Emilia-Romagna, Figliuolo will be commissioner for reconstruction
The Council of Ministers has given the green light to the appointment of General Francesco Paolo Figliuolo as commissioner for reconstruction after the floods that hit Emilia-Romagna and parts of

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW KIWIS
The global kiwi market is experiencing various dynamics and challenges across different regions. In the Netherlands, importers are facing a limited supply of kiwis, particularly from Chile,

"Peculiar markets for plantain and yuca. Excellent season for Santo Domingo yellow mango."
"The last three years, worsened also by covid-19 and the climate change, have been very complicated for plantains, with missing investments in plantations in Ecuador and Colombia. First and

Australian total grape exports reached a record 153,000 tons
Australia’s table grape sector has made great strides during the last 10 years, raising production by more than a third and exports by 50 percent. Despite two years of declining production and

Peach tree fungus infects a man, world's first case
After the Covid-19 pandemic, we are all more sensitive and careful not to contract infections or diseases and just hearing about it, we are on our guard. Usually we protect ourselves from

Innovative technologies for post-harvest treatment in the post-Covid era
Covid-19 has made food safety more important. In no doubt, postharvest treatment creates an opportunity for bacteria to enter. Juran Technologies wants to provide technological solutions that add

New Chilean exporter sees higher fruit demand in Europe
A normal trading year does not exist just yet for Matias Gonzalez Rojas, CEO and owner of WHM Fresh in Chile, who started this exporting company during the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown period.

Georgian hazelnut exports in February were the highest in the last seven years
As EastFruit has reported multiple times, global demand for hazelnut had been suffering from the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine. EastFruit analysts highlight that

Georgian hazelnut exports in February were the highest in the last seven years – is the demand recovering?
As EastFruit informed multiple times, global demand for hazelnut had been suffering from the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine. EastFruit analysts highlight that export

Australian horticulture exports recovering as industry production values continue to grow
Australia's status as a key horticulture exporter is showing signs of recovery, from the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the trade/freight disruptions, according to new industry data

4th Edition of Global Cherry Summit to take place in April
Cherries rank as one of the fastest growing fruits in Chile and in the Southern Hemisphere in the last decade. The expansion in the supply and demand of this fruit – especially in the Chinese

"Lower kiwifruit yields and poor fruit quality all impacting returns”
New Zealand produce company Seeka has announced a net profit after tax of $6.5 million, following a difficult year due to Covid-19 and lower yields across the industry. Michael Franks, Seeka’s

China allowed truck entry on a border with Tajikistan
For the first time after a three-year ban due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Tajik trucks crossed the border of China, according to the Ministry of Transport of the republic. China has lifted entry

China allowed truck entry on a boarder with Tajikistan: could Chinese onions flow into the country?
For the first time after a three-year ban due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Tajik trucks crossed the border of China, according to the Ministry of Transport of the republic. China has lifted entry

Lemons trade on the Polish market - update
Global demand for lemons was very high in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The pandemic is still ongoing, but people are no longer reacting as panicked as they were last year. And this

Poland - another apple season is coming - what awaits fruit growers and how to prepare?
The activity of many industries in the current situation related to the global COVID-19 outbreak is put into question. The fruit and vegetable sector is no exception. Fruit growers faced many

Mandarins in Poland - smaller supply, poorer quality
The mandarin season in southern Europe, especially in Spain, has entered its final phase. The supply of these fruits is rapidly decreasing and, in parallel, there are more and more quality

Lemon prices in Poland still without growth
A year ago, March brought a sharp rise in lemon prices in Europe, including Poland. This was due to the fact that the CoVID-19 epidemic had reached the Old Continent. The crisis caused by this

The year 2021 may prove to be very difficult for Polish strawberries
The production and sale of strawberries is not an easy industry in Poland even in "normal" times. It is always a great unknown how many strawberries will be picked in Poland in a given

Even smaller supply of imported blueberries in Poland
In winter, blueberries come to the European market, including Poland, from far away, which is a decisive factor for the prices of this fruit in our wholesale and retail. But even in this period,

Lemons in Poland are more expensive than a year ago
In the first half of 2020, the price of lemons grew dynamically, but this trend did not start until the end of January and accelerated as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak spreading across Europe.