The Conference pear was the main focus of this month's Belgian Economic Mission to Brazil, where Belgian suppliers were accompanied by Her Royal Highness Princess Astrid of Belgium and His Excellency Minister-President Diependaele of Flanders in meetings with Brazilian importers and retailers. read more

The Conference pear was the main focus of this month's Belgian Economic Mission to Brazil, with Belgian suppliers being accompanied by Her Royal Highness Princess Astrid of Belgium and His Excellency Minister-President Diependaele of Flanders in meetings with Brazilian importers and retailers. read more

John van Heijningen and his brother Johan grow loose tomatoes in a nursery in Maasdijk. In 2014, he became a board member of the former breeders' association Van Nature. Since the merger in 2020, he has been a board member of Oxin Growers for the past two years. read more

According to an AMI analysis based on the CPS GfK household panel, carrots were about 39% cheaper in October 2024 compared to the same month of the previous year. Consumers were buying more, resulting in a 6% increase in the quantity purchased compared to October 2023. Cauliflower was around 3% cheaper in October of this year. read more

This year's onion harvest is modest. The Agricultural Information Service (LID) recently conducted an inventory. According to Matija Nuic, Director of the Swiss Vegetable Producers Association (VSGP), the stored quantities this year were on a read more

Climate change poses immense challenges for German fruit production. Taking a closer look at Spain, the drastic effects on agriculture can be seen. In Germany, the changing conditions are also evident: late frosts and hail have led to... read more

The Tulip season in the Netherlands kicks off with the magnificent celebration of National Tulip Day on Dam Square in Amsterdam. Held on the third Saturday of January each year, this event turns Museumplein into a vibrant tulip-picking garden with around 200,000 tulips. read more

In a recent statement, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva expressed optimism about the completion of a trade agreement between the European Union and the Mercosur bloc by the end of the year, despite encountering opposition mainly from France. Speaking at an event hosted by CNI in Brasilia, Lula da Silva reiterated his hope for the successful conclusion of the agreement. read more

It has been announced that Huwa-San TR-50 has received an important emergency permit for the control of the Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) in Belgium. This temporary permit, valid from November 13, 2024, to March 12, 2025, enables the Flemish tomato sector to use Huwa-San against this. read more

In week 47, the final Moldovan grapes of this year's season were loaded at the OGA-OGV in Bruchsal. "At the beginning of the season in early September, there was heavy rainfall in the main growing regions in the south of the country. This increased the risk of the grapes bursting and ultimately led... read more

Glaube Logistics, in collaboration with Punto Italy, successfully completed an oversized cargo shipment of 20 tons (14 meters in length, 3.45 meters in width, and 1.82 meters in height), with transportation from Genoa to Jeddah (Saudi Arabia). read more

Ruble plunges to its lowest level against the dollar since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in March 2022. The currency hit 113 against the US dollar on Thursday. On Wednesday, Russia's central bank announced it would halt foreign currency purchases. read more

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced a postponement in the commencement of physical and identity checks on non-qualifying goods transiting from the island of Ireland to Great Britain until after 2024. An update regarding the new timeline for these checks will be provided. read more

Amazon is currently facing bottlenecks in its logistics operations in Europe. The ecommerce giant is unable to handle all shipments and is notifying sellers that not all shipments can be accepted. This could result in merchants encountering challenges in delivering their inventory to the marketplace. read more

The Swedish importer Ewerman, a subsidiary of the Helsingborg-based company Greenfood, has entered into an agreement to supply fruits and vegetables to the Norwegian fresh produce distributor Engrosfrukt. read more

Citrus production in Andalusia is expected to increase this season, despite the heavy rains that have affected southern and eastern Spain in the recent weeks. Although the DANA has caused some localized damage to farms, mainly in Malaga and Almeria, the latest rains have actually benefited the crop. read more

After the storms in Spain, the situation has improved. Harvesting work has resumed in the affected areas, so that oranges are once again being transported to Central and Northern Europe via the now open transport routes. The situation has almost returned to normal. read more

However, the citrus market was affected by the storms in Spain. The harvest and transportation of the fruits were temporarily disrupted. By the end of the month, the situation had normalized and a large part of the fruits can be marketed as planned. In addition to the fruits for pre-Christmas season, ... read more

A busy two-day avocado trade fair called 'Territorio Aguacate' is happening in Medellin, Colombia, on 27 and 28 November. The event is dedicated to the entire avocado supply chain and includes 140 exhibitors from 20 countries, including Italy. Andrea Francesconi, the export manager of Graziani, is attending the fair. read more

"Initially, we aimed for human consumption, but we soon realized that the market for seaweed biostimulants offered more opportunities to create a broader impact," says Hermann Schips, CEO of Kelpinor, whose attention got stuck on the plant during a sailing trip. The Kelpinor team, in the. read more