Aartsen imports fresh vegetables and fruits from over 800 growers in 60 different countries. These products are distributed to approximately 1,100 weekly customers in the Benelux region, Northern France, and the German Ruhr area from its locations in Breda, Venlo, and Sint-Katelijne-Waver. read more

Cpr System is increasingly focusing on sustainability and is preparing, even before it becomes mandatory by law, to publish its first dedicated report: “Most likely by 2025, a year before it is mandated by law,” explains Lorenzo Sironi, commercial manager. read more

Irish fresh produce grower-supplier Keelings has launched a new TV advert as part of their brand relaunch, airing for the first time in Ireland today (20 May). read more

A popular healthy eating trend on TikTok has played a major role in inspiring the introduction of a Salad Creations Bay at Tesco. read more

The growth trend of Colombian avocado exports in 2024 seems to be continuing without any signs of slowing down. Ricardo Uribe, CEO of the prominent grower-exporter Cartama, predicts that Colombia's avocado exports will increase by 16 to 20 percent this year, potentially reaching a shipment volume of 141,000 tonnes. read more

Earlier this month, growers, researchers, and industry professionals gathered for the Root Health Symposium, organized by the University of Florida, the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA), and the Root Alliance. During the event, participants were informed about the most recent advancements in root health. read more

A customer named Nan Wei recently took to social media to express her dissatisfaction after receiving a vegetable dish from Alijiang through the Deliverychinatown app. She claimed that the dish was significantly smaller than expected considering its price of $19.95. The dish was ordered as a takeaway from Vivo City. read more

The Kenya's Flower Industry Expo (IFTEX) is set to start on Tuesday 4th and will run until Thursday 6th June this year. Buyers from more than 75 countries have already registered, and 186 growers and suppliers will be exhibiting, highlighting the global importance of the Expo. Sustainability will be... read more

Crops in key states have been affected by unfavorable weather conditions, leading to a decrease in potato production. This has caused a 25% increase in potato prices at the wholesale market in Vashi over the past week. The situation is not likely to improve until new crops arrive at the end of the year. read more

The fruit sector in Hungary must adapt to climate change in order to survive. A recently published analysis on the challenges faced by fruit growers in Hungary revealed that 82% of the agricultural area consists of arable land. Despite this, horticulture only contributed 1% to last year's agricultural output. read more

Agricultural experts in the Rajshahi region, which includes the vast Barind tract, have stressed the significance of cultivating export-quality mangoes to boost foreign currency earnings. During a full-day training session at the Binodpur mango orchard in Bagha Upazila, they emphasized the importance of this endeavor. read more

In April, the EU calculated the price of apples based on the simple average of the four major EU member states at €92 per 100 kilograms, which was €1 lower compared to the previous month. The monthly average apple prices, excluding packaging costs, were €128.9 for France, €80.83 for Germany, and €98.44 for Spain. read more

The Panama Canal Authority has announced an increase in the number of daily transits from 24 to 31, with a focus on benefiting Classic Panamax-sized containerships. Starting June 1, an extra transit will be permitted for Neopanamax vessels, raising the total to 32. On June 15, the draft will... read more

"On May 1st, 2024, the French Ministry of Agriculture's statistics department, Agreste, reported that the estimated cherry production for the 2024 campaign in France is 37,700 tons. This represents a 12% increase compared to 2023 and a 23% increase compared to the average harvest from 2019 to 2023." read more

A strong collaboration between Lansingerland municipal council, Wageningen University & Research (WUR), BU Glastuinbouw & Bloembollen, and the Yes!Delft and StartLife incubators has led to the creation of a HortiScience Innovation Center (HIC). The HIC is part of the Greenport Horti Campus. read more

The apple planted area in New Zealand for the 2023/2024 market year is forecasted to be 9,200 hectares (ha), significantly down from 11,000 ha at the beginning of the 2022/2023 market year. This decrease is attributed to the effects of Cyclone Gabrielle, which caused widespread flooding, silt, debris, strong winds, and surface damage. read more

PARTIDA LOGISTICS, a leading customs agency in Spain, has announced the opening of its new branch in Tangier, as part of its international expansion strategy for the year 2024. The company is reconnecting with its past, as it was founded in the 1950s.

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This year, as it celebrates its 130th anniversary, Système U has decided to change its name to "Coopérative U". CEO Dominique Schelcher announced this today in front of the 1,500 members present at the group's congress on May 16th and 17th. The fourth-largest food retailer in France aims to... read more

Potatoes New Zealand has received a strong mandate from potato growers to represent them in the upcoming six-year potato levy cycle. The Declaration of Result was issued by the independent Returning Officer, Warwick Lampp, of Electionz.com. Among the voters, 94.74% of growers supported the... read more

François Moran from Tropibana, an import company at Rungis, stated that the pineapple market is currently facing challenges with limited supply and varying quality. This unfavorable situation is a result of climatic issues in production, which have hindered growth. read more