Fruit and Vegetables
Jul 19, 2019

Cherries: Exports from Turkey climb to USD 155 million

ISTANBUL. According to media reports in Turkey, the export value has climbed to USD 155 million, although the export volume has declined. Market players in Turkey see enormous potential in China.
Fruit and Vegetables
Jul 11, 2019

Sour cherries: Rising prices for Hungarian canned fruits

BUDAPEST. Hungarian producers of fruit preserves report problems with this year's sour cherry crop. Not all of the fruits are suitable for processing.
Fruit and Vegetables
Jul 8, 2019

Cherries: Turkey profits from sanctions on US products

ISTANBUL. Turkish media report that the country is benefiting from China's sanctions on US cherries.
Fruit and Vegetables
Jun 14, 2019

Apricots: Production estimates issued for Malatya

MALATYA. The official production estimates for Malatya have been released. On average, 50 kg of fresh apricots are to per tree are to be produced. The region accounts for as much as 90% of Turkey fresh apricot production.
Fruit and Vegetables
Sep 7, 2018

Cherries: Record crop in Poland

FRANKFURT. Due to significant increases in production, this year’s EU cherry crop is predicted to be 30% higher than last year.
Fruit and Vegetables
Aug 9, 2018

Apples and apple products: Ukrainian exports at 5-year high

FRANKFURT / KIEV. Despite the heat, German apple growers started harvesting a few days earlier this year and Ukrainian exporters are seeing strong export growth.
Vegetables
Jul 31, 2018

Potatoes: Fried gold

FRANKFURT. The prolonged dry spell has now prompted the potato processing industry in Germany to expect a decline in production. Large potatoes, which are used to make chips, will be particularly difficult to obtain.
Fruit and Vegetables
Jul 18, 2018

Cherries: Hungary has reduced exports of canned produce by 17%

FRANKFURT/ANKARA. Top cherry producer, Turkey, was able to start the export season about two weeks earlier this year. Due to good production prospects and stable demand, market participants are hoping for record exports.
Fruit and Vegetables
Jul 11, 2018

Peaches: 15% less canned fruit in 2017

FRANKFURT/JINAN. China, the top peach and nectarine producer, expects a decline in production this year, despite an increase in acreage.
Fruit and Vegetables
Jul 3, 2018

Cherries: Production is to double

WIESBADEN. The Federal Statistical Office of Germany (Destatis) has announced the preliminary estimates for the 2018 crop. Due to the warm and dry weather in Spring the growers in Germany are reckoning with a crop of 61.100 mt. This more than doubles last year’s production.
Fruit and Vegetables
Jul 2, 2018

Kiwis: Exports decline in Italy

ROME/WELLINGTON. The growers in New Zealand have finally won their case. The high Court has now ruled that the Ministry of Primary Industry (MPI) is to be held responsible for allowing PSA to enter the country from China in 2009. In a recently published report the USDA reckons that the 2017/18 production in Italy is not as bad as expected.
Fruit and Vegetables
Jun 19, 2018

Cherries: Great differences in quality

SOFIA. In some regions, farmers are complaining about too low prices. In others, prices may be higher, but supplies are very low.
Fruit and Vegetables
Jun 9, 2018

Strawberries: An increase in cultivated acreages

SOFIA. Whether farmers will collect a higher output on the background of a larger cultivated nationwide area remains to be seen.
Fruit and Vegetables
Jun 9, 2018

Apricots: Earlier weather conditions devastated prospects in regions

SOFIA. Within the central North region – producing the largest national share of output on a yearly basis, prospects are not good at all.
Fruit and Vegetables
Jun 7, 2018

Cherries: Low prices led to protests

SOFIA. Orchards are full of cherries, which happen to be smaller because of lack of rain earlier in the year. Current prices are reflective of the quality of the product.
Fruit and Vegetables
May 31, 2018

Cherries: Prospects are quite encouraging

SOFIA. In orchards, yields are expected to be multifold when compared to those of last year.
Dried Fruit
Apr 23, 2018

Cranberries: 15% of the crop is wasted

BOSTON. The cranberry market is experiencing a surplus situation, which has put tremendous pressure on US prices over the course of the last year. The USDA has tasked traders and processors with the "disposal" of the surplus stock.
Import / Export Statistics
Feb 28, 2018

Fruits and vegetables: The volume of import of fresh fruits and vegetables by Russia in 2017 is practically restored

MOSCOW: Russia increased imports of fresh fruits and vegetables in 2017 compared with the previous year. It amounted to 7.1 million MT, which is 17% more than in 2016. However, this is still not the same volume as in 2013. Then, a year before the “trade war”, Russia imported almost 8.5 million MT of fresh fruits and vegetables
Fruit and Vegetables
Feb 13, 2018

Oranges turn sour.

Unexpected weather causes damage to the crops.
Alerts and Regulations
Dec 23, 2017

Sweet taste for sour cherry producers

2017. reality ends...new 2018. hope starts
Quality assurance in the food industry
Dec 10, 2017

Raspberry shipment from Serbia stopped in Hungary- Norovirus suspected

Breaking news- Another heavy blow for Serbian raspberry industry
Alerts and Regulations
Dec 10, 2017

Chaos on the main road to Montenegro

Raspberry soap opera continues in Serbia- 6
Vegetables
Jul 25, 2017

Neck to neck ginger imports

A competitive price in the domestic market
Vegetables
Jun 13, 2017

Onion makes the farmers cry

Over production on onion
Grains
Jun 13, 2017

DROUGHT, INCREASES THE COST FROM FARM

Prices of essentials faced an increase in cost due to water scarcity
Bakery seeds
Jun 11, 2017

Panasonic annually grows 80 tons of vegetables and leafy vegetables

Panasonic annually grows 80 tons of vegetables and leafy vegetables
Fruit and Vegetables
May 25, 2017

Horticulture Development

Utilization of the land.
Alerts and Regulations
May 25, 2017

Bulgaria has exported 4.7 Thousand MT of fresh vegetables within the first two months of 2017

Bulgaria has increased exports of fresh vegetables
Fruit and Vegetables
May 15, 2017

Beat the heat with ice-creams

A rise in demand of Tender Coconut.
Fruit and Vegetables
Apr 18, 2017

Drop in the production of the tropical fruit

75% fall in the production of Mangoes due to the harsh weather.
Vegetables
Apr 14, 2017

Potatoes, potatoes everywhere!!

Overproduction of Potatoes led to a sharp decline in the prices.
Vegetables
Nov 15, 2016

Onions: Russia is tapping into raw onions

Onions: Russia is tapping into raw onions