The Conference pear was the main attraction of this month's Belgian Economic Mission to Brazil, where Belgian suppliers, accompanied by Her Royal Highness Princess Astrid of Belgium and His Excellency Minister-President Diependaele of Flanders, held meetings with Brazilian importers and retailers. read more

The Conference pear was the main focus of this month's Belgian Economic Mission to Brazil, where Belgian suppliers were accompanied by Her Royal Highness Princess Astrid of Belgium and His Excellency Minister-President Diependaele of Flanders in meetings with Brazilian importers and retailers. read more

The Conference pear was the main focus of this month's Belgian Economic Mission to Brazil, with Belgian suppliers being accompanied by Her Royal Highness Princess Astrid of Belgium and His Excellency Minister-President Diependaele of Flanders in meetings with Brazilian importers and retailers. read more

Tomatoes are the most important garden vegetable grown under glass in Flanders. They are rarely grown outdoors because ripening in the greenhouse is easier and production is higher. However, for hobby gardeners or short-chain producers like CSA companies, tomatoes grown outdoors are still highly valued. read more

John van Heijningen and his brother Johan grow loose tomatoes in a nursery in Maasdijk. In 2014, he became a board member of the former breeders' association Van Nature. Since the merger in 2020, he has been a board member of Oxin Growers for the past two years. read more

According to an AMI analysis based on the CPS GfK household panel, carrots were about 39% cheaper in October 2024 compared to the same month of the previous year. Consumers were buying more, resulting in a 6% increase in the quantity purchased compared to October 2023. Cauliflower was around 3% cheaper in October of this year. read more

This year's onion harvest is modest. The Agricultural Information Service (LID) recently conducted an inventory. According to Matija Nuic, Director of the Swiss Vegetable Producers Association (VSGP), the stored quantities this year were on a read more

Według danych Generalnego Zarządu Celno-Skarbowego Wietnamu, wartość eksportu owoców i warzyw z Wietnamu w pierwszych jedenastu miesiącach 2024 roku wyniosła 6,6 miliarda dolarów amerykańskich. Lokalna publikacja Saigon Giai Phong News (SGGP) przewiduje, że ta kwota wzrośnie do 7,2 miliarda dolarów amerykańskich do końca roku. read more

The landscape, scale, and climate of the European Union offer a wide variety of excellent fruits and vegetables year-round, making it a crucial partner in meeting the UK consumer demand for high-quality fresh produce. read more

The leader of one of the top berry breeding companies in North America warns that imposing tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada could result in additional price hikes for consumers, retailers, or importers purchasing fresh produce. read more

The Swedish importer Ewerman, a subsidiary of the Helsingborg-based company Greenfood, has entered into an agreement to supply fruits and vegetables to the Norwegian fresh produce distributor Engrosfrukt. read more

The Processors and Growers Research Organisation (PGRO) has released a new app dedicated to crop care for peas and beans in the UK. read more

With the South African table grape and stonefruit seasons picking up, the port of Cape Town is launching the most comprehensive conventional reefer shipping program in many years. read more

"The avocado season in Malaga is eagerly anticipated throughout Europe," says Alberto Plaza, field technician at Montosa. "Our avocado is one of the most sought after due to its quality, taste, and sophistication. It is a fresh and local product." read more

Even European legislation forces them to do so. If the European regulation on packaging and packaging waste is adopted this year, single-use packaging in Europe for fruits and vegetables under 1.5 kg will be banned starting from January 1, 2030. read more

Jeśli chodzi o amerykańskie bataty, Karolina Północna nosi koronę - a stan ten kieruje się rozszerzeniem na kluczowe rynki europejskie. read more

After the storms in Spain, the situation has improved. Harvesting work has resumed in the affected areas, so that oranges are once again being transported to Central and Northern Europe via the now open transport routes. The situation has almost returned to normal. read more

Egipt is traditionally renowned for its fresh orange exports, but its expansion in the juice industry, fueled by increasing demand and changing production patterns, has the potential to influence the European market in terms of pricing, supply, and demand. read more

Growing numbers of plant-based food shoppers are opting for dishes that highlight vegetables as the main attraction instead of relying on meat substitutes. read more

However, the citrus market was affected by the storms in Spain. The harvest and transportation of the fruits were temporarily disrupted. By the end of the month, the situation had normalized and a large part of the fruits can be marketed as planned. In addition to the fruits for pre-Christmas season, ... read more