Weekly summary – fresh-market.pl price analysis (29.06-05.07.2009)
At the end of June and beginning of July harvests of blackcurrants started. The first prices in purchasing centers aren't too high, from 1.40 to 1.80 PLN (0.37-0.41 euro)/kg, depending on the area

Poland: bigger consumption of cauliflowers and broccoli
According to data of Polish Central Statistics Office (GUS) total consumption of vegetables (fresh, frozen and canned) in Poland amounted to 61 kg/person in 2008 and was higher by about 1 % than

Weekly summary – fresh-market.pl price analysis (22-28.06.2009)
June was exceptionally rainy this year. Much rain and the lack of sun considerably influenced the market of fresh fruit and vegetables. The weather made the harvest difficult and adversely

Poland: insufficient supply of courgettes
This year in June the weather adversely affects the vegetation of most vegetables, also courgettes. And the unfavourable weather is the main reason that the supply of courgettes is insufficient.

Poland: prices of cauliflowers increased in the south
As we have already informed the supply of cauliflowers this year is generally lower than in the corresponding period of last year. As a result the prices of cauliflowers are rather stable. On

Weekly summary – fresh-market.pl price analysis (15-21.06.2009)
In the third week of June prices of fresh fruit and vegetables didn't change much. Only prices of tomatoes decreased considerably and on the contrary prices of apples increased much. The stocks

Poland: lower supply of cauliflowers, prices more stable
This year the acreage of cauliflowers cultivation is less and as a result the supply of these vegetables is lower and the prices are more stable On Thursday, June 18 the wholesale price of

Poland: early potatoes on the market
Companies buying vegetables for supplying the retail shops have already stopped purchasing potatoes from last year's crops. At the beginning of this week the prices of domestic early potatoes

Weekly summary – fresh-market.pl price analysis (08-14.06.2009)
In the second week of June the weather was still unfavourable for growth of fruit and vegetables. Rains and relatively low temperatures adversely affected the supply and prices first of all

Poland: stable prices of cauliflowers
The weather isn't still favourable for cauliflowers. However harvest of these vegetables is at such level which provides stable prices. On Wednesday, June 10 the price of cauliflowers packed

Weekly summary – fresh-market.pl price analysis (01-07.06.2009)
In the first week of June the weather was the most crucial factor having the impact on prices of fruit and vegetables. Long lasting rainfalls and cold weather adversely affected the growth of many

Poland: cauliflowers need more sun
The rainy and cold weather stopped the decline in prices of cauliflowers. On the market one can observe the lower supply of these vegetables, especially in the south of Poland, where on

Poland : prices of cucumbers started growing
Bad weather also adversely affects the growth of cucumbers. The supply of these vegetables decreased on the market and it resulted in growing prices. On Tuesday, June 2 the price of long

Weekly summary – fresh-market.pl price analysis (25-31.05.2009)
The prices of the majority of fruit and vegetables were decreasing last week. However the cold weather and rainfalls in the end of the week stopped the decrease in prices of some products e.g.

Poland: domestic early leeks and celeriac already on the market
Domestic early leeks and celeriac are already available on the Polish wholesale markets. One can expect that their growing supply will influence the prices of last year’s leeks and celeriac. At

Poland: high prices of domestic cauliflowers
The purchase prices of domestic cauliflowers which already appeared on the market are much higher than last year’s prices. This week in podkarpackie provinces the purchase price of cauliflowers

Weekly summary – fresh-market.pl price analysis (18-24.05.2009)
In the third week of May prices of apples intended for export remained stable. The average price of red varieties 70 + (including cartons) was 1.70 PLN (0.39 euro)/kg; the average price of Idared

Poland: decrease in prices of imported sweet peppers
On Monday, May 18 on the wholesale market in Bronisze one could observe significant decrease in prices of imported sweet peppers. The price of this vegetable was 22 PLN (4.93 euro)/5 kg i.e. by

Weekly summary – fresh-market.pl price analysis (11-17.05.2009)
In the second week of May the prices of export apples was slightly changed. Average price of red varieties 70 + (including cartons) was on the level 1.70 PLN/kg; the price of Idared was a little

Weekly summary – fresh-market.pl price analysis (04-10.05.2009)
Last week prices of the majority of vegetables was much fluctuated and prices of apples intended for export were still increasing. It was growth by about 10 % week-on-week. The demand for apples

Poland: May – the month of early cabbage
In the spring early cabbage is one of the most popular vegetables in Poland. One can observe it on the wholesale markets, where the demand for early cabbage is quite big and its supply is growing.

Poland: decline in prices of tomatoes
Last, sunny days were favorable for the growth of vegetables. One could observe it on the example of domestic tomatoes. Their current price is considerably lower than last week. On Tuesday, May

Poland: lower import of onion
According to Analytical Centre of Customs Administration in 2008 Poland imported 77.9 thousand tons of onion at value 11.2 million euro. Compared to 2007 the import of this vegetable decreased

Poland: lower export of vegetables
In February and January 2009 the export of fresh vegetables was lower than in the same months 2008. According to preliminary data of Analytical Centre of Customs Administration (CAAC) in February

Poland: more and more asparagus
There are more and more asparagus on the market. The sunny and warm weather is favorable for their growth. On Thursday, April 30 their prices was 3.50 – 4.00 PLN (0.80-0.91 euro)/kg for white