EU frozen fruit production dipped last year, driven by volume decreases in largest manufacturers Poland and Italy, say analysts at IndexBox.

The Ukrainian fruit and berry farmers association (Ukrasadprom) has said that Poland is restricting Ukrainian fresh and frozen raspberry entering the EU country.

Serbia's official statistical agency (RZS) recently downgraded its 2018 raspberry production estimate to 122,318 tonnes from the initial 127,010 tonnes, harvested from 22,424 hectares.

The UK is taking steps to improve bilateral agribusiness relations with Ukraine, by offering British expertise in agricultural machinery, grain storage, and food processing.

Four years after Russia’s president announced the agri-food self-sufficiency goal, the country’s agriculture seems to be on track with significantly raised fruit and berry production projected for the next few years.

Polish blueberry prices increased by over 4% this week, as the country's farmers are close to finishing late variety harvests.

Although some of Hungary's main vegetable crops might have been damaged by drought, sweetcorn is expected to enjoy record-breaking yields.

Hot and dry weather has significantly reduced potato size and quantity, resulting in some of the biggest companies in the world cutting their French fry length.

This year's trade data up to end of August shows a 30% increase in Peruvian frozen asparagus export volumes.

Frozen potato giant Lamb Weston said it is pleased with solid fiscal year 2019 first quarter results, though expects potato shortage-incurred challenges in European subsidiary.

Although the weather has been favourable for apples and most berries this year, Poland's Central Statistical Office (GUS) has confirmed a reduction in vegetable crops.

Germany's agriculture ministry (BMEL) confirmed a reduction in the country's total potato crop which was cut by a quarter due to hot weather in most regions this summer.

Changing social demographics are said to be the reason for a further 10% increase in frozen food sales in one of Japan's main supermarket chain.

UK ice cream manufacturers confirmed soaring profits thanks to record high temperatures this summer, according to an ice cream trade association.

Chicago-based Conagra Brands's first quarter fiscal 2019 results ended August 26 2018 were boosted by acquisitions in the snacks and frozen segments.

A new report highlights that Polish frozen food sales are reaching record highs, with more people willing to buy them through e-commerce platforms.

An investigation by a consumer company found that several retail vanilla ice creams contain no real vanilla, cream or fresh milk.

Korea-based CJ Cheiljedang, subsidiary of food and entertainment giant CJ Group, has bought US and Germany-based frozen food producers in an attempt to boost competitiveness in its overseas operations.