Russian food safety regulator Rosselkhoznadzor has announced a partial ban on banana imports from Ecuador, the globe's top banana exporter. The ban, effective from February 5, was instated after the discovery of a harmful pest, the polyphagous humpback fly (Megaselia scalaris Loew), in shipments
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EastFruit analysts report that Ukraine’s onion exports are on the rise, while domestic wholesale prices remain steady at 13 UAH/kg or about 35 US cents per kg. read more

A large supermarket chain in Belgium, Colruyt, has been impacted by farmers who are blocking the supermarket’s distribution centres. Although not confirmed, supermarket chain Lidl may also be impacted. The blockades have led to disruptions in the supply chain. read more

In week 3, average wholesale prices of bananas from Latin America were at €104/100 kgs in the Netherlands. Prices in Greece stood at €114/100 kgs, while the Spanish paid €91/100 kgs and the French paid €113 per 100 kgs. read more

Agricultural protests continue in France and much of the country remains affected. In Ile de France, also known as the Paris region, sections of the A1, A4, A5, A6, A10, A11, A13, and A15 motorways have been closed in both directions, as have some smaller roads. read more

The pineapple market is currently undergoing a “double dynamic,” according to Robert Blanjoue, product manager at Dole France, which specializes in the import and distribution of off-season products. The French market is now finally aligned with the rest of Northern Europe in terms of
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Globally, the challenge of ensuring healthy food, sufficient suitable water, water safety and a healthy living environment are more and more under pressure. The new Knowledge and Innovation Agenda of the Dutch Top Sectors focuses on these topics. The starting point of this agenda contains
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Dmitry Morkovkin, associate professor at Russia's Financial University, attributes the soaring prices of cucumbers and tomatoes, hitting 8.1 euros per kilogram, to Western sanctions disrupting import logistics and the high costs of Russian greenhouse production. read more

Climate change is reshaping Hungary's horticulture, with new crops such as figs, kiwi, and sweet potatoes becoming increasingly feasible, says Ferenc Apáti, the head of FruitVeB, Hungary's largest fruit and vegetable growers' alliance. A decade and a half ago, no one in Hungary was planting
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French organic organizations have joined Ecovalia in condemning the statements that former French minister Ségolène Royal made about Spanish organic products. read more

The Kiwifruit Vine Decline, known as 'moria,' is a soil-based disease initially observed in Verona in 2013. It has since spread to various regions in Italy, including Latina, the largest kiwifruit growing area in the country. Moria has severely impacted kiwifruit production in Italy, causing
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In the freezing landscapes of Lapland, Finland, where extreme conditions are a constant challenge for farmers, choosing greenhouse farming or vertical farming becomes a trickier decision day by day. "Vertical farms provide a reliable environment for steady production, especially during
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Belarusian apple growers face challenges in selling their entire harvest despite a growing presence in the domestic market. With an annual increase in orchards, Belarus accounts for 80% of its apple production in the public sector. read more

Everything is ready at Mazzoni for participation in Fruit Logistica, scheduled to take place in Berlin from 7 to 9 February. The Group will be present at stand A20 in hall 2.2, inside the CSO Collective 'ITALY, The Beauty of Quality'. read more

The Netherlands will produce as much as five times more strawberries this winter as it did during the same period of last year, according to one of the country’s leading growers. read more

EastFruit analysts report that Ukraine’s onion exports are on the rise, while domestic wholesale prices remain steady at 13 UAH/kg or about 35 US cents per kg. read more

White cabbage prices have fallen for Ukrainian farmers, analysts from the EastFruit report. They say that cabbage prices in Ukraine were steady for two weeks, but this week many producers had to lower their prices. read more

The Polish market is experiencing a dramatic fall in wholesale prices of greenhouse tomatoes this week, according to EastFruit . The average price of all kinds of tomatoes plummeted by 35-45% in just a few days. read more

The prices of greenhouse cucumbers in Ukraine are rising again, as EastFruit analysts report. The market participants explain this trend by the growing demand for greenhouse cucumbers and the limited supply of this product. The second half of this week has seen a surge in the activity of
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How have the weather conditions been for the 2023/24 strawberry season in Greece? read more