Specyfika funkcjonowania grup producentów owoców i warzyw w Polsce

The study analyzed the formation and development of groups of fruit and vegetable producers, which began functioning under the Act of 2003. Group passed through a phase of groups initially accepted and after 5 years to approach to full recognition phase. The implementation of the financial assistance mechanisms under the common organization of markets od fruit and vegetable had a significant impact on the increase in the number of groups, contributing to the stabilization of the horticultural sector. However, the organization of this market was relatively low at around 12%, with the average for the EU-27 at 43%.