In terms of the future of the sector, particular attention must be paid to the support options within the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) as well as investments. Ferenc Apáti stated that the condition of Hungarian orchards has worsened in recent years. read more

Fresh Market, the premier event for Poland's fresh fruit, vegetable, and flower industry, will be held at the MCC Mazurkas Conference Centre and Hotel in Warsaw, Poland on September 18th. read more

The organizers, AMI GmbH (Bonn), Fruchthandel Magazin (Düsseldorf), and GS1 Germany (Cologne), will also be representatives of the entire value chain at the 14th edition of the DOGK, from seed producers and manufacturers to marketers, logisticians, and top decision-makers. read more

This is the first E.ON charging location specifically for electric trucks in Germany. In order for the charging commercial vehicles to fully utilize the maximum power per charging point, each parking spot is equipped with its own charging station. Each charging station offers a power output of 400 kilowatts, allowing the vehicles to fully utilize the charging capacity. read more

The production of seedless grapes is continuously growing worldwide, with Italy playing a leading role in this product, especially in organic offerings which total, according to Sinab projections, around 150,000 tons. The global production of organic seedless grapes is read more

Foodiverse, a European leader in the production of fresh, ready-to-eat, and ready-to-cook foods, will be participating in the 16th edition of the Fruit Attraction Fair, scheduled to take place from October 8 to 10 in Madrid. The company, with cultivation fields and production plants in Spain and Germany, will be showcasing its products at the event. read more

The production of seedless grapes is continuously increasing worldwide. Italy is at the forefront of conventional production and also offers a significant organic supply, with an estimated total of around 150,000 tons according to Sinab projections. The majority of these grapes are cultivated in Puglia, Sicily, and Basilicata. Puglia specifically represents... read more

Exsa Europe has acquired a strategic share in Agricola Salutaris, its melon supplier in Brazil. Agricola Salutaris owns a 400-450 hectare melon farm, along with a packing station and harvesting equipment. "Our strategy is to have a strong presence near the source of our main products. This approach has already proven successful." read more

"August. We are excited to introduce the Nergi kiwi berry to the market and are confident that it will be well-received by consumers," said Jean-Pierre Caruel, Sofruileg's licensing manager. read more

After completing the collection for the new season of Italian garlic and gathering initial impressions from the main production areas of the country (click here to learn more), we have been monitoring the production and commercial progress of the campaign. Francesco Delfanti, manager read more

Royal Brinkman has converted the existing 3.5-hectare tomato greenhouse, acquired by KP Holland for expansion, into a vegetable facility. According to Royal Brinkman, the location in De Lier, The Netherlands, has been upgraded to meet the new energy standards of the Green Label Greenhouse. read more

The second edition of AgriFood Future returns to Salerno, which this year aims to consolidate its role as a national reference point for the agri-food sector. The 2024 edition, organized by Unioncamere and the Chamber of Commerce of Salerno, will take place from September 8 to 10 in various locations. read more

The mango harvest has already begun in Spain with the Irwin variety. "A very good season was expected this year after the average/low production of 2023. There was a very abundant flowering, but during the fruit set, which took place at the end of April/beginning of May, the minimum read more

METRO Italy, a partner of excellence for the HoReCa world, announces the appointment of David Martínez Fontano as the new Chief Executive Officer of METRO Italy and member of the Commercial Committee of the group. David Martínez Fontano, who already has knowledge of the Italian market thanks to 4 years of experience, read more

AILIMPO's lemon harvest estimate for the upcoming 2024/2025 campaign projects a production of 1,260,000 tons in Spain, which represents a 21% decrease compared to the production balance in the 2023/2024 campaign (which had the highest lemon harvest on record). read more

The University's greenhouse complex in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, is currently undergoing a major renovation. Following a thorough preparation phase, HS Tuinbouw Service began renovating the greenhouse roof on Monday, August 19. The project is expected to be completed within six weeks, during which time HS will replace the old roof. read more

Holland: Tailwind Shipping Lines christens "Panda 004" container shipTailwind Shipping Lines, a subsidiary of Lidl Stiftung & Co. KG, christened the "Panda 004", a 1,400 TEU container ship, in Moerdijk, the Netherlands.Source: tailwind-shipping.com Meet the entrepreneur behind one of Europe's read more

Orchids face both challenges and opportunities in the Dutch market. The Phalaenopsis variety remains popular and sells well in the Netherlands and Europe. However, there are other orchid varieties that have not yet received the recognition they deserve, according to Jolanda. read more

The GBP/USD exchange rate reached a peak of $1.32 on 27th August, hitting a two and a half year high. Projections suggest that this momentum will continue until the end of the year. The economic growth in the United Kingdom, along with the formation of a new Labour government in early July, has contributed to this increase. read more

The United Kingdom has agreed to reduce the inspection tariff on Kenyan horticultural products from 10% to 5%. Salim Mvurya, the Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade, and Industry, announced that this change is intended to improve the competitiveness of Kenyan products in the UK market. read more