ProNatura expands into Spain

ProNatura expands into Spain
“Currently, the organic fruits and vegetables grown in Spain are exported and are not seen much on the home market,” explains ProNatura CEO, Lionel Wolberg. “We want to help the […]
Tue 22/03/2016 by Richard Wilkinson

Compac opens European HQ

Compac opens European HQ
Compac, a New Zealand-based world leader in post-harvest integrated solutions and services to the fresh produce industry, last month announced the official opening of its European headquarters in Valencia, Spain. With more […]
Wed 16/03/2016 by Richard Wilkinson

Bulk of Spain’s cherry sector forms new group

Bulk of Spain’s cherry sector forms new group
Spain’s main cherry production, processing and marketing companies – representing about 70% of Spanish cherry production – have formed a new association. The ‘Mesa sectorial de la Cereza’ (a sector […]
Tue 15/03/2016 by Richard Wilkinson

Rosaria’s new plantings

Rosaria’s new plantings
With increased production thanks to new plantings and an expansion of the surface area cultivated near Catania, and with the strength of the Rosaria brand and the Sicilian Red Orange […]
Mon 14/03/2016 by Richard Wilkinson

Frutas Montosa, avocado specialist

Frutas Montosa, avocado specialist
With roughly 30,000 tons traded annually, Frutas Montosa continues to lead the Spanish avocado and mango market thanks to its real-time adaptation to market demands and ongoing innovation in fresh […]
Fri 11/03/2016 by Richard Wilkinson

Agricoper increases its grape supply

Agricoper increases its grape supply
For several years now, major Italian leader Agricoper’s strongest efforts have focused on diversifying its varietal supply. In fact, the firm is the exclusive licensee for several table grapes varieties […]
Fri 11/03/2016 by Richard Wilkinson

Agricola Gloria opens new packhouse

The Italian fruit importer Agricola Gloria has recently opened a new packhouse that will multiply its capacity by five. The building is equipped with the most advanced technology in existence […]
Thu 10/03/2016 by Richard Wilkinson

Country profile: Germany

Country profile: Germany
In 2014, the total German food market was worth 186.6 billion euros, but it sees fierce competition because about three quarters of the food market is dominated by the 5 […]
Wed 09/03/2016 by Richard Wilkinson

Musgrave Ireland Rejoins GLOBALG.A.P. as a Retail Member

Musgrave Ireland Rejoins GLOBALG.A.P. as a Retail Member
Headquartered in Cork, Musgrave Retail Partners Ireland is the largest division of the multi-billion euro Musgrave Group, which delivers sourcing, sales, marketing and supply chain expertise so local entrepreneurs can compete […]
Wed 02/03/2016 by Richard Wilkinson

Spring vegetable crops coming on in Flandria

Spring vegetable crops coming on in Flandria
The early crops have arrived in Flandria, reports LAVA, the “Administrative and Logistic Association of Auctions” – the umbrella organisation promoting co-operation among the Belgium’s five top fruit and vegetable auctions. “The trade can switch […]
Tue 01/03/2016 by Richard Wilkinson

Surinver intends to open up new European and international markets

Surinver intends to open up new European and international markets
The leading cooperative from Alicante has set its next target on further developing the production and marketing of stone fruit, tropical fruit and aromatic herbs. Surinver sells 79,000 tons of produce […]
Tue 01/03/2016 by Richard Wilkinson

Biobest helps educate growers on Hortidaily bus tour

Biobest helps educate growers on Hortidaily bus tour
On February 16th and 17th Hortidaily held  its second high-tech greenhouse bus tour. Growers from all over the world were invited to the Netherlands to come and visit some of […]
Tue 01/03/2016 by Richard Wilkinson

Subscribe to our Newsletter

Most read on social media

Popular news