Dutch corporate conglomerate Growers United has published its first sustainability report, in which the cooperative of greenhouse vegetable growers notes the steps it has taken to become more sustainable. The goals and measures taken so far
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At the end of June, according to a report by 'reefertrends.com', the General Administration of Customs of China officially announced that fresh Polish blueberries that meet the prescribed phytosanitary requirements will be approved for import into China. This was preceded by a visit
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As we only recently learned, Klaus Städtler, the highly respected O+G expert, already passed away in mid-March. He, who rendered outstanding services to trade relations and friendship between the Netherlands and Germany like few others, passed away on 16 March after a long illness.
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Sales of fresh fruit in Germany declined in May 2023 (-3%). According to the current GfK Consumer Index, one of the drivers behind this was the weaker performance of strawberries. "Due to the strong sales in May 2022, however, there is a clear trend behind this.
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The harvest of early potatoes from field cultivation has begun in Germany and producers in Schleswig-Holstein are now hoping for good sales. According to information from the Schleswig-Holstein Chamber of Agriculture on 26 June, however, consumer demand is currently restrained, which is linked to the
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In southwest Germany, the first onions of the new season are already ready for marketing. The producers have had to work hard in the last few weeks, which were characterised by drought and heat, according to the German Onion Association (Fachverband Deutsche Speisezwiebel e.V.).
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Australian macadamia producers are facing an unprecedented market situation, to which reduced demand and a rapidly growing global supply have also contributed. The Australian Macadamia Society (AMS) now informed about this. read more

Nicolas De Clercq succeeds Geert Peeters, the current Chief Financial Officer, who will leave the company at the end of September. De Clercq will also be a member of the Group Executive Board, Greenyard announces. read more

Last week, representatives of the Austrian agricultural sector addressed EU Commission President Dr Ursula von der Leyen with a catalogue of ten demands on the Brussels proposal for a sustainable EU food system. read more

The European Working Group of the World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) announces that the European Parliament has adopted a resolution in favour of 'Food safety and resilience of EU agriculture for wholesale markets'. The resolution adopted on 14 June
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Spain is extending the tax relief on food purchases, which was originally intended to cushion the price increases resulting from the Ukraine war for six months since the beginning of the year. As the Council of Ministers recently decided in Madrid, the tax on bread, flour, milk, cheese and eggs as well as the
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After the sales trend in April was dampened by the negative calendar effect, growth in the fruit/vegetables/potatoes category is higher again in May 2023; according to the current GfK Consumer Index for May 2023, private household spending is up by nine percent.
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In the Netherlands, horticulture is the largest factor with a share of 34 % of the total production value of the agricultural sector, while arable farming is the smallest sector with a share of just over 10 %. This is according to recent figures from Wageningen Economic Research and the Statistical Office.
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According to the companies, the agreed strategic cooperation aims to deepen and expand the value chain from agricultural production to marketing. "Creating added value for our customers is our primary goal. In doing so, we want to
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According to Nature's Pride, last year's successful avocado campaign showed that providing consumers with the right information and inspiration to promote healthy eating with avocados at any time of the day could make a valuable contribution. read more

On 28 June 2023, the 30th Ordinary Delegates' Meeting of the fenaco agricultural cooperative took place at the Swiss Museum of Transport. Together, they looked to the past and to the future. Around 350 delegates and guests took part in the anniversary assembly, which was held at the
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In order to support agriculture in achieving the climate protection goals, the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) has launched the "Climate Protection in Agriculture" programme with a budget of 100 million euros. read more

In a recent report, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) assesses the consequences of the Russian invasion on the Ukrainian walnut sector. It forecasts total production of 106,500 t for the 23/24 marketing year, a similar figure to the 2022/23 marketing year. read more

The general assembly of the producer cooperatives Reichenau-Gemüse eG and Raiffeisen-Lagerhaus eG took place in the hotel "mein inselglück" on the island of Reichenau. The cooperatives looked back on a challenging business year due to the multitude of crises, announced the
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With the commissioning of the new Logistic Means Centre (LMC) in building T1200 on the company premises in Straelen-Herongen, Veiling Rhein-Maas and Landgard will jointly lay the foundation for further growth on 3 July 2023. "This new LMC here in Hall T1200 is the first important
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