Choosing the right raspberry variety for the conditions on the plantation is an extremely important and complex topic. It is a decision that is made for years, so it is important to carefully consider and evaluate all factors that are relevant.

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The reservoirs have decreased by 30 cubic hectometers in the last week (0.1% of the current total capacity of the reservoirs).

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Channel 4's new cooking show Batch From Scratch, hosted by Joe Swash and Suzanne Mulholland, faced backlash from viewers for promoting frozen vegetables and meal prep hacks like freezing sandwiches for three months. Many criticized the show for not truly cooking "from scratch" and questioned the… read more

The marketing of German table potatoes is now in the second half of the season. "Marketing is going as usual: February is a bit weaker than usual, but I would rate January sales as slightly above average. All cooking types and main varieties are still available from German cultivation. read more

With a double acquisition in the fruit and vegetable industry, Fruit Management Europe (FME) and Chefs Fruit Products (CFP) have a new owner. Ad van Gool has fully transferred both companies to Erwin Boorsma. Erwin already held a minority share in both businesses, but as of February 21, 2025, he has taken over full ownership. read more

Carnival either has nothing to do with you, or your diary has long blocked the week. But does it impact fresh produce sales? We asked several wholesalers in the typical Carnival regions. "Carnival does influence sales, but not as significantly as it used to. In the Netherlands, many catering read more

In 2024, the Port of Rotterdam recorded a slight decrease in freight traffic, handling 435.8 million tonnes, with a 0.7% decline compared to the previous year, as reported by trasportoeuropa.it. This result was mainly influenced by the reduction in traffic of read more

Bananas represent the main example in the fruit and vegetable department of how origin can be a purchasing driver even if it is not national. It is evident that the impossibility of producing bananas in our territory - considering the negligible case of Sicily in terms of read more

"W tym roku zauważamy wyjątkową jakość mandarynek z Hiszpanii" - informuje Benoît Maillard-Guillon z firmy Ets Meseguer. Obecnie dostępne są odmiany Nadorcott, Tangold i Orri, które pojawiły się na rynku między końcem stycznia a początkiem lutego. Wszystkie trzy odmiany spełniają wysokie oczekiwania. read more

A flatworm is spreading through plant trade and threatening soil fertility. Sweden has already taken emergency measures on imports. The flatworm in question is Obama nungara, a large spotted land flatworm native to Brazil and Argentina. This flatworm is spreading via plant trade. read more

After beginning the harvest with smaller quantities a few weeks ago, the vegetable island of Reichenau is now fully entering the new lettuce season. "From calendar weeks 10-11, we expect to be able to supply the food retail sector with fresh greenhouse lettuces across the board," reports. read more

Seeland BIO in Büchslen FR specializes in the cultivation and processing of organic vegetables. In mid-December 2023, their new processing hall in Kerzers started operations. Since then, the organic vegetables have been stored, packaged, and processed in the new building. With the new company read more

Arrivals of Hass avocados on the European market have dropped to 3.6 million boxes. Moroccan volumes remain stable, as do those from Spain and Portugal, while arrivals from Israel are gradually declining. Volumes from Latin America are also theoretically decreasing, but due to many delays. read more

Kanada przyjęła ustawę C-280, zmieniającą Ustawę o upadłości i niewypłacalności oraz Ustawę o układach z wierzycielami firm, aby chronić dostawców świeżych owoców i warzyw. Ta ustawa odzwierciedla amerykański Ustawę o Zepsutych Produktach Rolnych (PACA), ustanawiającą fundusz za niezapłacone. read more

Airfreight plays a crucial role in the global flower industry, ensuring that delicate blooms reach their destinations fresh and undamaged. Despite the significant logistics challenges involved in transporting flowers, there are no dedicated Unit Load Devices (ULDs) designed explicitly for this purpose. read more

Dwa tygodnie temu obchodziliśmy Walentynki - szczytowy okres dla wielu hodowców kwiatów, zwłaszcza róż. Niestety, w tym okresie pojawiają się także negatywne i często mylące nagłówki, takie jak "Ciernista strona Walentynek", które często pojawiają się w lokalnych mediach. read more

The Horticoop cooperative has invested in REKA Group BV, a company that specializes in soil improvement through a regenerative approach. REKA is dedicated to promoting the sustainability of soil ecosystems for the agricultural and horticultural industries. They focus on developing, producing, and selling soil products. read more

The kenyan avocado season has just begun on February 14th with green-skinned varieties, followed later by the Hass variety. This year, the industry continues to be affected by adverse weather conditions, which disrupt the timing of peak harvests. Hassan Nandwa, Managing Director of Fawakih, read more

The demand for Italian strawberries has increased in the southern part of the country due to production delays, low supply, and attractive prices. Maria Ferrara from the fruit and vegetable wholesaler Fe.Vi Frutta stated, "About 1,500 parcels are arriving at the warehouse every day, compared to the 400 earlier." read more

Potatoes USA has effectively increased opportunities for the export of U.S. potatoes in the competitive market of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This progress has been achieved through a promotional campaign funded by the USDA Market Access Program (MAP) that was launched two years ago in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). read more