The letter of intent signed by Jens Meier, CEO of HPA, and Teo Eng Dih, Chief Executive of MPA, marks the beginning of a strategic partnership between the two port authorities. The aim is to develop joint projects and initiatives to enhance efficiency and... read more

The Federal Association of Road Haulage, Logistics and Disposal (BGL) e.V. confirms that the ruling of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) essentially acknowledges the long-standing efforts in the fight against social dumping and for fair competition conditions in European road freight transport. The only exception is the obligation to return. read more

In the fruit sector, apple prices remained largely stable, with a minimal increase of 0.2%. The current price is 2.17 euros/kg. However, table pears have become 3.2% cheaper, now priced at 2.45 euros/kg. Noticeably, there has been a sharp price increase in light table grapes. read more

Early seed onions are mostly already sold and the market has switched to the follow-up varieties. Not only domestically, but also in exports, there is currently a lively demand, especially for the 50/70mm size sorting. Onions are particularly in high demand in Eastern Europe. read more

Lithuania, Bulgaria, Romania, Cyprus, Hungary, Malta, and Poland filed appeals to the European Court of Justice against the Mobility Package, which was enacted in 2020 by the Union legislator, i.e. the Parliament and the Council. read more

With a market share of 16% in the 2023/24 season, Camposol has solidified its position as the leading exporter of fresh blueberries from Peru. Fruit Attraction offers an excellent opportunity to update existing and potential customers on the progress of the company's proprietary program. read more

The minister pointed out that for fertilizer manufacturers, the tax on subsidized minerals, known as the Mineral Extraction Tax (MET), will be increased starting next year. Therefore, it has been considered to fundamentally abolish tariffs on fertilizers at the beginning of 2025. read more

In every aspect, onion sorters are a bit calmer this week. This aligns with the onion market, which tends to exhibit more fluctuating movements. Among exporters, much is being said about Senegal. Reports indicate that they have a sufficient amount of onions in stock, and it seems that they will have a slightly reduced appetite for Dutch onions for some time. Growers are not overly concerned about this. Nevertheless, a stable growth in agricultural trade continues to be maintained, as noted by expert Jurphaas Lugtenburg. read more