What was once a greenhouse used for horticulture in Oosterblokker, The Netherlands, has now been repurposed into a caravan storage facility. The site features a new roof equipped with solar panels. Two additional storage halls have been constructed, both with the same new roofing system in place. read more

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Hospitals in South Holland, Netherlands, aim to provide their staff, outpatients, and visitors with meals that are higher in vegetables and more plant-based. However, obtaining fresh produce directly from growers for the hospital kitchen remains a challenging task. To address this issue, the Province of South Holland is working on a solution. read more

Germany: Założyciel Thomas Griesel odchodzi z HelloFresh

Thomas Griesel, który wraz z Dominikiem Richterem założył HelloFresh czternaście lat temu, opuszcza firmę dostarczającą pudełka z posiłkami najpóźniej 30 kwietnia 2026 roku. To data wygaśnięcia jego obecnego mandatu, którego Griesel nie prolonguje. read more

In Villeneuve-sur-Lot (Lot-et-Garonne department), a producer has decided to start growing asimina, also known as 'pawpaw', a lesser-known fruit from North America. The first harvest this year is showing great promise. The farm's 2,500 trees, planted in 2019, are thriving in favorable conditions and have not yet read more

Avocados from New Zealand will once again be available in the Indian market, according to Dinesh Shinde, CEO of fresh produce importer Anusaya Fresh. He stated, "There has been a significant development regarding the arrival of New Zealand avocados in India. After mutual discussions, Anusaya Fresh and Avanza have reached an agreement. read more

The exports of Spain have seen a notable increase in the past few years, with fruit and vegetable exports playing a significant role in this growth. Specialization is a key strategy for standing out in a highly competitive industry. This is exemplified by a company from Murcia that made the decision to focus on fulfilling read more

From September 3rd to 5th, 2025, Hong Kong hosted ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA, once again confirming itself as the leading international trade platform dedicated to the fresh fruit and vegetable sector in Asia. This year's edition saw an even larger participation and... read more

From September 30 to October 2, 2025, Landgard will once again be represented at Fruit Attraction in Madrid – as a co-exhibitor at the German Pavilion of the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture. "Spain remains a key production location for the German market. We see enormous potential here." read more

The flower prices at the Dutch auction clock are currently very high due to extreme weather conditions in Ethiopia. Theo de Mooij of Hoven & de Mooij has stated that heavy storms and hail have destroyed up to 80% of production at some farms, leading to the price increase. read more

AltroFood is consolidating its position as a reference point in the plant-based sector in Italy. After debuting at to.market stores, the products are now also available at Coop (Sicily), Eurospar, and Interspar (Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna, and Triveneto). read more

Nigeria is collaborating with Kenya to tap into the lucrative global avocado market, which is estimated by RaboResearch to be worth over US$20 billion. The sector is expected to expand to US$23.29 billion by 2029 and US$26.71 billion in 2030, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.76 percent. Nigeria and Kenya are aiming to boost their avocado exports as part of this growth trend. read more

Direct Carbon AB, a Sweden-based company that specializes in modular carbon capture systems for indoor agriculture, emerged as the winner of the Startup Pitch Competition at the recent AVF Summit, which took place in Munich from September 3-4. CEO Mattias Karls presented the company's product, the Wunderpumpe-2 (WP-2), during the competition. read more

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds announces that the 2025 edition of Fields of Innovation will take place from September 23rd to 25th, 2025 in Grootebroek, the Netherlands. The three-day event will showcase significant advancements in disease resistance, sustainable farming practices, and. read more

The Malayali community in Pimpri city celebrated the festival of Onam with joy and enthusiasm. Women dressed in traditional white sarees, and colorful flower rangoli (floral patterns) were created at the Shri Krushna Temple. A variety of traditional dishes were prepared, using grains and read more

During Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong, over 14,000 trade visitors engaged with approximately 760 exhibitors from 43 different countries and regions. This year's event included 26 national or regional pavilions, highlighting various innovations, with Japan participating for the first time. read more

The citrus campaign is starting in Spain with the first Satsuma mandarins being harvested, and high prices at the source are likely to create challenges in the initial part of the season. "Currently, the first Iwasaki mandarins of the season are going through the degreening process in the. read more

Asia Fruit Logistica experienced a higher level of international participation compared to past editions. The event took place from 3-5 September 2025, attracting over 14,000 trade visitors and hosting 760 exhibitors from 43 different countries. "We are delighted with the outcome of this year's event. read more

Every week, Areté sends the most significant highlights on the trends of the major agrifood commodity markets to ensure that you always have updated data from the most authoritative sources. read more

The date market is currently undergoing its annual seasonal change. We have been offering South African Medjool dates from the new harvest continuously until now and are presently waiting for the first deliveries from Israel. These are expected to arrive in weeks 38-39. To bridge the gap, we read more