Makro Portugal and Lidl Portugal have appointed new CEOs. German wholesale giant Metro announced that André Rinnensland, a seasoned German manager, has replaced David Antunes as the CEO of Makro Portugal. Meanwhile, Lidl Portugal has named Hélder Rocha, who is currently serving as sales director of Lidl. read more

Yes, I am a florist in Germany looking for high-quality cut flowers and industry contacts. Fresh-o-Fair GmbH invites you to a series of exclusive information sessions taking place across Germany between September 4th and September 19th. Learn everything about the direct purchase and sale of cut flowers. read more

For years, the main importer has been the Netherlands. Last year, the Netherlands delivered around 10,160 tons of beans to Germany. This represents more than a doubling of imports compared to 2022. Once the season in Central Europe is over, beans from overseas will be increasingly traded. read more

The event took place at the farm of Gaston Michielsens in Rilland, who has planted hazelnuts on 28.5 hectares and is thus the largest nut farming operation in the Netherlands. The field and pear farmer plans to transition his operation entirely to nut and pear cultivation in the future. read more

W Ukrainie ceny białej kapusty zaczęły spadać. Według codziennych danych monitorowania firmy EastFruit, obserwuje się trend obniżania cen w tym segmencie z powodu niskiego popytu na ten produkt. Sami rolnicy przypisują to warunkom pogodowym, które wpływają na jakość. read more

The stone fruit campaign is entering its final stage: Deliveries of nectarines and peaches from Spain and Italy seem to have decreased. Spanish and Italian producers have had a better harvest overall compared to the last 5 years. Meanwhile, on the wholesale markets, shipments from Turkey, Greece, and France... read more

The Banana and Plantain Cluster of Ecuador celebrates Lidl's commitment in the United Kingdom to exclusively offer "Living Wage Bananas." This follows years of mobilization by the Cluster to encourage more retailers to make this type of commitment. The Cluster is made up of Ecuadorian banana and plantain producers. read more

On the first day of the new school year, many first-graders can hardly be seen behind the gladiolus flower clusters. The variety of gladioli can be seen at the Natural History Museum from Wednesday, August 21, until Friday, as reported by Latvian Television. This year, the preparation of the gladiolus... read more

In recent years, fruit production in Bulgaria has been increasing, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture. However, this rise in production is accompanied by a significant increase in fruit imports. Cherry imports have surged by almost 1300%, peach imports have grown by approximately 190%, and read more

"The potato acreage in the Netherlands increased by three to four percent last year. However, this alone does not indicate the volume of the harvest," commented Adrie Kleinjan from the potato trading company bearing the same name in early August, regarding harvest expectations. The different planting dates and other factors come into play." read more

Alexander Van Acker (31) is the sole wine grape plant grower in Belgium and the Netherlands. In addition to propagating trees, he also cultivates wine grape plants. What started as a hobby has now become his main focus. "I have a small vineyard of my own and have taken some courses to expand my knowledge," says Alexander. read more

Wspólna operacja przeprowadzona przez hiszpańską Policję Narodową oraz służby sądowe Portugalii doprowadziła do rozpracowania przestępczej organizacji specjalizującej się w przemytach kokainy do Hiszpanii w skrzynkach z ananasami. Trzy osoby zaangażowane w ten proceder zostały aresztowane w trakcie operacji. Śledztwo rozpoczęło się w maju. read more

For the 14th edition of the Open Orchards event, 36 eco-responsible orchards will welcome visitors, including some making their debut this year. This year's edition promises "a well-distributed presence across the country," allowing more consumers to discover France's favorite fruit firsthand. read more

Sezon zbiorów ziemniaków na Ukrainie w 2024 roku jest w pełni rozpoczęty, producenci śledzą uważnie warunki na rynku i wahania cen. Ten rok okazał się trudny dla rolników. Jedno z przedsiębiorstw ziemniaczanych, "Continental Farmers Group", już rozpoczęło zbieranie wczesnych ziemniaków jadalnych i nasionowych. read more

According to analysts from EastFruit, the Ukrainian plum market is currently dealing with an oversupply issue, leading to a substantial drop in prices. Local wholesale businesses are experiencing weak demand for plums, while the supply of plums keeps increasing due to seasonal factors. read more

The EU calculated the price of apples in July based on the simple average of the four major EU member states. It was €93 per 100 kgs, which was €3 lower compared to the previous month. The monthly apple prices per 100 kgs were €66.5 for Poland, €139 for France, €78.7 for Germany, and for Italy, the price was not provided. read more

There was a good turnout at the Novae Fabula home fair held at the Green Event Centre in Bleiswijk, Netherlands. About 20 enthusiastic potted plant growers were present to display their products and introduce some new additions to their range. To see all the participants of Novae Fabula, check out our photo report. read more

"Here, in Flevoland [the Netherlands], this season's potato crop is certainly not lost, even after all the rain," says Anton Riezebos of Polder Potato in mid-July. "The potatoes are generally in reasonable shape. The first trial harvests seem good, though the volumes are nothing special." He sees... read more

W Hiszpanii odnotowano znaczący wzrost kosztów importu owoców z Maroka w pierwszej połowie 2024 roku, pomimo otrzymania mniejszej ilości produkcji. Według hiszpańskiego portalu informacyjnego OkDiario, Hiszpania wydała o 30% więcej na marokańskie owoce, co łącznie dało 434,1 mln euro za 125,5 mln kilogramów.

In Spain, there has been a significant increase in the cost of Moroccan fruit imports in the first half of 2024, despite receiving a lower volume of produce. According to the Spanish media outlet OkDiario, Spain spent 30% more on Moroccan fruit, totaling €434.1 million for 125.5 million kilograms. read more

The main destinations were Germany with 1,847,983 tons (+7%) and 2.904 million euros (+1%), followed by France with 1,144,000 tons (+4%) and 1.576 million euros, which corresponds to the value of 2023. Next were the Netherlands with 530,312 tons (+4%) and 825 million euros (-1%), while Portugal with 391,000 tons (+13%) came in next. read more