"The herb market is thriving. Jorne Leemans and Jolien Vanden Berghe, who have been leading the family-owned company Dilpack since 2024, state that they have achieved a 30% growth in their own production and a 10% overall growth in the past year. Dilpack, a Belgian company, specializes in packaging and..." read more

Holland: Retail turnover up by 1.5% in December

Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports that retail turnover was 1.5% higher in December 2024 than it was in December 2023. Turnover in supermarkets was down by 5.7%, while turnover in specialty shops was up by 5.6%.

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The Brazilian Association of Fruit and Derivative Producers and Exporters (Abrafrutas) aims to close the gap between Brazil's position as the third-largest fruit producer globally and its 23rd position in the export rankings. Waldir Promicia, the founder of Abrafrutas, notes, "Few bilateral agreements. read more

Avocados are becoming increasingly popular across Europe, however the growth varies from country to country. Spain is leading in household avocado consumption, buying the highest amount of avocados each year. On the other hand, Italy is an emerging market that is expanding annually. Italy offers numerous opportunities for avocado producers. read more

Global logistics leader C.H. Robinson announced today the successful completion of the sale of its European Surface Transportation business ("EST") to Sennder Technologies GmbH, the top digital road freight forwarder in Europe. All necessary regulatory approvals have been obtained for the… read more

Po wykryciu ToBRFV w specjalnej szklarni kwarantannowej dla młodych roślin przez australijską firmę Katunga Fresh, uprawy w całym zakładzie zostały natychmiast zatrzymane zgodnie z protokołami rządu australijskiego. Decyzja ta zaskoczyła międzynarodowych ekspertów, którzy w ostatnich latach zauważyli, że read more

The Italian apple brand Sambòa has named Giulia Montanaro as its general manager. Montanaro previously served as the head of international relations at the Italian apple industry association Assomela. read more

The popyt na efektywną logistykę dla ładunków wrażliwych na temperaturę nadal rośnie, napędzany wzrastającym globalnym handlem świeżymi owocami, białkami oraz produktami farmaceutycznymi. W odpowiedzi, Maersk rozszerzył swoją infrastrukturę chłodniczą, zakładając nowy obiekt w Rotterdamie, read more

The Candy Berries line, the leading brand of Gentile Group, has been available on markets across Italy for over a month now. The wide production and sales catalog includes raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and currants grown in southern Italy, capable of satisfying a significant portion of the market. read more

Farmers in Greece have stepped up their centrally organized large-scale protests. Beginning with small, scattered mobilizations all over Greece, they intensified their actions last week, with farmers from the agricultural region of Thessalia coming together to form the two largest tractor protests, despite facing police violence. read more

Sorma Group, a world leader in the design and production of integrated solutions for post-harvest handling of fruit and vegetables, confirms its participation in Fruit Logistica 2025 (Berlin, 5-7 February). The company will be showcasing a wide range of innovative proposals. read more

Eksport durianu Tajlandii stoi w obliczu rosnącej niepewności w miarę zaostrzania się konkurencji z Wietnamu i zmniejszania popytu z Chin. Według ekonomisty Aata Pisanwanicha, eksport w tym roku ma osiągnąć między 750 000 a 850 000 ton, o wartości około 2,2 do 2,5 miliarda dolarów. Jednak...

Thailand's durian exports face growing uncertainty as competition from Vietnam intensifies and Chinese demand softens. According to economist Aat Pisanwanich, exports this year are expected to reach between 750,000 and 850,000 tonnes, valued at approximately $2.2 to $2.5 billion. However... read more

Fresh Formulaics will be unveiling its first product, Flair S1™, at Berlin Fruit Logistica this week. This high-performance solution is an all-in-one product aimed at enhancing the shelf-life, quality, and visual appeal of fresh produce. Its proven commercial success sets it apart from traditional methods. read more

The present study was conducted during the rabi season of 2020-21 (February-June 2021) on the "Effect of plant extract on vase life in gerbera" at the Department of Floriculture and Landscape Architecture, Kittur Rani Channamma College of Horticulture, Arabhavi, Bagalkot, Karnataka (591218), India. read more

The campaign of Campanian asparagus has officially started, a high-quality cultivation from the plain of Naples, characterized by a product of excellent quality. Antonio Catalano, co-owner of Catalan Fruit's farm in Cardito, shared with IFNi the first developments of the season. read more

Primaflor, a leader in the production and commercialization of horticultural products, and New Holland, a global reference in

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Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has acquired all shares in HPL Apollo, its perishable logistics joint venture previously co-owned with Mercury Aviation. This strategic integration underscores Hellmann's commitment to expanding its global footprint in the perishable market and enhancing its operations. read more

A powerful "wall of water" has devastated banana farms in North Queensland, leaving growers struggling to assess the damage. Heavy rainfall around Tully, between Townsville and Cairns, has exceeded 600mm since Saturday, submerging farms and infrastructure. Banana grower Leon Collins described the situation as catastrophic. read more

The values ​​of the land are fundamental not "to look good" but to make its potatoes, onions, and carrots so good, 100% Italian and a source of selenium: this is the claim of the new advertising campaign Selenella signed by Conic, which has certainly influenced the historic record of sales. read more

The international seed company Verisem BV, known in Italy mainly for its subsidiary Suba Seeds, is expanding by acquiring Blumen Vegetable Seeds, the division of Blumen Group Spa specializing in professional vegetable seeds. The agreement involves the sale of... read more