Sicilian entrepreneur Pippo Caggia, the manager of Superpippo, is satisfied with the commercial trend of the table grape season, which began over a week earlier than usual about a month ago. "We are harvesting clusters that exhibit surprising appearance and organoleptic qualities, with Brix levels." read more

This week, analysts from EastFruit have observed a trend of declining prices for greenhouse cucumbers in the Ukrainian market. The recent price decrease in this sector in early June is considered typical, as it is a result of an increase in the market supply of cucumbers from summer greenhouses. read more

Tholen - Five years ago, the Amsterdam Perishable Center (APC) was established as a sister company of IPHandlers, with a specific focus on handling fruits and vegetables. Located near Schiphol Airport, APC provides comprehensive handling services for both air and sea freight, including a cold storage facility. read more

Melon production in northern Italy was delayed, but the harvest is now in progress, and the first quantities are available. "The weather conditions in May slowed down the ripening process," explains Maurizio Carbonini, sales manager of Mantuafruit, "but now we are getting into the swing of things." read more

Amazon expands UK grocery delivery

Amazon is now offering grocery delivery services to all its customers in eligible cities across the UK. Customers throughout the UK have various options for having groceries delivered by Amazon, including Amazon Fresh, Morrisons, Co-op, and Iceland. For customers who shop at read more

Nearly 20 entrepreneurs from Ecuador, representing sectors such as flowers, bananas, tourism, and finance, participated in the 'B for Good Leaders Summit 2024', an international forum held in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This Summit brought together over 1,500 business leaders who advocated for a more read more

In the first week of June, there was significant rainfall in some of the Austrian potato growing areas. In regions like Burgenland, early potatoes have been harvested for the past two weeks. However, due to the wet conditions, harvesting dates will inevitably be delayed. Nevertheless, we read more

Po przerwie spowodowanej inwazją rosyjską, Maersk i Hapag-Lloyd wznowili operacje do głównych portów Morza Czarnego na Ukrainie. Hapag-Lloyd uruchomił usługę promu morskiego łączącą Konstanc read more

Southern Italy is the geographical area where Organized Retail is growing the most, also because historically it has been dominated by traditional retail. However, in recent years, the growth of important emerging distribution companies is changing the landscape. Within read more

The Food Safety Inspection Body (FSIB) of Armenia has conducted a thorough inspection specifically targeting the phytosanitary examination of exports to Russia. This inspection was carried out in response to concerns raised by Russian authorities in November. The FSIB's diligent efforts, which led to the timely resolution of issues, were aimed at ensuring compliance with Russian regulations and maintaining the safety of food exports. read more

From June 11 to 13, during GreenTech at RAI Amsterdam, Dutch Greenhouse Delta (DGD) will host hundreds of guests from around the world. With a busy schedule covering various aspects of the Dutch horticultural sector, the delegations will be exposed to the sustainable solutions that the Netherlands has to offer. read more

BlueBox Systems, a leading developer of intelligent freight tracking solutions, is excited to announce Easyfresh Netherlands as a new customer for its BlueBoxOcean platform. Easyfresh Netherlands is affiliated with the Spanish cold chain logistics provider, Easyfresh Logistics. The Dutch company now has access to the latest technology for tracking their shipments. read more

Despite the unusual spring weather, Ukraine is expected to harvest enough berries for both domestic consumption and export, although prices may be unpredictable. In an interview with SEEDS, Taras Bashtannik, President of the Ukrainian Fruit and Vegetable Association, outlined the main factors... read more

On May 1, 2024, the service estimates the French cauliflower production for the 2023/24 campaign at 175,900 tons, representing a decrease of 22% compared to the previous year and 25% compared to the average from 2018-2022. The page attributes the decline to strong... read more

Fall Creek has announced the acquisition of a 50-hectare land parcel in Moara Vlasiei, Romania, from real estate developer Portland Trust. read more

In protected cultivation in Germany, young plants, vegetables, mushrooms, and ornamental plants are produced. Depending on the crop, this process can require high energy inputs. Given the ongoing discussion about energy prices and supply, horticultural businesses must explore all possibilities. read more

"In one plot, half a tree could shed its blossoms and half bloom. This spring has hit us very hard," Pasik continues. For him, the extent of the disaster is attributed to the frosts resulting from the changing climate: "I can." read more

There has been a violent attack of thrips in the citrus groves in southern Alicante – reported by L'Unió de Llauradora – given the virulence, the vector could be Scirtothrips aurantii, which comes from Africa and Yemen, first detected in Spain in November 2020. read more

Eksport śliwek z Serbii do Europy Zachodniej, głównie do Niemiec, stale rośnie od kilku ostatnich sezonów. Inne owoce pestkowe, takie jak morele, borykają się z stratami spowodowanymi przez przymrozki w późną wiosnę. Ivica Djordjević z rodzinnego szkółki "Kalem Djordjević" zlokalizowanej w centralnej Serbii, mówi: read more

Dla pierwszy raz, strefa kwarantanny fitosanitarnej została ustanowiona w Regionie Amurskim z powodu obecności zachodniego tripsa kwiatów. Te małe owady niszczą kwiaty i warzywa oraz są wektorami wirusowych chorób roślin. Chociaż specjaliści z Amuru wcześniej znajdowali te szkodniki. read more