Holland: Retail turnover up by almost 2% in August
Statistics Netherlands (CBS) has reported that retail turnover in August 2024 was 1.8% higher compared to August 2023. Sales volume also saw an increase of 1.5%. Turnover in supermarkets decreased by 2.6%, while turnover in specialty shops increased by 9.7%.
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Over 10,000 attendees enthusiastically participated in the Port's 11th Annual Banana Festival, celebrating a diverse working waterfront this past Saturday. The Festival provided attendees with a special chance to witness one of the most efficient and effective working waterfronts on the West Coast. read more

More aware and demanding consumers in the fruit and vegetable departments. This is how the supply chain, from producers to retail chains, is committed to offering products that meet the needs of consumers, both in terms of taste and health, but also in terms of values. A way to provide guarantees to. read more

The presidents of the different sectorial groups that make up the Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producers and Exporters of the Region of Murcia (Proexport) agree that the celebration of Fruit Attraction (from the 8th

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Ten raport USDA skupia się na corocznej produkcji i konsumpcji orzechów drzew w Turcji. Produkcja pistacji w Turcji w roku marketingowym (MY) 2024/25 ma szansę osiągnąć nowy rekord z powodu wielu czynników. Oczekuje się większych wolumenów produkcji i większych niż zwykle zapasów na początek sezonu. read more

Hispatec Agrointeligencia, a Spanish leader in digital systems for agriculture, is bringing all its field-to-market solutions to Fruit Attraction this year so that any fair attendee can

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Lychees in Australia heavily rely on pollination services provided by a variety of insects, with the European honey bee (Apis mellifera) playing a crucial role. A report from 2024 highlights that 80% of the lychee crop yield depends on the pollination services of both managed and wild bees. read more

Tosca, a company specializing in reusable packaging solutions, is excited to announce the launch of its 2024 Sustainability Report. This document showcases the company's achievements in 2023, detailing its initiatives to make a significant sustainability impact in its operations and with its customers. read more

Beijing Supreme Court ruled in favor of Deroose Plants, a member of Plantum, in a case against a Guangdong infringer of Bromeliad varieties. Deroose Plants stated: "This sets a crucial legal precedent, emphasizing the importance of intellectual property in fostering innovation. read more

Avocado will be the main focus of the 16th edition of Fruit Attraction, with various initiatives centered around this superfood. For the Madrid Fair (8-10 October), participation of over 2,100 companies from 56 countries is expected, presenting 70 thousand square meters of products. read more

The National Farmers' Federation (NFF) welcomes the Government's announcement of $30 million over three years to increase funding for investigations and enforcement by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) in the supermarket and retail sector. The NFF has been advocating for this for a long time. read more

The European Food Safety System recently identified a high level of prohibited pesticides in fresh peppers from Albania during an import attempt into Slovenia. The pesticides found were pirimiphos-methyl and formate, both of which are banned within the European Union and several other countries. read more

The Citrus Research Board (CRB) in California has entered into a $900,000 non-dilutive funding agreement with Nanovel, which includes the provision of a citrus-harvesting robot following a series of field trials. The field trials are scheduled to commence in the spring of 2025 and will be carried out in collaboration with citrus growers. read more

The northern region of Vietnam has suffered trillions of dong in damages caused by a recent typhoon, with the numbers still increasing as more areas report losses. Farmers affected by the typhoon, like Huu from Xe Cu hamlet in Thanh Hai commune, Luc Ngan district, are urgently working to... read more

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) has partnered with Babylonstoren and its new venture, Soetmelksvlei, to provide genetic plant material from the department's extensive fig collection at its Oudtshoorn research farm for establishment at the two farms near Simondium. read more

Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, is a sponsor of SwimtheIsland Golfo dell’Isola 2024, one of the most exciting open water swimming events in Europe. On Saturday, October 5 and Sunday, October 6, participants will compete against each other. read more

Ball SB has issued an update following a week of activities at Ball Kenya, which included their Open Days event held from September 17-19 at their new R&D station. This was followed by a participation in the Naivasha Horticultural Fair on Friday, September 20, and Saturday, September 21. The Open Days event at the read more

After two years marked by a severe drought, the Spanish farmers' union Unió de Pagesos predicts that the 2024 commercial campaign for some fruits will only be able to cover production costs, due to the climatic difficulties that some areas have faced. read more

"Region Europy Wschodniej zwiększyła import owoców i warzyw o 28% w latach 2019-2023, osiągając imponującą kwotę 10 miliardów dolarów, pomijając handel wewnątrzregionalny. Pomimo stabilizacji trendów demograficznych wielu segmentów importu w ostatnich latach, nadal istnieje znaczący potencjał dla nowych" read more

The 2024/2025 season of the solar greenhouse in Southern Europe has begun with the marketing of peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchinis, and eggplants. Throughout the summer, producers have been working on preparing the soil for the upcoming season. Following the processes of solarization, cleaning, and planting, some crops, such as read more