Over a year ago, Robert Blomsteel and Ron den Hoedt founded EDN, a company that specializes in importing and exporting organic and conventional fruits and vegetables. In December, they relocated to a new office in Barendrecht. The organic products, sold under the brand name EDN Organic Freshness, make up approximately 60% of the total volume. read more

The Local Police of Almenara, in the province of Castellón, have successfully apprehended two individuals who were caught stealing melons from a field in the municipality. This accomplishment was made possible through the use of drones in their surveillance operation. The duo was taken into custody after being caught in the act by the police officers. read more

Maastricht University has constructed a new research greenhouse at Brightlands Campus Greenport Venlo in the Netherlands. Research will commence on September 1 in this state-of-the-art greenhouse focusing on the future of agriculture and horticulture. Studies will include new cultivation techniques and strategies. read more

"Jednym z najlepszych górskich jabłek na świecie jest to, które rośnie w sercu austriackiej krainy Styrii, a po ośmiu miesiącach kampanii, nadal mamy zapasy odmian Golden, Fuji, Royal Gala i Evelina, które będą dostępne przez kolejne dwa lub trzy miesiące za pośrednictwem hiszpańskiej firmy." read more

Born in Westland, the heart of the horticulture industry in the Netherlands, Bart Sosef has been involved in this sector from a very young age. With an entrepreneurial spirit rooted in a family retail business and a master's degree in Food and Finance, Bart has accumulated read more

The Egyptian garlic campaign is about to end earlier than usual due to stocks drying up as international demand increases. Ralph Nakhal from the growing company Tomna stated, "The harvest concluded in April and we are now shipping dry garlic. It seems like... read more

Najnowsze zawieszenie inspekcji awokado w Meksyku przez Stany Zjednoczone spowodowało straty w branży po obu stronach w wysokości 7 milionów dolarów dziennie. Jednak meksykańska branża awokado obawia się długoterminowego szkodzenia reputacji jako dostawcy. Wynika to z obaw o bezpieczeństwo personelu inspekcyjnego z USA w niektórych miejscach. read more

In order to meet its obligations to clients, the agroindustrial company Camposol has expanded its product range by acquiring various fruits in recent years. This diversification strategy includes the acquisition of blueberries, avocados, mangoes, tangerines, and grapes. read more

German Ambassador Philipp Ackermann recently celebrated the arrival of North Indian mangoes in European markets, emphasizing a shift towards diversifying mango imports in Europe. Ackermann, who considers himself a mango enthusiast, noted the prevalent presence of Brazilian and West African mangoes in the market. read more

The most exciting partnerships are those that allow for tangible and innovative results in highly competitive sectors, where standing out with a true novelty is a constant challenge. The recently signed agreement between CIV – Italian Nursery Consortium and the Piedmontese company... read more

The Consortium for the Protection of White Fig of Cilento PDO has been officially recognized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forestry. read more

"We are not your average couple; we want to create something beautiful in our later years for the environment and for future generations." This quote is from a previous interview with Ab van Marrewijk. Currently, he and his wife Shirley have been residing in Italy for 1.5 years. They are working on... read more

Morocco's blueberry acreage continued to expand last season with new projects and new genetics. The Moroccan blueberry industry has not given up on its goal of reaching 100,000 tons of production and offering a year-round supply. This shows not only its consolidation but also its desire to grow further. read more

The market for early South African citrus is not very strong at the moment, notes Edwin Wolf of the Rotterdam-based Origin Fruit Group. "Meanwhile, the supply is beginning to increase further, after South Africa experienced delays for a significant period. This was particularly evident with lemons, where large volumes were still." read more

"In the study, we have identified three different species for the first time as the main culprits of this disease: L. iraniensis, Dia. pseudomangiferae, and Dia. ueckerae." read more

This corresponds to an increase of two percent compared to the previous season, as indicated in a recent report from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Accordingly, exports are expected to rise to 210,000 tons. Cooler and drier weather conditions will have an impact. read more

They enable a gentle, automated processing of delicate fruits and are a key component of the robotic avocado line, which was first introduced at this year's FRUIT LOGISTICA and Anuga FoodTec. The solution was developed by KRONEN in a research project with DIL. read more

Port of Hamburg in Germany was honored at the Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain (AFLAS) Awards ceremony held in Shanghai on June 25th. read more

Latin American fruit exporters are expected to gain advantages from enhanced connections to global markets, as a result of significant infrastructure investment initiatives that will strengthen port facilities on the west coast of South America. read more

British farmers will be valued, avocados and olives will be cultivated in Surrey, and insect salads will become a common part of British meals. read more