"Belgian Jonagold apples won't ever disappear, but seem to have little use on the export market"
Jonagold apples are struggling. In Belgium, this variety is still, by far, the most popular apple, yet there are reports of more and more Belgian growers uprooting their Jonagold trees. Does the

"After a great import season of mini cucumbers from Spain, the Dutch season begins"
In the Netherlands, NJ Witkamp has begun its new mini cucumber season. "This year, we're working with more growers, totaling just over 12 hectares. Last year there wasn't enough product to serve

IFAD ups investment in Somalia
Support from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) for drought-stricken Somalia is set to resume after a three decade-long suspension. Now that the country has cleared its

Weather impacts supplies of fresh rosemary, basil and thyme

AURUM avocados and mangoes stroll through Barcelona
The people of Barcelona have been able to contemplate for some time now the image of the delicious AURUM avocados and mangos walking around their city. The reason is the presence of the brand on

Macé expands its range of fresh pestos in high pressure
This year in Berlin Macè brought some novelties prepared with Hpp technology: 'They are ready-made and spreadable pestos, such as guacamole, hummus, red pesto and green pesto,' explains Giorgia

VSSE Employers' Seminar: News on Labour Law and Social Security Law
This year's employer seminar of the Association of Southern German Asparagus and Strawberry Growers (Verband Süddeutscher Spargel- und Erdbeeranbauer e.V. - VSSE) will be held on 16 February from

Salinity trial in Egypt: a potato variety resistant to high salinity levels in water
The Dutch potato breeder and seed exporter HZPC has completed a salinity trial in Egypt, with a harvest event organized in late January. The trial is designed to identify which potato varieties