Aartsen imports fresh vegetables and fruits from over 800 growers in 60 different countries. These products are distributed to approximately 1,100 weekly customers in the Benelux region, Northern France, and the German Ruhr area from its locations in Breda, Venlo, and Sint-Katelijne-Waver. read more

Irish fresh produce grower-supplier Keelings has launched a new TV advert as part of their brand relaunch, airing for the first time in Ireland today (20 May). read more

A customer named Nan Wei recently took to social media to express her dissatisfaction after receiving a vegetable dish from Alijiang through the Deliverychinatown app. She claimed that the dish was significantly smaller than expected considering its price of $19.95. The dish was ordered as a takeaway from Vivo City. read more

The Kenya's Flower Industry Expo (IFTEX) is set to start on Tuesday 4th and will run until Thursday 6th June this year. Buyers from more than 75 countries have already registered, and 186 growers and suppliers will be exhibiting, highlighting the global importance of the Expo. Sustainability will be... read more

Crops in key states have been affected by unfavorable weather conditions, leading to a decrease in potato production. This has caused a 25% increase in potato prices at the wholesale market in Vashi over the past week. The situation is not likely to improve until new crops arrive at the end of the year. read more

The fruit sector in Hungary must adapt to climate change in order to survive. A recently published analysis on the challenges faced by fruit growers in Hungary revealed that 82% of the agricultural area consists of arable land. Despite this, horticulture only contributed 1% to last year's agricultural output. read more

In April, the EU calculated the price of apples based on the simple average of the four major EU member states at €92 per 100 kilograms, which was €1 lower compared to the previous month. The monthly average apple prices, excluding packaging costs, were €128.9 for France, €80.83 for Germany, and €98.44 for Spain. read more

The Panama Canal Authority has announced an increase in the number of daily transits from 24 to 31, with a focus on benefiting Classic Panamax-sized containerships. Starting June 1, an extra transit will be permitted for Neopanamax vessels, raising the total to 32. On June 15, the draft will... read more

"On May 1st, 2024, the French Ministry of Agriculture's statistics department, Agreste, reported that the estimated cherry production for the 2024 campaign in France is 37,700 tons. This represents a 12% increase compared to 2023 and a 23% increase compared to the average harvest from 2019 to 2023." read more

A strong collaboration between Lansingerland municipal council, Wageningen University & Research (WUR), BU Glastuinbouw & Bloembollen, and the Yes!Delft and StartLife incubators has led to the creation of a HortiScience Innovation Center (HIC). The HIC is part of the Greenport Horti Campus. read more

The apple planted area in New Zealand for the 2023/2024 market year is forecasted to be 9,200 hectares (ha), significantly down from 11,000 ha at the beginning of the 2022/2023 market year. This decrease is attributed to the effects of Cyclone Gabrielle, which caused widespread flooding, silt, debris, strong winds, and surface damage. read more

PARTIDA LOGISTICS, a leading customs agency in Spain, has announced the opening of its new branch in Tangier, as part of its international expansion strategy for the year 2024. The company is reconnecting with its past, as it was founded in the 1950s.

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This year, as it celebrates its 130th anniversary, Système U has decided to change its name to "Coopérative U". CEO Dominique Schelcher announced this today in front of the 1,500 members present at the group's congress on May 16th and 17th. The fourth-largest food retailer in France aims to... read more

Potatoes New Zealand has received a strong mandate from potato growers to represent them in the upcoming six-year potato levy cycle. The Declaration of Result was issued by the independent Returning Officer, Warwick Lampp, of Electionz.com. Among the voters, 94.74% of growers supported the... read more

PepsiCo has announced its intention to enhance production capacity at its Veurne plant in Belgium, with an investment of over 200 million euros dedicated to improving sustainability and creating 150 new jobs. The Veurne facility, located close to Bruges, is a vital hub for PepsiCo's snack manufacturing operations. read more

Awocados from Mexico are still in low demand with slow sales. Shippers are optimistic about an increase in activity next week due to Memorial Day advertisements. There is expected to be a slight decrease in avocado movement from Mexico through Texas. Overall, trading is currently slow. read more

After implementing a ban on the import of specific fresh produce in January 2022, Botswana is now planning to broaden its range of restricted fruits and vegetables. The initial prohibition included 19 horticultural items like potatoes, tomatoes, carrots, onions, and watermelon, with the goal of supporting local... read more

In week 19, the average wholesale price of European bananas was €102 per 100 kgs in Spain. The average wholesale prices of bananas from Latin America were €121/100 kgs in Austria, €96/100 kgs in Belgium, €123/100 kgs in Italy, and €113/100 kgs in France. read more

W tym czasie roku wielu ludzi kupuje swoim matkom, lub innym bliskim, kwiaty, aby wyrazić swoją miłość i wdzięczność. Albo może po prostu kupujesz je, aby udekorować swój dom, ale czy kiedykolwiek zastanawiałeś się skąd pochodzą te tysiące kwiatów? Dla niektórych piwonie na ich stole pochodzą z

This time of year many people buy their mothers, or other loved ones, flowers to show their love and appreciation. Or maybe you are just buying them to make your house look pretty, but did you ever think of where these thousands of flowers come from? For some the peonies on their table come from read more

Zimbabwe, known as a significant blueberry producer in the southern African region, is looking into opportunities to enter the Chinese market, branching out from its usual export destinations in the European Union and the United Kingdom. In Marondera, located approximately 80 kilometers east of... read more