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As we approach the one-year mark since Seafrigo acquired PML, a leading UK logistics and supply chain solutions provider for perishable goods, former PML managing director Mike Parr is stepping into the role of CEO of PML Seafrigo UK and Ireland. This announcement comes after a reorganization of PML. read more

Po raz pierwszy brytyjscy konsumenci będą mieli okazję kupić pomarańczowe arbuzy, słodszy wariant w porównaniu z tradycyjnymi typami o czerwonym miąższu, dostępne wyłącznie w Tesco. Ta odmiana, uprawiana w Hiszpanii, jest hybrydą opracowaną z odmian dziedzicznych z dawnych czasów. James

For the first time, British consumers will have the opportunity to purchase orange flesh watermelons, a sweeter variant compared to the traditional red flesh types, available exclusively at Tesco. This variety, cultivated in Spain, is a hybrid developed from ancient heirloom species. James read more

Nowa Zelandia: Akcja strajkowa w WoolworthsPracownicy sklepów Woolworths na terenie Nowej Zelandii podjęli akcję strajkową z powodu problemów z płacami i obsadą etatów. Członkowie First Union głosowali za podjęciem działań po załamanych negocjacjach. Źródło: supermarketnews.co.nz Les Mousquetaires planują zainwestować 100 mln euro w Portugali... read more

Pierwsze estońskie kurki tego sezonu dotarły do Niemiec w ostatnim tygodniu lipca. "Handlujemy estońskimi kurkami obok litewskich produktów, które stają się coraz bardziej rzadkie, oraz będziemy oferować później szwedzkie kurki. Produkty północnoeuropejskie są read more

In Almería, the surfaces dedicated to greenhouse horticultural crops remain unchanged compared to last year - according to Asaja Almería, which has provided the first data for the horticultural campaign 2024/2025: the agricultural organization estimates that the cultivated area for peppers will amount to read more

Slowly but steadily, changes are starting to take place in certain areas of the apple industry in Hungary. It is not a sudden, overnight transformation by any means. However, a gradual transition towards new apple varieties, improved technical processes, and the streamlining of supply chains indicates a promising future for the country's fresh apple trade. read more

Mike Parr has been appointed as the new CEO of PML Seafrigo for its UK and Ireland operations. read more

The remaining varieties are practically sold out. There are still remaining quantities of premium varieties with 43 tons, Gala and La Flamboyante with 3 tons each, and Jonagold with 2 tons. read more

Belgian horticulture accounts for 5.1% of the total cultivated area, but represents 19.6% of the agricultural sector's production value. The latest data from Statbel dates back to the year 2022, which was characterized by a significant decrease in outdoor vegetable cultivation areas. read more

The organic apples are almost completely sold out, by the end of July there were still around 17 tons of organic apples in stock. The remaining quantity included 12 tons of Idared, 1 ton of Braeburn, and 4 tons of premium/other varieties. read more

This week, analysts from the EastFruit project have noted a strengthening trend of decreasing prices for greenhouse tomatoes in Ukraine. In many regions, weather conditions have stabilized, enabling farmers to resume harvesting field-grown tomatoes. read more

Schreurs Holland B.V., a breeder of gerberas, roses, and Sunshapers, has announced an exclusive partnership with Kwekerij Esmeralda for the exclusive sales of gerbera varieties bred by Kwekerij Esmeralda. Kwekerij Esmeralda, located in Rijnsburg, the Netherlands, specializes in producing gerbera flowers. read more

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Sezon malin w Portugalii był doskonały do tej pory, mówi Daniel Portelo, Dyrektor Operacyjny The Summer Berry Company Portugal, która jest częścią grupy The Summer Berry Company: "Sezon malin przebiega naprawdę dobrze. Jakość owoców jest bardzo wysoka, a pogoda... read more

Ondine is getting serious: the first commercial campaign started a few weeks ago and, to understand the initial feelings and future strategies, we contacted Enrico Bucchi, Italy's sales manager of Alegra, and Matteo Mazzoni, Sales Director of. read more

The growers of these popular green vegetables will not consider this year's season successful. Bacteria and diseases that developed during the hot and humid summer days have ravaged a significant portion of the crop nationwide. Farmers emphasize that the weather conditions this summer are to blame for the... read more

Apple cultivation in Poland is not expanding. In fact, according to Paweł Puncewicz, Member of the Board of Polish apple exporter Appolonia, parts of some apple orchards are being replaced with soft fruit or cherries: "At the moment, all of the acreage for apples seems to be decreasing." read more

Ortofrutta Italia, a leader in the fruit and vegetable sector interprofessionalism in Italy, is pleased to announce the launch of the new campaign "Naturally in Season." This initiative comes to life through a wide network of retail points with the support and collaboration of FederDistribuzione. read more

The first harvest of early potatoes has caused a drop in prices in European potato markets, according to Harry Campbell, a market researcher at Expana. The Expana benchmark price for processing potatoes in Belgium has decreased by 60% compared to the previous month, now reaching €250/MT. read more

The EU calculated the price of apples in June based on the simple average of the four major EU member states, which amounted to €95.9 per 100 kgs. This was €2.9 higher compared to the previous month. The monthly apple prices per 100 kgs were €64.4 for Poland, €139 for France, €81.4 for Germany, and for Italy. read more