France's Interfel brings Parisian spirit to Fruit Attraction.
2025-09-25 17:00
Ponad 50 francuskich firm będzie stanowić francuską delegację prezentowaną przez organizację międzyzawodową na targach Fruit Attraction w Madrycie, z interaktywnymi grami francuskimi, kucharzami i występami na żywo dla zwiedzających.
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Kiwifruit marketer Zespri is moving forward with the ongoing expansion of its new variety programme in the Northern Hemisphere, as production and demand for its SunGold product continue to increase, generating excitement for the red variety R19.
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Potato Autumn Exchange 2025: Future of Transportation in Focus
2025-09-25 12:00
In his opening speech, DKHV President Thomas Herkenrath pointed out the special starting position of the season: Thanks to favorable growth conditions and an expansion of cultivation areas, a large potato harvest is expected in Germany and Europe this year. While a large part...
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Netherlands: Eggplants on the Rise
2025-09-25 12:00
In the year 2024, according to the current factsheet of the O+G umbrella organization GroentenFruit Huis, a total of 59 million kilograms of eggplants were produced in the Netherlands on an area of 123 hectares. The main production area is the province of North Brabant, accounting for 42%, followed by...
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Planasa presents Pink Rosita raspberry.
2025-09-25 10:00
Planasa recently hosted an event at Berry Brothers’ facilities in the Netherlands, where it presented its new raspberry variety, Pink Rosita, to over 50 visitors, including nurseries, growers, and retailers from across Europe.
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For over nine years, Simon and Malissa Levitsky have been growing flowers together. They started while living in the Little Italy neighborhood in Montreal and renting land in Laval. In 2019, the two moved to Hemmingford and have been living and working on rented land there ever since.
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"We currently do not have any blood orange or pomegranate juice available. The entire production from the 2024/25 season has been sold and most of it has already been delivered," explains Salvatore Imbesi, the manager of Agrumi-Gel, a Sicilian company specializing in fruit processing. The high demand has exceeded the supply."
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Morocco's cucumber exports to Spain have surpassed $20 million.
2025-09-25 00:00
Morocco has achieved a new record in cucumber exports, as its shipments to Spain exceeded $20 million in a single season for the first time. According to EastFruit, Morocco exported 18,200 tons of cucumbers to Spain between July 2024 and June 2025, resulting in revenue of $21.1 million.
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Simon and Malissa Levitsky, have a passion for growing flowers and have dedicated over nine years to cultivating them together. They began their journey in the Little Italy neighborhood of Montreal, where they rented land in Laval. In 2019, they relocated to Hemmingford and have continued their flower-growing venture on rented land ever since.
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The blueberry season in Ukraine in 2025 has been characterized by a decrease in prices, with levels returning to those seen last year, as reported by local producers. Bogdan Bodnar, the director of Organic Garden LLC in the Lviv region, mentioned in the article that the price situation for this season is uncertain.
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The season for salads and vegetables in Ukraine has been described as atypical, both in greenhouse production and in open field cultivation. Cold and prolonged spring conditions delayed seedling planting by nearly a month, resulting in later-than-usual harvests, according to agronews.ua. Roman
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OptiGroup today announced the acquisition of important segments within the FRIS (Food, Retail, Industry, and Services) division of Paardekooper. The parent company, Koninklijke Paardekooper Group, was recently declared bankrupt in the Netherlands. The acquisition does not include the Paardekooper Horti division.
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Rose growers in Sunselle are collaborating.
2025-09-25 00:00
Holla Roses and Berg Roses have merged to form a new company called Sunselle. This innovative company provides customers with a wide selection of high-quality roses grown across three continents: Europe (the Netherlands), Africa (Kenya and Ethiopia), and South America (Colombia). Why Sunselle?
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Local potato varieties in Moldova are facing a decline due to the dominance of imported potatoes in the market.
2025-09-25 00:00
Local potato varieties in Moldova are becoming increasingly rare, and traditional Moldovan breeds may disappear entirely. Most potatoes currently cultivated in the country originate from the Netherlands or Germany. Even varieties sold with labels claiming to be "original Moldovan" are of foreign origin.
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Casciaro (Op Coab): "Clementine underway amidst production decline and phytosanitary issues"
2025-09-25 00:00
With the summer season now behind us and temperatures dropping, the attention of the fruit and vegetable sector shifts to autumnal excellences. Among these, the Calabrian clementine stands out, a symbol of Made in Italy and a protagonist in both national and international markets. Taking stock at the starting line
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A true sensation in the world of agriculture: Ukrainian farmers have successfully harvested the first-ever red-and-black sweet corn, a unique hybrid developed by the seed company MNAGOR in Vinnytsia. Marketed under the name "Bordo", this super-sweet variety (Sh2 type) combines a striking appearance with resilience.
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The British tomato production industry has significant growth potential, but it faces numerous challenges.
2025-09-25 00:00
September in Wielka Brytania oznacza: Konferencję Pomidorową. Dziś odbywa się ona w Warwickshire, gdzie sektor pomidorowy Anglii się zbiera. Wartość sektora pomidorowego w Wielkiej Brytanii szacowana jest na 1 miliard funtów. Tylko 20% tego pochodzi z produkcji w kraju - więc wciąż istnieje
In September in the United Kingdom means: British Tomato Conference. Today it takes place in Warwickshire, where the English tomato sector comes together. The value of the tomato sector in the UK is estimated at £1 billion. Only 20% of this comes from domestic production – so there is still read more
In September in the United Kingdom means: British Tomato Conference. Today it takes place in Warwickshire, where the English tomato sector comes together. The value of the tomato sector in the UK is estimated at £1 billion. Only 20% of this comes from domestic production – so there is still read more
Parts of Paardekooper Packaging are now being integrated into OptiGroup, paving the way for a new future.
2025-09-25 00:00
OptiGroup today announced the acquisition of important segments of the FRIS (Food, Retail, Industry, and Services) division previously owned by Paardekooper. The parent company, Koninklijke Paardekooper Group, recently filed for bankruptcy in the Netherlands. The acquisition does not cover the Paardekooper Horti segment.
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Ten years of tomato in Spain: stable surfaces, markets on the move
2025-09-25 00:00
In the last ten years, the cultivated area for tomatoes in Spain has remained between 43 and 47 thousand hectares, with a production of 4-5 million tons. Two-thirds of the production goes to the industry, while 1.5 million tons are used for the fresh market. Domestic consumption has decreased to 12 kg per capita.
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Major milestone: Over 300 Picadeli salad bars are currently operational throughout Finland.
2025-09-25 00:00
Ahold Delhaize announced the departure of Julia Vander Ploeg from its Supervisory Board. Julia will step down from the board on October 1, 2025, after serving since April 12, 2023.
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