What was once a greenhouse used for horticulture in Oosterblokker, The Netherlands, has now been repurposed into a caravan storage facility. The site features a new roof equipped with solar panels. Two additional storage halls have been constructed, both with the same new roofing system in place. read more

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Hospitals in South Holland, Netherlands, aim to provide their staff, outpatients, and visitors with meals that are higher in vegetables and more plant-based. However, obtaining fresh produce directly from growers for the hospital kitchen remains a challenging task. To address this issue, the Province of South Holland is working on a solution. read more

Germany: Założyciel Thomas Griesel odchodzi z HelloFresh

Thomas Griesel, który wraz z Dominikiem Richterem założył HelloFresh czternaście lat temu, opuszcza firmę dostarczającą pudełka z posiłkami najpóźniej 30 kwietnia 2026 roku. To data wygaśnięcia jego obecnego mandatu, którego Griesel nie prolonguje. read more

"We have had a very good start to the plum season, with a balanced supply/demand ratio and very consistent prices," explains Alexandre Cancel, chairman of Vergers Cancel. The first part of the season was good until August 15th, when sales slowed down. "We are more than two weeks in, with a slight… read more

In Villeneuve-sur-Lot (Lot-et-Garonne department), a producer has decided to start growing asimina, also known as 'pawpaw', a lesser-known fruit from North America. The first harvest this year is showing great promise. The farm's 2,500 trees, planted in 2019, are thriving in favorable conditions and have not yet read more

Już niedługo branża owocowo-warzywna ruszy do Madrytu na targi Fruit Attraction. Wydarzenie odbędzie się od 30 września do 2 października. FreshPlaza uruchomi specjalny dział przed targami, aby wyróżnić firmy, które będą obecne. Czy będziesz mieć stoisko na targach? read more

W Hiszpanii ceny pomarańczy wzrosły znacznie powyżej historycznych poziomów w czasie lata. Kampania 2024/2025 roku (linia czerwona) osiągnęła poziom 110 euro za 100 kg w czerwcu, nieco zmniejszając się do 108 euro w lipcu, a dalej spadając do 102 euro w sierpniu. Pomimo spadku, ceny pozostały wyraźnie powyżej zarówno średniej pięcioletniej, jak i ostatniej. read more

The 'Bastardoni' campaign (a variety of prickly pears obtained through a cultivation technique called 'scozzolatura', which involves the elimination of the first flowering of the plants) is experiencing a 30% decrease compared to the primofiore or 'agostano' prickly pears, of which we are still. read more

Avocados from New Zealand will once again be available in the Indian market, according to Dinesh Shinde, CEO of fresh produce importer Anusaya Fresh. He stated, "There has been a significant development regarding the arrival of New Zealand avocados in India. After mutual discussions, Anusaya Fresh and Avanza have reached an agreement. read more

The exports of Spain have seen a notable increase in the past few years, with fruit and vegetable exports playing a significant role in this growth. Specialization is a key strategy for standing out in a highly competitive industry. This is exemplified by a company from Murcia that made the decision to focus on fulfilling read more

The National Trust has announced that there have been higher-than-expected harvest volumes of fruit and vegetables in its historic gardens in Devon. Warmer spring temperatures, followed by a wet June, have resulted in increased yields of apples, pears, plums, squash, and pumpkins. These crops are ripening earlier than usual. read more

Mendoza, the main garlic producer in Argentina, is getting ready for the upcoming season. The focus is on a crucial decision by Brazil regarding the extension of the anti-dumping regulations on Chinese garlic. There are optimistic expectations in terms of both quality and quantity. Brazil currently imports around 75% of its garlic from Argentina. read more

From September 3rd to 5th, 2025, Hong Kong hosted ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA, once again confirming itself as the leading international trade platform dedicated to the fresh fruit and vegetable sector in Asia. This year's edition saw an even larger participation and... read more

From September 30 to October 2, 2025, Landgard will once again be represented at Fruit Attraction in Madrid – as a co-exhibitor at the German Pavilion of the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture. "Spain remains a key production location for the German market. We see enormous potential here." read more

With the arrival of the first week of September, the season of Spanish apricots and cherries officially comes to a close. Peaches, nectarines, and flat peaches are now in the final straight, having already developed 90% of the crop, while plums remain the only fruit still in season. read more

The flower prices at the Dutch auction clock are currently very high due to extreme weather conditions in Ethiopia. Theo de Mooij of Hoven & de Mooij has stated that heavy storms and hail have destroyed up to 80% of production at some farms, leading to the price increase. read more

"Our company is celebrating its 100th anniversary, as it was founded on 5th October 1825 by my great-grandfather, Simone Gatto," reports Rovena Raymo, the marketing and sales manager of Sicilian Simone Gatto. Raymo explains that the company produces natural fruit juices intended for beverages. read more

Bonduelle Italia has started an internal reorganization in July that involves the commercial and logistics areas. The new structure is part of the One Brand path, started last year, to create greater synergy among the various company functions and consolidate its positioning on. read more

AltroFood is consolidating its position as a reference point in the plant-based sector in Italy. After debuting at to.market stores, the products are now also available at Coop (Sicily), Eurospar, and Interspar (Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna, and Triveneto). read more