At a fully packed auction hall in Herongen, Germany, Veiling Rhein-Maas presented its 'Customer of the Year 2026' and 'Supplier of the Year 2026' awards. The two Veiling Rhein-Maas Awards were the highlight of this year's Customer and Supplier Day, with digitalization being the central theme.
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Challenging sales situation for potatoes from Cyprus
2026-01-26 00:00
Sales of Cypriot potatoes have not progressed satisfactorily this season, as they are only now being finalized. Mr. Lampros Koutsoudis, the owner of the Cypriot trading company Lampros Koutsoudis Ltd., describes the situation as follows: "In the third week of January, approximately 15-20% of the local
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Ceny marchwi zaczynają rosnąć na Ukrainie.
2026-01-26 00:00
According to analysts from the EastFruit project, carrot prices are on the rise in the domestic market of Ukraine. Market participants have observed a decrease in the overall supply of root vegetables from local producers.
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The horticulture sector in Kenya exported goods worth US$195.6 million between July and September 2025. The Netherlands maintained its position as the top destination, indicating ongoing demand from Europe for Kenyan flowers, vegetables, and fruits during the third quarter. The Netherlands accounted for
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An increase in volume is anticipated for Chilean cherries.
2026-01-26 00:00
For many years, Früchte Widmann has focused not only on marketing but also specifically on its own berry cultivation. After starting its own production in Romania in 2007, further cultivation projects were continuously established – today, the southern German company is active on a total of.
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Ukraine has introduced its inaugural pumpkin-based sauce.
2026-01-26 00:00
The only dogwood orchard in Ukraine and the largest in Europe, Famberry, is currently located in an occupied territory. However, its owners continue to produce dogwood delicacies and have gone even further by launching processing of a new crop for the company – pumpkin, writes EastFruit.
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Cover crops play a crucial role as the basis of vegetable crop rotation: The Prometey Farm's experience in Ukraine.
2026-01-25 00:00
At the Ukrainian Prometey farm, a well-designed crop rotation system is implemented, which includes potatoes, wheat, green manure crops (cover crops), onions, and other vegetables, as reported by AgroTimes. This system was described by Orysia Knyshuk, the Director of the diversified agricultural enterprise, in her article.
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Cover crops play a crucial role as the basis of vegetable crop rotation: The experience of Prometey Farm in Ukraine.
2026-01-25 00:00
At the Ukrainian Prometey farm, a well-organized crop rotation system is implemented, which includes potatoes, wheat, green manure crops (cover crops), onions, and other vegetables, as reported by AgroTimes. This was described by Orysia Knyshuk, the Director of the diversified agricultural enterprise, in her article.
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Export record "Made in Italy" protagonist: Lollobrigida's comment.
2026-01-23 00:00
"The data from the ISMEA AgriMercati report clearly demonstrate that the policies of the Meloni Government are having their intended effects: the strategies implemented to support Italian agriculture are proving to be effective and are yielding tangible results for our Nation."
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Ukraine has implemented a program offering grants for the construction of fruit and vegetable storage facilities.
2026-01-23 00:00
The Ukrainian government has introduced a new grant program to support agricultural producers in the construction of vegetable and fruit storage facilities. The decision was approved at a Cabinet meeting on January 21. Grants will cover up to 30% of construction costs, with a maximum of UAH 20 million.
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OVERVIEW OF THE GLOBAL APPLE MARKET
2026-01-23 00:00
Global apple markets are currently experiencing a variety of conditions as they enter the peak season. In some parts of Europe, there are high volumes and balanced trade, while in other areas there is limited availability and prices are higher. Weather and logistical challenges are also affecting apple supply dynamics worldwide. In the Netherlands, there is a high demand for apples.
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A farmer in Spain was arrested for cultivating over 5,000 patented nectarine trees without authorization.
2026-01-23 00:00
A farmer in Lleida, Spain, was arrested in July for growing, selling, and possessing the patented nectarine variety 'Nectadiva' without paying the required royalties, according to Spanish authorities. The development of a new fruit variety grants the breeder exclusive commercial rights for it.
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BayWa is investing €1.5 million in the Abemec Hoogeloon site.
2026-01-23 00:00
Abemec B.V., a subsidiary of BayWa AG, is investing €1.5 million in the modernization and expansion of its site in Hoogeloon, the Netherlands. This investment is part of BayWa's overall strategy in the agricultural machinery sector and underscores the importance of the Hoogeloon location.
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Apple under pressure in the USA: the numbers don't add up
2026-01-23 00:00
The United States confirms itself as one of the heavyweights in the global apple industry: the second largest producer in the world after China, with nearly 5 million tons annually (Italy is sixth in production, with about 2.3 million tons), and the third largest exporter in the world, behind China and.
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Parma: quiet market, but prices are starting to react.
2026-01-23 00:00
Substantially stable negotiations for most references, while a moderate price increase is recorded for various vegetables, due to the disturbance that recently affected Southern Italy, with effects on the supply areas. This is the scenario that emerged.
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Nuance about Dutch leadership in horticulture: "Continue innovating, or you will be left behind."
2026-01-23 00:00
Within the greenhouse sector, the Netherlands is often described as a global frontrunner. According to Professor Peter Bodegom, that reputation is justified when it comes to high-tech solutions and productivity. However, when looking purely at production volumes, he believes the picture should be...
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Waikiki melon has won the Flavor of the Year award for the first time in Spain and for the third time in Portugal.
2026-01-23 00:00
received the award for the third time in Portugal. The Waikiki melon stands out for its unique flavor and quality, making it a favorite among consumers in both countries.
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Germany is consuming less fruit than ever before.
2026-01-23 00:00
Per capita consumption of fruit was 69 kg in 2024/2025. In contrast, per capita consumption of vegetables was 99 kg. At the same time, avocado consumption rose to 120,000 tons in 2024. Mathematically, this corresponds to about 1.5 kg of avocados per capita per year, while strawberries only
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Ukraine detains 22.5 tonnes of coconut imports at Kharkiv checkpoint
2026-01-23 00:00
On January 22, 2026, Ukrainian phytosanitary inspectors at the Barabashovo customs post in Kharkiv detained 22.5 tonnes of imported grated coconut from Indonesia due to the absence of a phytosanitary certificate, as reported by agronews.ua. The shipment was inspected by the Department of.
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"We will receive new arrivals in time for Valentine's Day, when there is always high demand."
2026-01-23 00:00
Ben Goodchild from Nationwide Produce stated that January has been slow in the fruit trade, which is typical. He mentioned that the weather in Spain has been unexpectedly cold, with nighttime temperatures dropping to four degrees and daytime temperatures ranging between 11-12 degrees.
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