Spanish citrus prices normalise

Spanish citrus prices normalise
Spanish demand for citrus fruit is increasing as consumers look for alternative sources of vitamin C and healthy nutrients to combat the COVID-19 virus. The growing demand for citrus and […]
Wed 29/04/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

Fall in Polish strawberry prices amidst uncertainty

Fall in Polish strawberry prices amidst uncertainty
The first Polish strawberries appeared at wholesale markets at a price of about PLN 20/kg, according to data published by www.farmer.pl. For now, they are cheaper than a year ago […]
Tue 28/04/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

Prices of Spanish vegetables rocket

Prices of Spanish vegetables rocket
There has naturally been a surge in home-cooking in Spain since the lockdown was imposed to combat the coronavirus outbreak. This has led to a 30% increase in demand on […]
Tue 07/04/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

Recovery of EU apple prices this season

Recovery of EU apple prices this season
EU apple prices during the ongoing campaign are significantly above the average for the past five years, due to the small crop. According to Wapa/Prognosfruit data, this campaign’s crop is […]
Mon 17/02/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

Kiwi prices soar in New Zealand

Kiwi prices soar in New Zealand
New Zealand’s kiwi fruits rose 32% in price during December 2019 to €4.93/kilo, almost double the price recorded in December 2018 of €2.53/kilo. The quality of the country’s crop this […]
Mon 20/01/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

Small EU tomato crop drives higher prices

Small EU tomato crop drives higher prices
The 2019 EU tomato crop was moderate, according to Wapa/Prognosfruit (-20% on preceding year and -11% below 5-year average). This has led to prices in November significantly above the average […]
Wed 15/01/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

EU apple prices recover in 2019/20

EU apple prices recover in 2019/20
The 2019/20 EU apple crop which started on 1st August is expected to be a moderate one, according to Wapa/Prognosfruit data (-20% on preceding year and -11% below 5-year average). […]
Tue 14/01/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

Spanish avocado export volumes rise as prices tumble

Spanish avocado exports were up again this year, rising 6% from the previous campaign. However, the lower sale price meant the value of the exports was actually 1% lower than […]
Thu 17/10/2019 by Richard Wilkinson

Increased blueberry production causes price crash

Increased blueberry production causes price crash
Spain’s berry capital, Huelva, saw an increase in blueberry production during this campaign, despite plants already being at full capacity. The cold January temperatures delayed the start of the campaign, […]
Wed 25/09/2019 by Richard Wilkinson

US organics – too expensive?

US organics – too expensive?
The US organic sector is at a turning point. The segment has now become mainstream, with organic products found in nearly every kitchen across the country. The success of natural […]
Fri 20/09/2019 by Richard Wilkinson

Valencian association laments absurd prices of South African citrus

Valencian association laments absurd prices of South African citrus
The Valencian Farmers’ Association (AVA-ASAJA) has complained about the “nonsense” prices currently being fetched by South African citrus in European retailers. After what the association has described as a “ruinous […]
Tue 06/08/2019 by Richard Wilkinson

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