"Business seems to be shifting more toward the weekend now"
Bernd Bahlmann was able to harvest his first asparagus on Maundy Thursday, April 6, in order to be able to offer it at Easter. "However, the volumes were not yet sufficient to open our farm store.

"The fresh market's well divided, but for sweet potatoes, the industry sector's booming"
The sweet potato season is going well at Scott Farms International's European sales office. "We had a problem-free harvest in North Carolina. We have enough product from there to cover the whole

In Romagna there is already a scent of strawberries
You wouldn't think it, but inRomagna it is already strawberry time. In fact, the Fabbri di Santarcangelo agricultural company, a member of Agribologna, started picking the Joly variety at Easter

Japanese market interested in Limone Costa Tramontana products
“This spring in Sicily is being characterized by the interest of the Japanese market for the lemon groves on the eastern part of the island. Thanks to the collaboration between Agrumi-Gel and

Global fruit trade crisis – causes of the first decline in exports in many years analyzed
In 2022, the volume of the global trade in fruits and nuts, which has been growing steadily every year for many years, has fallen for the first time, according to the EastFruit analytics group. We

"Easter sales were not too significant compared to past years"
Easter sales of organic cresses were generally mixed this year, Christian Gimperlein of Bio-Maintalkresse said in response to an inquiry. "The volume offtake by food retailers was quite

Japanese grapefruit market: no fireworks, despite shortage
The first vessel carrying South African grapefruit to Japan was loaded at the port of Durban this past weekend, a week or two earlier than the norm. "Usually our grapefruit would arrive at the

"Red 'eggs' still popular after Easter"
Want to order Red egg and Red egg mini? Even after Easter, these red-colored 'eggs' are still popular. With the start of the Dutch season, both tomato varieties are now widely available via The

"Пасхальные продажи были не слишком значительными по сравнению с прошлыми годами"
В этом году продажи органических кресс-салатов были в целом неоднозначными, сообщил в ответ на запрос

South African lemons head to markets outside Europe
The South African citrus season is barely a month underway, and the country’s lemon exporters are clearly favouring Middle Eastern, Russian and Asian markets for their early shipments. The first

"Sprzedaż wielkanocna nie była zbyt znacząca w porównaniu do lat ubiegłych"
Sprzedaż wielkanocna ekologicznych rzeżuch była w tym roku ogólnie mieszana, powiedział Christian Gimperlein z Bio-Maintalkresse w odpowiedzi na zapytanie. "Odbiór ilościowy

Global fruit trade crisis – causes of the first decline in exports in many years analyzed
In 2022, the volume of the global trade in fruits and nuts, which has been growing steadily every year for many years, has fallen for the first time, according to the EastFruit analytics group. We

Jordan set to increase date production, reach new Eastern European markets
Jordan with its production of mainly Medjool and Barhi dates -400 meter below sea level is set to increase production volumes and reach more markets in Europe. The country, ranked 9th in worldwide

Italy's first lettuce from the area of Romagna already on the market
The lettuce harvest began last week in Romagna (Italy) at the Fellini Patrizio farm. Thanks to the newly built greenhouses, it was possible to anticipate the start of traditional open-field

“French consumers enjoyed quality products for Easter but in smaller quantities”
Garonne Fruits, which is part of the Le Saint network, wanted to support French producers through displays in various supermarkets featuring spring fruits and vegetables. “Since the beginning of

Last week's anticyclone caused frosts at night and damage in several Spanish regions
"The anticyclone in Spain during the last days, which is responsible for the high daytime temperatures during Easter, has also caused a significant drop in temperatures during several consecutive

"Compared to the previous year, we were able to record an increase at Easter"
Overall, Baden can look back on a relatively cold, but strong-selling Holy Week. "Easter sales were very pleasing overall, and compared to the previous year we were even able to record a plus.

The sales of the first Moldovan strawberries will start this week
Will the first Moldovan strawberries ripen by the Easter holidays? There were doubts about this due to two cold waves in late March – early April. However, according to the Pomușoarele Moldovei

"Unusual asparagus demand results in one of the busiest Easters ever"
The Belgian company, Tino's Fruit, has had a few, exceptionally hectic, weeks. "I think we had one of the busiest Easters ever," says business manager Geert Baecke. "The weather was beautiful,

VSSE: Start of the strawberry season
All over Germany, the strawberry plants showed themselves rich in blossoms. So far, the frost nights have not caused any significant damage, as they have survived them well thanks to the fleece

Ukraine: Price of imported tomatoes soared 1.5 times in just a week
Prices for imported greenhouse tomatoes are increasing rapidly before the Easter holidays in Ukraine, EastFruit project analysts inform. The reason for the rise in the price of tomatoes on the

The sales of the first Moldovan strawberries will start during the Easter week
Will the first Moldovan strawberries ripen by the Easter holidays? There were doubts about this due to two cold waves in late March – early April. However, according to the Pomușoarele Moldovei

Georgian Nuts Incorporated expects first commercial almond harvest this year
The large Georgian company Nuts Incorporated owning more than 700 ha of almond orchards (Supernova, Lauren, and Guara varieties) in Eastern Georgia, is waiting for the first industrial harvest of

Catania-Bologna, comparing vegetable prices
After the short Easter break, the commercial situation in the wholesale markets seems unchanged; sales do not take off and the unstable weather does not help buyers' choices. IFN conducted the

The price of imported tomatoes soared 1.5 times in just a week in Ukraine!
Prices for imported greenhouse tomatoes are increasing rapidly before the Easter holidays in Ukraine, EastFruit project analysts inform. The reason for the rise in the price of tomatoes on the