More Turkish farmers turn to peaches and nectarines
Overall production of Turkish peaches and nectarines is increasing as more farmers turn to the specific crop. Mustafa Arslan, owner of Turkish fresh produce exporter MDA Agricultural Products,

Melon Mundial, record-breaking Brix campaign
"For more than 15 years, the Mundial melon has been on the national and international market as the first European product, healthy from a phytosanitary point of view and guaranteed by the

Flood effect, fruit prices up 15%
A 15% increase in wholesale fruit prices compared to May 2022 and increased dependence on Spain for supplies. These are some of the consequences of the flood estimated by the Centro Agroalimentare

China: Spacefaring cranberry seeds to sprout on Earth
Cranberry lovers may have the chance to savor the fruit with an out-of-this-world origin: A new variety will be developed from seeds that survived a trip to space. When China's Shenzhou-14

Field strawberry - we do quality (plantation monitoring, 28.05.2023).
In non-accelerated ground crops, flowering is in full swing, with some fruit already quite well developed. Of the fruit crops, it is actually only the strawberries that are still flowering, so

European peach and nectarine crop forecast to rise by 14%
At MEDFEL-EUROPECH, the peach and nectarine harvest forecasts for Europe 2023 presented indicate a 14% rise in output. However, the estimates did not take into account the impact of frosts, hail,

Ukraine introduces national standard for potatoes
Ukraine has developed and implemented a national standard for food potatoes. The regulations will be enforced according to the order issued by the Ukrainian Scientific Research and Educational

Tight yellow onion supply may leave promotional door open for Vidalia onions
Vidalia onions are starting the transition from shipping fresh onions to moving into storage onions. “We finished harvesting last week and it’s about a week transition because you’re still

UAE retail is interested in expanding the assortment of Georgian products
The UAE-based company – LuLu Group International – is interested in introducing Georgian products into the retail chain, EastFruit reports with reference to the Ministry of Environmental

Major shortage of kiwi fruit on the French market
The Peruzzo Group mainly sells kiwi fruit from Greece, Italy and France. But this year, the weather hazards have had a severe impact on production, foreshadowing a rather gloomy campaign. “One

Pumps, shovels and lots of apples: the solidarity charge of Val di Non
They have travelled the road between Val di Non and the areas most affected by the floods in Emilia Romagna. Their baggage: an incalculable amount of solidarity and initiative. But they also

Цены на лук в Украине обновили свои исторические рекорды
В январе 2023 года аналитики EastFruit предупреждали, что оптовые цены на этот продукт достигнут как минимум $1 за

Poland a second Netherlands? Or re-exporting pears
Bearing in mind the growing area of pear orchards, it is likely that we will produce more fruit of the species in the coming years. The re-export of pears from Poland is also growing, which is

The arrivals of mangosteens have increased, and a large number of bayberries enter the market
In the fruit market, more and more domestic fruits are arriving. Seasonal fruits include bayberry, lychee, peach, and cherry. Among the imported fruits, durians are still selling well, mangosteens

New unheated French greenhouse tomato launched
Générose, the new tomato developed by ProNatura in collaboration with the MédiTerraBio growers' group, is a variety that “combines all the characteristics of heirloom tomatoes, with its

SANLUCAR chooses HISPATEC to boost production sustainability
The company SanLucar, producer and distributor of premium quality fruit and vegetables, has chosen Hispatec Agrointeligencia as its technology partner to carry out the digital transformation of

Latvian growers say devastating spring frosts have led to critical situation
As reported by representatives of the Latvian Association of Agricultural Cooperatives (LLKA), losses due to spring frosts are reaching approximately €10 million in the country. Representatives

Field scales for grapes: necessary to improve the working conditions of employees
The start of table grape harvesting operations is getting closer, so companies are getting organized to face the campaign and improve the working conditions of employees. "After the great success

Polish new potatoes are getting cheaper. Imports still present on the market [29.05.2023].
The Broniszach market is recording price drops for domestic new potatoes. It is no different in the case of imported goods, which unfortunately are still present on the Polish market in alarmingly

The largest collection of strawberry varieties under production conditions. A must see!
The strawberry demonstration plot was established in April and May 2022. The seedlings used for this were mostly A+ frigo, tray plant and HWB - heavy waiting-bed seedlings. There were also A and

Onion prices in Ukraine have updated their historical records
In January 2023, EastFruit analysts warned that wholesale prices for this product would reach at least $1 per kg, and considered scenarios in which prices could even be significantly higher. Over

Hydroponic strawberries from Turkey are exported to various countries
Strawberries produced in the 7.500 square meter strawberry greenhouse established in Mertoglu, a village in Sinop by the investor Yasin Gungor, are admired around the world. Strawberries, which

"Through our network of suppliers in Spain, Portugal and Israel, we are able to deliver year-round"
Organic sweet potatoes are now nearing the end of the season. "High-quality sweet potatoes from Portugal are still being loaded, so we will not finish this year's marketing season until the end of