A Flemish administrative court has revoked the environmental permit for a 35km section of Belgium's hydrogen pipeline network, halting the planned construction. The permit, initially granted by the Flemish government, allowed Fluxys to build a pipeline between Zelzate and Kallo. read more

Ventura, a historic Italian brand of dried fruit for almost 90 years, confirms its participation in Tuttofood 2025 along with the other brands Maama and Sunsweet, the latter distributed exclusively in Italy by Madi Ventura. Three brands of dried fruit and chocolate with unique positioning. read more

Od początku kwietnia tego roku, ukraiński rynek buraków stołowych doświadcza stabilnego wzrostu cen, wywołanego gwałtownym wzrostem aktywności handlowej, według analityków projektu EastFruit. Producenci informują, że popyt na warzywa korzeniowe na Ukrainie osiągnął szczyt.

Since the beginning of April this year, Ukraine's table beet market has been experiencing a steady price increase, triggered by a sharp surge in trading activity, according to analysts from the EastFruit project. Producers report that demand for root vegetables in Ukraine has reached a fever. read more

Every spring, the queen of the Asian hornet wakes up from hibernation to build a nest. Volunteer helpers from the app ObsIdentify have already spotted 7,873 specimens this spring. In the period from January to April last year, there were only 4,490. ObsIdentify is a platform designed to help identify species of insects and animals. read more

The Swiss start-up company Voltiris has already introduced this technology to the market in the Netherlands, France, and Switzerland, and is now testing the application for the first time in Belgium at Tomato Masters - in close collaboration with the producer group Tomeco and the Proefcentrum. read more

The Avocado Institute of Mexico (AIM) has launched an initiative called Path to Sustainability to promote environmental stewardship in the country's avocado industry. The initiative involves collaboration between members of the grower-exporter association Apeam and the Mexican Hass Avocado Importers Association (MHAIA), with the goal of enhancing sustainability practices. read more

In line with the Easter festival, the asparagus harvest has started off well: Aldi Süd reaffirms its commitment to regional and seasonal produce by offering only white, purple, and green asparagus from Germany throughout the entire German asparagus season this year. read more

Belgium's BelOrta and Hoogstraten cooperatives have announced plans to merge their locally produced blueberry volumes, which will be marketed centrally through BelOrta. read more

The first consultation round was informal in nature, during which the social partners discussed the current developments in the industry, as well as national and international geopolitical developments and the progress of collective bargaining in the Netherlands. read more

Australian Bananas has introduced an interactive activation at the Sydney Royal Easter Show, featuring a new 'Farm-to-Table' educational video. The goal is to establish a connection between children and where their food comes from. read more

After an early start to the season, Moroccan mandarins have nearly completed their shipping to the U.S., ending earlier than usual. "There is very little fruit, if any, coming from Morocco. Most of it has already arrived and been shipped to stores, so what remains will likely have quality issues." read more

"There is no better time than now to buy American-made products." While this statement is accurate and provides a significant advantage for U.S.-based companies, it also comes with its challenges – especially in today's environment, as explained by Tim Schuette, Director of Supply Chain at A-ROO Company LLC. read more

Maroko continues to confidently expand its presence in the Japanese market for frozen strawberries, reports EastFruit. In 2024, shipments reached 5,972 tons valued at $9.9 million, marking a 14% increase from 2023, when 4,445 tons were exported, and a 34% rise from the 2022 export volume of. read more

The Inspectors of the Inspectorate of Trade Quality of Agri-Food Products conduct inspections and supervision over fresh fruits and vegetables introduced into circulation in Poland. Yesterday (16.04), the provincial inspectorate in Warsaw reported on an inspection. read more

With about 30 thousand tons of kiwis marketed, the campaign of the Northern Hemisphere kiwi Jingold has essentially ended. read more

Visiting Fachjan's showroom is a true delight. From massive palms to giant figs and numerous other (sub)tropical plants — they can all be found at the nursery in Honselersdijk, the Netherlands. These large plants are intended for zoos, swimming pools, cruise ships, and more. They are also used for interior decoration. read more

The Egyptian potato season is characterized by high production levels. Demand was initially low in January but increased in March in various markets. Mohammed Hassan, Export Manager at Al Gamal-Plantix Group, stated: "The beginning of the season was challenging, especially in. read more

Egyptian exports of fresh citrus fruit have dropped significantly this year due to domestic competition with processing plants, a challenge that other agricultural exporters, like those in the green beans sector, have been facing for years. Mohamed Fooad, co-founder of Egyfarm, highlights this issue. read more

Nguyen Thuy Van, a florist from Lao Cai province in Vietnam, has been involved in the flower industry for 14 years. Since 2018, she has been importing Yunnan flowers to Vietnam. With the advancement of online sales platforms, both purchasing and logistics can now be conducted online. read more

Wraz z nadchodzącymi ostatnimi dniami kwietnia, ostatnie przesyłki południowoamerykańskich winogron trafią do Stanów Zjednoczonych, a producent-eksporter Divine Flavor przeniesie swoją uwagę z Chile na swoje główne regiony upraw w Jalisco i Sonora, w Meksyku. W ostatnich latach kwiecień i maj stały się...
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