Staay Food Group will significantly increase its growing capacity by acquiring Westende Fruitteelt B.V. in Fijnaart. With production spread over 135 hectares, Westende Fruitteelt is one of the largest pear growers in the Netherlands. The company was established nearly 50 years ago by J. read more

After over twelve successful years, André Verkleij will be resigning from his position as General Manager of BluePrint Automation BV in The Netherlands. Starting July 1, 2024, Elbert Griffioen and Kees Nijenhuis will be promoted within the company to take over André Verkleij's role. read more

Z powodu rosnących kosztów energii, wynagrodzeń, frachtu i opakowań, rok 2023 będzie pamiętany jako bardzo wymagający i trudny dla sprzedaży organicznej. "Produkcja stała się znacząco droższa, a wszystkie obszary produkcji musiały zmagać się z ekstremalnymi warunkami pogodowymi. Wraz z
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Capitán Piña Panama S.A., with the support of ProPanamá, has shipped two containers of MD2 pineapples to Spain and the Netherlands. The company's trial shipment included 3,360 boxes containing approximately 23,500 pineapples. This shipment represents a significant milestone, showcasing Panama's. read more

Niedawno kilka regionów rolniczych na Ukrainie zostało dotkniętych nietypowo dużymi gradobiciami, co wzbudziło obawy o potencjalne szkody w uprawach owoców. Eksperci z EastFruit przeprowadzili wstępną ocenę, aby oszacować zakres wpływu na istotne produkty ogrodnicze. Gradobicie read more

The horticultural enterprise "Enograi" in the Kherson region is actively working on restoring its orchards as the region was recently reclaimed. From the beginning of the war until November 2022, their 360-hectare orchards were left untended, resulting in significant losses. A large portion of the trees, read more

Germany: New Aldi Chief looks to internationalize purchasesAldi Nord is reorganizing its purchasing management, aiming to collaborate internationally. A veteran from Lidl has been brought in to assist with the process. Alexander Lauer will take on the role of Chief Procurement Officer at Aldi Nord starting on July 1st. read more

Leo van der Harg Pot Rose Nursery in Vierpolders (the Netherlands) is expanding its greenhouse by 1.9 hectares, increasing its cultivation area to over 5 hectares. The company aims to start production at the new facility by the beginning of next year. The expansion is being led by Pieter and Wouter van der Harg. read more

Bollo Natural Fruit, the leading horticultural company in Spain, has launched the new campaign for its Bollo brand under the slogan 'Stay with the good'. With this new claim, they reaffirm their mantra of achieving

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In North-Eastern Bulgaria, cherry producers are encountering substantial challenges in accessing markets, unlike their counterparts in the Southern region where organized purchasing is in place. Producers such as Borka and Valentin Todorovi, who grow cherries on 100 acres near Glodjevo, are anticipating a harvest... read more

W maju 2024 roku do regionu Rostów w Rosji zostało przywiezionych 148 000 ciętych kwiatów z Litwy, w tym goździków, róż, gerberów, hortensji i innych odmian. Wszystkie partie kwiatów przeszły kontrolę fitosanitarną, podczas której nie wykryto żadnych obiektów poddanych kwarantannie. Od 1 stycznia do 5 czerwca... read more

W pomimo nietypowych wzorców pogodowych tej wiosny, produkcja owoców w Ukrainie ma zaspokoić zarówno krajowe, jak i eksportowe zapotrzebowanie. Niemniej jednak, ceny na rynku mogą być nieprzewidywalne, jak donosi EastFruit. read more

According to LNV, a TV and online commercial is being aired to inspire consumers, and the website www.allesoverbiologisch.nl has been set up. The consumer campaign is part of the Organic Action Plan that Minister Piet Adema had previously presented. read more

Especially in Germany, as a nation oriented towards both imports and exports, companies in the industrial, trade, and logistics sectors benefit significantly from the free movement of goods within the single market without borders and tariffs. However, without reforms in economic policy, businesses in the Union are at risk. read more

From 10 hectares in 2011, the cultivation area increased to 47 hectares last year, surpassing conventional production, which is operated on 19 hectares. read more

Na zachodzie Niemiec biznes producentów i sprzedawców truskawek nie jest już tak prosty i bezproblemowy jak kiedyś. Ale wydaje się, że pojawia się nowa i złota szansa dla tych, którzy chcą zainwestować w najwyższej jakości regionalne dostawy na rynek krajowy. read more

The change in the law had become necessary mainly to avoid high fines due to excessive nitrate pollution. Just last year, the German government had managed to avert a ten-year-long infringement procedure by the EU Commission against Germany. read more

In the Netherlands, about 25% of all food is wasted, which has enormous implications for the climate and food security. The Dutch government has set a goal to reduce food waste by half by 2030. "We see a group read more

"Insisting on the material flow balance is a missed opportunity for reducing bureaucracy. The material flow balance is not required by European law and was not requested by Germany as part of the infringement procedure. In the wake of the farmers' protests, the Bundestag has" read more

The Gemüsering greenhouse has been preparing something quite special. They are the only growers in Germany cultivating Kazuti tomatoes from HW Seeds. "They are able to unlock the full genetic potential of this high-quality variety," says Roel Huisman from HW Seeds. read more