Grenoble Fleurs Distribution is now part of DEXX, a French subsidiary of Van der Plas. DEXX has its headquarters in Saint Marcel les Valence, Drôme, and currently operates 12 branches throughout France, including 5 cash and carries in Lyon, Valence, Annemasse, Grenoble, and Mulhouse, as well as 7 Dexx drives in Lille. read more

Nowa żniwa jabłek odmiany Gala w Polsce rozpoczęły się w zeszłym tygodniu, charakteryzując się rekordowo wysokimi cenami. Wydarzenie to miało miejsce po ogłoszeniu szacunków zbiorów jabłek na całym świecie oraz prognoz na sezon 2024/25 przez wiodące stowarzyszenia owocowo-warzywne podczas corocznej konferencji "Prognosfruit 2024" w Budapeszcie.

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Fi, a berry farm in southwestern Finland, stated that consumers are increasingly valuing the freshness and quality of locally grown soft fruit. The farm has invested in new technologies and cultivation methods to improve the taste and appearance of their berries, which has resulted in a growing popularity among Finnish consumers. This shift towards supporting domestic producers is seen as a positive trend for the local agriculture industry in Finland. read more

In the first half of 2024, Peru exported 390,972 tons of fresh avocado, generating revenues of $788 million. This represents a 5% decrease in volume but a 19% increase in value compared to the same period in 2023. The growth in export value is mainly due to a 26% increase in the average price per kilogram. read more

While hailstorms and strong gusts of wind caused extensive damage to crops and grasslands in the western and southern parts of the state, a drought was already starting to be felt in the northern and eastern regions. read more

With this funding, Lower Saxony demonstrates solidarity with the people in Ukraine. The money will go towards a center for organic vegetables in the Mykolaiv Oblast, aiming to convert seasonal jobs in vegetable processing into year-round positions in the medium term. The region is... read more

This peaks in mid-September and lasts until the end of October. The Swiss Fruit Association expects a harvest of 103,589 tons of apples and 16,364 tons of pears. For the first time, the harvest forecast was determined using an AI-supported app. read more

NORIKA Ltd, headquartered in Groß Lüsewitz, Germany, is currently going through a leadership change. Wolfgang Walter, the Managing Director who has served for many years, is planning to retire by the end of 2024. After more than three decades of dedicated service to NORIKA, Walter will move into a consulting role, providing guidance to the company. read more

Lievaart Expeditie is moving to new premises in Naaldwijk, the Netherlands. The company has been a well-known name in transporting flowers and plants for a long time, but now it's time to truly stand out, according to Jan Willem Lievaart. Currently, a new 20,000 m² building is being constructed. read more

Zoran Keserović, a professor at the Faculty of Agriculture in Novi Sad, has forecasted a decrease in fruit production in Serbia for 2023, citing the high temperatures as the cause. The projected yield is estimated to range between 1.22 and 1.25 million tons, representing a decrease of 5 to 8 percent. read more

Po trudnym roku dla produkcji owoców i warzyw spowodowanym poważnymi problemami klimatycznymi, kampania 2024 roku pokazuje pozytywne znaki, zwłaszcza dla moreli i melonów. Popyt jest żywy, a konsumenci szczególnie doceniają jakość organoleptyczną moreli oraz słodycz i. read more

In Bulgaria, vegetable prices have increased by almost 15% in the last year, with domestic cucumbers currently priced at 4 leva per kilogram, making them the most expensive. read more

W chwili obecnej rynek ziemniaków jest cichy. "Można zauważyć, że wszyscy przygotowują się na nowy sezon" - mówią nam Jurgen Duthoo i Stijn De Pourcq z Warnez Potatoes. "Obecnie mamy głównie ziemniaki francuskie, ponieważ na główny zbiór belgijskich ziemniaków będziemy musieli poczekać". read more

Jumbo (finally) ready for the first Belgian store opening of 2024
Next week, Jumbo will open its 34th Belgian supermarket: Roeselare will be the first store opening of the year for the Dutch supermarket chain in Belgium, which has plans for five additional shops this year.
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Ukraine is one of the leading producers of blackcurrants in Europe, and this berry is becoming increasingly popular among farmers. The significant areas dedicated to this crop are driven by its economic benefits and demand in both domestic and international markets. Farmer Volodymyr Tymkiv grows them. read more

The lands used in Almeria's intensive agricultural model continue to be the most expensive in Spain. The price of a hectare for irrigated greenhouse vegetables in this area stands at 303,419 euros, a record price that increased by 11% in just one year, according to the 2023 Land Price Survey. read more

In the village of Berlotte, near the Belgian-German border, there is the Museum of Carrots, located in a converted electrical tower. Established by the Carrot Cultivation Society (MZV), this small museum displays a variety of carrot-themed memorabilia. read more

The consumption of snacks (known in Spain as "tentempié" or snacking between meals) has experienced a notable increase in recent years, driven by changes in eating habits and an increasingly fast-paced lifestyle of the global population.

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During the first two weeks of August, 49,000 tons of imported fruits were delivered to the territory of St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region, Russia from 14 countries around the world, according to the press service of the Northwestern Interregional Administration of Rosselkhoznadzor. read more

In this case, Germany accounted for the largest amounts at 24%, followed by France (18%) and the Netherlands (13%). More than half of the EU potato production, 55%, came from these three countries. Belgium produced 8.5% of the European potato quantities. read more