2017 — Cartonpack · 50 years of packaging for fresh produce — a quiet evolution
Packaging for fresh fruit and vegetables is one of those supply-chain elements the consumer almost never thinks about, yet its quality decides half the commercial success of a category. If a

Netherlands – It's Midsummer, Also on the Onion Market
Dutch packers have not yet fully switched over to the new season onions, but interest in stored onions is already quite low. Several packers note that they are satisfied if they can reliably

Raspberries Cheaper on Bronisze Market as Polish Field Harvest Begins
Raspberry prices have dropped sharply on the Bronisze wholesale market near Warsaw as increased supply from both tunnel and open-field production reaches the market. First farm-gate prices for

Weather Takes Its Toll on Strawberries—What About Prices?
Hot weather is severely affecting strawberry crops, further deepening earlier problems with the supply and quality of these fruits. In the segment of strawberries purchased for processing, this

Bronisze: Cherry Prices Drop as Domestic Supply Peaks and Imports Surge
Wholesale cherry prices in Poland have declined in late June 2026 amid a sharp increase in domestic supply and ongoing high volumes of imports, especially at the Bronisze wholesale market. On 26

Green Bean Prices Not Falling
The downward trend in wholesale prices for green beans, which occurred in the last ten days of May this year, was halted already in the first half of the current month. In fact, prices even

Bronisze: Domestic New Potato Prices Drop Amid Higher Supply
Domestic new potatoes are now widely available on the Polish market, with wholesale prices at Bronisze stabilizing and import volumes remaining significant. The national potato planting area for

Central Poland: Strawberry Season Ends, Prices Hold Amid Heat Wave
Polish open-field strawberry harvests are ending as extreme heat reduces supply and quality, with wholesale prices remaining firm despite logistical challenges. On the Bronisze wholesale market

Field cucumbers in Warsaw region reach €1.4/kg amid supply surge, strong market volatility
Wholesale cucumber prices in Poland have dropped sharply following a surge in field-grown supply, with the widest price swings seen at the Bronisze market near Warsaw. At the Bronisze wholesale

Weather Takes Its Toll on Strawberries—What About Prices?
The hot weather is significantly affecting strawberry crops, further deepening earlier problems with the supply and quality of these fruits. In the segment of strawberries purchased for

Greek Carrot Imports Impact Polish Trade; Domestic Supply Faces Pressure
Significant volumes of imported carrots from Greece are present on the Polish market in late June, with some retail cases of Greek carrots incorrectly labelled as Polish. Domestic growers report

We Have the Peak Supply of Greenhouse Cucumbers—What About Field-Grown Ones?
At the turn of June and July, Poland experiences the peak period for greenhouse cucumber supply. However, the price situation during this peak can vary greatly depending on the season. As is well

We Are at the Peak of Greenhouse Cucumber Supply—What About Field-Grown Cucumbers?
At the turn of June and July, Poland experiences the peak period for greenhouse cucumber supply. However, the price dynamics during this peak can vary greatly depending on the season. As is well

Green Bean Prices Are Not Falling
The downward trend in wholesale prices of green beans, which occurred in the last ten days of May this year, was halted already in the first half of the current month. In fact, prices even

Red Cabbage Prices in a Transitional Phase Between Seasons
The red cabbage market is currently in a transitional phase between the old and new seasons. The first deliveries of young red cabbage have already appeared on the wholesale market, but there is

Cauliflower Prices Recover from Their Slump
In the early part of the second decade of this month, wholesale prices for Polish cauliflowers offered on the fresh market hit a significant low. For sales prices of cauliflower ("ready to sell,"

Polish Early Potato Prices Narrow Gap with Imports at Bronisze Market
Polish early potatoes now dominate wholesale markets, with prices converging with imported lots from Egypt and Cyprus. Domestic supply has surged in late June, stabilizing prices and shifting

Polish Early Potato Supply Rises, Wholesale Prices at €0.5–0.7/kg in Warsaw
Polish new potatoes have dominated wholesale markets in late June, with prices stabilizing as domestic supply increases. Imports remain present, but their market share is declining. In late June

Heavy Import Pressure Drives Down Polish Cherry Prices in June
Polish wholesale markets are experiencing a surge of imported cherries from Turkey, Greece, Serbia, and other countries, resulting in significant downward pressure on prices for domestic

Domestic Blueberry Prices Still Higher Year-on-Year
The highbush blueberry (American blueberry) trading season from Polish plantations is still at an early stage. In recent days, a downward price trend has been observed in the wholesale market for

Cauliflower Prices Recover from Their Slump
At the beginning of the second decade of this month, wholesale prices for Polish cauliflowers offered on the fresh market fell into a significant slump. For sales prices of cauliflower ("ready to

Polish apple trade slows, farm-gate prices flat as heatwave threatens fruit quality
Apple trade in Poland has slowed in late June, with farm-gate prices for main varieties stable and export activity focused on Belarus and Romania. Domestic wholesale prices remain well below last

Prices of Domestic Blueberries Still Higher Year-on-Year
The highbush blueberry (American blueberry) trading season from Polish plantations is still at an early stage. In recent days, a downward price trend has been observed in the wholesale market for

Industrial Raspberry Procurement Still in Its Infancy
The 2026 industrial raspberry procurement season is slowly getting underway. Very slowly, as the start of this campaign is taking place much later than two years ago. In fact, there is even a

Industrial Raspberry Procurement Still in Its Infancy
The 2026 industrial raspberry procurement season is slowly getting underway. Very slowly, as the start of this campaign is much later than two years ago. In fact, there is even a delay compared to