On Welbergsweg in Steenbergen, brothers Corné and John Jacobs run Koelhuis Jacobs together. The company focuses on the storage, processing, and logistical handling of agricultural products. "We have always been progressive," says Corné. "But in our own way. Practical, down-to-earth and focused." read more

Zapotrzebowanie na imbir w USA wzrosło po okresie świątecznym, co było widoczne w pierwszych tygodniach stycznia. Wówczas imbir peruwiański korzystał z silnego popytu, częściowo dlatego, że dostępność imbiru chińskiego była ograniczona, a duża część chińskiego produktu trafiającego na rynek. read more

The supply of fresh produce in the Central African Republic is under strain due to the ripple effects of the security situation in the Sahel region and the ongoing war in the Middle East. Industry professionals are bracing for market disruptions, as the country relies heavily on imports for its fresh produce. read more

On 18 March 2026, the Leeuwarden District Court declared the company Frysk-Witlof bankrupt and appointed Mr. NHM Poort as the receiver. Frysk-Witlof is a company that produces Belgian endive on a large scale throughout the year. The company, based in Sexbierum, cultivated over 300 hectares of Belgian endive from Dutch roots. read more

The University of Kashmir (KU) concluded week-long entrepreneurship training programs on "Nursery & Post-Harvest Management of Commercially Important Ornamental Plants" and "Cultivation & Commercialization of Edible and Medicinal Mushrooms in Kashmir" at the Main Campus on Monday. The programs were organized by... read more

BloomScribe, a new website platform designed for independent UK florists, has recently launched. It provides modern, mobile-first ecommerce websites at a much lower cost compared to traditional providers. The platform was created by a software developer and his partner, who spent nine years developing it. read more

Morrisons is considering selling its food manufacturing division, Myton Food Group, to help reduce debt after its £8.7 billion acquisition in 2021. Myton Food Group, which was rebranded in 2023 from Morrisons' in-house manufacturing operation, has 19 production sites. read more

"La producción de granadas en Perú se espera que aumente entre un 10 y un 15% este año", dice Antonio Falcone, gerente general de Siembra Alta. A nivel de la empresa, el crecimiento ha sido aún más significativo. "Como empresa, actualmente estamos un 55% arriba. Hemos ganado participación en el mercado mientras que nuestra propia" read more

Istnieje optymizm wokół zbiorów arbuzów wiosennych z Hermosillo, Meksyk. "Sezon wzrostu był bardzo czysty - dobra rozwój winorośli, silne owocowanie i brak większych wydarzeń stresowych" - mówi Lesley Sykes z firmy The Sykes Co., zaznaczając, że to zazwyczaj przekłada się na dobre wczesne plony. read more

Od 10 do 13 marca odbyła się targowa impreza Foodex Japan w Tokio. Oprócz głównie dużych producentów chipsów, takich jak Agristo, Clarebout, Lutosa, oraz przetwórcy ziemniaków Pomuni, BelOrta również był obecny na targach z różnorodnym asortymentem warzyw. "Głównie warzywa, ponieważ na przykład z gruszkami jeszcze nie mamy." read more

In a context of gradual improvement in the purchasing power of Italian families, the retail sector is facing a profound transformation: price is no longer the only factor guiding consumer choice, but increasingly the ability of retailers to build meaningful relationships. read more

Spring weeding of currant plantations is one of the most important elements of agronomy, which directly affects the health of the bushes, nutrient availability, and crop yield. These conclusions were presented by Tomasz Olszewski from Procam Polska company. read more

Branding Ovation is an initiative promoting brand building in the berry industry. This year's edition will take place on March 30th in Warsaw. The competition will choose the "Berry Brand of the Year 2026", the Grand Prix in the category of "Marketing Department of the Year 2026", and the top 8 varietal brands. read more

This week, analysts from the EastFruit project have reported a noticeable increase in prices in the Ukrainian greenhouse cucumber market. The rise in prices is attributed to steady demand despite limited supply. In the past week, the volume of cucumber harvests in local greenhouse complexes has... read more