Lievaart Expeditie is moving to new premises in Naaldwijk, the Netherlands. The company has been a well-known name in transporting flowers and plants for a long time, but now it's time to truly stand out, according to Jan Willem Lievaart. Currently, a new 20,000 m² building is being constructed. read more

Zoran Keserović, a professor at the Faculty of Agriculture in Novi Sad, has forecasted a decrease in fruit production in Serbia for 2023, citing the high temperatures as the cause. The projected yield is estimated to range between 1.22 and 1.25 million tons, representing a decrease of 5 to 8 percent. read more

Po trudnym roku dla produkcji owoców i warzyw spowodowanym poważnymi problemami klimatycznymi, kampania 2024 roku pokazuje pozytywne znaki, zwłaszcza dla moreli i melonów. Popyt jest żywy, a konsumenci szczególnie doceniają jakość organoleptyczną moreli oraz słodycz i. read more

In Bulgaria, vegetable prices have increased by almost 15% in the last year, with domestic cucumbers currently priced at 4 leva per kilogram, making them the most expensive. read more

W chwili obecnej rynek ziemniaków jest cichy. "Można zauważyć, że wszyscy przygotowują się na nowy sezon" - mówią nam Jurgen Duthoo i Stijn De Pourcq z Warnez Potatoes. "Obecnie mamy głównie ziemniaki francuskie, ponieważ na główny zbiór belgijskich ziemniaków będziemy musieli poczekać". read more

Jumbo (finally) ready for the first Belgian store opening of 2024
Next week, Jumbo will open its 34th Belgian supermarket: Roeselare will be the first store opening of the year for the Dutch supermarket chain in Belgium, which has plans for five additional shops this year.
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Ukraine is one of the leading producers of blackcurrants in Europe, and this berry is becoming increasingly popular among farmers. The significant areas dedicated to this crop are driven by its economic benefits and demand in both domestic and international markets. Farmer Volodymyr Tymkiv grows them. read more

Izrael's date harvest has started 10 days earlier than last year, with Bhari dates being the first variety currently being picked. Gal Twig, from the Israel Dates Board, said, "Our date season has started with the little yellow Bhari date, which is reaching the end of the harvest in the north of the country." read more

Join FCG Marketing Director, Dejan Kristan as he provides an overview of the 2023 Flowers Canada Growers' Industry Analysis, also known as the Stats Book. In this webinar, they'll discuss the trends, insights, and potential opportunities in the greenhouse floriculture sector, as well as the analysis. read more

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is planning to resume its North Asia-ANZ Wallaby service, which will link important ports in Hong Kong, China, Australia, and New Zealand. The relaunch is scheduled for 19th August and is intended to strengthen MSC's network in response to increasing rates between the Far East and Australia. read more

In Bengaluru, the price of tomatoes has drastically decreased from almost Rs 100 per kilogram to Rs 10-20 per kg due to political unrest in Bangladesh. This has resulted in a decrease in tomato exports from Kolar, which is Bengaluru's main tomato market, to Bangladesh, negatively impacting local farmers. read more

Po rekordowej produkcji w zeszłym roku, plantatorzy jabłek spodziewają się kolejnego udanego roku, zgodnie z nowym raportem opublikowanym przez Amerykańskie Stowarzyszenie Jabłek (USApple) podczas 129. dorocznego Konferencji Perspektyw w Chicago. Perspektywy Przemysłu USApple 2024 dostarczają najbardziej aktualnych danych. read more

A planned strike at Kenya's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) by the Kenya Aviation Workers Union has been postponed for two weeks to allow for further dialogue. The strike, initially scheduled to start on August 19, involves around 10,000 union members who are protesting against a proposed... read more

Analysts at EastFruit have pointed out a surprising fact: despite being a cold northern country, Canada is one of the fastest-growing exporters of fruits and vegetables globally. Each year, Canada increases its export of fresh vegetables and fruits by 9.2%, surpassing the growth rate of exports from Morocco. read more

The lands used in Almeria's intensive agricultural model continue to be the most expensive in Spain. The price of a hectare for irrigated greenhouse vegetables in this area stands at 303,419 euros, a record price that increased by 11% in just one year, according to the 2023 Land Price Survey. read more

In the village of Berlotte, near the Belgian-German border, there is the Museum of Carrots, located in a converted electrical tower. Established by the Carrot Cultivation Society (MZV), this small museum displays a variety of carrot-themed memorabilia. read more

The consumption of snacks (known in Spain as "tentempié" or snacking between meals) has experienced a notable increase in recent years, driven by changes in eating habits and an increasingly fast-paced lifestyle of the global population.

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Spotlight your business at Asia Fruit Logistica 2024 by connecting with leading buyers and suppliers, gaining valuable insights, and exploring innovative products and solutions. This essential event in Asia's fresh produce industry is happening in less than three weeks. Secure your tickets for Asia Fruit Logistica 2024 today and access... read more

A total of 841,000 people have visited the flower show in Bengaluru so far, with 135,000 footfalls recorded on Sunday alone. The annual Independence Day flower show at Lal Bagh in Bengaluru has attracted a large number of visitors this year. read more

During the first two weeks of August, 49,000 tons of imported fruits were delivered to the territory of St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region, Russia from 14 countries around the world, according to the press service of the Northwestern Interregional Administration of Rosselkhoznadzor. read more