The development on the blueberry fields accelerated noticeably with the now summery weather. While the early variety Duke is being harvested in many northern regions, the Bluecrop variety, which is also significant in terms of quantity, gradually begins to ripen in early July. read more

This year, the registered guests of the DOGK have the choice between two excursions: asparagus and strawberries are extremely popular among consumers and therefore are among the most important seasonal products in Germany. The key factors in breeding these crops and how long it takes are crucial. read more

The reason for this was mainly the higher producer prices due to a tight global supply situation, among other factors, including the impact of the war in Ukraine, as reported by the Statistical Office of Baden-Württemberg. In 2022, the production value of agriculture in Baden-Württemberg amounted to read more

In this year as well, according to the Holiday Travel Regulation, in the months of July and August in Germany, on all Saturdays (from July 6, 2024 to August 31, 2024), the rule applies for solo trucks over 7.5 tons permissible total weight (zGM), trucks with trailers, and articulated trucks from 7:00 am to read more

The raspberry production and supply are increasing in many countries in the Northern Hemisphere to meet the typical summer demand. Germany has experienced an early start to its season. The outlook for yield and quality is promising, but prices fluctuate significantly from region to region. Switzerland is... read more

Anecoop, a fruit and vegetable company in the Mediterranean, participated in the 26th AECOC Fruit and Vegetable Congress held in Valencia, Spain. Piedad Coscollá, Head of Marketing and Corporate Image, moderated a round table discussion titled "Fruit and vegetables: can they be cool?" read more

On June 14, 2024, members of the Netherlands – Vietnam Horti Business Platform (NVHBP), which includes Thien Dieu Company (specializing in importing flower seeds, bulbs, and young plants from the Netherlands) and Hachi Company (specializing in providing turn-key greenhouse solutions), had a meeting with. read more

Today, a healthy, balanced diet rich in vegetables is now accessible to everyone, whether eating at home, in the office, or on any occasion outside the home. This is happening in Italy, thanks to the development of food service products. read more

The president of FEDACOVA, Rafael Juan, highlighted “the vitality and potential of the food manufacturing and distribution sector in Spain”. During the General Assembly of the

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After years of difficulties, starting in 2023, the loss of fishing sector surfaces in Emilia-Romagna has stopped. The signals are positive, according to the surveys conducted by CSO Italy, which has been compiling the regional fruit and vegetable land registry annually since 1998. Today, Emilia-Romagna... read more

IDeA Agro, the first private equity fund in Italy focused on agribusiness and farmland, managed by DeA Capital Alternative Funds SGR, is supporting entrepreneurs Paola and Giacomo Rizzo by acquiring the majority stake in S.P.O. Zentrum. It is a Sicily-based platform in Italy for the production… read more

Official production estimates are not yet available, but the indications that emerged yesterday morning at the International Pear Congress - held in Óbidos, Portugal - regarding the upcoming campaign are characterized by a moderate optimism for the Italian sector. read more

Austria: Lidl appoints Michael Kunz as new CEO
Lidl Austria has announced the appointment of Michael Kunz as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective from 1st August 2024. Kunz will take over the position from Alessandro Wolf, according to the retailer.

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Turkish food delivery giant Getir raises $250 million read more

At B&B Fruit, the largest plum grower in the Netherlands, the harvest has already begun on some early plots with sandy soils. "These are still small volumes. We will start the traditional harvest at the end of next week," says Marinus Bunt. According to the plum grower, the harvest varies. read more

Lilibet, a new apple variety from Italy, has been introduced. This is the result of a partnership agreement signed between CIV and the Piedmontese company Sanifrutta, an agricultural cooperative with two warehouses in Costigliole Saluzzo and Verzuolo in Italy. The goal was to begin experimentation for the development of this new variety. read more

Bart Sosef has been appointed as the President of the Plant Products division at BioFirst Group. Bart, who is currently serving as the General Manager for Biobest Netherlands and Sales Director for Benelux, has extensive experience and will be joining the Executive Committee. He will report directly to CEO Jean-Marc Vandoorne. read more

"The Netherlands is an important player in the field of knowledge transfer in the agricultural sector, also in Peru," says Salvador Orrego de la Borda, agricultural advisor at the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Peru. "The seed market, in particular, is led by Dutch companies." read more

In Spain, an artificial intelligence (AI) system has been used in peach orchards to count and estimate the number of tree flowers with an accuracy of 90%, surpassing the 50% to 70% accuracy of manual counts. This AI technology is a collaborative development by the National Robotarium. read more

Ondine, the flat nectarine protagonist of an innovative international Club project promoted by Frutaria and ASF Edition, is ready for its first real commercial campaign in Italy: the summer of 2024 will see it land in the fruit and vegetable department of the main retail chains. read more

Minister István Nagy announced a HUF 50 billion tender (€125 million) released by the Hungarian Ministry of Agriculture to improve horticultural infrastructure. The initiative, titled "Support for post-harvest developments related to horticultural greenhouses and cold storages," aims to enhance these facilities. read more