The Spanish Fruit and Vegetable Group reported progress in 2024 in expanding into new markets for fruits and vegetables grown in Spain. read more

The UK manufacturer Postsaver has partnered with the experienced fruit industry distributor Peter Müller. read more

This will create a new orchard in Flanders with solar panels, where further research on combining energy and food production on one plot will be conducted. read more

The pear stocks at the end of December 2024 are 7,862 tons, which is 3,443 tons higher than in 2023 with 4,419 tons and 1,712 tons higher compared to 2022 with 6,150 tons. The main part of the stock consists of 59% (4,613 tons) of the Kaiser Alexander variety. read more

Two-a-Day, a company that holds a 50% stake in the apple and pear marketing company Tru-Cape, has become the first agribusiness in South Africa to be certified by the Netherlands-based Top Employers Institute. read more

Two-a-Day, which owns a 50 per cent stake in the apple and pear marketer Tru-Cape, has become the first agribusiness in South Africa to be certified by the Netherlands-based Top Employers Institute. read more

The founders, the tomato growers Luc Beirinckx, Hans van Gool, Paul van de Mierop, and Koen Lauwerysen, however, remain shareholders of the company. read more

The main trading partner for producers in Peru is still the United States, which receives over half of the exports (53% – 135,000 tons). However, diversification is currently a priority: 25% of exports go to the European Union, 14% to China, and 5% to the United Kingdom. read more

In 2024, Chinese mandarins partially replaced Moroccan imports in Russia due to declining shipments from both Morocco and Turkey. However, Turkey continues to be Russia's main citrus supplier, making up 36% of total imports, as calculated by RIA Novosti using open data. read more

Analysts from the EastFruit project have reported that carrot prices in Ukraine have been steadily increasing for the past few weeks. This price surge is believed to be due to many local producers depleting their supplies of high-quality root crops. The 2024 harvest was severely impacted by adverse weather conditions, leading to a shortage of quality carrots in the market. read more

Managing Director Hans Blaak is acquiring VAM WaterTech in collaboration with Luxembourg-based environmental private equity firm Oraxys and French private capital firm Swen Capital Partners to expedite its global expansion. Oraxys will serve as the primary investor, alongside Swen Capital Partners. read more

The campaign of clementines from Southern Italy is coming to an end and the marketing of late mandarins is starting. The orange market is transitioning to the Tarocco variety. It is high season for white cauliflowers. There is an increase in demand for Italian fennel and leeks, while the demand for read more

In the last ten years, avocado has experienced a true "green revolution," becoming increasingly popular among consumers worldwide, as shown in the table. read more

This year, Ukraine intends to start using the e-Phyto system, which will facilitate the import of fruits, vegetables, and other agricultural products from this country. The final tests of the system, which enables the issuance and exchange of certificates, are currently ongoing.

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CapGen Seeds, a leading company in the development and commercialization of horticultural seeds, has obtained ISO 9001:2015 certification at its production centers in Almería (Spain) and Agadir (Morocco).

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SPAR Northern Ireland retailer celebrates 60 years in the local community
In Northern Ireland, the SPAR Supermarket in Ballycastle celebrated 60 years in the local community, following an investment of £100,000 last year. This community store was originally opened in 1964 by Brian Boyle. read more

Tuż przed Bożym Narodzeniem Manter pomyślnie zainstalował linię wagową i pakującą w firmie Cosidel, jednym z hiszpańskich producentów ziemniaków. Projekt obejmował demontaż przestarzałej linii, aby zrobić miejsce na nowe urządzenia, w tym wagę MD10 XL i pakowarkę rolkową AutoMesh. Nowa linia została... read more

Recently, a monograph based on a doctoral thesis comparing the floricultural production and trade markets in the Netherlands and Poland has been released. While it is commonly understood that the Dutch market is larger, the research presented in the work showcases the dependencies and trends in a very interesting manner. read more

The Import Promotion Desk (IPD), an initiative aimed at promoting imports in Germany, will present various companies and products from emerging and developing countries at Fruit Logistica in Berlin. read more

The complementary strengths of Profi and Mega Image will enhance their ability to serve customers in both urban and rural areas, drive growth, and provide customers in Romania with more choices and added value. read more