On September 30, 2024, at the Embassy of Vietnam in The Hague, the Netherlands, Mr. Paul Onings, representative of Onings Holland Flowerbulbs – a Gold member of the Netherlands-Vietnam Horti Business Platform, met with Mr. Ngo Huong Nam, the Ambassador of Vietnam. read more

In January 2024, Professors Willy Shih and Mike Toffel led 45 HBS MBA students on-site visits to witness the energy transition and innovative sustainable production activities throughout Denmark and the Netherlands, in the second year of their Immersive Field Course (IFC). This is one of nine. read more

Zerbinati, a leading company in Italy in the production of fresh salads and vegetables as well as ready-to-eat meals, is launching some new products and innovative recipe updates for the autumn season. These include ready-to-eat meals that can be prepared in just a few minutes, perfect for heating up. read more

Ministry of Agriculture in Russia forecasts an apple production of 1.6 million tons by the end of 2024. Oksana Lut, the ministry's head, mentioned at the Bioprom 24 forum that the projection indicates a consistent production level, slightly below the previous year. read more

Under the guidance of the Battagliola family, the Campania-based company embodies values such as innovation, sustainability, and quality. Ortomad will be present at the upcoming international industry events: Fruit Attraction (Madrid, October 22-24, 2024), alongside the Spanish company. read more

The kiwifruit company Zespri has begun pre-commercial trials of red kiwifruit grown in Italy in a small number of stores in Belgium, as reported by Fruitnet. read more

Osiem eksporterów z Tanzanii finalizuje umowy na dostarczenie Wielkiej Brytanii 960 ton owoców i warzyw, o wartości około 2,8 miliona dolarów rocznie. Informację tę ogłosił Anthony Chamanga, dyrektor ds. rozwoju Tanzaniańskiego Związku Ogrodnictwa.

Eight exporters from Tanzania have finalized agreements to supply the United Kingdom with 960 metric tonnes of fruits and vegetables, valued at approximately $2.8 million annually. This development was announced by Anthony Chamanga, the chief development manager of the Tanzania Horticultural. read more

Organic apples currently account for 5 to 10% of the total market in Italy, a share that has remained fairly stable over time but with an expanding production area. In 2023, Italy reached a total area of approximately 9,000 hectares for the production of organic apples, representing a 5% growth. read more

The heatwave in Ukraine this summer has had a significant impact on the country's agriculture, especially affecting vineyards and vegetable farmers. Despite producing large quantities of melon crops, farmers struggled to make a profit as prices barely covered their costs. This situation has also led to an increased variety of watermelon. read more

Cachi in full countryside, originating from Emilia-Romagna and Campania. Good presence of pumpkin varieties, the latest arrival being Butternut. The production of Central Italian radicchio is about to end to make space for the Veneto product. Prices are very high for fennel and courgettes. Also on the rise. read more

During the meeting on October 3, 2024, the Potato Stock Exchange Parity Commission, after a careful analysis of the potato sales from this harvest, the current production and commercial situation in Italy and Europe, decided to grant the first advance payment to producers who have. read more

The harvest results for fruits, berries, and vegetables have varied significantly across Latvia this year, as reported by representatives from different farmers' organizations in discussions with Latvian Radio on October 6. While apples and blueberries have shown good yields, garlic and onions... read more

The Bonduelle group is proud to announce that it has obtained B Corp™ certifications in nine countries, a significant achievement in the Group's sustainable development approach, and in alignment with its stated ambition. Following the United States and Italy last year, new Bonduelle entities in France (Long read more

UK: John Lewis Partnership axes chief executive role under new chair

The John Lewis Partnership has decided to eliminate the position of chief executive, with the first-ever person to hold the role being affected by this decision. This move is part of a restructuring effort under the leadership of Jason Tarry, the new chair, who is pushing forward with a turnaround plan shortly after assuming the position. read more

In the agricultural area of Canicattì in Agrigento, among the most renowned areas in Italy for table grapes, we are in the midst of the harvest. Let's talk about the season with Vincenzo Di Pasquale, commercial manager of Di Pasquale Ortofrutta in Delia (Caltanissetta). "We are currently at the peak of the harvest." read more

In potato cultivation, Bavaria is the second most important cultivation area in Germany after Lower Saxony. In 2024, Bavarian farmers are estimated to have harvested 1.5 million tons of potatoes. This is 2.6% more than the previous year. However, the average for the years 2018 to 2023 shows a decrease. read more

Over 300,000 tons of kiwis were exported out of the country, generating a record value of over 600 million euros. A large portion ended up in German retail, followed by Spain, Belgium, and France. Italian kiwis also found their way to the USA, Mexico, and Brazil outside of the EU. read more

Lithuania, Bulgaria, Romania, Cyprus, Hungary, Malta, and Poland filed appeals to the European Court of Justice against the Mobility Package, which was enacted in 2020 by the Union legislator, i.e. the Parliament and the Council. read more

The minister pointed out that for fertilizer manufacturers, the tax on subsidized minerals, known as the Mineral Extraction Tax (MET), will be increased starting next year. Therefore, it has been considered to fundamentally abolish tariffs on fertilizers at the beginning of 2025. read more

One of Europe's first blueberry plantations was established in the Spanish region of Asturias in 1968. With the assistance of what is now known as Serida, a cultivation experiment was initiated using plants imported from the United States. This initiative was ahead of its time, as blueberries were not well-known in the area at that time. read more