First planted in 2000, the Juliet apple, which is organically produced and exclusively grown in France, has successfully established itself in the traditional apple market segment. The variety has seen good growth, with around 700 hectares of orchards currently planted. Vincent Lehallier, director of Les Amis de Juliet. read more

Regulators in the European Union have approved two acquisitions by MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, allowing the company to expand its logistics operations. The European Commission has given the green light for MSC to acquire a stake in HHLA, a container terminal operator and port based in Hamburg. read more

More than 420 exhibitors from 13 countries are anticipated to participate in the expoSE & expoDirekt trade fair duo taking place on November 20-21, 2024, at Messe Karlsruhe. The 28th expoSE is Europe's top trade fair for asparagus and berry production, while the 13th expoDirekt is Germany's biggest trade fair for agricultural products. read more

The excitement in the potato market in Ukraine continues unabated, despite the ongoing harvest of this product in local farms, according to analysts from the EastFruit project. According to the producers themselves, the main factor driving up prices in the potato segment is the reduced yield due to various factors. read more

New products such as apple chips made from Pink Lady® apples expand the brand's range and allow for reaching new customer segments. With the Lidl Deutschland Tour, which Pink Lady® sponsored, the European Pink Lady® season received a crowning touch at the end of August. read more

Over the past 10 years, the self-sufficiency rate in Germany has decreased due to increasing challenges in production. In the long-term trend, the self-sufficiency rate for cauliflower in Germany decreased by almost 3% annually. While it was still above 70% in 2013, read more

The European Commission has approved the shipping giant Mediterranean Shipping Company's (MSC) plan to purchase just under half of the Port of Hamburg terminal and service operator Hamburger Hafen Aktiengesellschaft (HHLA), as well as its proposed acquisition of a Lyon-based freight forwarding and logistics company. read more

In 2023, the harvest was at 200,000 tons of organic apples, mainly grown in Trentino-South Tyrol, but also in Veneto and Emilia-Romagna. These apples are gaining popularity beyond Italy as well: in 2023, the statistical service Nomisma recorded an export growth of 10%. read more

On September 30, 2024, at the Embassy of Vietnam in The Hague, the Netherlands, Mr. Paul Onings, representative of Onings Holland Flowerbulbs – a Gold member of the Netherlands-Vietnam Horti Business Platform, met with Mr. Ngo Huong Nam, the Ambassador of Vietnam. read more

In January 2024, Professors Willy Shih and Mike Toffel led 45 HBS MBA students on-site visits to witness the energy transition and innovative sustainable production activities throughout Denmark and the Netherlands, in the second year of their Immersive Field Course (IFC). This is one of nine. read more

Zerbinati, a leading company in Italy in the production of fresh salads and vegetables as well as ready-to-eat meals, is launching some new products and innovative recipe updates for the autumn season. These include ready-to-eat meals that can be prepared in just a few minutes, perfect for heating up. read more

Ministry of Agriculture in Russia forecasts an apple production of 1.6 million tons by the end of 2024. Oksana Lut, the ministry's head, mentioned at the Bioprom 24 forum that the projection indicates a consistent production level, slightly below the previous year. read more

Under the guidance of the Battagliola family, the Campania-based company embodies values such as innovation, sustainability, and quality. Ortomad will be present at the upcoming international industry events: Fruit Attraction (Madrid, October 22-24, 2024), alongside the Spanish company. read more

The kiwifruit company Zespri has begun pre-commercial trials of red kiwifruit grown in Italy in a small number of stores in Belgium, as reported by Fruitnet. read more

Osiem eksporterów z Tanzanii finalizuje umowy na dostarczenie Wielkiej Brytanii 960 ton owoców i warzyw, o wartości około 2,8 miliona dolarów rocznie. Informację tę ogłosił Anthony Chamanga, dyrektor ds. rozwoju Tanzaniańskiego Związku Ogrodnictwa.

Eight exporters from Tanzania have finalized agreements to supply the United Kingdom with 960 metric tonnes of fruits and vegetables, valued at approximately $2.8 million annually. This development was announced by Anthony Chamanga, the chief development manager of the Tanzania Horticultural. read more

Organic apples currently account for 5 to 10% of the total market in Italy, a share that has remained fairly stable over time but with an expanding production area. In 2023, Italy reached a total area of approximately 9,000 hectares for the production of organic apples, representing a 5% growth. read more

The heatwave in Ukraine this summer has had a significant impact on the country's agriculture, especially affecting vineyards and vegetable farmers. Despite producing large quantities of melon crops, farmers struggled to make a profit as prices barely covered their costs. This situation has also led to an increased variety of watermelon. read more

Cachi in full countryside, originating from Emilia-Romagna and Campania. Good presence of pumpkin varieties, the latest arrival being Butternut. The production of Central Italian radicchio is about to end to make space for the Veneto product. Prices are very high for fennel and courgettes. Also on the rise. read more

During the meeting on October 3, 2024, the Potato Stock Exchange Parity Commission, after a careful analysis of the potato sales from this harvest, the current production and commercial situation in Italy and Europe, decided to grant the first advance payment to producers who have. read more

The harvest results for fruits, berries, and vegetables have varied significantly across Latvia this year, as reported by representatives from different farmers' organizations in discussions with Latvian Radio on October 6. While apples and blueberries have shown good yields, garlic and onions... read more