A mega battery is being constructed in Bemmel, in the municipality of Lingewaard, Netherlands, to provide sustainable heating and power for fourteen horticultural companies and nearby households. "Such a battery costs several million euros," says Berno Schouten, director of energy company Lingezegen.
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The ever-young KIKU®: a brand that grows and inspires
2025-10-28 00:00
KIKU is a brand that has been present on shelves around the world for over 20 years. Yet - or perhaps because of this - new plantings are still being made, especially in Germany. Rainer Wielatt from SalemFrucht, Lake Constance, declares: "It is a joy to receive requests."
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Kenyan growers are considering joining Dutch auctions.
2025-10-28 00:00
"The world around us is changing rapidly. Royal FloraHolland aims to change with it. Whether you are a grower, buyer, member, or colleague, the company hopes to build a strong cooperative and a bright future." In this article, four Kenyan growers talk about their experience with Royal FloraHolland.
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Thailand’s Khao Banthat durian has the highest national geographical indication (GI) earnings.
2025-10-28 00:00
Khao Banthat Mon Thong durian has become Thailand's highest-earning Geographical Indication (GI) product, generating over 11 billion baht (about US$298 million) in revenue during the first nine months of 2025. The fruit's performance underscores durian's position as Thailand's leading agricultural product.
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Mexico has initiated a program to export avocados in a way that does not lead to deforestation.
2025-10-28 00:00
Rząd Meksyku opublikował w Dzienniku Oficjalnym Federacji Porozumienie ustanawiające działania mające na celu zapewnienie przestrzegania przepisów fitosanitarnych, antydeforestacyjnych i dotyczących godnej pracy we wszystkich ogniwach łańcucha eksportu awokado. Poprzez to działanie Rząd Meksyku potwierdza swoje...
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Recent hailstorm wreaks havoc on 2,000 apple orchards in India.
2025-10-28 00:00
A gradatic storm in early June caused significant damage to apple crops in fifteen villages in the Zainapora constituency of Jammu and Kashmir, impacting over 2,000 orchardists, as per a government statement. This was disclosed in a written response to a query posed by MLA Showkat Hussain Ganie.
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Kenyan macadamia growers are urging the government to lift the export ban on unprocessed nuts due to low farmgate prices and excess stock in producing areas. They suggest permitting the export of up to 30 percent of annual production to Chinese companies. Kenya currently produces approximately 61,000 tons of macadamia nuts.
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The Hello Kitty campaign is making a comeback to promote the export of Japanese fruits and vegetables.
2025-10-28 00:00
Hello Kitty Japanese Fruit Hunt mobile game has been launched in Asia.
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Market positioning and growth opportunities of Italian Clementines in the European Market
2025-10-28 00:00
When we talk about small citrus fruits, we are referring to a group that is essential to our market. However, examining the numbers in Italy (2025 data) reveals the clear frontrunner: the clementine. It accounts for an impressive 74.7% of the total production of small citrus fruits, amounting to...
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Angel Gamarra Condori, the president of the Peruvian Association of Mango Producers (Promango), stated that Peru anticipates the 2025/2026 mango season to be longer than usual, continuing until April. Nevertheless, the country is still projected to export over 250,000 tons of fresh mangoes this season, which is a decrease from the previous season.
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Polish grower harvests 1.3 kg of Mutsu apples.
2025-10-28 00:00
Fruit grower Mieczysław Socha from the village of Głazów in Poland has reported harvesting what is believed to be the largest apple ever grown in the country. The fruit, of the Mutsu variety, weighed more than 1.5 kilograms immediately after being picked, but later measured 1.327 kilograms.
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Lidl Italy has launched the fourth edition of Lidl 2 your career, a dual training program developed in collaboration with AHK Italy, the Italian-German Chamber of Commerce, and a network of national Higher Technical Institutes (ITS). Started in 2022, the initiative has recorded significant
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Netherlands records highest potato and onion yields in 25 years
2025-10-28 00:00
Provisional crop yield estimates from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) indicate that gross yields for ware potatoes and seed onions in the Netherlands have reached their highest levels in 25 years in 2025. The gross yield for ware potatoes is expected to be almost 37% higher than in 2024.
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Morocco's blueberry sector is experiencing rapid growth despite facing water challenges.
2025-10-28 00:00
Over the past decade, Morocco has become one of the most active players in the global blueberry market. In the 2024 campaign, Moroccan blueberry exports reached around 74,000 tons, a 15% increase compared to 2023, according to data from the Moroccan Interprofessional Federation of Fruits.
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Banana exports from India have seen a significant increase this month, according to Prasad Chavan from India-based Acres EXIM. "Our banana exports have been doing exceptionally well this quarter, with a rise in demand from our key markets, particularly in Europe and the Middle East. Export volumes have increased by approximately 15% this."
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Price trends for fruits and vegetables in Italy as of October 27th.
2025-10-28 00:00
The campaigns for leeks and radicchio from the Veneto region are gaining momentum. With the push of Halloween, pumpkin is the undisputed star of the week. The still warm weather is slowing down the demand for different products such as chestnuts and clementines. Prices are also up by as much as 10% compared to last year for these.
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The depiction of fruit growing in movies presents a distorted and factually inaccurate representation.
2025-10-28 00:00
The Tatort episode "Letzte Ernte" addresses the issues that many fruit-growing businesses in Germany face on a daily basis: economic pressure in production, challenges in plant protection, the shortage of seasonal workers, and the lack of prospects for farm successors. The film thus touches on key issues.
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Producing legumes and spring onions in Egypt is currently going through a dynamic season, driven by rising and varied demand, as well as better weather conditions. Mostafa Yassien from Helwan Export stated, "We have successfully established year-round cultivation and export of Egyptian"
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Ukraine exports fresh pears to Saudi Arabia for the first time.
2025-10-28 00:00
Ukrainian fruit producer Sady Dnipra has exported fresh pears to Saudi Arabia for the first time, marking Ukraine's entry into the Middle Eastern pear market. The shipment was made by sea through Ukrainian ports despite the ongoing conflict, according to company representatives.
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Morocco, the new fruit and vegetable engine of the Mediterranean: exports worth 3.7 billion euros.
2025-10-28 00:00
In recent days, Morocco has returned to the international spotlight due to the protests and social movements led by the young people of Generation Z, symbolizing a country undergoing a transformation in both its appearance and ambitions. This generation no longer dreams of Europe as a destination.
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