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The Netherlands remains the main destination for Colombian Hass avocados
26 Feb 2026 14:29 GMT
Colombia has strengthened its position in the global Hass avocado market. Over the past five years, the Netherlands has been the primary destination for Colombian Hass avocados. Between 2020 and 2025, exports to the Netherlands grew significantly from US$ …
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Tight supply supports higher strawberry, asparagus, and aubergine prices in Belgium
26 Feb 2026 14:28 GMT
VBT figures week 8:
With significantly lower volumes in many cases, the average prices at the auctions of the Association of Belgian Horticultural Cooperatives in week 8 are often much higher than a year earlier. An exception is tomatoes, where volumes are …
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Shandong Kangqiao Bio-technology Secures Brazilian Registration for Spirodiclofen TC
27 Feb 2026 15:36 GMT
Shandong Kangqiao Bio-technology Co., Ltd. (Kangqiao) has successfully obtained the independent registration for its Spirodiclofen technical product in Brazil. This marks Kangqiao’s first such registration in the Brazilian market, representing a key step …
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“In today’s transport landscape, you need to stand out”
27 Feb 2026 13:57 GMT
What began in 2002 as a small transport company with one driver and one truck has grown into a business with 25 drivers, 35 trailers, and a broad customer base. Over the years, Red.Line Transport has firmly established itself within the Belgian transport …
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'Availability of Spanish oranges was somewhat limited'
27 Feb 2026 13:57 GMT
Spanish deliveries in the form of Navelate, Salustiana, and Lane Late set the tone. Their availability was somewhat limited. Imports from Turkey in the form of Washington Navel also lost some momentum. Valencia Late arrivals from Egypt increased, while …
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Investment in flexible top-seal technology supports sustainable growth
27 Feb 2026 13:57 GMT
For BerryWorld Netherlands, flexibility is essential to operating effectively in the dynamic soft fruit sector. Harvest patterns, seasonal influences, and sudden peaks in demand largely determine the operational pace. With thirteen top-seal packaging lines …
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Onedayone opens UK branch for European expansion
27 Feb 2026 13:59 GMT
Onedayone Group, an international fresh produce supply chain company, has announced the establishment of Onedayone UK, expanding its operational presence in Europe. Following the launch of its Netherlands operation in 2017, which functions as the company…
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Dragon fruit moving from niche to mainstream product
27 Feb 2026 13:57 GMT
Will dragon fruit become the new avocado? Lorenza Ciccaroni of N&K in the Netherlands dares not say. This lesser-known exotic fruit is, however, certainly gaining popularity. "Many more people than ten years ago know what dragon fruit is," …
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"From field to fork": Brazil's bid to supply papaya and pitahaya in Europe
27 Feb 2026 13:58 GMT
Frutas Bessa, a Brazilian family business with more than 20 years of experience, has recently started exporting papaya and pitahaya directly to Europe. Founder Francisco Bessa is at the helm of the company together with his children, Mara Bessa, Jonathan …
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Polish blueberry growers focus genetics, quality standards, and supply balance
27 Feb 2026 13:57 GMT
Key production, regulatory, and market issues were discussed during the annual meeting of the Polish Blueberry Growers Association, with a strong focus on fruit quality, varietal strategy, and Poland's position in the international blueberry market. …