat temu. Zauważyli to także hiszpańscy operatorzy, którzy teraz uważają, że Włochy to konkurent, którego warto śledzić, również dzięki doskonałej i historycznej jakości produkcji oraz atrakcyjnej. read more

The initial harvest of early potatoes has caused a drop in prices in European potato markets, according to Harry Campbell, a market researcher at Expana. The Expana benchmark price for Belgium's processing potatoes has decreased by 60% compared to the previous month, currently standing at read more

"We cannot wait for Parisians and holidaymakers to return," explains a wholesaler at the Rungis market. The month of June was "particularly quiet" and "almost catastrophic" due to very slow sales, the gloomy political situation in France, and the unseasonable weather. Some professionals at Rungis are eagerly awaiting a boost in business. read more

Od dziesięciu lat Rosja zamknęła swój rynek na import owoców i warzyw z UE, a także inne produkty spożywcze z UE. Zakaz ten wszedł w życie 7 sierpnia 2014 roku. Przez te dziesięć lat sektor owocowo-warzywny Europy nie był w stanie zrekompensować utraty tego rynku, ale przeprowadził restrukturyzację i... read more

Według analityków EastFruit, szybki spadek cen zakupu malin zaobserwowano we wszystkich głównych regionach produkcji na Ukrainie w bieżącym tygodniu. Obniżka cen ma miejsce w obliczu zwiększenia podaży odmian malin jesiennych, które są zbierane. read more

"If I had to give a verdict on this year's strawberry campaign, which ended in mid-June, I would say it was extremely positive. Compared to a campaign that was perfect from both a commercial and production point of view, like last year's, this year's was better from a commercial perspective." read more

The cultivation area of sweet cherries increased by 1.5% in 2024 compared to the previous year. Except for the years 2004, 2010, and 2019, the cultivation area of sweet cherries increases every year. The number of cherry growers (340) has remained roughly the same since 2000. Since the 1990s, cherries have been grown. read more

The cultivation area of sweet cherries increased by 1.5% in 2024 compared to the previous year. With the exception of the years 2004, 2010, and 2019, the cultivation area of sweet cherries increases every year. The number of cherry growers (340) has remained about the same since 2000. Since the 1990s, cherries have been grown in... read more

Stephan Weist from Rewe Group Buying discusses with Chris White about how Germany's leading supermarket chain has significantly shifted towards regional and local sourcing in recent years. Could this approach serve as a model for other regions in Europe as well? read more

The insect is harmless to humans and animals, but it can destroy entire fruit and vegetable crops because the larvae feed on the flesh of the fruit, making the crops inedible. The adult insects can also continue to develop and cause significant damage. read more