Havatec has appointed Ruud Duivenvoorden, a respected industry figure, as its new Sales Manager. Duivenvoorden, who previously worked at Koen Pack advising clients on flower sleeves and plant packaging, will now leverage his experience and expertise to promote Havatec's solutions,... read more

The fruit and vegetable department of the large-scale retail trade is going through a positive phase, as demonstrated by the growth recorded in the month of April, despite a slowdown in the trend since the beginning of the year. Among the main macrocategories, both fruits and vegetables show good performance, while the IV-V read more

The second Kiwi Passion Day confirmed all the expectations of the eve, drawing a large and qualified audience of stakeholders in the sector to Rimini. The event provided an opportunity to review the strategies of the Kiwi Passion Consortium, but also read more

Turkish authorities have revised their hazelnut production forecast for the 2025/26 season. Due to unfavorable weather conditions in April, the Black Sea Exporters' Association (KiB) has issued an updated estimate, projecting a total crop size of 609,400 tons. This figure includes 370,400 tons from the eastern Black Sea region. read more

We are currently in a crucial period for blueberries – the flowering phase. Unfortunately, this year, producers are struggling with unpredictable drops in temperature, which brings serious cultivation challenges. What precautions can we take to secure

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The Suez Canal Authority has announced a 15% discount on transit fees for containerships with capacities of approximately 13,500 TEU and above. This initiative aims to stimulate trade as the Red Sea shipping crisis shows signs of resolution. The offer comes in response to requests from. read more

"The French Hazelnut Producers' Association (ANPN) and the Unicoque cooperative are urging action to stop unfair competition and distortions that could lead to the disappearance of this small sector of 300 French producers. Following the apple sector, it is now the turn of..." read more

Mother's Day may have passed in Western Europe, but there are still a few more celebrations across the continent. For instance, Algro Flowers & Plants is busy preparing for Polish Mother's Day on May 26. "For us, Polish Mother's Day is a very big occasion, and we also send quite a bit to France." read more

Aby odpowiedzieć na zmieniające się potrzeby rynku, Battistini Vivai przyjął strategię patrzenia w przyszłość skupioną na innowacji i eksperymentach. "Jesteśmy podekscytowani wprowadzeniem naszej pierwszej odmiany, Blueberica Nordica (A81) do testów pilotażowych - opracowanej we współpracy z Commercial Alfa (Chile), Caliplant." read more

Simon Hopkins began his career in the fresh produce industry by working in a market making deliveries and managing stalls. Over the years, he has gained experience as a lorry driver, depot manager, and finally, he has recently started his own fruit and vegetable box delivery service called Spuds Fresh. read more

W maju 2025 roku Rosja importowała 432,200 ton ziemniaków, co stanowi 3.5-krotnie więcej niż w tym samym okresie w 2024 roku (124,800 ton), według Rosselkhoznadzor, powołując się na dane z systemu Argus-Fito. Największe ilości pochodziły z Egiptu, 274,500 ton (wzrost o 4.5-krotny z 59,300 ton), Chin. read more

The cherry harvest has been delayed in the main producing areas of Spain due to colder than usual weather conditions and some rains, which recently took a toll on the earliest crops in the Jerte Valley. "We are about 15 days late with the cherry harvest in the Jerte Valley, although the harvests read more

What development strategies for the next five years? Jingold was asked for Macfrut 2025, where it promoted a private meeting with its members (Road to 2030: a road to travel together). The brand, during the fair, was also the protagonist of the format The Healthy Food Show. read more

In order to expedite international horticulture projects, the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), Invest International, and Dutch Greenhouse Delta (DGD) have teamed up. On May 14th, the three entities solidified their partnership by symbolically joining three puzzle pieces to represent their collective ambition. read more

Today, during the High Level Meeting in Beijing, Vice Minister Marten van den Berg of the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture and Vice Minister Zhang Baofeng of Chinese Customs signed the Apple protocol to grant market access for apples from the Netherlands into China. The apple protocol, together read more

Jest bardzo klarowny rynek dla hiszpańskich pomarańczy stołowych w miarę zbliżania się końca sezonu. "Koncentrujemy się na naszym letnim gatunku Summer Navel Extra Sweet LLUSAR, który został uznany za Smak Roku, ze względu na jego wyjątkową jakość smaku nawet pod koniec sezonu, z charakterystycznym aromatem i słodyczą." read more

The Agroseguro consortium has reported that the storms at the start of May affected 80,000 hectares of agricultural land in Spain. The most affected regions are the Ebro valley (Aragon, Navarra, and La Rioja), Castilla-La Mancha, and Murcia. However, these are preliminary figures, as farmers are still assessing the full extent of the damage. read more

Coldcha has launched a paper-based NFC temperature label that aims to streamline temperature tracking during transportation. This innovative solution is targeted towards growers, fresh produce manufacturers, food businesses, as well as flower and plant distributors looking for a cost-effective option to real-time monitoring. The NFC... read more

Terra Nova Nurseries has expanded its Echinacea Supreme Series with Echinacea Supreme 'Lime'. This new addition embodies all the hallmarks of a classic perennial while delivering the same vigorous growth habit as its previous cultivars in the Supreme series. Echinacea Supreme 'Lime' stands tall. read more

This month, the trade magazine Primeur, in collaboration with FreshPlaza, has published an international edition. Alongside the Dutch-language version, a German-language print edition was distributed to over 3,500 fresh produce companies in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. read more