The mango harvest has already begun in Spain with the Irwin variety. "A very good season was expected this year after the average/low production of 2023. There was a very abundant flowering, but during the fruit set, which took place at the end of April/beginning of May, the minimum read more

METRO Italy, a partner of excellence for the HoReCa world, announces the appointment of David Martínez Fontano as the new Chief Executive Officer of METRO Italy and member of the Commercial Committee of the group. David Martínez Fontano, who already has knowledge of the Italian market thanks to 4 years of experience, read more

AILIMPO's lemon harvest estimate for the upcoming 2024/2025 campaign projects a production of 1,260,000 tons in Spain, which represents a 21% decrease compared to the production balance in the 2023/2024 campaign (which had the highest lemon harvest on record). read more

The University's greenhouse complex in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, is currently undergoing a major renovation. Following a thorough preparation phase, HS Tuinbouw Service began renovating the greenhouse roof on Monday, August 19. The project is expected to be completed within six weeks, during which time HS will replace the old roof. read more

Holland: Tailwind Shipping Lines christens "Panda 004" container shipTailwind Shipping Lines, a subsidiary of Lidl Stiftung & Co. KG, christened the "Panda 004", a 1,400 TEU container ship, in Moerdijk, the Netherlands.Source: tailwind-shipping.com Meet the entrepreneur behind one of Europe's read more

Orchids face both challenges and opportunities in the Dutch market. The Phalaenopsis variety remains popular and sells well in the Netherlands and Europe. However, there are other orchid varieties that have not yet received the recognition they deserve, according to Jolanda. read more

The GBP/USD exchange rate reached a peak of $1.32 on 27th August, hitting a two and a half year high. Projections suggest that this momentum will continue until the end of the year. The economic growth in the United Kingdom, along with the formation of a new Labour government in early July, has contributed to this increase. read more

The United Kingdom has agreed to reduce the inspection tariff on Kenyan horticultural products from 10% to 5%. Salim Mvurya, the Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade, and Industry, announced that this change is intended to improve the competitiveness of Kenyan products in the UK market. read more

In Apulia, approximately 60% of the national production of seedless grapes from organic farming is accounted for. The annual demand for seedless grapes from organic farming is growing at a rate of about 5% to 7% at the European level, with the market share of grapes from organic farming in the... read more

Seafrigo Group has inaugurated its new headquarters at 22 Rue de New-York, 76000 Le Havre in France. read more

The Federal Minister for Agriculture, Regions and Water Management Norbert Totschnig, the Governor of Lower Austria Johanna Mikl-Leitner, and the Governor of Burgenland Hans Peter Doskozil have made a key decision for the future of. read more

Imagine: you are interested in purchasing a piece of land, and suddenly the opportunity arises to acquire that coveted plot. You sign up, attempt to secure the required financing, and are informed that the sale will proceed. However, the funds are not available yet. The bank requires more time, but you are still obligated to make payments. Panic sets in! read more

Świeże jabłka grają główną rolę w nowej reklamie Spar Slovenia, która została w całości wygenerowana przez sztuczną inteligencję. read more

Six water tanks were installed on the campus of PTS Mechelen this summer, according to the Province of Antwerp. The installation of the tanks is part of a new construction project that emphasizes sustainability. Each of the six tanks has a diameter of three meters and a length of 15 meters, and they are designed to collect water. read more

The company explains in a statement that "during his time leading Makro Spain, Martínez Fontano has successfully driven the" read more

On Monday, September 2, 2024, VD Horst celebrated its 50th anniversary. The spraying company, located in Poeldijk, the Netherlands, will be hosting the celebration. The event will feature a selection from the photo archive to commemorate this milestone. Exactly fifty years ago, founder René van der Horst started the company. read more

The Alentejo Regional Coordination and Development Commission (CCDR) has not approved the revised proposal for an avocado production initiative in the Alcácer do Sal area, within the Setúbal district. This decision was based on the evaluation of the Environmental Impact Statement (DIA). read more

Every third tomato, pepper, and cucumber produced in Bulgaria is exported to international markets, according to a report from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food. The 2023 agrostatistics show that Bulgaria exported 39.2 thousand tons of fresh vegetables, representing a 2% increase from the previous year. read more

On August 30, 2024, Agrico Ukraine took part in the All-Ukrainian Potato Day event, Potato Ukraine 2024, which was held at the Eco Tur farm in Volyn. The event showcased 65 new and promising potato varieties from eight Ukrainian and international breeding companies. Agrico's varieties were particularly notable for their quality. read more

The pumpkin harvest at Switzerland's largest producer, Jucker Farm AG, began around two weeks later than usual in week 33. "It was mostly wet and cold, which is why an earlier start of the season using fleece and film covers did not work this year. Nevertheless, there is no homogeneous picture." read more