Currants and gooseberries are already turning green and will soon want to bloom. Therefore, it's important to keep a close eye on the weather and carry out important pre-blooming treatments. It will also be important to prepare the plants for the upcoming frost expected this weekend. read more

Dümmen Orange has appointed Roderick Benjamin as the Managing Director of its farm in Naivasha, Kenya, effective April 1. With over 20 years of experience in the agricultural sector, specifically in cut flowers, Roderick brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership expertise to his new position. read more

Ecuadorian banana exporter Frutadeli S.A. has filed for bankruptcy against the Russian wholesale fruit supplier Troya Import. The claim was submitted to the Arbitration Court of St. Petersburg and Leningrad Region on March 30, due to an outstanding debt of $749,000 owed by the Russian company. read more

Phormium, the Belgian manufacturer of thermal screens, is launching a fully aluminized screen called Noctis Thermo. This screen provides an energy savings of 72%. Jesse Verbeke, Application Manager, stated: "By combining our unique weaving technology with the in-house developed MEP™ process, we have achieved unprecedented efficiency." read more

Yesterday, Frutura announced the acquisition of Montana Fruits, a company based in Colombia that is a major local packer, shipper, and marketer of avocados sourced from growers across the country. This move is aimed at strengthening Frutura's presence in Latin America. read more

Snackables carrots were introduced to the market in 2018 and have seen strong year-on-year growth since then. "Our customers love the crunch and the sweet carrot flavor. We are finding more and more consumers are looking for healthy, tasty, easy snacking options," said Ben Meadows, Category Manager. read more

Italia Ortofrutta announces the return of the "Ortofrutta Experience" Open Days, an initiative that this year expands to 15 stops throughout Italy, many more than the first edition. An unmissable opportunity to deepen knowledge of the organized fruit and vegetable sector. read more

"Our farm is located just a stone's throw away from the Mediterranean coast, on fertile, sun-kissed land. Vegetables with an authentic flavor flourish here, benefiting from the proximity of the sea," explains Giorgio Licitra, manager of Marina Iblea, a consortium that cultivates high-quality produce with added value. read more

"Based on forecasts made on March 1st, 2025, French leek production is expected to reach 159,100 tons for the entire 2024-2025 marketing year, which is 16,300 tons less than the previous year. In February 2025, prices were 5% higher compared to the 2023-2024 season and 15% higher than the average prices from 2020-2024." read more

The beginning of the Dutch Asian vegetable growing season has arrived at the perfect time this year for Asian Crop, located in Velden, Limburg. The cultivation and trading company typically obtains its Asian leafy vegetables in winter from Spain, where they are cultivated near Valencia. However, this year,... read more

Mentoring to transform ideas into real solutions is one of the key offerings of a new program launched today by Hort Frontiers. The new program - Australian-Grown Innovation, developed in partnership with Startupbootcamp and Cluster Connect - is designed to drive innovation that will tackle. read more

"The marketing season for Indian grapes has started off much better than last year," says Corné van de Klundert of Origin Fruit Group. "There was significant rainfall in India at the beginning of the season, leading to lower production per hectare. The local Indian market demands its usual quality standards." read more

When people think of the Kurdistan Autonomous Region or Iraq, greenhouse horticulture may not be the first thing that comes to mind. Yet there are opportunities in the region, observes Adriaan IJsselstein, who recently moved to Iraq's Kurdistan Region as consul-general. "Here, Holland stands for read more

African floriculture experts assembled in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi on Monday to discuss strategies for increasing the continent's flower exports, improving market access, and enhancing supply chain efficiency. The two-day Flower Logistics Africa 2025 conference brought together senior government read more

A plentiful crop of California strawberries has just arrived at California Giant Berry Farms, with the company reporting strong levels of its key product. The high yields of top-quality fruit from the berry supplier guarantee peak promotional volumes of California strawberries throughout the season. read more

The apple and pear contact group, consisting of producers, marketers, sector representatives, and government officials from France, Italy, and Spain, will convene on April 2 and 3 in Avignon, France. The group will discuss the progress of the season and analyze the market in France, Italy, and Spain. read more

Tympaki and Messara, located on the southern coast of Crete, are the two oldest melon-growing regions in Greece. Typically, these regions see the first melon harvests in April. However, this year has been different. "The weather conditions were a bit colder than usual and unfavorable." read more

The dry fruits and nuts industry faces challenges such as price fluctuations, reliance on imports, and complexities in the supply chain. The Nuts & Dry Fruits Council of India (NDFC) is working to bring together the sector, tackling issues related to exports, imports, quality standards, unstable pricing, branding constraints, and more. read more

Holland: Retail turnover up by nearly 2% in February

Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports that retail turnover was 1.6% higher in February 2025 than in February 2024. Turnover in shops selling food, beverages, and tobacco was up by 1.5% in February year on year. Sales volume was 3.6% lower. read more