Planasa, the berry genetics company recently acquired by the German conglomerate EW Group, has closed a deal to acquire the remaining 50% stake held by its partners in China, the brothers Martin and Thomas Dabilly, securing full ownership of the business. read more

"On Saturday, September 16, 2023, we proudly celebrated an incredible milestone: our 75th anniversary. Our company, P. Solleveld Export BV, reached this respectable age on August 20, 2023 - a moment to pause and celebrate. But that wasn't the only thing that made this year special; we also
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Since 2008, FAVE's mission has been to elevate global standards of quality and productivity in agricultural production through continuous innovation. read more

The popularity of the pear variety Xenia is constantly increasing, which can be seen, among other things, in the growing acreage as well as the higher demand internationally. On request, Janina Bembenek and Raymond van Ojen shared their experiences with us about the development of Xenia on the
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UK: Supermarkets warn UK risks becoming a leakage market for deforestation read more

It's been a rough year for Castellón's citrus sector. Citrics de Nules announced it stopped activities and Greenmed announced the closure of its plant in Almassora. Now, Agrios de Nules, the company based in Burriana that specializes in citrus exports, has announced that it will start
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"We have pretty much put the summer season behind us and are now in the off-season. Currently, our assortment here in Friesenheim includes damsons, currants, blueberries, quinces, grapes, apples and pears. We have had an intensive year, however, the first year is usually always demanding. We are
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According to a report from Afrucat, Spanish apples are recovering ground on the country's supermarket shelves. The data collected by the association shows that in 2015, 50% of the apples were of national origin. In recent years, this percentage has increased to 55% in 2018, and to 59% in 2023. read more

UK growers claim that pumpkins are larger than usual this year thanks to the wet summer. Oakley Farms, based near Wisbech in Cambridgeshire, is one of Europe's biggest suppliers of pumpkins, growing around five million each year. Steve Whitworth, commercial manager at Oakley Farms, said the wet
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The first few days of Israel’s war with Hamas in the Gaza strip means a rapidly developing situation has forced the fresh produce industry in the South to halt most operations while the rest of the country cautiously continues as things change by the hour. read more

UK: Supermarkets warn UK risks becoming a leakage market for deforestation read more

Albert Bartlett, the UK potato producer, has partnered with chef James Martin to create a range of frozen potato products specifically targeted to chefs. The foodservice range will help chefs reduce prep time and reduce waste while delivering a product they can be proud to serve. read more

On September 27, Okanagan Specialty Fruits (OSF), the creators of Arctic® apples, unveiled its state-of-the-art apple processing facility in Moses Lake, Washington. read more

UK growers claim that pumpkins are larger than usual this year thanks to the wet summer. Oakley Farms, based near Wisbech in Cambridgeshire, is one of Europe's biggest suppliers of pumpkins, growing around five million each year. Steve Whitworth, commercial manager at Oakley Farms, said the wet
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Four months after the first harvests, the Egyptian mango campaign is in full swing. Walid Sallam, quality and operations manager at MK Enterprise and Research Fellow at Huazhong Agricultural University in China shares his insights. read more

Rotom acquires Lievaart Slaghuis. With the acquisition of Lievaart Slaghuis, the company is able to strongly expand its products and services in new and used pallets in the Benelux, and Rotom takes a strategic step towards becoming the European market leader in sustainable solutions around load
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As a project of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), PAMPAT is helping to market "Made in Tunisia" products in both national and international markets. While focusing on harissa and prickly pear products in the first phase of the project, it is now supporting dried
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"In Spain, we usually begin harvesting raspberries in mid-September. It's already a month later now," says Jan van Bergeijk. The Dutchman is responsible for raspberry sales at the Plusberries group in Huelva, Spain. He hopes it will rain soon. "It's getting really urgent; we want to start
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During meetings in Germany for growers of the Württembergische Obstgenossenschaft (WOG) and the "BelOrta Apple & Pear Days" in Belgium, the new brand concept "Sprizzle®" was launched with great enthusiasm. Sprizzle® is the brand name of the new apple variety "Sunspark," a cross between
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It's been a rough year for Castellón's citrus sector. Citrics de Nules announced it stopped activities and Greenmed announced the closure of its plant in Almassora. Now, Agrios de Nules, the company based in Burriana that specializes in citrus exports, has announced that it will start
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