The tomato prices in the Netherlands experienced a slight increase in March. However, they are still similar to February's prices, which are lower compared to the high prices seen in 2023. This is mainly due to the lack of local production and a delayed start to the growing season. In 2024, the situation has not yet fully normalized. read more

The annual apple and pear crop estimate from New Zealand Apples and Pears, released in February 2024, projected a 12% increase in the national crop compared to the 2022 total. This represents a recovery from the significant damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle to the 2023 crop. Export volume was included in the forecast. read more

In New Zealand, the kiwifruit sector is currently undergoing a successful harvest season, thanks to favorable weather conditions, a consistent labor supply, and the high quality of the fruit. Colin Bond, the CEO of NZ Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated (NZKGI), highlighted that the Bay of Plenty region has been observing a continuous and read more

The Plant Empowerment Foundation celebrated its 5th anniversary on April 19 at the PLSTK café in Hoek van Holland, the Netherlands, during Empowerment Day 2024. This annual event serves as a gathering for partners and members of the foundation to unite in their mission, deepen their knowledge. read more

DS Smith Packaging Iberia has chosen Madrid as the location to establish its first Customer Innovation Hub in Spain. The company, present in 130 markets, opened

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In order to optimize processes at its logistics center in Coswig, Ulvila, Finland, and make its supply chain future-ready, Netto has partnered with automated solutions provider Cimcorp. The challenge for Netto, Germany's largest grocery discounter and part of the Edeka Group, has been to optimize. read more

The "Progress and Socialist Party" parliamentary group in Morocco has submitted an inquiry to Ryad Mezzour, the Minister of Industry and Trade, concerning the destruction of Moroccan agricultural products in Spain and attempts to set warehouses on fire. They cited reports from Spanish media about an alleged attempt. read more

The Bellaflor Group grows over forty different varieties of cut flowers in the highlands of Ecuador, at an altitude of 2,850 meters. These include roses, spray roses, summer flowers, gypsophila, botanicals, greys, greens, bouquets, and tinted cut flowers. Additionally, the company owns a farm in Ethiopia. read more

After more than 20 years of growing radishes in Italy, Willem-Jan Coolbergen of Ortolanda Borgo-Grappa has been increasingly contemplating the future. "I am here mainly for the farm and the company. However, my heart is in the Netherlands. I still watch Dutch TV, and as an..." read more

Panama will also be represented at Macfrut. The collaboration with Cesena Fiera has led to the participation of several delegations from Central and South America, including one from Panama. "In our country," says Damaris Pianetta from Propanama, "our farms produce various types of fruits." read more

The National Farmers' Federation has cautioned that the agricultural industry could face disruption unless farmers actively engage in the management and security of their data. Speaking at the FutureAG conference in Melbourne today, NFF Data Policy Manager Gabi Ceregra emphasized the growing need for farmers to be involved in this process. read more

The North Caucasus Interregional Department of the Federal Service Rosselkhoznadzor has monitored the export of 30.6 tons of fresh mushrooms from Stavropol Krai, Russia from January to April 19, 2024. The products were dispatched from the Georgievsk district. Out of this total, 4.7 tons of mushrooms were exported. read more

The Red Sea crisis has made it difficult to find suitable transportation for apples from Poland to Asia and the Middle East, according to Aniruddh Ramesh, the director of Polish apple exporter LVMG Grupa. He stated, "After the new year, the demand from Asia and the Middle East was very good, despite the Red Sea shipping issues." read more

Russian flower growers are facing difficulties in replacing imported flowers due to stricter import regulations. It is estimated that domestic flowers will only make up half of the market in 35 years, which could lead to increased prices for imported flowers. Recent bans have focused on seeds and seedlings from other countries. read more

The sudden cold wave has caused a slowdown in production: this is the case for cucumbers, asparagus, and strawberries, with the latter's campaign in Basilicata coming to an end. The season is also coming to a close for broad beans, although demand for them is expected to increase. read more

Experiences from Italy, Chile, and Turkey on a fundamental topic for modern agriculture: What biosolutions for high-quality cherries? This is the focus at the center of the Biosolutions International Congress scheduled for Thursday, May 9th (10:30 am) during the second day of the trade fair for the agricultural supply chain. read more

Sezon truskawek w Hiszpanii jest obecnie w pełni, chociaż nadmierne opady deszczu spowodowały niższe dostawy niż zazwyczaj w tym okresie roku. Tymczasem maliny pozostają ledwo opłacalne dla producentów w Huelvie pomimo wysokich cen, a zainteresowanie uprawą maleje. Borówki... read more

ExxonMobil and Constantia Drukpol, the Polish branch of Constantia Flexibles, have partnered on a project for the French plant-based food brand Bonduelle. The focus of the collaboration was the development of a recyclable, non-laminated freezer film. This initiative aimed to move away from traditional laminated materials. read more

Unfortunately, what was expected has happened (click here for more information): for the past 48 hours, Italy has plunged back into full winter, especially in the Central-Northern Regions, where intense snowfalls have been recorded both at high altitudes and in the hills. Many locations woke up under a blanket. read more

The main presentations will be "Evolution of potato cultivation and consumption in Spain and Europe", "Potato insurance: modules, coverage, and key figures", and "Challenges for the horticultural and potato sector in the face of regulatory framework". read more