Poland: decline in prices of young cabbage
At the beginning of the third week of June one can observe strong decrease in prices of early cabbage. On Monday, June 15 the price of cabbage intended for export was from 0.25 PLN (0.05

Poland: Przytyk – the area of sweet peppers production
In the area of Przytyk (mazowieckie province) the purchase of early Chinese cabbage is ending and the harvest of sweet peppers is starting. Surroundings of Przytyk is one of the biggest

Weekly summary – fresh-market.pl price analysis (08-14.06.2009)
In the second week of June the weather was still unfavourable for growth of fruit and vegetables. Rains and relatively low temperatures adversely affected the supply and prices first of all

Weekly summary – fresh-market.pl price analysis (01-07.06.2009)
In the first week of June the weather was the most crucial factor having the impact on prices of fruit and vegetables. Long lasting rainfalls and cold weather adversely affected the growth of many

Weekly summary – fresh-market.pl price analysis (25-31.05.2009)
The prices of the majority of fruit and vegetables were decreasing last week. However the cold weather and rainfalls in the end of the week stopped the decrease in prices of some products e.g.

Weekly summary – fresh-market.pl price analysis (18-24.05.2009)
In the third week of May prices of apples intended for export remained stable. The average price of red varieties 70 + (including cartons) was 1.70 PLN (0.39 euro)/kg; the average price of Idared

Poland: fluctuation in prices of early cabbage
At the moment the prices of early cabbage are fluctuating much. One can observe it both in the central as well as in the southern Poland. On Wednesday, May 20, in the centre of Poland the price

Poland: difficult season for producers of red cabbage
In the second half of May 2008 the price of red cabbage was about 1.40 PLN (0.32 euro)/kg and was still growing as a result of low supply. This year the situation is completely different. The

Weekly summary – fresh-market.pl price analysis (11-17.05.2009)
In the second week of May the prices of export apples was slightly changed. Average price of red varieties 70 + (including cartons) was on the level 1.70 PLN/kg; the price of Idared was a little

Poland: early cabbage - good quality, low demand
Producers of early cabbage have the reason for the worry, because at the moment the demand for the cabbage is much smaller than in corresponding periods of previous years. Although the quality

Poland: more and more of early Chinese cabbage
Although producers still have quite a lot of Chinese cabbage from last year’s crop, on the market there are more and more of early Chinese cabbage. Its supply is growing very quickly and

Poland: prices of early cabbage
On Friday, May 8 prices of early domestic cabbage was from 2.20 to 2.50 PLN (0.51-0.57 euro)/pcs. This price concerns cabbage about 1.2 kg in weight packed in carton 6pcs. This week one can

Weekly summary – fresh-market.pl price analysis (04-10.05.2009)
Last week prices of the majority of vegetables was much fluctuated and prices of apples intended for export were still increasing. It was growth by about 10 % week-on-week. The demand for apples

Poland: prices of early carrot
At the moment only imported early carrot is available on the Polish market. In the centre of Poland a lot of early carrot as well as early cabbage comes from Macedonia. On Thursday, May 7 on the

Poland: May – the month of early cabbage
In the spring early cabbage is one of the most popular vegetables in Poland. One can observe it on the wholesale markets, where the demand for early cabbage is quite big and its supply is growing.

Weekly summary – fresh-market.pl price analysis (27.04-03.05.2009)
During the last days of April on fruit and vegetable markets one could observe recent trends The important factor influences prices is the weather. Warm and sunny days have returned recently and

Poland: decrease in prices of early cabbage
The growing supply of early vegetables obviously influences their prices. The price of early cabbage is also dropping. On Wednesday, April 29 its prices fluctuated from 2.70 up to 3.50 PLN

Price of early Chinese cabbage
There are more and more early Chinese cabbage on the market. On Tuesday, April 28 its wholesale in mazowieckie province was 1.70 PLN (0.37 euro)/kg. This price contain the package: wooden crates

Weekly summary – fresh-market.pl price analysis (20-26.04.2009)
Last week the upward trend in prices of apples was continued. The price of Idared 70 +, in cartons was to 1.50 PLN (0.33 euro)/kg. The price of other red varieties 70 + was about 1.35 PLN (0.30

Poland: prices of white cabbage slightly up
After long period with very low prices of white cabbage the prices slightly increased. On Tuesday, April 21 in the centre of Poland the price of white cabbage (heads:1 – 3 kg) from cold stores

Poland: early Chinese cabbage already on the market
The early Chinese cabbage has already appeared on the market. On Tuesday, April 21 in the area of Radom the price of early cabbage was 2.20 PLN/kg. However the cabbages of last year crops are

Weekly summary – fresh-market.pl price analysis (14-19.04.2009)
The week after Easter started with low movement on the fruit and vegetable markets. Turnover was low and prices were stable. However at the end of the week the movement was bigger and the

Chinese cabbage from Hungary
While the Polish Chinese cabbage is in demand from both domestic and foreign recipients, on the Polish market one can find Chinese cabbage imported from Hungary. On Friday, April 10 the price of

Weekly summary – fresh-market.pl price analysis (06-12.04.2009)
Before the Easter the price situation on the market of fresh fruit and vegetables was influenced, similarly as during the previous week, by decreasing supply of domestic last year’s crop

Poland: the lack of Chinese cabbage of good quality
In cold stores it is not easy to find Chinese cabbage of good quality. Only such cabbage can withstand the transport so only such cabbage is in demand from foreign recipients The price for such a