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Trzy lata temu Rosja zaatakowała Ukrainę. Dla Sergeya Geraskina z GAAST był to ciężki cios. Razem z synem Antonem założył firmę eksportową GAAST latem 2020 roku, po 20 latach pracy w holenderskim handlu świeżymi produktami, z Mołdawią, Ukrainą i Białorusią jako głównymi rynkami eksportowymi. "Głównie dostarczaliśmy..." read more

On Wednesday, February 19, a new international hub of the World Horti Center was festively opened in Ji'Nan, China. This hub provides a local platform to support Dutch horticultural companies in China and to foster closer connections between the Chinese and Dutch ecosystems. The official opening ceremony took place on that day. read more

French fries are becoming increasingly popular: per capita consumption of frozen potato products has been rising for many years. As a result, potato processing specialist Aviko Germany has been operating at full capacity to meet the demand for frozen fries from both retailers and the food service industry. Replacing the... read more

The need for fruit and vegetable trade between North America and Europe has changed significantly in the past 15 to 20 years. "A few decades ago, we used to import apples from France and bell peppers from the Netherlands," says James Milne from Oppy. At that time, the North American... read more

FreshPlaza reports that the new Egyptian garlic season has started, and production volumes are expected to be high, following the pattern of every two seasons, in contrast to last year's lower yield. read more

The Ministry of Commerce will be hosting the 18th Cambodian Products, Fruits, and Vegetables exhibition at the public exercise area facing the Siem Reap River, from February 27 to March 2, under the theme "Increasing the added value of fruit and vegetable businesses." The exhibition is a great opportunity. read more

Rząd Cypru wprowadził plan inwestycyjny o wartości 60 milionów euro, mający na celu zwiększenie konkurencyjności i zrównoważenia sektora rolniczego kraju. Nowy strategiczny plan inwestycyjny Wspólnej Polityki Rolnej, znany również jako "Duży Plan Inwestycyjny", jest głównym narzędziem rządu do wzmocnienia. read more

Sicily is the main region for melon production in Italy, with a cultivated area of approximately 4,500 hectares and an annual production exceeding 100,000 tons. In percentage terms, this represents one third of the national area and over 20% of the total volumes. read more

After Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova, under the leadership of President Maia Sandu, severed relations with Russia and is also aiming for EU membership as a strategic necessity for its economic survival. It is known that... read more

The insolvency administrator is now examining the possibilities for a restart and is in talks with some candidates who are interested in parts of the company. Efforts will be made to facilitate a smooth sale, with the aim of continuing operations for the time being. read more

The economic performance and international competitiveness must be restored with high priority – otherwise, Germany will definitively fall into an economic and societal dead-end with no possibility of turning back. read more

Banana consumption in France is increasing, with it becoming the most consumed fruit in 2024. However, retail prices are also rising. In this context, French supermarket buyers are putting immense pressure on suppliers to lower their prices significantly. read more

Both the war in Ukraine and the conflicts in the Middle East have influenced international trade and caused uncertainties in global markets. In Germany, the economic output decreased by 0.2%. At the same time, industrial production fell by 4.5% compared to. read more

Vegetarians also offer potential from BelOrta's perspective: "We are noticing increasing interest and communication through social channels about the use of eggplants as a meat substitute," it says. In Belgium, there are around 28 hectares of eggplant cultivation under glass. Most of it is used for... read more

Dutch organics supplier Eosta has announced the inclusion of organic Madjool dates in its product lineup, which are sourced directly from a family farm in Morocco. This farm is committed to reintroducing and promoting the Moroccan Medjool date through organic farming practices. read more

Seed specialist Enza Zaden is inviting customers to visit its Pijnacker Innovation Centre in the Netherlands for a comprehensive overview of the company's extensive portfolio of heated tomato varieties. read more

Yamaha Motor has signed an agreement to acquire the New Zealand agricultural automation company, Robotics Plus, and the Australia-based precision yield management company, The Yield, to establish a new subsidiary. read more

Czy wiesz, że Dzień Świętego Walentego pozostaje jednym z największych wydarzeń zakupowych na Bliskim Wschodzie? Flowwow, we współpracy z Admitad MENA, przeanalizował 2024 główne trendy w zakresie prezentów w całym regionie. Wyniki pokazały, że sprzedaż kwiatów wzrosła o 550%, potwierdzając ich status jako ostatecznego prezentu na Walentynki. read more

Ontario, Canada is welcoming new developments and expansion in its fruit tree nursery industry. "The province has seen replanting programs for peach trees and apples as well as grapevines and that's helped," says Megan Haynes, vice president of Upper Canada Growers, a family-owned and operated. read more

The Valencian Regional Government has taken urgent measures to control the unexpected presence of Scirtothrips aurantii Faure in this year's citrus season in Spain's Valencian Community. The first warnings about symptoms compatible with the pest have been reported. read more