Current European Fruit Market News and Price Listings

The rains could lead to the scattering of the blossoms, where pollen washed away by rain could contribute to the interruption of fruit production - a phenomenon that is otherwise uncommon in the Mediterranean region, according to agricultural meteorologist Dr. Serge Zaka on the news service X (formerly Twitter). read more

This variety is the result of a five-year collaboration between the scientific research team of the university, the Yangling Qingpita Garden Dragon Fruit Cultivation Professional Cooperative, and the Yangling District Agricultural Products Quality and Safety Supervision Center. read more

Across Europe, there is a growing demand for fruits. The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development has reported an increasing trend in fruit consumption. In the UK, thirty-three per cent of adults now consume more fruit than the recommended daily intake, followed by individuals in the Netherlands. read more

The Alizza Fruit, a cross between pomelo and mandarin, has been awarded a Three-Star Superior Taste Award by the International Taste Institute. Originally from Israel, this variety is exclusively managed by Genesis Fresh and cultivated in Spain by AMFresh. It was first introduced in the UK, Germany, and Spain. read more

The Alizza Fruit, a hybrid of pomelo and mandarin, has been awarded a Three-Star Superior Taste Award by the International Taste Institute. Originally from Israel, this variety is exclusively managed by Genesis Fresh and cultivated in Spain by AMFresh. It made its debut in the UK, Germany, and Spain in 2022. read more

On April 16th, the South African government took its dispute over EU plant protection measures aimed at preventing the introduction of Citrus Black Spot (CBS) disease into the EU to the WTO. The regulations were deemed "unjustified." read more

Avocado trees are not water guzzlers, and their cultivation is not responsible for the global droughts as some claim. The cultivation only accounts for a very small percentage of global food production and only a third of the production of key tropical fruits (excluding). read more

The International Fresh Produce Association A-NZ (IFPA A-NZ) supports a nationwide initiative to ban plastic non-compostable Price Look-Up code (PLU) produce stickers. However, they are advocating for compostable adhesive to be exempted from South Australia's proposed ban until growers, packers, and retailers are ready to transition. read more

The beginning of 2024 has been more favorable for a Polish apple exporter compared to the beginning of the previous year, according to Emilia Lewandowska, office manager for Fruit-Group. "When we look at the start of 2024, our company has successfully boosted its apple sales compared to the beginning of 2023. However, the same cannot read more

The Tomato Contact Group of the Spanish-Franco-Italian Fruit and Vegetables Joint Committee met for the first time on Tuesday, April 16, in Almeria. The meeting, sponsored by Coexphal, focused on discussing the current situation and priorities of the sector. One of the key topics addressed was the importance of balancing the European market... read more