The spring edition of Plantarium|Groen-Direkt in Hazerswoude/Boskoop, the Netherlands, kicked off this morning at 7am. With around 175 exhibitors and 5,000 sample lots from 500 growers, the event is the ultimate destination today and tomorrow for garden centers, retailers, and wholesalers. read more

Primever Holland is planning to enhance its logistics services by utilizing its depot in Belgium. Henk van Berkel stated, "We will establish a delivery route from Westland, Bleiswijk, Waddinxveen, Ridderkerk, Barendrecht, and Venlo to cover most parts of France on a point-to-point basis." They have recently launched this initiative. read more

From January to November 2024, Kazakhstan's flower exports to Russia increased by 50 times, reaching 28,000 tons, as reported by the Kazakh Customs Service. During the same period, the Netherlands supplied 32,000 tons of flowers to Russia. In 2023, Kazakhstan had exported only 552 tons of flowers to Russia. read more

Full production for cabbage. Stable orange market with increased demand for Tarocco varieties. Declining phase for clementines. Decreasing quantities for Gold kiwis, with production coming to an end. Below-average demand for various productions, like artichokes. read more

The Valley grows mini cherry tomatoes and cocktail tomatoes. The company is part of the Dutch producer cooperative Growers United. Through collaboration with The Valley and Growers United, Certhon and Denso aim to accelerate the global deployment of Artemy. read more

Ambrosia apples will make a comeback on television screens in Spain this February with their 20-second commercial centered around the idea that they are the perfect choice for the entire family. The brand will also be sponsoring some of the most popular shows currently airing. read more

Each company within the group has "unique expertise" in their field, Waterman Onions announces. The official launch of the Waterman Food Group will take place during FRUIT LOGISTICA in Berlin. read more

In Switzerland, around 170 kg of food per person is thrown away every year. The prevention and reduction of food waste is at the center of the federal Action Plan against Food Waste, as well as the European Green Deal and the "From Farm to Fork" strategy. read more

The British Growers Association is launching the 2025 Young Horticulturist of the Year Competition (YHoY) organized by the Chartered Institute of Horticulture. The online Round 1 will be open for entry on Saturday, February 1st, 2025. The competition is open to individuals from across the UK and Ireland who are read more

Confagricoltura expresses concern about the European Union's proposal to introduce tariffs on certain fertilizers coming from Russia and Belarus, starting with Urea, one of the most widely used fertilizers by Italian farmers. The Confederation considers this measure to be... read more

The agreement between the agricultural and industrial sectors on the price of industrial tomatoes for 2025 has been reached in record time, set at €145/ton in the Northern Italy region, which is 25% higher than the five-year average (and about 5% higher than the prices paid in 2024 when the agreement was missing). read more

The first weekend of February opened with a violent wave of bad weather, yet another one, which severely hit some Italian regions, especially eastern Sicily, Calabria, and Tuscany. The toll is alarming: tornadoes, landslides, flooding, and heavy hailstorms have brought these areas to their knees. read more

At an average of €1.64 per kilo, the European tomato price remained only slightly above the five-year average of €1.62 per kilo. Tomato prices declined almost everywhere in December, with a few exceptions. In the Netherlands, the average price for cherry tomatoes and loose, round tomatoes read more

The European Union (EU) has reportedly suggested that the United Kingdom, which left the single market in 2021, should join the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Convention established in 2012. The proposal was announced by Maroš Šefčovič, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security. read more

Just Eat customers in Switzerland can now order flowers and plants from 39 Fleurop stores in 10 cities, including Basel, Bern, and Zurich. The partnership will be expanded to other Swiss cities in the coming months. Lukas Streich, Country Manager of Just Eat Switzerland, explains: "Our goal is to offer customers a wider range of products and services, and this collaboration with Fleurop allows us to provide a convenient option for those looking to order flowers or plants alongside their meal." read more

"The state of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) in Italy" by NielsenIQ analyzes the trends in consumption and purchasing habits of Italian households in 2024 and in December of the same year, providing a precise and accurate overview of the Organized Large-Scale Retail (GDO) in our country. read more

Dulce Vale is a Certified (IFS, Smeta, Grasp) company that specializes in the production, packaging, sourcing, and marketing of fresh fruits from Moldova. Our selection includes plums, sweet cherries, and table grapes, offering a wide range of varieties from Moldova's top orchards. read more

"According to forecasts made on January 1st, 2025, French leek production is expected to reach 165,400 tons for the entire 2024-2025 marketing year, which is 10,000 tons less than the previous season. In December 2024, prices were 10% lower than in the 2023-2024 season, but 7% higher than the 2019-2023 season." read more

From among hundreds of international candidacies, the recognition of Genesis Fresh and its Halloweena™ and ONIX™ reaffirms Spain's unquestionable leadership in agro-science, ingenuity, and quality within the sector.

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The season for the new "Divino - il kaki italiano" brand will end earlier than expected due to significant and unexpected destocking that has already been observed in the days leading up to Christmas. Francesca Gallicchio from Gallicchio Frutta in Scanzano Jonico (Matera), the creator of the brand, explains. read more