Maastricht University has constructed a new research greenhouse at Brightlands Campus Greenport Venlo in the Netherlands. Research will commence on September 1 in this state-of-the-art greenhouse focusing on the future of agriculture and horticulture. Studies will include new cultivation techniques and strategies. read more

"Jednym z najlepszych górskich jabłek na świecie jest to, które rośnie w sercu austriackiej krainy Styrii, a po ośmiu miesiącach kampanii, nadal mamy zapasy odmian Golden, Fuji, Royal Gala i Evelina, które będą dostępne przez kolejne dwa lub trzy miesiące za pośrednictwem hiszpańskiej firmy." read more

Born in Westland, the heart of the horticulture industry in the Netherlands, Bart Sosef has been involved in this sector from a very young age. With an entrepreneurial spirit rooted in a family retail business and a master's degree in Food and Finance, Bart has accumulated read more

"We are not your average couple; we want to create something beautiful in our later years for the environment and for future generations." This quote is from a previous interview with Ab van Marrewijk. Currently, he and his wife Shirley have been residing in Italy for 1.5 years. They are working on... read more

Port of Hamburg in Germany was honored at the Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain (AFLAS) Awards ceremony held in Shanghai on June 25th. read more

The conditions in the Spanish growing areas were not optimal during the flowering and fruit set, leading to moderate harvest yields. At the same time, cool weather prevails in Germany, causing weak demand for summer fruits. In particular, prices for Gallia and
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The data presented at the Interpera Congress on June 27 in Portugal show a general decline in all varieties, with the exception of the Blanquilla variety, which has recovered from the production decrease of the previous season with a 20% increase. read more

After the positive results of last year's commercial tests, the flat peach Ondine is ready for its first real marketing campaign in Italy, where it will be available in the fruit and vegetable department of major national supermarket chains with significant volumes produced in the region. read more

As summer progresses (even though temperatures suggest otherwise), the vegetable production in Northern Italy is picking up. To understand the current dynamics in one of the most important production areas, namely the Verona region, we contacted Paolo Merci, Director of read more

The prices of vegetables in Ukraine have dropped significantly due to market oversaturation. The high prices in 2022 prompted a substantial increase in vegetable cultivation in 2023, leading to overproduction and a subsequent decline in prices. Carrots and onions have seen a notable decrease in prices, while beets... read more

Plant Protection Institute of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. "We are hopeful that this year's harvest will be much better than the previous one." read more

At the end of August, the third autumn edition of PLANTARIUM|GROEN-Direkt will provide visitors with an overview and insight into the garden plant market. On August 21 and 22, attendees can explore a variety of outdoor plants, new products, and innovations from the Netherlands and other countries. read more

In 2023, Conad has confirmed its position as the leading retail brand in Italy. According to the unanimously approved document at the Assembly, Conad ended the year with a turnover of over 20 billion euros, an increase of 8.11% compared to 2022. read more

Fresh Direct, a leading foodservice fresh produce provider in the UK, has introduced a new plastic-free packaging solution for its avocado twin-pack, in collaboration with Westfalia Fruit, its main avocado supply partner. This initiative represents the first use of such packaging in. read more

The cultivation of strawberries in Ukraine has stabilized compared to the 2022-2023 period, with a significant amount of the produce being actively exported. At the beginning of the season, Ukrainian greenhouse strawberries were more dominant in the market than imported ones. read more

Agricultural holding company PAEK in Mykolaiv, Ukraine, has begun harvesting early watermelons, thanks to the construction of greenhouses and the use of mulch film in their fields. In March, PAEK planted watermelon seeds with the goal of harvesting in late June. They constructed greenhouses, prepared the soil, read more

Konsumpcja pozostaje wysoka w Irlandii, a popyt rośnie na rynku obierania wraz z nadejściem sezonu wakacyjnego. Siewy zostały zakończone po trudnym okresie niestabilnych warunków pogodowych. Nowe materiały sezonowe wciąż pojawiają się na rynku, jednak wolumeny są niskie. read more

The prominent intermodal operator GEODIS has expanded its rail freight services by adding another fixed schedule connection. Starting from June 11th, a freight train linking Łódź and Barcelona is now operational, marking the first direct rail connection between the two countries. During the inaugural trip read more

AgroFresh Solutions, Inc., a leading company in post-harvest solutions for fresh produce, has extended its longstanding partnership with Bagú SL, a family-owned company from Burriana, Spain known for their high-quality clementines produced for almost a century. Serving clients in the read more

NIQ (NielsenIQ) analyzes "The state of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods in Italy", examining the trends in consumption and purchasing habits of Italian households for the month of May 2024, representing the landscape of Organized Large-Scale Retail (GDO) in our country. read more