Egyptian potato exports to EU to reach at least 3-year high in 2023
This year, Egyptian potato exports to the EU market are expected to reach at least three-year high, as reported by EastFruit. European importers’ growing interest towards Egyptian produce was

Barbera, table grapes focus on taste and quality
The table grape market in Sicily is changing, and more and more is being invested in seedless varieties, without forgetting the pivotal importance of historical varieties such as Italia, Victoria,

Egyptian potato exports to EU to reach at least 3-year high in 2023
This year Egyptian potato exports to the EU market are expected to reach at least three-year high, as reported by EastFruit. European importers’ growing interest towards Egyptian produce was

Will Kazakhstan ban imports of cheap fruits and vegetables from neighboring countries?
The Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan admits that farmers in Kazakhstan are finding it difficult to compete with growers from Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan, who are able to grow

Exports of cherries from Moldova exceeded expectations with higher share going to the EU
According to Moldova’s fruit growers’ information in June 2023 Moldova exported more than 8 thousand tons of sweet cherries. This is almost 1.5 thousand tons more than in the same month of

Swiss consumers prefer local food
For consumers in Switzerland, it is important where their food is produced. This was the finding of a recent survey conducted by the Federal Office for Agriculture (FOAG). In the representative

Adiós al Mosquito Tigre
The tiger mosquito, known to all for its annoying bites, is an exotic and invasive species that also poses a risk to public health, as it is a vector of up to 22 diseases including dengue and

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW RASPBERRIES
Weather and labor remain two key talking points this raspberry season. In the Netherlands, raspberry prices remain stable but not exceptionally high, prompting concerns among growers due to

Comparing the environmental footprint of lettuce grown indoors to that grown in fields
”Our study suggests that Ljusgårda is succeeding in producing lettuce with a lower environmental impact than conventionally imported varieties. It is, however, important to note that our