All Netherlands articles
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NewsFruitnet Tomato Congress looks to the future of tomatoes
On 11-12 November in Malaga, Spain, essential event focuses on how the fresh tomato business can cope with future challenges like climate change, labour challenges, and evolving consumer demand
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NewsFruitMasters pays tribute to Gerrit van Haarlem
Cooperative praises contribution made by its late chairman, who led the business for almost 16 years and championed Dutch growers
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NewsEnza Zaden debuts Tribelli Seedless snacking pepper
Seed company believes the consumer-driven innovation has the potential to double the market value of the category
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NewsGlobal fresh produce exports hit 148mn tonnes in 2024
Worldwide exports of fresh fruits and vegetables grew 2 per cent to 148mn tonnes in 2024, with China, Spain and the Netherlands leading global shipments according to UN trade data
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NewsCollaboration on LED optimisation benefits tomatoes
Duijvestijn, Ledgnd and Gavita International’s continued collaboration on LED optimisation shows what can happen when a grower, a lighting supplier and a data platform work together
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NewsEosta expands organic cranberry programme tackling Dutch peatland challenges
Leading organic fresh produce specialist Eosta has announced the expansion of its successful organic cranberry programme, which is helping address major environmental challenges in Dutch peatlands while providing a climate-positive alternative to problematic dairy farming
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FeaturesHazera ramps up retailer engagement
Resistance and flavour or affordability and convenience? Tomato breeding company Hazera Seeds is engaging earlier with retailers to increase its consumer focus
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NewsSustainable food partnership HortiRoad2India enters next phase
After three years of planning, the Dutch-Indian collaboration moves into implementation stage
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NewsEnza Zaden tackles Nr:1 with new IR lettuce varieties
Seed company’s new range is helping European producers fight against the devastating disease
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FeaturesProminent at 30: tomato innovation for a sustainable future
Dutch cooperative Growers United is this year celebrating three decades of Prominent, its tomato brand that has embraced innovation, sustainability and changing consumer demands
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NewsRijk Zwaan champions ToBRFV-resistant tomato varieties
Dutch seed specialist Rijk Zwaan continues to develop its portfolio of tomato varieties with high resistance to Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus, addressing one of the industry’s most pressing challenges
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FeaturesTTA-ISO aims for faster returns in tomato harvesting
TTA-ISO, the result of this year’s merger between Dutch firms ISO Horti and TTA, is seeing growing demand for its automation solutions, including for tomato plant grafting and robotic harvesting
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NewsFruitnet Berry Congress returns to London
Leading global event for the berry business brings a broad array of supply chain partners – including retailers and suppliers – together for two days of talks, networking and study tours
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CommentComment: The future of food is in local intelligence
Arie Havelaar of Dutch company Sawari Fresh explains how regional collaboration, sustainable practice, and data-driven insight can create new, local supply
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NewsDutch rail passengers sample exclusive Bloss apples
Dutch grower cooperative FruitMasters kicks off its latest marketing campaign and seeks to build on variety’s three-star International Taste Institute rating
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News‘Huge growth opportunity’ in British tomatoes
Production growth, ToBRFV resistance, R&D investments, and water management were in the spotlight at this year’s British Tomato Conference
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NewsDutch consumers lack knowledge of daily fruit intake recommendations
New research reveals that while most Dutch consumers recognise fruit and vegetables as healthy foods, only 17% know the World Health Organization’s recommended daily intake amounts.
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NewsPort strikes threaten northern European fresh produce supply chains
Strike action in Belgium and the Netherlands causes significant disruption, with potential knock-on effects for supply chains across northern Europe
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NewsFruitMasters launches new Morgana apple season with ALS charity support
Dutch apple specialist celebrates new harvest with charity donation and nationwide marketing campaign highlighting local origins across Superunie retail network
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NewsSyngenta partners with Heritable Agriculture for AI-powered seed selection
Syngenta Vegetable Seeds has partnered with AI specialist Heritable Agriculture to use artificial intelligence and historical data to better predict the best-performing commercial vegetable varieties for different regions worldwide