Holandia: Obroty detaliczne wzrosły o ponad 2% w listopadzie. Według Narodowego Biura Statystycznego (CBS) Holandii, obroty detaliczne były o 2,2% wyższe w listopadzie 2024 roku w porównaniu z listopadem 2023 roku. Obroty w sklepach sprzedających żywność, napoje i tytoń były o 2,0% niższe w listopadzie w porównaniu rok do roku. Wolumen sprzedaży był o 5,9% niższy. read more

Indie skupia się na zwiększeniu eksportu bananów do Rosji, po udanych próbach wysyłek do krajów takich jak Holandia drogą morską, jak oświadczył urzędnik. Kraj ten ma na celu osiągnięcie 1 miliarda dolarów w eksportze bananów w przyszłości. Obecnie eksport owoców... read more

Westfalia Fruit is pleased to announce that Aldo Empirico has been appointed as the leader of Westfalia Fruit Germany starting from January 1st, 2025. Aldo, who has been with the company for 22 years, has been serving as the Managing Director for Westfalia Fruit Germany since 2020, alongside Christoph Buchner. read more

The use of Fairtrade certification should become the reference for global banana imports if we want to maintain a sustainable supply chain with fair prices. This is supported by José Antonio Hidalgo, executive director, in an interview with America Economia. read more

Iberian Premium Fruits (IPF) has acquired The Natural Hand, a citrus and persimmon grower based in Valencia, for an undisclosed amount. read more

German retailers Rewe and Penny have launched their own loyalty program, ending their longstanding partnership with the country's largest independent bonus scheme Payback. The program, called Rewe Bonus, features a unique color scheme described as 'eucalyptus and dragonfruit' by Rewe. read more

Natural capital software developer Trinity AgTech has announced a partnership with strategic sustainability consultancy Aethr Associates. read more

For over 30 years, Syros has been producing high-quality avocado products for major European supermarkets, restaurant chains, and meal box companies. The company provides both private label and branded products, with a focus on practical, healthy, and sustainable options. read more

Westfalia Fruit has successfully acquired Syros, a Belgium-based manufacturer of avocado products that caters to the European food service industry and retail sectors. read more

Fresh Focus South Africa jest Twoim niezbędnym przewodnikiem po biznesie eksportu świeżych produktów w Południowej Afryce, pełnym wywiadów, wiadomości i analiz, które pogłębią Twoją wiedzę na temat dynamicznej bazy dostaw kraju. read more

Leamington, Ontario-based greenhouse grower Topline Farms has named Chris Veillon as vice president of marketing. With over 20 years of industry experience, Veillon will lead the company's marketing efforts to increase brand presence and facilitate growth in North America. read more

The industry body British Apples and Pears, together with NIAB, are co-hosting a topfruit technical day in Kent on Monday, February 10th. read more

"The fees charged by Panama are ridiculous," he wrote. "This complete 'rip-off' of our country must stop immediately." read more

Aldi has reported its best-ever Christmas for sales, with over £1.6 billion in revenue generated in the four weeks leading up to Christmas Eve. read more

The apple is something very special - not only as a food, but also as a symbol of enjoyment, quality, regional identity, innovation, and the strength of German fruit-growing culture. That is why the "German Apple Day" on January 11th is not just an opportunity to celebrate. read more

The ship's four cargo holds were filled with grapes that are to undergo a cold treatment during transport. According to Senasa, further transports with similar quantities are planned for January 8th. read more

The GroentenFruit Huis looks confidently towards the future with the appointment of Richard Schouten as managing director effective January 1, 2025, according to its own statements. read more

"Kees Reinink has dedicated himself to our company with great enthusiasm and professionalism over the past 30 years," says Ben Tax, board member of Rijk Zwaan. "He started in 1994 as the head of lettuce breeding and joined the board in 2000. We have been very happy to" read more

Thus, 61% of the auction turnover was generated by vegetables and 39% by fruit. In contrast to 2023, BelOrta producers cannot look back on a particularly good tomato season, as stated in the report. The bad weather led to a decrease in consumption and weaker prices. read more

The new year is expected to bring moderate growth for Peruvian agricultural exports, according to consultancy Fresh Fruit Peru. They predict a 2 percent growth rate in a conservative scenario for 2025, with blueberries leading the way and products like cocoa and coffee also contributing to this growth. read more