Lower sale of Polish apples
It is still possible that Poland will be a leader in export of apples. This season is first from years when export prices of apples in May and June are lower than in November and

Demand for Golden Delicious and Mutsu
Demand for apples, generally, isn't high but everything depends on veriety. There is an interest in Golden Delicious, Mutsu and Gala. High interest in Golden Delicious at this time of season

Russia: imports of Polish apples up by a third in April
Russia's imports stood at 80,000 tons, an increase of 31% compared with March 2014. Nevertheless, on a year-on-year basis, the import volumes went down by 32% in April 2014.Furthermore, Poland's

Interesting situation on the leek market
Last week, Dutch exporters offered leeks at the price of EUR 6.50 - 8.40 / kg. Of course, it influenced prices in Poland. Week ago leeks from Holland cost PLN 2.70 - 2.90 / kg. Now it's even PLN

Late frosts damaged strawberries harvest
Great crop losses have been reported to be registered in several farms. In spite of unfavorable weather conditions, local producers have already started selling season of early strawberries, one

Early parsley already on the market
Last season early parsley was available on the Polish market only in third decade of June and prices were at the level of PLN 2.00 - 3.50 / bunch. Currently early parsley cost PLN 1.80 - 2.50 /

Polish strawberry season starts
For the present, high-quality strawberries are offered at 5.00-5.60 euro/kg, and produce of lower quality is shipped at 2.80-3.40 euro/kg. At the same time, Polish growers say of sunny and warm

Shocking end of season
Season for European pears is coming to the end. Polish importers are selling last stocks and this fruit s becoming a product in short supply. Very low supplies influence prices which have been

Poland: Demand for quality export apples increased
The purchased volumes of Idared apples are also growing, while demand for these apples up until early April was quite stable. Nevertheless, Idared apple prices are lower than those of other

Asparagus already on the market
Before Easter bunch of asparagus cost dozen zlotys'. Now prices dropped significantly due to a good weather and crops. Season is starting now. Dieticians are encouraging to eating asparagus. Ten

Will Russia put an embargo?
Embargo on fruits and vegetables from Poland is a disadvantage for both Polish and Russian people. This is why Russians aren't hiding information they get and share it with Polish exportres. On

Russian - Polish consultations over possible ban on fruit and vegetable imports
“I think this issue will be discussed after May 10,” he said, adding that until such consultations were over it was early to speak about any possible measures Russian might take. The exact

End of Greek kiwi
Each year, April is a crucial month in generally stable trade. At the beginning of April kiwi from Greece is disappearing from the Polish market. Instead fruits from Italy are available. From the

Rospotrebnadzor "attacks" Polish Gala apples
Recently Russia and Belarus have exported more than 27 tons of Gala apples. Local media clami that also those fruits can be contaminated. Everything is about dimetoat - chemical subsatnce used to

Golden Delicious going well
Cheap Polish apples are an alternative for a bit poorer Russians (due to unfavourable exchange rate of Rouble). The situation on the Golden Delicious market confirms that. Normally, producers have

Moldova in search of alternative export markets for apples in EU
Moldovan exporters say that the share of the Russian Federation accounts for about 80% of total apple exports from Moldova. Taking that into account, a decrease in Russia's imports may

Poland overtakes China as world's top apple exporter
“During the 2012/2013 season, apple exports amounted to 1.2 million tonnes, reaching the value of 438 million Euro,” he noted. A third of Poland's apple production now goes towards exports,

Poland: prices of pears up by 25% month-on-month at Bronisze Wholesale Market
For the present, pears are offered at 1.10-1.15 euro/kg, an increase of 7-10% week-on-week. Compared with the previous month, pears became more than a quarter more expensive. For comparison, in

Russian importers raise imports of Polish apples
Growers say of higher sales rates of Idared variety, while a week ago the demand for those apples was moderate. Polish importers also actively purchase Jonagold, Gloster, Ligol, Golden Delicious,

Lack of iceberg lettuce
We have bad news from Spain and Italy. Warm weather causes worse conditions of vegetation and decreases production. Everything indicates that there will be less vegetables on tha European market.

Russian apple growers unable to raise prices due to abundant supply of Polish produce
Despite the devaluation of the Russian rouble, prices of Polish apples are just slightly higher than the price levels of domestic sellers. For the present, imported apples are offered at RUB

Export of pears ends
Season of export ended. Export companies were trying to buy fruits on the turn of March and April but with no result. The supply is low and those who have any stock want to sell fruits on the

Poland: unstable prices for grapes
In late March, after a short break, Polish importers again offered Red Globe grapes. However, their origin has changed from Peruvian to Chilean now. Last week, prices of those grapes reached

Less pineapples on the market
Trade of pineapples is going worse. Importers have just little volume of fruits in offer. Polish importers say that it isn't worth buying pineapples. Prices are getting higher and demand is very

More active exports provoke jump in white cabbage prices in Poland
Last week Polish farmers said of lack of a seasonal increase in white cabbage prices due to low demand in the internal market and externally. Before the weekend they were ready to sell white