Dutch and German supermarkets are falling behind in achieving living wage goals for banana producers.
An Oxfam briefing paper titled "Paid up? Living wage efforts in banana supply chains of Dutch and German supermarkets," published this week, examines the progress made by supermarkets in the

"There are opportunities for ready-to-eat options."
The Dutch fresh produce market is growing in volume, but rising prices put it under pressure. According to Rob Langeveld, Sales Director at GreenS & SaladS, that is because retailers use fruits

Od całego kalafiora do gotowych kawałków: jak nawyki żywieniowe przekształcają sektor warzywny
The Dutch fresh produce market is growing in volume, but rising prices put it under pressure. According to Rob Langeveld, Sales Director at GreenS & SaladS, that is because retailers use fruits

New study: Placing fruit and vegetable sections near supermarket entrances increases the amount purchased.
New CEO for Jumbo Belgium Dutch entrepreneur Anrico Maat, former sales director at Jumbo, is succeeding Peter Isaac as director of Belgium for the Dutch supermarket chain. Isaac will remain with

Dutch banana trader is looking at Venezuela, India, and Africa as new sources.
"Though trading is in our blood, trading, in itself, is changing," says Mark Greeve of Anaco Greeve. From ABC Westland in Poeldijk, the company supplies fresh produce year-round to wholesalers,

Dutch supermarkets are experiencing a shortage of berries and vegetables.
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Special World Cup packaging for fruit and vegetable products
With the FIFA World Cup as the central theme, Dutch packaging company Quality Pack has launched a series of themed packaging concepts designed to enhance the presence of fruits and vegetables in

The growth of the fruit and vegetable trade in the Netherlands is expected to continue in 2025.
In 2025, the Netherlands solidified its important position in the global fruit and vegetable industry. By leveraging a mix of locally grown produce and a significant re-export market for fruits,

A 15-year partnership with Lion Foods and Verbruggen
Lion Foods, a subsidiary of TOP The Onion Group, produces crispy fried onions for popular brands and private labels, accounting for 80% of crispy onion sales to Dutch supermarkets. The company

The Dutch ripening facility prioritizes quality over speed.
Someone purchasing a ripe avocado or juicy mango at a European supermarket may assume that's how they naturally come from the tree. However, this is not the case. These fruits usually require a

Portugal has begun an early Algarve strawberry harvest to meet the demand from the European Union.
Strawberry producers in the Algarve have started the winter harvest, with the first batches being sent to a Dutch supermarket chain and later to Christmas markets across Northern Europe. According

Long-term grower/retailer partnerships provide cultivation with its reason for existence.
Frank Geurts of Geurts Champignons says, "We've noticed an increase in sales of unusual mushroom varieties such as oyster, shiitake, and portobello, while the demand for chestnut mushrooms is

"Cressperience: Fresh perspectives - Innovators in the fruit trade"
The Dutch family business from Westland is considered a pioneer in taste, sustainability, and innovation with over 80 varieties of cresses, edible flowers, and specialties. In the interview, Katja

"Rynek selera naciowego wydaje się być dla nas rynkiem o corocznym wzroście" "The celeriac market seems to be one of annual growth for us"
The new celeriac season started some time ago at Rodeno Agri Products. The first fresh tubers have been delivered to supermarkets and wholesalers, while Robert den Ouden from this Dutch trading

The harvest of Premium Sweet Sensation pears has begun, with Dutch growers expecting to produce 6,000 tonnes this season.
Premium pear Sweet Sensation has established itself as a staple in European retail, as stated by those involved in the project.More. Go to the article

Brillopak potraja wydajność u brytyjskiego pakowacza jabłek.
Adrian Scripps, one of England's largest apple growers and packers and a main supplier to the supermarket chain Tesco, has fully automated its packing line using UniPAKer technology from the Dutch

Jumbo has introduced regeneratively grown potatoes from Dutch farms.
Family-run Harris Farm has surprisingly won an award, beating Coles, Woolworths, and Aldi in the fiercely competitive supermarket industry. The high-end fresh fruit and grocery chain received four

"Albańskie arbuzie zyskują popularność na holenderskim i niemieckim rynku" "Albanian watermelons gain popularity in Dutch and German markets"
At Enjoy Trade Holland in Venlo, the Albanian watermelon season has begun. Furkan Karaca stated, "We've been in contact with these growers in Albania for some time, visited them a few times, and

Fresh-cut tropical fruit quickly arrives in Dutch stores.
The British company Blue Skies has developed a supply chain model that delivers fresh-cut, ripe fruit to Dutch supermarkets within 48 hours of harvest. This approach tackles common challenges in

"Wysokie plony, minimalne problemy z jakością i silne zapotrzebowanie na rynku"
"The beginning of the pepper season showed promise, with stable prices attributed to the reduced availability of Spanish peppers. The transition to Dutch products occurred quicker than normal,

Blueberries are frequently on sale, while Dutch strawberries can be purchased online starting from week 15.
AGF Monitor compares weekly online price trends for various fruits and vegetables at six supermarkets: Albert Heijn, Jumbo, Plus, Dirk, Vomar, and Hoogvliet. Up to and including week 19, the

"Pomarańczowe kwiaty dla holenderskiego króla" - "Orange flowers for the Dutch King"
Every year, the orange flowers return for King's Day at the Dutch nursery G. de Koning. "Supermarkets include orange flowers in their bouquets, and florists enjoy showcasing orange chrysanthemums

The Dutch herb season begins with abundant harvests and a focus on indoor cultivation.
Dutch-based Europe Retail Packing has officially launched its 2025 local production season, marking the start of its indoor cultivation program for EU-grown fresh herbs. The company is currently

Europe Retail Packing is starting the 2025 herb season with a focus on indoor cultivation.
Dutch-based Europe Retail Packing has officially launched its 2025 local production season, marking the start of its indoor cultivation program for EU-grown fresh herbs. The company is currently

Dutch peppers are still in short supply in German stores.
"Christiaan Rijnhout from the crowdsourcing platform Roamler mentioned that every year many companies announce their retail programs on LinkedIn and industry platforms to kick off the Dutch