Marco van Noord, Jan Verbaarschot, Gilbert Heijens, Peter Schoenmakers, Wilbert van Oers, and Ton van Kessel from Horti-Consult International visited South Africa last month. The team of crop consultants goes on an annual trip, and South Africa had been a long-time destination on their wish list. read more

New Zealand kiwi producers Zespri have approved the expansion of Zespri Global Supply (ZGS), agreeing to allocate a maximum of 420 additional hectares of SunGold per year for six years in Italy, France, Japan, South Korea, and Greece. The allocation and... read more

Cartón Circular, the Collective Extended Producer Responsibility System (SCRAP) specialized in the management and recycling of industrial packaging, has received authorization.

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Morocco is about to start a new blueberry production season, with the first harvests of early varieties scheduled to begin in early December. This signals the start of a campaign that is expected to peak in the following months. Despite the peak production read more

As part of the efforts to strengthen the export of Colombian flowers to Japan and Korea, Asocolflores organized a tour with Colombian flower growers to these countries between November 11th and 15th, 2024. During the tour, it was possible to see the diversity of colors, shapes, textures, and read more

The upcoming ASEAN Landscape & Gardening Expo will be held at the Impact Exhibition Center in Bangkok, Thailand from September 2-4, 2025. The expo is co-organized by the Thai Association of Landscape Architects, COMPASS Exhibition, and Guangdong Grandeur International Exhibition Group. read more

Dia España strengthens its Management Committee with the addition of Pedro Devesa as the new Director of Growth, a role created to lead the development of key areas such as Customer Experience, Marketing, and E-commerce. This appointment reaffirms Dia's commitment to innovation, digitalization, and strengthening its position in the competitive Spanish market.

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In an address to the Indian Parliament, Pankaj Chaudhary, the Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance, revealed that apple imports are subject to a 50% customs duty, in line with the maximum allowed rate set by the World Trade Organization. This clarification was made in response to inquiries from. read more

Zerbinati, a leading company in Italy in the production of salads, fresh vegetables, and ready-to-eat meals, is launching its first collaboration: a print featuring the brand's iconic dish, vegetable minestrone. read more

Verita Holland, an exporter of exotic and soft fruit to Turkey based in Ridderkerk, is currently experiencing one of the busiest weeks of the year. "This is traditionally a very busy week for us, with long hours," says Muhammet Cakir. Turkish supermarkets are Verita Holland's largest customers. read more

Arjan Zwinkels joined CH2O as co-director on December 2nd. He has a strong background in horticulture, as freesias were grown at his parents' company in Monster, the Netherlands. While taking over the company was not his initial plan, he found horticulture to be a fascinating field. That's why he pursued a career in horticulture. read more

The EastFruit team provides in-depth market analysis of fruit and vegetable prices from the previous week in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East. This analysis is based on the offers and bids on the largest regional EF trade platform, which has 26,000 participants from 50 countries worldwide. Key highlights for this week include information on apple prices. read more

The Italian company Tozzi Frutta, which has 25 hectares of green kiwi fruit in production, is supported by many growers and suppliers from the main production areas of Italy. The fruits are sold both domestically and internationally. "This year, production levels have rebounded and exceeded expectations." read more

Mercadona's commitment to the Spanish agri-food sector is reflected in a strategy that values local productions: over 85% of its assortment comes from products grown, fished, or processed in Spain, as reported by revistamercados.com. This philosophy has led to read more

W ciągu ostatniego tygodnia na rynku bananowym obserwowano zróżnicowane trendy w różnych krajach. Podczas gdy niektóre kraje doświadczyły stabilizacji cen, inne zanotowały lekkie spadki, odzwierciedlając zmieniającą się dynamikę rynku. W Kolumbii ceny bananów pozostały stabilne, bez zmian w porównaniu z poprzednim tygodniem. read more

April 2024 started off with a challenge as Royal FloraHolland reported a €17 million loss in their 2023 annual report. However, the month also brought more than just financial updates. Highlights included the Flora Expo Astana in Kazakhstan and visits to 115 greenhouses across the Netherlands. read more

W Malezji Consumers' Association of Penang (CAP) wezwała rząd do zawieszenia eksportu lokalnych produktów do końca pory deszczowej, powołując się na niedobór, który spowodował wzrost cen owoców i warzyw. Badania CAP wskazują na wzrost cen kilku produktów.

In Malaysia, the Consumers' Association of Penang (CAP) has urged the government to suspend the export of local produce until the end of the monsoon season, citing a shortage that has led to increased prices for fruits and vegetables. CAP's surveys indicate a rise in prices for several items. read more

W szybkiej odpowiedzi na inwazję moszczycy śródziemnomorskiej wykrytą w pobliżu Punta Cana w grudniu 2023 roku, Republika Dominikańska skutecznie wyeliminowała szkodnika, stosując Technikę Sterylizacji Owadów (SIT). Ta metoda, przyjazna dla środowiska, polega na masowym hodowaniu i sterilizacji samców. read more

The Broekman brothers were originally pig farmers. However, they now operate an agricultural empire, cultivating raspberry plants on 25 hectares of land and owning what could potentially be the first agro-solar park in the Netherlands. The solar panels are strategically positioned to allow for the growth of various crops underneath. read more

Research scientists at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research Savannah Agricultural Research Institute (CSIR-SARI-Wa) in the Upper West region of Ghana are working towards transforming the region into a major onion production center. This is despite the region's current low levels of production. read more