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Several horticultural crops have been exempted from the EKÁER notification obligation

At the joint initiative of the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) and the FruitVeB Hungarian Interprofessional Organization for Fruit and Vegetables, an important amendment has been made to the regulation...

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The market position of Hungarian onions can be improved by the cooperation of producers

The weather has also been favorable for domestic onion production this year. However, a good season is not unique to our country; our European competitors are also expecting an excellent...

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Producer cooperation can improve the market position of Hungarian onions

The weather has also been favorable for domestic onion production this year. However, the good season is not unique to our country; our European competitors are also expecting an excellent...

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The price of paprika in Poland is falling significantly

In Poland, the warm weather in August had a positive effect on pepper production, as a result of which the supply on wholesale markets expanded significantly and prices decreased, FruitVeB...

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Watermelons have become cheaper in Poland – Hungarian imports are also pushing up prices

Watermelons are significantly cheaper to buy in Poland than at this time last year. Thanks to the abundant supply and cheap Hungarian and Serbian imports, the average price is more...

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NAK-FruitVeB: Last year’s sweet corn yield is likely

According to the overview published on Tuesday by the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) and the Hungarian Fruit and Vegetable Association (FruitVeB), the weather in the northern part of the...

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This is how the sweet corn landscape was formed

A particularly good sweet corn harvest is expected in the northern part of the country, while the situation is not so good further south. A significant part of the sweet...

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This year’s sour cherry harvest is much smaller than usual

The weather was not favorable to the sour cherry harvest this year either, spring frost damage was significant in the plantations, and producers were only able to harvest significant quantities...

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NAK-FruitVeB: last year’s sweet corn harvest is likely

According to the overview published on Tuesday by the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) and the Hungarian Fruit and Vegetable Association (FruitVeB), the weather in the northern part of the...

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Sweet corn overview

A particularly good sweet corn harvest is expected in the northern part of the country, while the situation is not so good further south. A significant part of the sweet...

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We don’t eat enough vegetables and fruits

Based on the latest data provided by Freshfel Europe, Hungary is at the bottom of the middle range of the European Union’s fresh market fruit and vegetable consumption ranking. During the...

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Berries may make a comeback – if we adapt

Climate change and labor shortages have greatly transformed the Hungarian berry sector, but modern technology and new varieties provide an opportunity for renewal, said Ferenc Takács, Vice President of FruitVeb,...

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Producers and processors fight in the county factories: Polish prices have fallen to a record low

At the end of July, a significant price drop shook the Polish sour cherry market: the purchase price of fruit intended for freezing fell from 800 forints to 605–700 forints...

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Apple season begins in Poland – limited supply, rising prices

The harvest of early summer apple varieties has begun in Poland, but market supply is currently scarce – writes FruitVeB. Although this scarcity is not reflected spectacularly in wholesale prices,...

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Juicy Start: Hungary’s 2025 Melon Season Has Officially Kicked Off

Despite a cool spring that delayed the start of the Hungarian melon season by a few weeks, local growers are once again offering sweet, top-quality watermelons and cantaloupes. This was...

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Hungarian melons can regain their lost export markets, according to producer associations

Hungarian melons can regain their export markets, a third of this year’s crop, estimated at 175 thousand tons, may find buyers abroad – the National Chamber of Agriculture, the Hungarian...

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This year’s melon season has started, juicy Hungarian cantaloupe and honeydew melon are now available

Although the cool spring delayed the start of the domestic melon season by a few weeks, there will be no shortage of high-quality, tasty Hungarian melons and cantaloupes on the...

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Apricots are threatened by a crop disaster – could the Hungarian tradition of cooking apricots disappear?

The 2025 apricot season has already been disrupted before it even started: according to the estimates of the professional organization FruitVeB, this year’s harvest may amount to only 10-20 percent...

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Garlic on European markets: Why a bountiful Chinese harvest doesn’t guarantee low prices?

Although China is set to record a bumper garlic harvest this year, European consumers should not expect any significant price drops, industry experts warn. Sea freight costs and international trade...

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Last year’s apples are sold out – prices could skyrocket in the new season

In Poland, cold storage facilities are practically empty: strong domestic and foreign demand has almost completely absorbed the apple stocks of the 2024/2025 season, writes FruitVeB. However, early varieties have...

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Producers’ alliance launched for domestic vegetables

Hungarian vegetable producers aim to have a larger proportion of Hungarian products on the shelves of domestic stores again, it was revealed at the DélKertÉSZ press event in Szentes. Although...

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Hungarian sour cherries may be more in demand than ever before – historical market outlook in 2025

Record low yields, empty warehouses and unprecedented demand could characterize the 2025 sour cherry season, the FruitVeB Sour Cherry Product Committee revealed at its meeting on June 6. Both the...

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This year’s strawberry harvest is delayed due to the cool May

Farmers involved in domestic strawberry production were hoping for a good season this year, but so far the season has proven to be “unbearable”. According to the joint market overview...

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Russian cucumbers flood the EU: the market for Polish producers is tense

Although the European Union’s sanctions policy on Russian agricultural products has tightened in several ways in recent years, a serious anomaly is now emerging in the case of fresh market...

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NAK-FruitVeB: this year’s strawberry harvest will be delayed due to the cool May

Hungarian strawberries are already available on domestic markets, and there is significant demand for them this year. However, the unusually cool, overcast weather in May is causing problems, as a...

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Dramatic frost damage hits Hungarian fruit production – A paradigm shift is needed

The year 2025 will go down in history as one of the most serious crises in Hungarian fruit production. Dr. Ferenc Apáti, president of FruitVeB – Hungarian Fruit and Vegetable...

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Strawberry shortage on the markets in mid-May – weather caused serious damage

By mid-May, a noticeable strawberry shortage had developed on the domestic markets – and this is not just a Hungarian phenomenon, it affects the whole of Europe. This year’s spring...

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Carrot prices rise in Ukraine due to supply shortage

By the end of April, the price of carrots on Ukrainian markets increased significantly, FruitVeB reported, based on EastFruit’s analysis. There is a huge demand for particularly high-quality root vegetables,...

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High-quality Hungarian asparagus is a sought-after product on both domestic and export markets

There is a huge demand for high-quality Hungarian asparagus on both domestic and export markets. Although the overall production area is showing a decreasing trend, the quantity produced for export...

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High-quality Hungarian asparagus is a sought-after product on both domestic and export markets

There is a huge demand for high-quality Hungarian asparagus on both domestic and export markets. Although the overall production area is showing a decreasing trend, the quantity produced for export...

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