Agro Care and CombiVliet have announced plans to merge. The merger is currently subject to approval by the Consumer & Market Authority. It will be the largest joining of forces of tomato growers in the Netherlands, continuing under the name Agro Care. Combined, the two partners' acreage will be the largest in the country. read more

France: Lidl acquires the first green hydrogen vehicle in the mass retail sector. Following the opening of Europe's first green hydrogen-powered logistics platform in Carquefou (Loire-Atlantique) in March 2022, Lidl is reinforcing its dedication to eco-friendly delivery practices. read more

W tym roku w maju Rosja importowała z Turcji 5600 ton pomarańczy, mandarynek, grejpfrutów i cytryn, co oznacza spadek o połowę w porównaniu z poprzednimi latami. RIA Novosti informuje, że import pomarańczy drastycznie zmalał do 77 ton rocznie, stanowiąc zaledwie 1% importu z Turcji w porównaniu do 10% zeszłego roku. Import mandarynek read more

In Germany, cucumber cultivation has decreased, with the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture reporting a 7% reduction in the cultivated area compared to 2018. The sector is facing challenges, as pointed out by a spokesperson from the Swabian company Hengstenberg. read more

Prekmurje, a region in the north-east of Slovenia, will soon be home to the country's largest greenhouse vegetable production complex, following an €80 million investment. Production is scheduled to commence in 2026. The GreenGardens project was officially unveiled on June 27 in Dobrovnik, where the partners gathered to present it. read more

"An unusual season," that's how Jonathan Vandesande from Frans Michiels Belgium (FMB) describes the current Belgian greenhouse vegetable season. "There appears to be a low demand for tomatoes, leading to a clear drop in prices across all varieties. Even specialty tomatoes, which typically stand out, are being affected. read more

The winter brassica season in Spain, which primarily focuses on exports, has been extended this year due to a shortage in the beginning of the central and northern European seasons caused by adverse weather conditions. Spain has now launched its summer campaign with a strong demand for these products. read more

Less spices, more superfruits, avocados, and spirulina superstars. This is the picture that emerges from the fifteenth edition of the Image Observatory of GS1 Italy, the biannual study that monitors consumption trends in the retail sector, by cross-referencing information from the labels of over 139,000. read more

Pod nadzorem Rosselkhoznadzoru w czerwcu 2024 roku do regionu Czelabińskiego w Rosji dotarło 904 partii produktów roślinnych. Obejmowały one 14 400 ton owoców, warzyw i melonów, a także 158 700 sztuk produktów kwiatowych, importowanych z Kazachstanu, Kirgistanu, Uzbekistanu, Tadżykistanu,... read more

According to a report from the Dutch magazine 'Levensmiddelenkrant', the collaboration focuses on the product range, logistics, and quality management. However, both companies will continue to operate independently. Heemskerk will supply fresh products. read more

This is reported by reefertrends, citing data from the Association of Greek Fruit, Vegetable, and Juice Exporters INCOFRUIT-HELLAS. According to the association's information, the following goods were imported: 200,752 tons of potatoes compared to 169,568 tons in the first half of 2023. read more

Ciężkie wiosenne przymrozki w Czechach dotkliwie uderzyły w ilość owoców - informują doniesienia z tego kraju. read more

Hungary, which has taken over the chairmanship of the ministerial round as of July 1st, reportedly does not expect to be able to achieve a general alignment by the end of the year. read more

The Swiss Fruit Association (SOV) estimates that this summer 2,225 tons of raspberries, 525 tons of blackberries, 847 tons of blueberries, and 356 tons of red currants will be produced. "This year's harvest quantities are above the average of the past five years for almost all crops. Only with the read more

HiBreeding is pleased to announce the opening of its new office building and cultivation site located at Oudecampsweg 40 in De Lier, the Netherlands. The grand opening took place on Friday, June 14th. This new office space not only serves as a workspace for the HiBreeding team but also provides a welcoming environment for meeting with clients and partners. read more

An innovation and networking event for the green industry in Switzerland was held in Koppigen. More than 400 exhibitors showcased the innovative capabilities of the green sector to a specialized audience, highlighting advancements in machinery, technology, and new plants. Four plants were recognized with the "Best New" award. read more

The current weather conditions can be challenging for certain summer produce in terms of both consumption and production, but they have been quite favorable for other vegetables. This is the case for turnips, which are marketed by Le Marché de Phalempin, a producers' cooperative consisting of 230 members in the Hauts-de-France region. read more

Przez kilka lat East4Fresh sprzedawał tajskie kokosy. W zeszłym roku Rick Rebergen i Helien Verhagen wprowadzili również markę Goco Nutty z Portugalii: białe, nieprażone kokosy wraz z systemem łatwego otwierania jako gotowy do spożycia koncept. W tym roku import młodych kokosów... read more

With the beginning of the main variety Lepotica (Cacaks Schöne) in week 26, the plum harvest in the central Serbian region of Topola is approaching its peak. However, the early blossoming, combined with hail and late frost, is causing severe issues for the stone fruit sector in the renowned growing area. read more

"Rainy weather has caused a delay in the pea harvest in Denmark," says Frederik Pahus Bruun, PR manager for Danish pea producer and exporter GreenPeas. "Our pea production has been slightly delayed this year due to an exceptionally rainy spring and colder winter than usual. We have experienced late frosts and hail." read more