Ahold Delhaize announced that it has completed the acquisition of Romanian grocery retailer Profi Rom Food SRL (Profi) from MidEuropa for approximately €1.3 billion Enterprise Value. This acquisition has doubled Ahold Delhaize's retail presence in Romania, where it currently operates. read more

Popyt na bataty gwałtownie wzrósł w Izraelu, na Zachodnim Brzegu oraz w Strefie Gazy podczas obecnego mokrego i zimnego zimy. Guy David, szef Stowarzyszenia Przemysłu Batatowego Izraela, mówi: "Popyt zimowy idzie dobrze. Jak dotąd wygląda to dobrze, głównie dzięki kolorowym batatom. read more

Agricrafters is a company in Romania that plans to intensively expand blueberry cultivation. Currently, they already have 40 hectares of plantations, but they have much more ambitious plans. In 2024, they started planting new fields, the area of which is

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The Eden Gold™ pear plantings and volumes are expected to experience significant growth starting next year. Ido Ben Dor, from Ben Dor Fruits and Nurseries in Israel, who developed the pear variety TP15-41 marketed as Eden Gold, recently returned from a trip to South Africa and stated, "Plantings will increase around the read more

At the Volcani Institute in Tel Aviv, Israel, a breakthrough in citrus cultivation has been achieved with the development of over 200 mandarin orange varieties. These varieties are designed to adapt to diverse global climates without disrupting local ecosystems. Researcher Livnat Goldenberg led the project. read more

The EastFruit team provides detailed analyses of the fruit and vegetable market from the previous week in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East. These analyses are based on the offers and bids on the largest regional EF trade platform, which has 26,000 participants from 50 countries worldwide. read more

At 92 years old, Ergün Erünal, the founder of Ayer Tarım—one of Turkey's largest nurseries—still visits the greenhouse he established 32 years ago. Ayer Tarım was founded in 1992 when only a few locally or Israeli-made greenhouses existed in the region. Just before completing their... read more

Israel's carrot harvest for the domestic market started around a month and a half ago, with exports anticipated to begin in late January. Meanwhile, Amir Porat, CEO of Gezer Shluhot, one of Israel's leading carrot growers and exporters, is closely monitoring market trends in Europe. read more

Edison Jerez, Semidor, on the NUF water filtration system said, "The potential of this technology is immense." On September 26th, the community of Guaranda (Ecuador) received a water filter system from Semidor, NUF Filtration, and the Israeli Embassy. read more

EastFruitteam provides detailed analyses of the fruit and vegetable market from the previous week in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East. These analyses are based on the offers and bids received on the largest regional EastFruit trade platform, which has 26,000 participants from 50 countries worldwide. read more

Ecuadorian bananas continue to be one of the main products exported by the country, facing a market with complex challenges and significant opportunities for the future. The Cavendish variety, grown throughout the year, represents the majority of exports to destinations like the United States, Europe, and the Middle East. read more

The EastFruit team provides in-depth market analyses of fruit and vegetable prices from the previous week in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East. These analyses are based on the buying and selling activities on the largest regional EastFruit trade platform, which has 26,000 participants from 50 countries worldwide. read more

EastFruit analysts have noticed a rise in export prices for Ukrainian apples in the 2024/25 season, with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) seeing a 40-60% increase in the price of these imports. Similarly, Saudi Arabia, an important market for Ukrainian apples, has witnessed a 30-40% price hike. read more

The Belarusian government has introduced a three-month licensing requirement for the export of potatoes. This decision, signed by Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko, is intended to guarantee the availability of agricultural products within the country during off-season periods. Exporters of potatoes, regardless of read more

Kampania eksportu irańskich jabłek trwa, po zakończeniu zbiorów w październiku. Danial Shahabazi, założyciel i dyrektor generalny firmy Daniur Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, zapewnia, że rynek jest obecnie dynamiczny pomimo rosnących cen. Shahabazi mówi: "Od strony produkcji, było... read more

"We focus on cultivating flowers that are not easy to reproduce. The propagation of these flowers is both time-consuming and expensive, but they hold significant economic value," said Shahin Teymouri Azar, the managing director and project manager of the tech company, in an interview with ANA." read more

Angel Gamarra, President of Promango, stated that despite the currently good weather, which allows for abundant flowering and good fruit set, a water crisis has occurred during the fruit growth stage. This has led to small fruits and early ripening as well as. read more

Giuseppe Romanini is the new President of the OI Pomodoro da Industria Nord Italia, the interprofessional organization that brings together all the PO-producer organizations and processing companies in northern Italy. The new President was elected during the General Assembly of members. read more

The EastFruit team provides in-depth market analysis of fruit and vegetable prices from the previous week in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East. This analysis is based on the offers and bids on the largest regional EF trade platform, which has 26,000 participants from 50 countries worldwide. Key highlights for this week include information on apple prices. read more

The war in the Middle East and the resulting problems in the Suez Canal are redirecting exports that were destined for Asian and Middle Eastern countries towards other markets. This is the case for the company based in Murcia. read more