Ahold Delhaize acquires 325 Delfood stores in Belgium.
2025-01-14 00:00
The operation affects the 325 Delfood sales points that operate under the brand.
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Using bubbles to insulate greenhouses
2025-01-14 00:00
Sustainability is undoubtedly one of the most prominent topics in modern agriculture. In pursuit of creating a net-zero greenhouse operation, Koppert Cress established a sister company called Division Q. Based in Monster, the Netherlands, they are developing innovative techniques to enhance...
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Lemoenpoort Farm has been in the Viljoen family for over 190 years. Pieter Viljoen and his wife, Christine, are the sixth generation of the French Huguenot family managing the Breede River Valley farm in South Africa. In addition to wine grapes, the farm is now also cultivating pears.
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Italian pomegranates are still available for the European markets.
2025-01-14 00:00
The 2024/25 season, which began at the end of August with the early varieties, is not yet finished for Italy's top pomegranate producer, Masseria Fruttirossi. "We still have over 1,000 tons of produce to sell," says sales manager Dario De Lisi from the Apulian facility. "According to...
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Price trends of fruit and vegetables in Italy as of January 13th.
2025-01-14 00:00
Full production for Tarocco oranges, the sale of late Sicilian tangerines has started, while the campaign for clementines is nearing its end. There is a strong demand for lettuce, with a good level also for turnip tops; artichokes, however, are below par.
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Słaby rupia podnosi koszty importu, zwiększa perspektywy eksportu dla sektora szklarniowego w Indiach.
2025-01-14 00:00
The Indian rupee recently crossed the 86 mark against the dollar for the first time in history, driven by risk aversion in global markets and a stronger US dollar. This development is expected to impact India's high-tech greenhouse sector, specifically affecting import costs and exports...
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An opportunity for a turnkey acquisition has arisen in Canada.
2025-01-14 00:00
A unique opportunity to acquire a fully operational greenhouse is now available to potential buyers. BMO Capital Markets has been hired to sell a 100% stake in a vertically integrated produce operation that includes production greenhouses, outdoor tray fields, and more.
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Tango Fruit, the first major campaign in Italy.
2025-01-14 00:00
The winter campaign of Tango Fruit, the premium seedless mandarin resulting from the exclusive partnership between Spreafico and the brand itself, is back. Starting in January and running until May, it will feature the first significant Italian production, complemented by that from Spain. Communication on this topic is imminent.
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Egypt has become the second-largest fresh produce exporter in Europe, experiencing a 7% growth in 2023/2024.
2025-01-14 00:00
Egypt has become the second-largest exporter of fresh vegetables and fruits to Europe for the export season from September 2023 to August 2024, delivering 917,000 tons, which marks a 7% growth compared to the previous year, according to EU data. Citrus fruits were the leading category in this export.
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Tomorrow the Italian private label products fair will kick off.
2025-01-14 00:00
BolognaFiere's Marca is getting ready to launch its largest edition ever. In 2025, the only event in Italy dedicated to private label products and the only one in Europe that brings together the major retailers of modern distribution is celebrating its 21st anniversary with 1,300 companies (+23% compared to).
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Ostatnie badania, zainicjowane przez InnovationQuarter i przeprowadzone przez Hillenraad, zbadano możliwości dla holenderskich firm ogrodniczych w szklarniach w sześciu stanach USA. Są to Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina i Georgia. Badanie skupiło się na konkretnych cechach rynku amerykańskiego.
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W rewolucyjnym badaniu przeprowadzonym przez naukowców z SDU, Szpitala Uniwersyteckiego w Odense i Uniwersytetu Kopenhaskiego, skromna marchew została zidentyfikowana jako potencjalny sojusznik w leczeniu cukrzycy typu 2. Ta choroba, rosnąca zarówno w Danii, jak i globalnie, ma…
In a groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from SDU, Odense University Hospital, and the University of Copenhagen, the humble carrot has been identified as a potential ally in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. This condition, escalating in prevalence both in Denmark and globally, has... read more
In a groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from SDU, Odense University Hospital, and the University of Copenhagen, the humble carrot has been identified as a potential ally in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. This condition, escalating in prevalence both in Denmark and globally, has... read more
Agriculture, climate change costs 9 billion euros.
2025-01-14 00:00
The bad weather is striking Italy again after a 2024 that saw a record number of extreme events, over ten per day, confirming the increasingly heavy impact of climate change, which has cost the agriculture sector alone nine billion euros in the just-ended year.
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Rynek ziemniaków na Ukrainie: niedobory, wzrost cen i prognozy
2025-01-14 00:00
The potato yields in Ukraine have seen a significant decrease this year, dropping from 35 to 60 tons per hectare to just 15-25 tons per hectare, leading to a shortage of the product. While western regions such as Lviv and Volyn have reported better results, their output is still insufficient to meet the country's demands.
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Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet ogłosiło dodanie Rodriga Lazo do swojego zespołu.
Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet has announced the addition of Rodrigo Lazo to its team. read more
Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet has announced the addition of Rodrigo Lazo to its team. read more
Seafrigo expands operations to Vietnam.
2025-01-13 17:00
Cold chain specialist Seafrigo has opened its first office in Vietnam and appointed Fabian Hautiere as the managing director to oversee operations in the country.
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German Fruit and Vegetables: Campaign for the 15th "German Apple Day" Raises the Apple High
2025-01-13 14:00
This was also underscored by the action of the initiative "Germany - My Garden", which, on behalf of the Federal Association of Producer Organizations for Fruit and Vegetables (BVEO), drew attention for the 15th time to the quality and variety of domestic apples with a spectacular campaign.
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Ceny spadają w miarę wzrostu eksportu czereśni z Chile do Chin.
2025-01-13 13:00
The high volume of Chilean cherry shipments to China is causing market pressure ahead of the Chinese New Year festival.
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Lidl: "We must make the healthier choice easier"
2025-01-13 12:00
The Dutch branch of the supermarket chain Lidl has announced its intention to take an active role in assisting consumers in adopting healthier diets, after a meeting with Vincent Karremans, the Minister of Health, Welfare, and Sport in the Netherlands.
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Lidl Netherlands: State Secretary Karremans visits - "Making the healthy choice easier"
2025-01-13 12:00
Half of the adult Dutch population suffers from obesity, and this percentage is increasing, as indicated by the latest figures from the RIVM. The Council for Public Health and Society (RVS) recently sounded the alarm and called for binding measures to address this issue.
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