Fruit and vegetable price trends in Italy as at 17 July
The apricot campaign is now in full swing, with the arrival of new varieties such as Goccia d'oro. Apricot quality is increasing with the start of sales of the Pellecchiella and Faralia cultivars.

The prices of vegetables in Russia are currently lower than last year
According to the Ministry of Agriculture, the prices of most types of vegetable products in Russia are currently lower than last year. Prices for potatoes are lower by 43.8%, beets by 25.3%,

Growth in the fruit/vegetables/potatoes categories is larger again in May 2023
After the April sales trend was a bit problematic, growth in the fruit/vegetables/potatoes categories was larger again in May 2023; household spending rose by nine percent compared with the same

Potato prices in Ukraine decline daily
According to the daily market monitoring of the EastFruit project, prices for new potatoes in Ukraine are declining this week. According to the local potato growers, the main reason for the price

How much does Kazakhstan provide for itself with fruit and vegetable production?
Kazakhstan has seen a 10.5 thousand hectare increase in the area of vegetable crops over the past three years, reaching 173.5 thousand hectares this year. This growth can be attributed to modern

Potato prices in Ukraine decline daily
According to the daily market monitoring of the EastFruit project, prices for new potatoes in Ukraine are declining this week. According to the local potato growers, the main reason for the price

Spain extends VAT reduction on food
Spain is extending the tax relief on food purchases, which was originally intended to cushion the price increases resulting from the Ukraine war for six months since the beginning of the year. As

Vegetable prices have changed in Ukraine
In the Ukrainian market, the range of vegetables is expanding. Shortages of summer vegetables and high demand have raised their prices. Young beetroot is offered for 1-1.20 euros, carrots sell for

Egypt is strengthening its position in the Dutch sweet potato market
Egypt continues to hold the position of the second biggest supplier of sweet potatoes to the Dutch market, as reported by EastFruit. In addition, unlike many other supplying countries, Egypt has

Egypt strengthening its position in the Dutch sweet potato market
Egypt continues to hold the position of the second biggest supplier of sweet potatoes to the Dutch market, as reported by EastFruit. In addition, unlike many other supplying countries, Egypt has

Dole Italia, health from fresh blue-purple fruit

Seed potato imports reach at least five-year high in Morocco
Morocco has a well-organized potato production structure but relies on imports of seed potatoes for it, as reported by EastFruit. Imports of seed potatoes had been growing in Morocco and reached

Seed potato imports reach at least five-year high in Morocco
Morocco has a well-organized potato production structure but relies on imports of seed potatoes for it, as reported by EastFruit. Imports of seed potatoes had been growing in Morocco and reached

Weather plays tricks on seed potatoes
The paradox of the situation is that when in Spain there was not even a hint of rain in April and May and the drought became the protagonist of the crops, in the main European seed potato

Asda has seen a +12% uplift in sales of potatoes in the past year
“Less and less Belgian products” Future Colruyt CEO Stefan Goethaert concurs: “In the fruit and vegetable department in Belgian supermarkets, for example, there are fewer and fewer Belgian

Romania promulgates law providing subsidies for fruit and vegetable farms
Yesterday, Romanian President Klaus Iohannis promulgated the law establishing a state aid scheme for agricultural producers of vegetables, fruits and potatoes for a period of three years. The

Vegetables, the Italiafruit analysis
The vegetable market is moving at two speeds. Some references are falling sharply in quotations, such as cluster tomatoes which are suffering from Dutch competition. There is instead a settlement

Meléndez sponsors the Aecoc fruit and vegetables congress
Patatas Mélendez set up a spectacular tasting counter in the garden area next to the Valencia Conference Centre, where the event was held. During the evening cocktail, the firm offered a tasting

With fewer potatoes and 50,000 fewer jobs
The reduction in the area under potato cultivation in Spain can be analysed in many ways, but from a labour point of view alone, this means the loss of 48,375 permanent jobs in the last 30

Türkiye could face a record potato crop in 2023, record exports and a price collapse
According to EastFruit analysts, in 2023, a sharp increase in potato production is expected in Turkey, which is among the top 15 world’s largest exporters of these tubers. Statistics for seed

Turkey could face a record potato crop in 2023, record exports and a price collapse
According to EastFruit analysts, in 2023, a sharp increase in potato production is expected in Turkey, which is among the top 15 world’s largest exporters of these tubers. Statistics for seed

Rush Farms Portugal expands production to mitigate against adverse weather
Rush Farms Portugal emerged from the strengthening of relationships with Portuguese producers and with the determination to maintain a connection with production. In Portugal, the operation began

Early onions, potatoes, and carrots – market overview for Ukraine and the EastFruit region
FAO International Consultant and EastFruit expert Fedir Rybalko shares insights about the market situation of early vegetables and potatoes in the EastFruit region. “The highest wholesale prices

Early onions, potatoes, and carrots: Market overview for Ukraine and the EastFruit region
FAO International Consultant and EastFruit expert Fedir Rybalko shares insights about the market situation of early vegetables and potatoes in the EastFruit region. “The highest wholesale prices

"The availability of new potatoes is lower, which determines a lively market"
There is a general lag abroad with regard to the main campaigns, not only for summer fruits, but also for new potatoes and onions. "Consumption is in line for new potatoes. The availability of