50 years of Van Dijk Heating with new leadership
2025-04-24 00:00
On April 1, Ton van Dijk took over from Freek van Rijn as the General Manager of Van Dijk Heating, who now heads the parent company, Greenhouse Technology Group. Freek has full confidence in his successor, stating, "Ton has demonstrated his abilities as a commercial director and possesses both leadership qualities and practical experience."
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The Dutch herb season begins with abundant harvests and a focus on indoor cultivation.
2025-04-24 00:00
Dutch-based Europe Retail Packing has officially launched its 2025 local production season, marking the start of its indoor cultivation program for EU-grown fresh herbs. The company is currently growing coriander, chervil, and white asparagus, with basil, tarragon, thyme, Thai basil, and rosemary...
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The Dutch company Logitec Plus B.V. and the Chinese agricultural technology group NSTG Agri-Tech Group have officially announced the establishment of the joint venture 'VinceMark'. This move aims to reduce supply chain costs and improve efficiency through localized technology production, providing better...
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How to protect plants from frost? Recommended and proven solutions
2025-04-24 00:00
Among the methods of protecting berry plants from frosts, solutions involving the use of specialized products are used. Their task may be to thicken cell juices or strengthen the plants' immune response. We have prepared recommendations.
read moreTanzania has banned the import of South African apples after a "long struggle" over its bananas.
2025-04-24 00:00
Tanzania's decision to restrict the export of its bananas to South Africa has caught South African trade analysts off guard and has raised concerns among South African banana farmers. What the Tanzanian media is portraying as a "trade dispute" has left South Africa puzzled, with critics arguing that Tanzania's retaliatory measures are illogical and offer no benefits.
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Podczas wizyty roboczej w Tokio, flamandzki minister rolnictwa Jo Brouns (cd&v) ponownie zwrócił uwagę na długotrwałą sprawę eksportu belgijskich gruszek - informuje VILT. Wniosek, który był w toku od 2012 roku, obecnie znajduje się w fazie drugiej z pięciu, w części z powodu rygorystycznych…
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Hortifrut has obtained B Corp Certification globally.
2025-04-24 00:00
Hortifrut, a grower and marketer of berries, has joined the B Corp movement, a prestigious recognition that certifies its commitment to the highest standards of social and environmental performance. This achievement highlights the company's ongoing effort to balance economic success with a positive impact on society and the environment.
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Production deficits in Italy and Greece, stability in Spain, and a return to almost normal in France.
2025-04-24 00:00
European apricot production is slightly down this year, at 508,291 tons, compared with 536,167 tons in 2024 (-10%). All production areas have been affected by the spring weather (temperatures lower than usual and rainfall), which has affected early varieties and delayed harvesting by 10 to 15 days.
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Kenya is seeking preferential access to the Chinese market for its tea, coffee, and macadamia nuts. President William Ruto, during his state visit to China, emphasized that these products currently face tariffs that impede their export. "Chinese companies acknowledge that Kenyan tea and coffee are
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"Cinzia Scivoletto, Senior Sales, stated, 'Currently, we supply our carrots to approximately 23 out of the 27 EU countries. This year has been exceptional in terms of both quantity and quality, and we anticipate a highly positive response from the markets, largely due to the strong reputation we have developed over the years.'"
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Harvest CROO has announced that its automated harvest field trials have successfully demonstrated commercial viability. Achieving performance rates equivalent to human harvesting in a commercial picking operation is a significant milestone for the company.
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Apricots, 2025 with a minus sign: European production decreasing, Italy down by 20%
2025-04-24 00:00
With the opening of Medfel 2025, the leading B2B fair for the French fruit and vegetable sector, which closes today in Perpignan, the first estimates on the 2025 apricot campaign in Europe have been released. Tomas Bosi from the Statistics department provided an update on the Italian situation.
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Europe's apricot harvest will decrease by 10% due to weather issues in Italy and Greece.
2025-04-24 00:00
Produkcja moreli we Włoszech i Grecji spadła (szczególnie w tej drugiej), jest stabilna w Hiszpanii i prawie wróciła do normy we Francji. W rezultacie oczekuje się, że Europa wyprodukuje w tym sezonie 508 000 ton moreli, czyli o 10% mniej niż w zeszłym roku i o 1% więcej niż średnia z lat 2019-20.
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"Europejskie sklepy detaliczne wkrótce rozpoczną promocje, co pomoże w zarządzaniu obecnymi wolumenami."
2025-04-24 00:00
"Easter was later this year, which meant no mid-April demand for Spanish strawberries. The Dutch and Belgian seasons are running around two weeks ahead after a couple of weeks of good weather, giving good volumes last week and this week," according to Ben Goodchild from Nationwide Produce. "This."
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Sales of organic produce reached $21.5 billion in 2024.
2025-04-24 00:00
W 2024 roku sprzedaż certyfikowanych produktów organicznych w USA osiągnęła nowy rekordowy poziom 71,6 miliarda dolarów, przy czym świeże produkty nadal prowadzą na rynku organicznym. Zgodnie z raportem Organicznego Rynku 2025 wydanym przez Stowarzyszenie Handlu Organicznego (OTA), sprzedaż organicznych produktów rolnych wyniosła 21,5 miliarda dolarów w zeszłym roku.
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The parent company of the supermarket giants HiperDino and SuperDino is up for sale.
2025-04-24 00:00
Holland: Ahold Delhaize announces leadership changes at Albert Heijn and bol
Ahold Delhaize has announced that Margaret Versteden-van Duijn, who is currently the Brand President of its online retail platform bol, will be appointed as the Brand President of Albert Heijn, Etos, and Gall & Gall. Maite Zubiaurre, who is currently... read more
Ahold Delhaize has announced that Margaret Versteden-van Duijn, who is currently the Brand President of its online retail platform bol, will be appointed as the Brand President of Albert Heijn, Etos, and Gall & Gall. Maite Zubiaurre, who is currently... read more
ULMA Packaging brings innovation and sustainability to Macfrut 2025.
2025-04-24 00:00
For the 2025 edition of Macfrut, the leading trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector, which will take place from May 6th to 8th at the Rimini Expo Centre, ULMA Packaging confirms its participation as an exhibitor. The company, a leader in packaging for fruits and vegetables, will be present at the event.
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Uzbekistan has started harvesting early-season watermelons.
2025-04-24 00:00
Zaledwie pod koniec zeszłego tygodnia w uzbeckich supermarketach pojawiły się pierwsze słodkie wiśnie z nowego sezonu, a teraz farmerzy informują, że pierwsze arbuzi dojrzały. Według EastFruit, niewielkie partie wczesnych odmian arbuza są już gotowe do wysyłki przez farmerów w Uzbekistanie.
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As part of a comprehensive realignment, CoolerU Logistics GmbH recently announced that NWU Nordwest Unternehmensbeteiligungsgesellschaft der Sparkasse Bremen mbH had become a shareholder (as reported by FreshPlaza). This strategic move has paved the way for a secure future in food logistics and established a strong foundation.
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633 kilos of cocaine were intercepted hidden among fake avocados.
2025-04-24 00:00
During the Easter weekend, a total of 633 kilograms of cocaine were seized. The drugs are estimated to have a wholesale value of around 16 million euros. The narcotics were found in two separate shipments of avocados. One of the shipments, containing 553 kilograms of cocaine, was discovered during a routine inspection.
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