Poland: Exports of most berries increased, except strawberries
The final calculation according to the Polish CIS (German Main Statistical Office) showed that berries ended 2022 with a production of around 589,000 tonnes. This is only 4 % more production than

Peruwiański eksport rolny wzrósł o 9,7% w pierwszym kwartale
Peruwiański eksport produktów rolnych z wartością dodaną w pierwszych 3 miesiącach roku wzrósł o 9,7% do blisko 2,16 mld USD w porównaniu z tym samym okresem ubiegłego roku,

MedFEL 2023 doubles number of international delegates
More than 200 French and international exhibitors showed their commtiment to sustainability and eco-responsibility. The 7 major sectors were represented: production, import/export, transport and

Weakening Lira causes uncertainty in commodity markets amid Turkish elections
Simultaneous presidential and parliamentary elections were held in Turkey on 14th May. The results are set to have a significant impact on several commodities, including nuts, dried fruit, and

Farmmi Inc. to ship high-volume mushroom order to Canada
Farmmi, Inc., an agriculture products supplier in China, has announced it is shipping a new high-volume mushroom order for its commercialized black fungus to export to Canada. Ms. Yefang Zhang,

“Russia and the Far East are the most important markets for our cherries”
To give itself a better position in the cherry industry, Goknur is focused on both increasing production as well as extending the season. Ali Aslanali, general manager for Turkish fresh produce

"Extending the storage period of cherries can bring more benefits"
The Chilean cherry season has come to an end. This season, the export volume of Chilean cherries reached 415,315 tons, a sharp increase of 17% from the previous season. The biggest problem in the

North Macedonia turns to Bulgaria to replace Russian market
Russia’s war in Ukraine has negatively affected North Macedonia’s agricultural exports. Growers like Ljube Pampulevski and other apple growers in Debar, exported more than half their crop to

The Ambassador of Sudan announced negotiations on launching direct flights with Russia
Sudan is looking to expand its exports to Russia. "Negotiations are ongoing to launch direct flights between the African country and Russia", stated The Sudanese Ambassador to Moscow. The

Agrícola Chapi expands avocado and table grape production
Peruvian export company Agrícola Chapi has received $130m in funding to expand its table-grape and avocado production. The funding, from Canadian private-equity firm Cordiant Capital, will be

"So far, watermelon sales have been driven more by the domestic market than by exports"
Almeria's watermelon season has quickly entered a cycle of price declines, despite it still being in its early stages. "There is a lot of supply and little demand; the opposite of last year, when

Good performance for Egyptian potatoes in the Spanish market
This year has been marked by global climate changes that have disrupted the production of potatoes and caused changes in procurement channels. According to Nessem Amgad, export manager of Elteriak

Tasmania remains fruit fly free
With winter approaching and the high-risk season for fruit fly ending, Tasmania’s fruit fly free status remains secure. Tasmania’s fruit fly free status ensures businesses have ongoing access

“A perfect storm” helps push green bean prices sky high
Supplies of green beans are really light and have pushed prices up to a reported 10-year high. Why? “It’s the perfect storm,” says Tony Martinez of Primo Trading Services LLC. That started

Breeder rights for table grapes are a challenge for Lebanon
A visit to selected Lebanese exporting companies was organized this week by export coaches Ms. Hania Chahal and Mr. Piet Schotel, within the framework of the CBI Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Project

"Italian pepper consumption on the rise in Northern Europe and Scandinavia"
The bell pepper campaign has come to an end in the province of Almeria. As already reported by the Prices and Markets Observatory of the Government of Andalusia in week 16, the entry into

Citrus Fruit District of Sicily: first Sicily brand registered in China
After receiving the official protocol, the President of the Distretto Produttivo Agrumi di Sicilia, Federica Argentati, announces the registration of the brand in China. "I believe that the

Sycylijski okręg owoców cytrusowych: pierwsza sycylijska marka zarejestrowana w Chinach
Po otrzymaniu oficjalnego protokołu, prezes Distretto Produttivo Agrumi di Sicilia, Federica Argentati, ogłasza rejestrację marki w Chinach. "Uważam, że Dystrykt wyposażył się

Nashik district exports 127,000 tons of grapes
Nashik district, despite facing adverse weather conditions in the form of unseasonal showers, has managed to export 127,000 tons of grapes in the 2022-23 grape season - between November and April.

Outbound Mission program plays an important role supporting Australian grape exporters
India is a large producer of table grapes with relatively small volumes imported mostly from China. India’s lack of cold chain infrastructure inhibits table grape development. In 2021/22 India

Wind and cold spells New Zealand avocado shortage
New Zealand avocado growers have been hammered by high winds and cold snaps which mean an avocado shortage on supermarket shelves. Head of domestic avocado sales at fresh produce marketer and

Soft fruit exempted from bulk sale
The Huelva Strawberry Producers and Exporters Association, Freshuelva, has applauded the decision of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food to exclude berries from the obligation to be

Watermelons from Uzbekistan are already available for exports at competitive prices
According to EastFruit experts from Uzbekistan, the first wholesale batches of new crop watermelons are being shipped to export destinations from the southern regions of the country. This is about

The Chinese have increased the export of vegetables and fruits to the Primorsky Krai
During the first week of May, the agricultural supervision specialists branch checked almost 5.9 thousand tons of fresh vegetables and fruits imported to the Primorsky Krai from China. According