This week, a brand new Pro Manager Mastercourse in Floriculture began. The program will focus on the Westland region this week, and next week the group will also visit the IFTF and Aalsmeer Trade Fair. Over two intensive weeks in the Netherlands, the selected participants will be fully immersed in the industry. read more

From January to August, Russia's imports of bananas from Ecuador have dropped to 776 thousand tons, marking the lowest level in 12 years, according to RIA Novosti's analysis of data from the Latin American nation. This represents a 20 percent decrease compared to the same period last year. read more

Spain expects to produce 1.27 million tons of tomatoes in 14,175 hectares this winter season, which began in October. This represents almost the same volume and surface area as in 2023, as reported by the tomato subgroup of the European Commission's Fruit Expert Group meeting. read more

In response to a parliamentary inquiry from Bernard Durkan, a Fine Gael TD from Kildare, Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, revealed that Ireland imported over €400 million worth of vegetables last year. The Central Statistics Office (CSO) regularly provides data on this topic. read more

W 2024 roku wzrosła znacznie eksport jesiennych owoców z Abchazji do Rosji - w tym mandarynek, feijoi i persymonów. Według agencji TASS, powołującej się na dane Komitetu Celnego republiki, dostawy mandarynek wzrosły o 12%, feijoi o 64%, a persymonów o 75%. read more

Green Ova is warning colleagues in the fresh produce sector not to do business with the following company: Green Import Sweden ABBaragatan 521228 MALMOSweden. "This customer has been refusing to pay invoices. Despite promising to make payments, they have not followed through. We want to caution others. read more

On Wednesday night, October 2, a group of 27 young people from Tuinbouw Jongeren Westland (TJW) departed for a study trip to Portugal led by Meghan Lagerwerf, Jim Schoenmaker, and Rick van Schie from the board. The first visit was to Citrina, a British family company that has been involved in the trip. read more

For many years, AGF-Online has been growing a range of products on German soil. In 2001, Kees van der Meij started small by loading his first two pallets of spring onions into a Sprinter van. Today, vehicles are unloading around the clock, with several scheduled departures from Germany. read more

Obecny wzrost eskalacji wojny na Bliskim Wschodzie spowodował tragiczny spadek lotów cargo do tego regionu. Według pana Doulisa Carafila, właściciela greckiej firmy usług lotniczych Air Business International (ABI), cztery z pięciu lotów cargo, które normalnie powinny być kierowane do tej części świata, zostały zawieszone. read more

Based on the preliminary and unaudited figures for the first nine months, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) is revising its forecast for the current financial year. Despite global challenges such as economic weakness in Germany and the military conflict in the Middle East, the company is adjusting its outlook. read more

badanie.adden Universytet were able to modify the ginger plant to thrive in the Polish climate, providing a more sustainable and locally sourced option for consumers. This breakthrough has the potential to reduce reliance on imports and support the growth of ginger production within Poland. read more

It has been almost a year since Adomex participated in the Trade Fair in Aalsmeer, the Netherlands, with a full rebranding and the introduction of two new product lines. This year, they are adopting a different strategy by inviting both new and existing customers to visit and get a glimpse inside the company. Mark read more

From early next year, after 48 years, the greenhouses of Van Geel Group in Erica, The Netherlands, will no longer be filled with chrysanthemums but with Skimmias. Starting next year, Martijn van Geel will take over the breeding and production branch of Skimmia Kwekerij Bolwijn, in addition to the read more

"The product is not in short supply and the quality is very encouraging, given the full range of calibers. Although we have to wait for the final results, we are optimistic at the moment," says Giancarlo Elmi, owner of Mitica (in Rioveggio, Bologna), who is in the middle of the campaign season. read more

At this year's Taspo Awards on October 25, 2024, in Berlin, companies from the green sector were honored in 17 categories. Among the winners was Europlant Canders from Straelen, who won first place in the "Best Analog Marketing Activity" category with its "Heidefestival 2023 - Heidestars live on" event. read more

The European almond is a phenomenon in Spain and beyond. 2023 was a key year for almond consumption in Spain, which grew by 32.6% over the previous year (from 11.1 million kg to 14.7 million), according to data from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food. A large part of this increase. read more

Inside a fruit and vegetable warehouse, such as the one operated by the Axfood Group in Landskrona, Sweden since 2022, you would typically see a large space filled with crates and boxes of fresh produce. The warehouse is likely equipped with temperature-controlled storage areas to keep the fruits and vegetables fresh. Workers would be busy sorting, packing, and preparing the goods for distribution to stores and customers. The atmosphere would be bustling with activity as trucks come and go, delivering fresh produce from nearby regions and around the world. read more

Storms with heavy rainfall, strong gusts of wind, and hail have been reported in various parts of eastern Spain, causing significant damage to agriculture in the Valencian Community. According to AVA-ASAJA, the Valencian Agricultural Producers' Association, the heavy rains are flooding fields and uprooting crops. read more

One grower has stepped forward in Zevenhuizen, the Netherlands, in response to a call from grid operator Liander for flexible power. As a result, thirteen farms will receive power. In Boskoop, no additional space for connecting farms has been identified so far. Another company has also reported interest there, but their participation is still pending. read more

Burze i ulewy, które nawiedziły wschodnią i południową Hiszpanię we wtorek, spowodowały śmierć ponad 50 osób i zalanie części regionu. read more