This represents a 5% decrease compared to the previous campaign. This decline is attributed to climatic and productive factors that have led to an irregular season, although with a positive trend in export markets. Excessive rainfall has particularly led to... read more

"Peace of mind, clarity, and fewer mistakes. It brings all of that," begins Nannette Lammerts of Berries Direct in the Netherlands, referring enthusiastically to the Freshino ERP system. These days, anyone selling fresh produce must do more than just buy and sell: they need insight, efficiency. read more

During the night from Friday to Saturday, a major fire broke out at the Horafrost frozen vegetable company in Staden, Belgium, as reported by KW's Bert Feys. Due to the thick smoke, all residents of Westrozebeke were evacuated, including those in the nearby residential care center. The fire brigade... read more

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Last week, Metazet Poland celebrated its 30th anniversary. It was a special moment for a branch that has been a significant player in the Polish and international horticultural sector since 1995. The journey began with Piotr Budny, who, after gaining experience at Metazet Netherlands, returned to Poland and started the endeavor. read more

SPAR Denmark continues to expand its store network. The company recently opened a new SPAR Supermarket on Rømø, an island in the south of the country. This 700m² supermarket offers freshly baked bread, fresh Danish fruits and vegetables, and classic summer favorites, catering to both residents and tourists. read more

The Dutch garden plant company Yarinde has launched a new online tool that enables gardening enthusiasts in the Netherlands and Belgium to receive a personalized planting plan for free and in just minutes. By inputting their specific preferences and garden conditions, users can generate a customized plan. read more

Farmers from ten associations in Vojvodina and central Serbia are requesting a one-time aid of 300 euros per hectare for spring crops and fruit plantations registered in the e-agrarian system. If denied, they plan to protest in August. During a meeting in Stajicevo, Banat, the Vice President of read more

One third of the world's food is wasted, which is a problem that impacts both farmers and the environment. In the 2023/2024 season, Spain discarded around 400,000 tons of lemons, including those that did not meet the visual standards for fresh market sale. A citrus fruit cooperative in... read more

The polski sezon na jagody już miał trudny start w tym roku z powodu warunków pogodowych, a na domiar złego kilka regionów uprawowych doświadczyło intensywnych opadów deszczu w zeszły weekend. "Tuż przed rozpoczęciem intensywnego zbioru odmiany Duke spadło dużo deszczu. Skutkiem tego było 10–15% strat w jagodach odmiany Duke. read more

The Leeds-based marketing agency connective3 has been selected by a European flower, plant, and gift delivery company to help facilitate its expansion in Germany. read more

The signals coming from today's Agricultural Council regarding plant protection products are encouraging. Minister Lollobrigida did well to support a clear position on reducing the use of active substances. We now hope that European countries will be able to. read more

The Government Courier has reported on Ukraine's decision to impose tariffs on Turkish cucumbers and tomatoes, ranging from 20.1% to 26.9%. These measures will be enforced for a period of five years. The Interdepartmental Commission on International Trade has analyzed the pricing approach for fresh vegetables and... read more

In the Huelva region in southern Spain - one of the most important areas for berry fruit cultivation in Europe - the 2024/2025 season brought significant changes in the production structure. As reported by the Association of Strawberry Producers and Exporters

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Growing consumption, complex logistics, and a still limited distribution segmentation in Italy - these are some of the distinctive traits of the exotic and counter-seasonal sector according to Giorgio Mancuso, the sole director of Viento Tropical, a company based in the Marche region of Italy. read more

Argentina's 2025 citrus season has started with steady volumes and prices in Europe, amidst a backdrop of increasing costs and changes in export dynamics. "Volumes are comparable to those of last year, but we are facing a 15% rise in costs in dollars. Nevertheless, European demand has remained strong." read more

Egypt is making huge strides in consolidating its presence in the global fresh strawberry market. In particular, exports to Germany have reached record levels in the last five years. According to eastfruit.com, based on Global data. read more

The 5 R's of sustainability - Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose, and Recycle - have brought together the needs of Ukraine and the capacities of volunteers from all over Europe. FPV drones cause the majority of losses among personnel. Based on the statistics from some Ukrainian units, these losses can reach high numbers. read more

At Fred van Paassen Chrysanten in Andijk, The Netherlands, the construction of the second indoor propagation room for the newly built 4.5-hectare greenhouse is currently underway, as reported by Rudy van den Berg on behalf of Priva on LinkedIn. The first propagation room was built in 2020 and provided a net yield. read more

The regulatory issue of active ingredients continues to be at the center of interest. From the EU Agricultural Ministers Council held in Brussels, there seems to be a convergence of 17 countries, including Italy, on a less restrictive approach in terms of plant protection in light of the situation. read more