Ukrainian farmers are already shipping blueberries cheaper than last year
Blueberry prices in Ukraine continue to drop rapidly, and this berry is already cheaper than in the second half of July 2022, EastFruit project analysts report. At the same time, key market

Blackberries and raspberries are now grown in Saudi Arabia
Blackberries and raspberries are in high demand in the Saudi Arabian market, prompting certain growers to take up the challenge of producing berries locally. Dr. Muhammad Zohaib Anjum, production

Hall Hunter toasts bumper blueberry crop
The British blueberry season is flourishing this year, according to Hall Hunter. The UK grower pointed out that some 6,000 tonnes of British blueberries are hitting supermarket shelves this

Egyptian orange exports to Southeast Asia to reach record high in current MY
The Egyptian orange exports to the Southeast Asian countries continue setting new records, as reported by EastFruit. Considering such developments, the final result of the current MY 2022/23

Avocados Australia’s Regional Forum to boost avocado exports
For the 2022-23 financial year, Australian avocado growers/exporters exported 10,736 tons of fresh avocados to overseas markets. Avocados Australia is working on increasing that figure

Spain set for big rise in Fino lemon production
Spain is anticipating a significant increase in production of Fino lemons for the forthcoming season, reaching levels last seen during the 2020/21 campaign. Releasing its preliminary forecast for

Puglia project puts grape production on the map
Buyers from Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland, Poland, Lithuania and the United Arab Emirates are set to take part in Regina di Puglia, a series of initiatives designed to raise awareness of

“With our new season potatoes, we dropped the price to our customers by £4-£5 a bag"
It has been a tough few years for the sector but despite this The Food Heroes have seen their business take off. Simon Martin puts this down to hard work and looking after both customers and

'Tomatoes, good season teaches us that quantity kills markets'
The tomato season is going well both in terms of quality and market prices, but Luca Peppe, president of the fruit and vegetable cooperative of Fondi, invites reflection. "Why, when fruit and

“Demand for Mexican berries, especially premium varieties, constantly increasing”
The demand for Mexican berries in the markets of the US, Canada and Japan are increasing, with especially the premium varieties that are constantly increasing. According to Gerardo López,

Northwest Cherries launches India promotions
Northwest Cherry Growers (NWCG) is embarking on a promotional campaign across major Indian cities to introduce this summer’s crop of US Pacific Northwest cherries to discerning health-conscious

“My beard went from half grey to 100% grey in just a few weeks”
The Mexican grape season kept getting pushed back due to a May month that was unusually cool. Although the weather helped with the coloring of the grapes, it slowed down the maturity. “The grape

D. Geddes supplies Extra Special strawberries to Asda
Arbroath-based D. Geddes Farms will supply Asda with over 70 million strawberries this season, including Extra Special Scottish strawberries for the first time. Operated by Frank Geddes and his

Mega Mandy joins the Pinnacle Fresh family
The Australian citrus harvest is well underway for the Dracula citrus range from Pinnacle Fresh. “We are currently picking all varieties; Navels, Cara Cara, Tangelo, Dekopons and lemons, Afourer

Turkish figs wait on weather
The Turkish fig crop is looking good this year, according to Akin Söyleyen of Aksun, although he warns that the unpredictability of the climate in recent years will make accurate forecasting

US government to help Kenya expand its avocado export market
The US government will help Kenya expand its avocado export market under a $160 million (Sh22.6 billion) initiative. United States Agency for International Development (USAid) Chief of Staff

Parsnip sales bounce back
Such is the rollercoaster world of fresh produce that UK parsnips have gone from earning the Big 50 Products 2022 title of ‘biggest faller’ to being one of this year’s star risers – all in

Avocado and salmon, the perfect combination for summer
Salmon and avocado, a perfect combination even in the warmer months. In view of the upcoming Avocado Day (31 July), Mowi, voted Product of the Year 2022 for the Salmon category, has come up with

Georgia’s Blueberry Boom: Record Exports and Market Expansion Signal Success
The main season of blueberry in Georgia is over. Georgian blueberry growers and exporters have beaten their records, as EastFruit already reported – they harvested up to 3,000 tons of berries

Raspberry and currant buying 2023: was the price fall inevitable?
There has been a sharp fall in the prices of both raspberries and currants. The prices in the previous two seasons were absolutely record-breaking, but too high in relation to market realities,"

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,

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW GINGER
The global ginger market is currently facing challenges, with uncertainties and shortages affecting different regions. As the ginger season transitions, traders are faced with fluctuating prices

Spain's Fino lemon production has gone back to the levels of the 2020/21 campaign
AILIMPO's first Fino lemon production estimate for the 2023/2024 season points to it reaching 990,000 tons. This entails a significant 30% increase compared to the production of this same variety

Blueberry harvesting by combine harvester
The reality of the blueberry industry in Poland means that an increasing number of growers are interested in mechanical harvesting of blueberries. Labour costs are rising, which, at times of high

Lemons, estimated 30% increase in production in Spain
Ailimposul's first estimate of the Fino lemon harvest for the next campaign predicts a production in Spain of 990,000 tonnes, which represents a significant increase of 30% compared to the