Europe

Radishes are not an unfamiliar product for Dutch growers. However, they are mainly cultivated in greenhouses. Nonetheless, radishes are also grown outdoors in the Netherlands. It is a demanding crop, but one that is highly valued. This is explained by Rob de Rond of De Rond Agro, who himself began. read more

This year is a real sports summer with the European Football Championship, the Tour de France, and soon the Olympic Games. The last mega sporting event inspired Amigo Plant. With the help of some water-based paint, they created an Echeveria Miranda colored Olympia, which also serves as a ... read more

In 2024, the Frischezentrum Frankfurt will celebrate its 20-year success story at its current location in the northern district of Kalbach-Riedberg. After a construction period of just over a year, the wholesale center was opened in June 2004, becoming the most modern wholesale center in Germany. read more

With two ripening facilities already established in Romania and Hungary, and an office in Germany, Compagnie Fruitière is further expanding its presence in Eastern Europe (with 22 distribution sites already operating on the continent) by opening a new office in Poland. "This expansion is a logical step," read more

Zbiory portugalskich borówek zakończyły się, ale to nie oznacza, że praca jest skończona, mówi Lourenço de Botton, z portugalskiego eksportera świeżych produktów rolnych Logofruits: "Nasze zbiory zakończyły się dwa tygodnie temu i ogólnie były to wspaniałe sezon. Udało nam się utrzymać stabilne i zdrowe ceny". read more

Analysts from the EastFruit project report that prices for local watermelons in Ukraine are rapidly decreasing, almost on a daily basis. It is worth noting that currently, prices in this market segment are significantly lower compared to last year. read more

The fourteenth edition of the EY Future Consumer Index, which surveyed the opinions of 23,000 citizens worldwide, including 500 in Italy, highlights a significant change in the behavior of Italian consumers, influenced by global geopolitical and economic uncertainty. read more

Offloading the final containers from ships at Maasvlakte, the Netherlands, can sometimes take up to three days. Whether refrigerated containers are offloaded on the first or last day is particularly crucial for chilled cargo. Four years ago, Hutchison Ports ECT Rotterdam introduced a digital platform. read more

Italy's peach and nectarine industry seems to be adapting to the changing times. By introducing new products such as flat peaches and later-maturing varieties, producers have made progress in reversing the recent decline in the sector. read more

"In the face of the expected summer travel traffic in the ports of the English Channel, Logistics UK, representing the industry throughout the United Kingdom, is calling on Keir Starmer's government to address the remaining issues related to freight traffic across borders." read more

Reusable packaging specialist Tosca has opened a state-of-the-art service center in Ingolstadt, Germany. This facility, focused on downstream operations, is equipped with solar panels for sustainable energy usage and advanced technology capabilities. It is designed to support Germany's largest retailers. read more

Ultimately, the situation escalated week by week and the market was undersupplied in the actual strawberry month of June. While this boosted prices, marketing had to proceed with caution to avoid prematurely delisting strawberries in retail outlets. The scarcity read more

So far, only individual beetles had been found in the Swiss border area where three countries meet. Now, according to the cantonal plant protection service, the pest insect has been discovered at two more locations, with one of them being a larger colony. About a kilometer around the read more

Lidl has reached a new milestone in Spain by closing its latest fiscal year (from March 1, 2023, to February 29, 2024) with record net sales of 6,572 million euros. This accomplishment reflects an 8% growth compared to the previous year, solidifying its position as the third largest operator in Spain. read more

The greenhouse that was exhibited at the Suriname pavilion during the 2022 Floriade Expo in Almere, the Netherlands, has now been reconstructed in Suriname. The greenhouse was relocated after Rob Baan donated it to a charity in Suriname. The form and design of the greenhouse were adjusted before its relocation. read more

After a difficult year for the production of fruits and vegetables due to severe weather problems, the 2024 campaign is showing positive signs, especially for apricots and melons. The demand is lively and consumers particularly appreciate the organoleptic quality of apricots and the sweetness. read more

Farmers in Kokkinochoria and Paphos, Cyprus, are organizing protests for July 22 due to concerns over reduced water allocations affecting their crops and livelihoods. According to spokesperson Andreas Karyos, Kokinochoria producers are set to gather near Xylophagou's ammunition depot, with a read more

Dutch bell pepper deliveries were the most common. Turkish imports followed, although they were somewhat less significant in terms of importance. According to the BLE, Belgian and green peppers from Poland had a complementary role, but these were not available in all markets. There were occasional domestic... read more

This week, the trend of rapidly falling blueberry prices continued in the Ukrainian market. According to analysts at EastFruit, farmers are now offering their berries at prices starting from 80 UAH/kg, which is less than $2 USD per kg. More precisely, it’s about $1.9 or 1.8 euros per kg. read more

Tosca, a company specializing in reusable packaging solutions, has recently inaugurated a cutting-edge service center in Ingolstadt, Germany. This facility, oriented towards downstream operations, features solar panels for sustainable energy consumption and advanced technological capabilities, aimed at supporting Germany's... read more