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In three locations in 's-Gravenzande, the Netherlands, Valstar Plantenkwekerij cultivates begonias, pot chrysanthemums, potted roses, celosias, poinsettias during the winter months, and other cold-tolerant plants. The begonias and pot chrysanthemums season at one of the locations runs from January to November... read more

Intermarché has appointed a new managing director for its operations in Belgium. Arnaud Meyrant, who previously worked at Louis Delhaize Group, will now lead Interarché's activities in Belgium alongside two independent supermarket entrepreneurs. This information was sourced from retaildetail.eu. read more

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"Około 1,3 miliarda ton jedzenia jest marnowane na całym świecie każdego roku, co stanowi prawie 30% wszystkich wyprodukowanych produktów spożywczych. W celu rozwiązania tego problemu, hiszpański Kongres uchwalił ustawę przeciwko marnowaniu jedzenia. Jest to pierwsze tego rodzaju prawo w Europie. Ustawa ma na celu zmniejszenie marnotrawienia jedzenia dla dobra społecznego," read more

With locations in Melderslo (Netherlands) and Borgo Grappa (Italy), Ortolanda is able to provide radishes from both countries to the European market. The supply of radishes in both countries is increasing steadily. Monique Peeters-Cornelissen commutes weekly between the two locations. read more

The Agricultural Cooperative OrtoRomi is participating in Agricoltura È, an event organized and promoted by the Minister of Agriculture, Francesco Lollobrigida, taking place in Rome, at Piazza della Repubblica, from today until March 26th. read more

One of these initiatives is the Ukrainian Association of Blueberry Producers, which already has 16 leading companies in the sector that have joined forces to grow blueberries on a total area of 850 hectares. read more

The international fresh produce trade fair Freskon is scheduled to take place at the Thessaloniki International Exhibition & Congress Center in Greece on 10-12 April. It will provide an opportunity for companies in the region and globally to network and engage in business collaborations. read more

The Ducal Society of the Companions of the Strawberry of Hoogstraten was founded in 1977. Since then, the Companions have been upholding a special tradition every year by presenting the first Hoogstraten strawberries to the Royal Palace and the Governor, as stated by the Cooperative. read more

Biobest has appointed Arjan Heemskerk as the new General Manager for its Dutch operations, effective March 10, 2025. Arjan succeeds Bart Sosef, who led Biobest Netherlands for a decade and has recently been promoted to President of Plant Products, another division within the global BioFirst. read more

This week, VLAM, along with several Flemish export companies in potatoes, vegetables, and fruit, visited Norway. This is the first stage of a three-year EU campaign aimed at Norway and the UK, initiated by VLAM. "On Monday, we visited various Norwegian retailers and traders, and then..." read more

The Agricultural Cooperative OrtoRomis will be present at Agricoltura È, an event promoted by the Minister of Agriculture, Francesco Lollobrigida, which will take place in Rome, at Piazza della Repubblica, on March 24, 25, and 26. It will be an experiential village, an immersive event open to all attendees. read more

The construction of Opti-Flor's 3.3-hectare greenhouse in Monster, the Netherlands, is proceeding as planned. The innovative greenhouse is expected to be finished by June, with commissioning starting shortly after. The significant transfer of the first Phalaenopsis plants is scheduled for week 33. read more

This week, the temperature in the Netherlands is rising again, and it is noticeable in trade. According to Ronald van Norde of Agora, people are clearly getting hungry for spring again. Sales of bulbs and garden plants are doing especially well. As soon as the sun shines, read more

The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) has approved GreenItaly, an international horticultural exhibition scheduled to take place from October 15 to 17, 2025. This event will showcase the finest examples of sustainable and innovative horticulture. The approval for GreenItaly 2025 was granted by AIPH Members during the... read more

Spain: DIA unveils strategic plan through 2029

The Spanish retailer DIA has introduced its strategic plan for 2025-2029, detailing its objective to become the preferred grocery and online store in every neighborhood it operates in. In its native country, the retailer's main objectives include opening more than 300 new proximity stores. read more

Moldovan apples have officially entered the Indian market, representing a significant achievement for the fruit industry in the Republic of Moldova. The first commercial shipment took place on March 19, 2025, after extensive efforts to establish trade relations and cooperation between authorities. read more

Biobest has appointed Arjan Heemskerk as the new General Manager for its Dutch operations, effective March 10, 2025. Arjan succeeds Bart Sosef, who led Biobest Netherlands for a decade and has recently been promoted to President of Plant Products, another division within the global BioFirst. read more

Ceny pomarańczy we Włoszech utrzymują się na najwyższym poziomie wśród obserwowanych krajów, pomimo znacznego spadku w ostatnich miesiącach. W grudniu 2024 r. ceny wynosiły €142/100 kg, nieco spadły do €140 w styczniu, a następnie dalej zmalały do €129 w lutym. Mimo że wciąż są znacznie powyżej. read more

The 23/24 financial year saw a decrease in the supply of strawberries and raspberries in Spain's berry sector. This was primarily caused by a reduction in acreage, driven by concerns about the availability of irrigation water. Overall production decreased by 3.4% compared to the previous season, totaling 371,713. read more

Starting Monday, March 24th, in the presence of the President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella, "Agriculture is". The initiative, promoted by the Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forests, Francesco Lollobrigida (pictured above), will be open to the public and will host... read more