Arjan Zwinkels joined CH2O as co-director on December 2nd. He has a strong background in horticulture, as freesias were grown at his parents' company in Monster, the Netherlands. While taking over the company was not his initial plan, he found horticulture to be a fascinating field. That's why he pursued a career in horticulture. read more

W ciągu ostatniego tygodnia porównanie cen hurtowych wybranych owoców i warzyw ujawnia niewielkie wahania. Te zmiany podkreślają subtelne zmiany w dynamice rynku, pod wpływem wzorców podaży i popytu. Kliknij, aby powiększyć, Jabłka Bramley's seedling miały średnią cenę 1,32 funta. read more

Last November, the III International Postharvest Seminar was held in Lima, Peru. The event was organized by the Association of Citrus Producers of Peru (Procitrus) and read more

The EastFruit team provides in-depth market analysis of fruit and vegetable prices from the previous week in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East. This analysis is based on the offers and bids on the largest regional EF trade platform, which has 26,000 participants from 50 countries worldwide. Key highlights for this week include information on apple prices. read more

In recent seasons, the vegetable market has accustomed us to sudden fluctuations, with dramatic peaks or drops. However, at the moment, we are experiencing a phase of standstill, with little interest in the markets and prices remaining stable. But in the past few days, there have been some signs that suggest a turnaround may be coming. read more

The Italian company Tozzi Frutta, which has 25 hectares of green kiwi fruit in production, is supported by many growers and suppliers from the main production areas of Italy. The fruits are sold both domestically and internationally. "This year, production levels have rebounded and exceeded expectations." read more

Biocont Polska offers a wide range of products registered for organic farming, including insecticides, fungicides, soil preparations, fertilizers, plant protection products, macroorganisms, and adjuvants. The company's offer was presented by Krzysztof Jędrzejowski. read more

There is a more positive outlook on this year's organic mandarin crop from California compared to last year at this time. "The supply is much better, and it appears that the fruit sizes are a bit larger. We are getting better yields from the field – compared to last year, I would say we have maybe 20" read more

November is confirming to be a challenging month for the sales of fruit and vegetables, as the slight decrease in volumes in large-scale retail confirms. The results are mainly affected by fruit, but also by the vegetable sector, which has been influenced by the increase in wholesale prices and retail prices. read more

Mercadona's commitment to the Spanish agri-food sector is reflected in a strategy that values local productions: over 85% of its assortment comes from products grown, fished, or processed in Spain, as reported by revistamercados.com. This philosophy has led to read more

W ciągu ostatniego tygodnia na rynku bananowym obserwowano zróżnicowane trendy w różnych krajach. Podczas gdy niektóre kraje doświadczyły stabilizacji cen, inne zanotowały lekkie spadki, odzwierciedlając zmieniającą się dynamikę rynku. W Kolumbii ceny bananów pozostały stabilne, bez zmian w porównaniu z poprzednim tygodniem. read more

Joost Debeuckelaere, the third generation of the company, took over the reins of the Belgian potato wholesaler Agro Debeuckelaere from his father, Walter, in 2001. With decades of experience supplying potatoes to the chip and potato chip industry, Joost expanded into chip production under the name Waltson. read more

April 2024 started off with a challenge as Royal FloraHolland reported a €17 million loss in their 2023 annual report. However, the month also brought more than just financial updates. Highlights included the Flora Expo Astana in Kazakhstan and visits to 115 greenhouses across the Netherlands. read more

An agreement has been signed between Melinda Lab, a business unit of the Consortium dedicated to developing 100% natural processed fruit-based products, and New Factor. The company in Cerasolo (Rimini) has been tasked with marketing them in the vending machine segment, a channel that is making a comeback. read more

W Malezji Consumers' Association of Penang (CAP) wezwała rząd do zawieszenia eksportu lokalnych produktów do końca pory deszczowej, powołując się na niedobór, który spowodował wzrost cen owoców i warzyw. Badania CAP wskazują na wzrost cen kilku produktów.

In Malaysia, the Consumers' Association of Penang (CAP) has urged the government to suspend the export of local produce until the end of the monsoon season, citing a shortage that has led to increased prices for fruits and vegetables. CAP's surveys indicate a rise in prices for several items. read more

W szybkiej odpowiedzi na inwazję moszczycy śródziemnomorskiej wykrytą w pobliżu Punta Cana w grudniu 2023 roku, Republika Dominikańska skutecznie wyeliminowała szkodnika, stosując Technikę Sterylizacji Owadów (SIT). Ta metoda, przyjazna dla środowiska, polega na masowym hodowaniu i sterilizacji samców. read more

The sector that emerges from the second report "Agriculture between innovation and sustainability" produced by the Invernizzi Agri Lab of Sda Bocconi School of Management in partnership with Crédit Agricole Italia and presented yesterday at Crédit Agricole is undergoing significant transformation in the primary sector. read more

The first shipment of Chilean cherries for the 2024-25 season arrived at the port on December 8, with the initial container reaching the Guangzhou Jiangnan Market later that evening. In celebration of this event, the Chilean Fruit Exporters Association and Guangzhou JNH Wholesale Market hosted a. read more

The Broekman brothers were originally pig farmers. However, they now operate an agricultural empire, cultivating raspberry plants on 25 hectares of land and owning what could potentially be the first agro-solar park in the Netherlands. The solar panels are strategically positioned to allow for the growth of various crops underneath. read more

Research scientists at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research Savannah Agricultural Research Institute (CSIR-SARI-Wa) in the Upper West region of Ghana are working towards transforming the region into a major onion production center. This is despite the region's current low levels of production. read more