Cucumber prices collapse in Ukraine again
The trend of cucumber price reduction is still observed in the Ukrainian market, analysts of the EastFruit project report. Several factors force producers to reduce selling prices in this segment,

"Unexpectedly high tomato volumes cause market prices to plummet"
Belgian greenhouse vegetables are having quite a hard time at the moment. "Productions are all on par, but vacation time has started in many European countries, so demand is lagging slightly,"

"Perfect match between quality and buyer"
The internationally active Dutch soft fruit supplier, BerryWorld, first made contact with the Swiss Agrinorm, still a startup then, in early 2020. They have now been using Agrinorm's QM software

First half 2023: fruit sinks consumption. Inflation at 6%.
The first six months ended negatively for the fruit and vegetable department of the large-scale retail trade. Volume figures denote the current difficulties in the sector, especially for fruit,

"Both food retailers and wholesalers are showing great interest in blueberries"
"Blueberry cultivation in Bavaria is still quite manageable because the necessary soils for it do not actually exist and accordingly a lot has to be invested in soil preparation," says Andreas

Fruit imports from Moldova are still duty-free
The suspension of duties for fruit imports from Moldova will be extended for another year starting 25 July. This was decided by the European Parliament, meeting in plenary session in Strasbourg,

Cultivation, trade and breeding up for consolidation battle
It currently seems a little quieter in the field of mergers, acquisitions, and financial transactions in greenhouse horticulture, but appearances can be deceptive. Behind the scenes, people are

Raspberry prices at markets and buying stations (13.07.2023)
Purchase situationPrice levels in the raspberry market are still not encouraging. Despite the government purchase launched, prices have fallen again. In the vicinity of Opole Lubelskie,

Raspberry prices at markets and buying stations (13.07.2023)
Purchase situationPrice levels in the raspberry market are still not encouraging. Despite the government purchase launched, prices have fallen again. In the vicinity of Opole Lubelskie,

Taking a look at the Top 10 most expensive fruits in the world
Fruit will inevitably cost more or less, depending on the variety and where you are in the world. Still, there are of course the very exclusive fruits, that are a category on their own. You have

"Mandarin prices plummet, lemon market reverses course"
After the overseas mandarin season began well, price-wise, in Europe, volumes rose sharply in the last fortnight. "That's put considerable pressure on particularly easy peeler prices.

“Working with growers from both hemispheres allows us to be nimble”
While Washington’s organic apple acreage has increased substantially in recent years, the US still relies on the southern hemisphere to complement supplies from March through August. Chile used

Let's fight for yield! Fertilising blueberries in full summer
The fruiting of early blueberry varieties is beginning. Those with a medium and late fruiting season are still building up a crop. This is the right time to take care of the post-harvest quality

Inflation still dropping in Turkey
Annual inflation in Turkey dropped in June, but the downtrend since October seems to be coming to an end. With the better-than-expected June figure of 3.92% month-on-month, annual inflation

Big swing in citrus exports to East expected over coming month
In Citrusdal and Clanwilliam, the areas most affected by recent Western Cape floods, some citrus orchards are still unpassable but most farms have been able to resume packing this week, says Nico

Aldi still largest purchaser of British apples sold to UK supermarkets by BAPL growers in May 2023

Later end to Mexican grape season
The Mexican grape season looks to be finishing much differently than it started. While both Mexico and Coachella, California are still harvesting, their seasons saw a difficult start thanks to a

"The first two weeks of July will still be complicated for melons."
While consumption is high, there is a lack of product, and people are flocking to buy melons. "Prices have risen to unprecedented numbers," says Bruno Francescon of Mantuafruit, a melon

A thousand hectares of fruit and arable land in the Bologna area devastated by the storm
Still the weather is the protagonist, in a negative way. The violent thunderstorm on Monday afternoon that hit agriculture in the Bologna area, in particular in Valsamoggia and the Anzola