It has been reported that Perry Dekkers is to leave his role as commercial director of Growers United in the Netherlands. read more

While the bunching onions are all grown outdoors, the first red and green harbingers of spring in the new season are currently still being harvested in protected cultivation. The harvest of radishes grown outdoors will start before Easter. Matching the appetite of radish fans
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Commenting on the abolition of the flyer at Rewe, CEO Peter Maly said: "We were already aware that by abolishing the printed flyer, we would revolutionise the way millions of people in Germany plan their weekly shopping. After all, the last time we printed and distributed
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The NZ-EU FTA Legislation Bill received Royal Assent in early week 13, completing the process of New Zealand's ratification of the agreement and bringing it into force earlier than expected on 1 May 2024. The agreement provides for the immediate elimination of the tariff of
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In 2023, BelOrta traded a total of around 1.8 million kg of sweet pointed peppers, a similar volume to the previous year, according to the company. The growing popularity is due to the sweet flavour and the ease and variety of use. The new season for
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After 18 years with the Washington Apple Commission (WAC) president, Todd Fryhover, has announced he will be retiring in November 2024. read more

New Zealand apple producer, Rockit Global is excited for its biggest season yet, which will see the company export around 200m apples - almost double last year’s volume.  read more

The New Zealand European Union Free Trade Agreement (NZ-EUFTA) has been ratified by the New Zealand parliament earlier than initially planned providing a boost for fresh produce exporters. read more

Innovation in the cultivation of oranges in Italy has its roots in the planting renewal process implemented between 2007 and 2010 by Sicily, with the use of new rootstock varieties resistant to the 'tristeza' virus, which had spread a few years earlier in the area.   read more

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The Association of Grape Producers and Exporters of the Republic of Moldova (APESM) reports that during the initial two months of 2024, Moldova has exported an impressive 16.5 thousand tons of table grapes to international markets, spanning 21 countries. This volume is particularly noteworthy
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Farms are having to draw deeply on all available resources as the government plans phasing out a significant number of agrochemicals by June 2024. Janlouis Boerdery embarked on the process to wean themselves off a complete reliance on agrochemicals seven years ago. Right: melons ripening on the
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Peach and apricot trees in France have started flowering ten or even two weeks ahead of schedule. While peach trees are flowering under good conditions, the situation is improving for apricot trees. "We are now using varieties that are less sensitive to the heat that we experienced at the start
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A presentation tour of Macfrut took place last weekend in the fruit and vegetable markets of Madrid and Barcelona, the largest in Spain and among the most important wholesale markets in Europe. The interest shown by wholesalers was remarkable and already 22
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Spring is a season of transition for vegetables: while more winter crops such as lettuces, chard and chicory are coming to an end, at the same time crops such as courgettes and agretti are in full production. We talked about this with the president of Aop Luce Felice
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The U.S. has sold just under 80 percent of this season's pear crop and is entering the home stretch of the crop year. "We usually sell domestically grown pears for 11 months of the year and hold varieties in storage until July or sometimes into early August," says Jeff Correa with Pear Bureau
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With just one month to go, the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) and its members are pleading with the government to act swiftly and responsibly to secure the future of environmental horticulture. As of today, the industry calls for business-critical information and details on the costs,
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SureSource Agronomy is rolling out a line of crop nutrient products derived from the excrement, exoskeletons and discarded feed materials of crickets. The insects are raised in the Aspire insect-farming facility in London, and their byproduct is called frass. SureSource's Rob Wallbridge provided… read more

The passion for fruit and vegetables handed down from generation to generation has enabled Orchidea Frutta in Italy to reach an important entrepreneurial milestone this year: its first 40 years in business. Over 55,000 tons of fruit marketed per year, a 30,000 square meter factory, 300 Italian
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