Lidl is again promoting non-ideal fruit and vegetables. This time "tanned" tomatoes
The Lidl Poland shop chain has once again decided to introduce imperfect fruit and vegetables to its offer. This time, the chain's offer will include "tanned" tomatoes..More. Go to the article

Cherry prices 2023 - why such a wide disparity?
Trading of cherries continues at the Bronisze wholesale market. Depending on the variety and the quality of the goods, the prices of these fruits are still highly variable..More. Go to the article

The income from potato exports from Azerbaijan has decreased by 11.6%
According to the State Customs Committee, during the first half of 2023, Azerbaijan exported 71,028 tons of potatoes worth $30,983 thousand. Compared to the corresponding period in 2022, potato

Poland calls on the EU to ban the import of frozen berries from Ukraine
Polish farmers fear a repeat of the situation with grain when uncontrolled imports affect the market and cause a significant price drop. This time we are talking about frozen strawberries and

Latvia to maintain reduced VAT for fresh fruits, berries and vegetables next year
In Latvia, the reduced 5% rate for fresh fruits, berries and vegetables should be maintained next year as well, and according to the report from the Ministry of Agriculture, the Value Added Tax

Plums in the Bronisze: current prices of popular varieties
National plums are available on the Bronisze wholesale market. Initially, the trade was dominated by smaller varieties, but now the first batches of large-fruited varieties are appearing.More. Go

Cultivation, trade and breeding up for consolidation battle
It currently seems a little quieter in the field of mergers, acquisitions, and financial transactions in greenhouse horticulture, but appearances can be deceptive. Behind the scenes, people are

Blueberry market in Moldova: limited blueberry supply, but at a high price
It will not be an exaggeration to conclude that the Moldovan blueberry market has stagnated over the last three years. In the period 2018-2020, the level of wholesale prices at the beginning of

Blueberry market in Moldova: limited blueberry supply, but at a high price
It will not be an exaggeration to conclude that the Moldovan blueberry market has stagnated over the last three years. In the period 2018-2020, the level of wholesale prices at the beginning of

Blueberries can head the top agro-exports from Peru: in the first half of the year export of berries increased by 43%
2023 has been a strong year for Peruvian blueberries, with the country remaining at the forefront of global export for the fourth consecutive year. It is possible that blueberries will become the

Few forest berries in wholesale. What prices?
The season for forest berries has begun in earnest. However, it turns out that the availability of these fruits in the trade is not satisfactory.More. Go to the article

Currant disaster becomes a reality
The market for industrial fruit this year is shaping up very far from growers' expectations. First, strawberry growers were not able to get the rates they were hoping for for their fruit. Now,

Will raspberry self-harvesting become a hit? Growers welcome to plantations
After the Kamchatka berry, the time has come for the self-harvesting of raspberries. This initiative by growers is generating great interest.More. Go to the article

Currant disaster becomes a reality
The market for industrial fruit this year is shaping up very far from growers' expectations. First, strawberry growers were not able to get the rates they were hoping for for their fruit. Now,

Blueberries can head the top agro-exports from Peru: in the first half of the year export of berries increased by 43%
2023 has been a strong year for Peruvian blueberries, with the country remaining at the forefront of global export for the fourth consecutive year. It is possible that blueberries will become the

More water and nutrient uptake with Ecoculture NHDelta
Roots perform multiple functions such as water and nutrient absorption, anchoring to the soil and symbiotic interaction with soil micro-organisms and are vital structures for plant growth and

Raspberry prices at markets and buying stations (13.07.2023)
Purchase situationPrice levels in the raspberry market are still not encouraging. Despite the government purchase launched, prices have fallen again. In the vicinity of Opole Lubelskie,

Hugh Lowe Farms buys premium salad grower LJ Betts
Premium salad grower LJ Betts has been acquired by the Regan family who own major berry producer Hugh Lowe Farms and plant propagator Blaise Plants. Laurence J Betts Ltd grows a wide range of

Huelvan berry exports dip in 2022/23
Huelva exported 243,310 tonnes of strawberries in 2022/23, a fall of 10 per cent on the previous season according berry association Freshuelva. It said the campaign was plagued by bad weather,

Raspberry prices at markets and buying stations (13.07.2023)
Purchase situationPrice levels in the raspberry market are still not encouraging. Despite the government purchase launched, prices have fallen again. In the vicinity of Opole Lubelskie,

Orius-System: effective control of thrips in strawberry crops
The thrips population in particular can grow explosively during the summer, which is why rearing sachets of Amblyseius-System or Swirskii-System are no longer sufficient. "The predatory mites are

Turbulent times for Iranian banana imports
Since the unilateral abandonment of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action by the US in 2018, and the return of crippling sanctions on Iran, imports of bananas into the country have once again

What can be done to keep blueberry production profitable?
Generally, I am pleased that our varieties have found their way into the tests here. Especially as they are showing well here," said Leon Schrijnwerkers, evaluating both plant growth and

What can be done to keep blueberry production profitable?
Generally, I am pleased that our varieties have found their way into the tests here. Especially because they are showing well here," said Leon Schrijnwerkers, evaluating both plant growth and

Avocado and spirulina superfoods drive sales
The appeal of ginger and turmeric goes down, while that of spirulina goes up, as does that of traditional nuts such as hazelnuts and exotic fruits such as mango and avocado. The world of