4% decrease in exports of Greek fruits and vegetables in 2014 due to Russia's ban
According to special advisor to the association of Greek exporters of fruits, vegetables and juices Incofruit-Hellas George Polichronakis, a decrease in the value of exports was reported in 2014,

85 years of the Iseppi Family in the sector of fruit and vegetables
“Behind a great business story, there are always men and women. People who prefer 'being' to 'appearing', people animated by ethics, by a passion and by a spirit of sacrifice which we

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

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

Spain: worst "citrus campaign" ends
Association of Producers of Citrus Fruits from Huelva region expect the end of campaign till 30 June with crops volume at te level of 480 thousand tons. The head of Association - Lorenzo

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

Ukraine: citrus prices up in Simferopol, Crimea
The least considerable increase in prices was registered in the lemon segment. Current prices of lemons vary between UAH 27.50-28.50/kg (EUR 1.64-1.70/kg), an increase of 12-15% week-on-week.

FRUIT EXPO 2014 - International Fruit & Vegetable Trade Show
Since the beginning of the Fresh Market an exhibition has been an additional element accompanying the main event which are meetings of producers and sellers with buyers from retail networks.

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

Apple prices down
Jonagold apples are now offered at 0.38-0.39 euro/kg, a decrease of 6-8% compared with the previous week. It should also be noted that prices did not change on a year-on-year basis. Meanwhile,

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

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

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

Early white cabbage already on the market
The season of early cabbage started earlier than year ago. Last year bad weather conditions delayed beginning of season. This year prices are very similar to those from 2012. Now early cabbage

Ukraine: Crimea to have no potatoes and vegetables in 2014
In the beginning of the campaign, farmers were most concerned in the water supply issue, as it is almost impossible to grow produce without irrigation in Crimea. As long as irrigation channels are

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

Winter vegetable crisis in France
Cabbage production dropped by 35%, leeks by 30% and carrots by half, due to a mild, rainy winter. ''The fields were full of water which made it impossible to use the machines. We had to pick the

Rising export prices of apples
Since the beginning of April number of exported fruits is getting higher. Increasing demand caused price rise. They are not as high as producers could expect but much higher than in March. As an

Challenging but rosy future for soft fruit
Robert Verloop of Naturipe, kicked off with a vision for the future of the softfruit sector and the challenges in the sector. Firstly softfruit should follow the example of Coca Cola with the

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: ongoing increase in apple prices at Bronisze Market
In particular, current prices of Golden Delicious apples vary between 0.60-0.62 euro/kg, an increase of 7-8% compared with the previous week. It should also be noted that a week-on-week increase

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

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