"The evaluation and certification of sustainability is becoming increasingly relevant for horticultural businesses," emphasizes ZVG Secretary General Bertram Fleischer. He cites society's demands, customer inquiries, and pressure from the financial market as reasons for this. read more

Since last year, the law has been in force and applies to companies with 1,000 employees as of 2024. However, the new accountability and due diligence obligations are difficult to meet, partly due to the time and cost involved. The supply chain directive that emerged at the EU level. read more

The Izmir province in Turkey is helping the Black Sea province of Samsun to increase its exports of fresh fruits and vegetables, as reported by Turkish Agri News. read more

According to LNV, a TV and online commercial is being aired to inspire consumers, and the website www.allesoverbiologisch.nl has been set up. The consumer campaign is part of the Organic Action Plan that Minister Piet Adema had previously presented. read more

Waitrose has acquired the meal-kit delivery service Dishpatch, which will help expand the retailer's direct-to-consumer business and support its goal of becoming the go-to destination for food enthusiasts. read more

Especially in Germany, as a nation oriented towards both imports and exports, companies in the industrial, trade, and logistics sectors benefit significantly from the free movement of goods within the single market without borders and tariffs. However, without reforms in economic policy, businesses in the Union are at risk. read more

From 10 hectares in 2011, the cultivation area increased to 47 hectares last year, surpassing conventional production, which is operated on 19 hectares. read more

Na zachodzie Niemiec biznes producentów i sprzedawców truskawek nie jest już tak prosty i bezproblemowy jak kiedyś. Ale wydaje się, że pojawia się nowa i złota szansa dla tych, którzy chcą zainwestować w najwyższej jakości regionalne dostawy na rynek krajowy. read more

The change in the law had become necessary mainly to avoid high fines due to excessive nitrate pollution. Just last year, the German government had managed to avert a ten-year-long infringement procedure by the EU Commission against Germany. read more

Tertius Strauss, a Mozambican citrus farmer and managing director of Verdant Produce Mozambique, is excited about this development: "This is the beginning of an incredible journey. A journey that will continue for generations as we establish a sustainable citrus industry in Mozambique." read more

The program is being carried out in the five Pacific island countries of Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Samoa, and Tonga, according to Plant & Food Research. read more

The largest photovoltaic system (PV system) on a company-owned property is currently being built on the roof of the logistics site in Lauenau, as announced by Edeka Minden-Hannover. read more

According to reefertrends, this kiwi record is partly attributed to the ideal weather before and during the harvest. Additionally, there were enough harvest helpers. This year's performance stands in stark contrast to the poor yield of 2023, which was marked by a ... read more

QS-System partners are well-prepared thanks to their verifiable requirements for ensuring seamless quality control along the entire production chain. read more

In the Netherlands, about 25% of all food is wasted, which has enormous implications for the climate and food security. The Dutch government has set a goal to reduce food waste by half by 2030. "We see a group read more

"Insisting on the material flow balance is a missed opportunity for reducing bureaucracy. The material flow balance is not required by European law and was not requested by Germany as part of the infringement procedure. In the wake of the farmers' protests, the Bundestag has" read more

Representatives from research, administration, politics, and businesses will discuss this on June 18th and 19th, 2024 in Berlin. The Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) and the Thünen Institute have invited participants. read more

Meet with the fruit, vegetable, and flower buyers of the PROFI retail chain from Romania! read more

Kristie Emerson from Perfection Fresh has been awarded the 2024 Seeka Marketer of the Year Award by The International Fresh Produce Association Australia New Zealand (IFPA A-NZ) and Produce Plus Magazine. read more

A fan's creative artwork of Virat Kohli, made entirely from onions and garlic, has become a viral sensation. The video, shared on social media, depicts the fan skillfully arranging the vegetables on a marked surface to create a remarkable resemblance of the cricket icon. This unique and innovative tribute has captured the attention of the online community. read more