With an investment volume of more than 60 million euros, Germany's leading food retailer has once again committed to the economic location of Hamburg. The direct access to the Elbe River is of central importance to Edeka in global food sourcing. read more

The Conference pear was the main attraction of this month's Belgian Economic Mission to Brazil, where Belgian suppliers, accompanied by Her Royal Highness Princess Astrid of Belgium and His Excellency Minister-President Diependaele of Flanders, held meetings with Brazilian importers and retailers. read more

The Conference pear was the main focus of this month's Belgian Economic Mission to Brazil, where Belgian suppliers were accompanied by Her Royal Highness Princess Astrid of Belgium and His Excellency Minister-President Diependaele of Flanders in meetings with Brazilian importers and retailers. read more

The Conference pear was the main focus of this month's Belgian Economic Mission to Brazil, with Belgian suppliers being accompanied by Her Royal Highness Princess Astrid of Belgium and His Excellency Minister-President Diependaele of Flanders in meetings with Brazilian importers and retailers. read more

John van Heijningen and his brother Johan grow loose tomatoes in a nursery in Maasdijk. In 2014, he became a board member of the former breeders' association Van Nature. Since the merger in 2020, he has been a board member of Oxin Growers for the past two years. read more

The appropriately managed area is estimated at 343,000 hectares. This represents 1.6% of Turkey's total agricultural land. In 2002, this share was only 0.3%. The Turkish Ministry of Agriculture paid the equivalent of 74.0 million last month. read more

According to an AMI analysis based on the CPS GfK household panel, carrots were about 39% cheaper in October 2024 compared to the same month of the previous year. Consumers were buying more, resulting in a 6% increase in the quantity purchased compared to October 2023. Cauliflower was around 3% cheaper in October of this year. read more

This year's onion harvest is modest. The Agricultural Information Service (LID) recently conducted an inventory. According to Matija Nuic, Director of the Swiss Vegetable Producers Association (VSGP), the stored quantities this year were on a read more

Climate change poses immense challenges for German fruit production. Taking a closer look at Spain, the drastic effects on agriculture can be seen. In Germany, the changing conditions are also evident: late frosts and hail have led to... read more

The International Fresh Produce Association Australia and New Zealand (IFPA ANZ) has named Belinda Wilson as its new managing director, following the recent resignation of Ben Hoodless. read more

Według danych Generalnego Zarządu Celno-Skarbowego Wietnamu, wartość eksportu owoców i warzyw z Wietnamu w pierwszych jedenastu miesiącach 2024 roku wyniosła 6,6 miliarda dolarów amerykańskich. Lokalna publikacja Saigon Giai Phong News (SGGP) przewiduje, że ta kwota wzrośnie do 7,2 miliarda dolarów amerykańskich do końca roku. read more

The Tulip season in the Netherlands kicks off with the magnificent celebration of National Tulip Day on Dam Square in Amsterdam. Held on the third Saturday of January each year, this event turns Museumplein into a vibrant tulip-picking garden with around 200,000 tulips. read more

In a recent statement, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva expressed optimism about the completion of a trade agreement between the European Union and the Mercosur bloc by the end of the year, despite encountering opposition mainly from France. Speaking at an event hosted by CNI in Brasilia, Lula da Silva reiterated his hope for the successful conclusion of the agreement. read more

The import of asparagus from Peru through South Florida ports of entry is expected to decrease slightly this week. Trading for large asparagus is active, while for others it is moderate. The supplies of large asparagus are fairly low, resulting in higher prices for small ones and slightly higher prices for jumbo and extra-large sizes. Standard-sized asparagus prices are also slightly higher. read more

Chińskie zapotrzebowanie na wiśnie z Chile nadal trwa pomimo oczekiwanej obniżki wolumenu. María Jose García, dyrektor handlowy chilijskiego biura Joy Wing Mau Group (JWM) z Chin, twierdzi, że ich wolumeny nie są dotknięte: "W ogóle sezon był dobry". read more

With President-elect Donald Trump's economic strategy of imposing heavy tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China, Arizona is preparing for possible changes in the market dynamics of various goods, including automotive components and agricultural produce. Arizona, which has a strong trading relationship with its neighboring countries, is closely monitoring the situation. read more

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management has commissioned a study on water pricing with the goal of achieving a 20% reduction in water usage. Pricing is viewed as one of three policy tools, along with influencing behavior through communication, mandates, and regulations. The research is being conducted by Witteveen+Bos. read more

Kilimanjaro International Airport due to a shortage of freight space. This has led to delays in shipments of flowers and fresh produce, affecting the country's export industry. The situation is concerning as these products are time-sensitive and require quick transportation to maintain their quality. Stakeholders are working to find solutions to the issue and ensure that the exports reach their destinations on time. read more

It has been announced that Huwa-San TR-50 has received an important emergency permit for the control of the Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) in Belgium. This temporary permit, valid from November 13, 2024, to March 12, 2025, enables the Flemish tomato sector to use Huwa-San against this. read more

Farmers in Naivasha have adopted new techniques to address the challenges brought by unfavorable weather conditions on their crops. The area's susceptibility to inadequate rainfall and damaging hailstorms presents significant obstacles for greenhouse flower production, prompting farmers to innovate advanced... read more