The sample was drawn to be representative of the population of Germany in terms of the criteria of age, gender, level of education, and federal state. read more

In 2024, the EU harvested 62.2 million tons of fresh vegetables (including melons), a 6% increase from the 58.8 million tons harvested in 2023. Spain (14.8 million tons), Italy (13.9 million tons), and France (5.8 million tons) were the EU's top producers of fresh vegetables, together accounting for a significant portion. read more

At Zeelandplant in Grijpskerke, the Netherlands, you'll find everything you need to turn your garden, big or small, into a little paradise. The business is run by Jan Willem de Witte together with his wife, Marjolein van Sluijs, and a dedicated team of about 25 employees. Recently, they welcomed read more

The two brands, Viulèt and Gilda by the producers' organization OP Granfrutta Zani, are now available in various large-scale retail chains in Italy and abroad. These brands are dedicated to enhancing the quality of European plums and nectarines. "These are two top-quality products," explains the Italian. read more

Martin Pinzger, CEO of VIP, one of the major players in the European apple industry, participated in Prognosfruit in Angers, France (6-8 August). After the August break, we interviewed him about the sector's expectations and the Consortium of Cooperatives. read more

This week, the prices of imported durians have increased significantly due to a decrease in supply. Additionally, high-quality imported oranges are selling quickly, and there is a steady arrival of stone fruit from the United States and Spain in the market. Traders have noted that South African Cambria oranges are particularly popular among imported oranges. read more

Within just a little over a week, PotatoEurope 2025 will commence in Lelystad, the Netherlands. The preparations are currently underway, with the necessary infrastructure set up throughout the 25-hectare event area. Jacob de Jong, the manager at WUR Field Crops in Lelystad, has recently conducted a trial harvest of the Alegria variety. read more

Onion growers around Lake Peipus, one of Estonia's main production areas, are reporting a relatively good crop this year, despite smaller bulb sizes than usual. The summer rainfall has not had a negative impact on yields, and in some areas, the conditions have even been supportive of production. read more

Belgium: Albert Heijn returns to Leuven in September
Albert Heijn has confirmed the opening date of its new supermarket in the center of Leuven, signaling its return to the city after an eight-year absence. The store is set to open on September 24, General Manager Raf van den Heuvel. read more

In the 2025 season, consumers in India may for the first time taste fresh blueberries from Poland. This is a historic moment for the berry industry and the result of many years of effort to open up a new export market.

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Asda has introduced a new sustainability-linked supply chain finance program in collaboration with Lloyds. read more

According to "fruitveb.hu," the National Chamber of Agriculture and the Center for Fruit Production Research at the MATE Institute of Horticulture believe that Hungary will be divided into two parts this year in terms of plum yield: "In the northeast of the country, which barely... read more

The campaign for mangoes in 2025 has already begun in the Spanish province of Malaga with the harvesting of early varieties such as Tommy Atkins and Irwin. By the end of week 35, the Osteen variety, which accounts for 70 to 80% of Spain's mango production, will also begin. Mango production in Spain is... read more

As in previous years, imported potatoes are directly competing with locally produced ones in the Canary Islands during the summer harvest. This season, the imported tubers are coming from Israel, departing from the usual sources such as Egypt, Cyprus, or the United Kingdom that have traditionally supplied the market. read more

Domestic farmers involved in onion production are anticipating a successful season this year, with projections indicating a high-quality harvest in Hungary. The forecast was highlighted during a professional event in Murony, organized by the National Chamber of Agriculture and the Hungarian Vegetable and Fruit Association. read more

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The season for the Corina pear, an early selection of the Conference variety, has already ended. This pear, which is sold by five distributors in Belgium and the Netherlands, signifies the beginning of the new season. "And I believe it has been a good indication of how the upcoming Conference season will unfold," says Louis De. read more

Contracting company KDR Venlo has gone bankrupt. Local media in Limburg report that creditors initiated the bankruptcy of the company, which had two employees. The company was engaged in greenhouse roof cleaning services, both in the Netherlands and internationally. KDR Venlo B.V. has been operating under this name. read more

Ukraine is experiencing a long-awaited increase in the construction of vegetable storage facilities, with farmers actively investing in new capacities. According to Andrii Marushchak, the commercial director of Van Dijk Technics, this initiative is mainly driven by small and medium-sized producers. read more