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Royal Brinkman was founded in 1885 and will celebrate its 140th anniversary in 2025. This long history is remarkable for a family business. In terms of founding year, Royal Brinkman ranks 12th among the oldest family businesses in the Netherlands (according to the EW 2024 edition). read more

KWS Vegetables, a world leader in spinach seed production, once again held its open days from February 11th to 13th at its trial field in Miranda, Murcia. A total of 20 hectares where the Dutch multinational presented new improved varieties and received. read more

The Valentine's week sales for berries, mangoes, and cut fruits were very successful in the Baltic States of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania for No Bananas. This was achieved despite heavy rain in major fruit-supplying countries like Spain and the cold weather in Greece. Andero Keronen, the owner of No Bananas, was pleased with the results. read more

Prognozuje się, że w tym sezonie do USA zostanie przywieziony rekordowy wolumen winogron z Peru i Chile. „Na poziomie całego przemysłu, Peru ma zamiar wyeksportować ponad 80 milionów skrzynek, co stanowi nowy rekord” - mówi Fernando Soberanes, Wiceprezes Sprzedaży, Long Beach, Giumarra Companies. „Tymczasem, Chile...” read more

Kenya is currently in a crucial position in global trade and logistics, emerging as a significant player in the movement of goods, transport infrastructure, and supply chain management. The country's economic growth is closely tied to its expanding logistics network, strategic location, and improving trade relationships. read more

Fiji's agriculture sector is exploring the possibility of exporting bananas as an alternative commodity, given the challenges in the sugar industry. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka responded to questions in the 'Your Voice, Your Fiji' segment, acknowledging the difficulties experienced by sugarcane farmers and emphasizing the importance of. read more

During the period from July to December 2024, Pakistan exported 105,690 metric tons of citrus fruits, generating $30.9 million in revenue. This data was shared by the Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, in the National Assembly. read more

W 2024 roku produkcja awokado w Kenii spadła o 11,2 procent do 562 tysięcy ton metrycznych (TMT), spowodowana zmniejszonym opadem. Pomimo tej porażki, oczekuje się, że produkcja wzrośnie o cztery procent w 2025 roku, osiągając 585 TMT, wspierana przez zwiększenie powierzchni uprawy awokado oraz read more

Romania: Anca-Maria Popescu becomes Head of Buying Fruits & Vegetables, Meat, Fish, Bakery at Freshful by eMAG
With over 20 years of experience in the retail industry, Anca-Maria Popescu took over the role of Head of Buying Fruits & Vegetables, Meat, Fish, Bakery at Freshful by eMAG. read more

Analysts from the EastFruit project have reported a decrease in market activity for apples in Ukraine. Producers, no longer expecting price increases, are starting to sell apples from storage. As a result, there is a surplus of supply in the market, leading orchardists to adjust their pricing strategies. read more

The European Commissioner for Agriculture and Food, Christophe Hansen, will make his first official visit to Spain next. read more

Nuffield Australia has opened applications for its 2026 scholarships, urging the next generation of Australian agriculturalists to "be curious, drive change, and contribute to the thriving of their industry". read more

By Week 06, the South African table grape industry had packed over 80% of its season's produce. A total of 60.70 million cartons were inspected for export, which is a 2% increase compared to the same period last year. Out of these, 48.57 million cartons were exported by Week 06. read more

Estonian farmers affected by extreme weather from 2023 to 2024 will receive €3.3 million in emergency aid. This support program is aimed at fruit, vegetable, and rapeseed growers, with a particular focus on the horticulture sector due to the challenging weather conditions. The remaining budget will be allocated to other agricultural sectors as needed. read more

The 2025 edition of Biofach, the leading trade fair for the organic food sector that attracts thousands of players and stakeholders globally every year, took place in Nuremberg these days. VIP participated in the event with its organic offerings in the Bioland area. read more

Strawberry producers in Mexico are expanding their cultivation areas and implementing modern technologies to maximize productivity and efficiency of the designated cultivation area. Investments are being made towards cultivation under cover. read more

Royal Brinkman was founded in 1885 and will celebrate its 140th anniversary in 2025. This long history is remarkable for a family business. In terms of the founding year, Royal Brinkman ranks 12th among the oldest family businesses in the Netherlands (according to the EW 2024 edition). read more

On February 14, Hill Farmers' Shiitake Mushroom Co-op Soc. Ltd. of Meghalaya and YATS Corporation of Japan formalized a collaborative agreement. This partnership aims to develop market linkages and establish a supply chain for Shiitake mushroom cultivation in Meghalaya. The agreement was signed at. read more

Fresh-cut flowers from Yunnan Province in southwest China are increasingly popular worldwide, with exports growing thanks to enhanced cultivation techniques, improved quality, efficient transportation, and innovative collaborations. Yunnan, also known as the "Kingdom of Flowers," cultivates a wide range of blooms that are in high demand. read more

French horticultural imports, the main supplier to the Spanish market for fruits and vegetables, rose by 20% up to November 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, reaching 989,263 tons. Portugal also saw a 20% growth, with 379,151 tons, ranking third.

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