Holland: Retail turnover up by 1.5% in December

Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports that retail turnover was 1.5% higher in December 2024 than it was in December 2023. Turnover in supermarkets was down by 5.7%, while turnover in specialty shops was up by 5.6%.

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Avocados are becoming increasingly popular across Europe, however the growth varies from country to country. Spain is leading in household avocado consumption, buying the highest amount of avocados each year. On the other hand, Italy is an emerging market that is expanding annually. Italy offers numerous opportunities for avocado producers. read more

The Candy Berries line, the leading brand of Gentile Group, has been available on markets across Italy for over a month now. The wide production and sales catalog includes raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and currants grown in southern Italy, capable of satisfying a significant portion of the market. read more

Farmers in Greece have stepped up their centrally organized large-scale protests. Beginning with small, scattered mobilizations all over Greece, they intensified their actions last week, with farmers from the agricultural region of Thessalia coming together to form the two largest tractor protests, despite facing police violence. read more

Primaflor, a leader in the production and commercialization of horticultural products, and New Holland, a global reference in

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The international seed company Verisem BV, known in Italy mainly for its subsidiary Suba Seeds, is expanding by acquiring Blumen Vegetable Seeds, the division of Blumen Group Spa specializing in professional vegetable seeds. The agreement involves the sale of... read more

In early January, young courgette plants were planted once again at CourgetteFleur Zwinkels in the Netherlands. Every year, the challenge is to ensure optimal plant growth, developing a strong structure that forms a solid foundation for the entire season. Weather conditions play a significant role. read more

Rosja pozostaje głównym importerem gruzińskich owoców, z silnym popytem na brzoskwinie, mandarynki i jagody. Według agencji statystycznej Gruzji, kraj w 2024 roku wyeksportował owoce o wartości 98,7 miliona dolarów do Rosji, co stanowi wzrost o 3,2% w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem. Brzoskwinie stanowiły największy udział.

Russia remains the top buyer of Georgian fruits, with strong demand for peaches, mandarins, and berries. According to Georgia's statistics agency, the country exported $98.7 million worth of fruit to Russia in 2024, a 3.2% increase from the previous year. Peaches accounted for the largest share. read more

Argos Packaging is now an official partner of Bio4Pack and will exclusively sell their Paddy Straw trays in the Netherlands. Patrick Gerritsen, director of Bio4Pack, stated: "After several discussions with various parties, we found Argos to be the best partner to start increasing sales of. read more

The final stages of the commercial campaign for Eden Gold, the new snack pear exclusively marketed by Greenyard Fresh Italy, are underway. With Willer Malagutti, the project's sales manager, we have assessed the results of this campaign: "We have quintupled the volumes." read more

Po kilku trudnych miesiącach plony wróciły teraz do średniej dla tego okresu. Ostatnie łagodne warunki pogodowe pomogły roślinom i owocom rosnąć, a ogólnie plony są w pełni zgodne z popytem na rynku. Gianni Iachella i Valentino Lo Monaco. To oznacza początek sezonu dla read more

The spring edition of Plantarium|Groen-Direkt in Hazerswoude/Boskoop, the Netherlands, kicked off this morning at 7am. With around 175 exhibitors and 5,000 sample lots from 500 growers, the event is the ultimate destination today and tomorrow for garden centers, retailers, and wholesalers. read more

Primever Holland is planning to enhance its logistics services by utilizing its depot in Belgium. Henk van Berkel stated, "We will establish a delivery route from Westland, Bleiswijk, Waddinxveen, Ridderkerk, Barendrecht, and Venlo to cover most parts of France on a point-to-point basis." They have recently launched this initiative. read more

From January to November 2024, Kazakhstan's flower exports to Russia increased by 50 times, reaching 28,000 tons, as reported by the Kazakh Customs Service. During the same period, the Netherlands supplied 32,000 tons of flowers to Russia. In 2023, Kazakhstan had exported only 552 tons of flowers to Russia. read more

Full production for cabbage. Stable orange market with increased demand for Tarocco varieties. Declining phase for clementines. Decreasing quantities for Gold kiwis, with production coming to an end. Below-average demand for various productions, like artichokes. read more

The Valley grows mini cherry tomatoes and cocktail tomatoes. The company is part of the Dutch producer cooperative Growers United. Through collaboration with The Valley and Growers United, Certhon and Denso aim to accelerate the global deployment of Artemy. read more

Ambrosia apples will make a comeback on television screens in Spain this February with their 20-second commercial centered around the idea that they are the perfect choice for the entire family. The brand will also be sponsoring some of the most popular shows currently airing. read more

Each company within the group has "unique expertise" in their field, Waterman Onions announces. The official launch of the Waterman Food Group will take place during FRUIT LOGISTICA in Berlin. read more

In Switzerland, around 170 kg of food per person is thrown away every year. The prevention and reduction of food waste is at the center of the federal Action Plan against Food Waste, as well as the European Green Deal and the "From Farm to Fork" strategy. read more

The British Growers Association is launching the 2025 Young Horticulturist of the Year Competition (YHoY) organized by the Chartered Institute of Horticulture. The online Round 1 will be open for entry on Saturday, February 1st, 2025. The competition is open to individuals from across the UK and Ireland who are read more