Georgian blueberries to appear in European market
The new blueberry plantation and processing plant would offer jobs to about 400 people and be developed on a 70ha piece of land in Laituri village, Guria region in Georgia’s west. At this site

Poland: further increase in prices of Idared apples
 At the same time, despite growth, prices are still half as high as registered in the same period of the previous year. For comparison, Idared apples were offered at 0.24-0.41 euro/kg,

Apple and pears reserves in EU
Regarding the production of apples, a total of 12,175,000 tonnes are expected, compared to the previous prospect of 11,893,000 tonnes; an increase of 282,000 tonnes (+2.37%).This increase is

Ten years FRUIT LOGISTICA Innovation Award – Detailed information about the ten FLIA 2015 nominees
These innovations will be presented to more than 60,000 trade visitors from over 120 countries on 4-6 February at the special FLIA display located between Halls 20 and 21. The winner will be

Logistyka, produkcja i sprzedaż
Na Fruit Expo pokażą się firmy z produktami, które ułatwiają produkcję owoców i warzyw, wśród nich są m.in. Informia, Viscon, IFCO, STILL, PHP ROSA czy Polsad. W

Poland: exporters prefer Mutsu and Golden Delicious apples
Despite the fact that the majority of Polish exporters switched over to buying strawberries and sweet cherries, the demand for those apples is rather active. However, exporters often say of

Further seasonal decrease in Ukrainian fresh produce price index
«The situation in the Ukrainian fresh produce market was mixed last week as worse weather provoked an increase in prices in some cases», says Ms. Tetiana Getman, Head of Fruit-Inform. «An

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

Ukrainian fresh produce price index down last week
«Early produce has finally taken a leading position in the Ukrainian market in early June that has resulted in a fall in prices in almost all fresh produce segments», says Ms. Tetiana Getman,

Confusion on the market
Few sunny days caused higher supply of strawberries. Unfortunately many fruits are infected with grey mould. High supply and poor quality influenced prices. Strawberries with stalks intended

Low prices of vegetables
This year prices of vegetables are lower than in 2013. In June cauliflowers on the wholesale market in Bronisze are being sold at the price of PLN 1,55 / piece. In 2013 it was over two times

Ukraine's imports of strawberries up in 2013 despite record high production
«Unfortunately, the Ukrainian strawberry production potential is significantly higher than farmers' capacity to find sales channels for their produce», says Ms. Tetiana Getman, Head

Difficult situation between Russia and EU
At the time this article went to press, there was as yet no official reaction from Russia. However, the EU already announced further sanctions. And although political responses are difficult to

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

Holland: lack of table grapes
Fruits from the south are disappearing from Duch importers offers. They buy fruits from South Africa and currently consumers can buy fruits from Egypt. Grapes of variety Sugraone from Egypt cost

Ukraine's imports of strawberries up in 2013 despite record high production
«Unfortunately, the Ukrainian strawberry production potential is significantly higher than farmers' capacity to find sales channels for their produce», says Ms. Tetiana Getman, Head

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

Ukraine: further decrease in fresh produce price index
“The price index traditionally decreased thanks to lower prices of greenhouse vegetables. Prices of traditional vegetables and potatoes again started slightly going down”, says Ms. Tetiana

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

Worsening situation
Deamnd for apples is getting lower, quality is getting poorer and Roubel is still in bad conditio. What is more, early Spring caused that supply of seasonal fruits in Europe is increasing. These

Dam on North Crimean Canal – another fake from Russian media
“Russian media again misrepresent the facts”, Mr. Odarchenko said. “A water supply measuring site is indeed being built on the North Crimean Canal. But this facility does not resemble

Difficult situation on the apple market
Demand for apples is getting more and more diverse. Demand is still quite high but but not as high as before May 1st. Some of red varities ssuch as Gloster, Ligol, Champion are still

Russian producers won't raise apple prices until end of season
In view of that, growers do not plan to revise apple prices to sell their stocks as soon as possible as the quality of apples is sharply decreasing now. For the present, apple prices in Russia

Ukrainian fresh produce price index down
“A decrease in the fresh produce price index is connected with a fall in prices of greenhouse vegetables due to lower demand for them after Easter holidays. Prices of traditional vegetables did