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Dutch fruit and vegetable experts visit A-brand BelOrta

6 days ago | freshplaza.com | Thijmen Tiersma

On Tuesday afternoon, at the second VersPodium event—a Dutch knowledge-sharing platform for fruit and vegetable industry professionals—Sabine Devreese, the Vegetables Division Manager at BelOrta, hosted a group of Dutch visitors. She inquired about their associations with BelOrta, and their responses, including a variety of fresh, locally grown vegetables, large auctions, auction clocks, effective marketing, and the Ruby Red variety, delighted her.
“It’s such a good feeling to see the pull in demand”

3 weeks ago | freshplaza.com | Marieke Hemmes

Just two years ago, UP Vertical Farms™ officially started operations as one of the first vertical farms in Canada. Located in Pitt Meadows, British Columbia (B.C.), the goal was to provide consumers in Western Canada with a healthier, more environmentally friendly local food choice. Two years in, co-founder Bahram Rashti discusses how demand for his products has recently transformed.
"We expect significant growth in the consumption of pigmented oranges"

4 weeks ago | freshplaza.com | Joel Pitarch

Consumer interest in pigmented citrus fruits has been growing in recent years, and their consumption is expected to increase in the future, especially if evidence is found of outstanding health benefits in the case of pink citrus fruits due to their lycopene content. Could the development of new varieties providing organoleptic and nutritional value give a boost to the declining consumption of oranges?
A look at the fresh produce offerings of Montreal’s ethnic and discount stores

4 weeks ago | freshplaza.com | Marieke Hemmes

Last week, CPMA organized a Retail Tour to a number of grocery stores in and around Montreal. One bus took attendees to 'regular' stores while the other bus visited a number of ethnic stores as well as a discounter. This article summarizes the ethnic tour. Adonis – a Mediterranean bannerThe first stop was Adonis, a Mediterranean banner founded in 1979 by two Lebanese brothers and a friend. In 2011, Metro acquired a majority stake of 55 percent, and the chain continues to grow and expand.
Sunny weather accelerates strawberry season: 'Everything is going fast'

4 weeks ago | freshplaza.com | Thijmen Tiersma

Anyone following all the developments at Royal Berry could almost forget that they also grow plenty of strawberries. The newly crowned Agricultural Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 recently announced plans to build a new greenhouse at a new location, is exploring additional growing sites, and has received approval to develop a residential park for international employees. Yet owner Jan van Genderen still finds the greatest joy in being in the greenhouse.
Photo report CPMA Montreal

1 month ago | freshplaza.com | Marieke Hemmes

Last week, from April 8-10, the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) organized their annual convention and trade show. This year, it was Montreal's turn. More than 325 companies exhibited on a sold-out trade show floor and CPMA's 100th anniversary made the event extra special. "It was great connecting with our friends in Canada," says Danelle Huber of CMI Orchards.
“You can’t just plug in the same playbook from one farm to the next”

1 month ago | freshplaza.com | Rebekka Boekhout

"Scaling a vertical farm isn't about doubling square footage and calling it a day. It's about layering experience, data, and constant iteration into every decision. That's how you turn a startup into a system you can rely on," says Tisha Livingston, 80 Acres Farms co-founder and CEO of Infinite Acres, the company's technology-focused subsidiary.
Summary of Montreal’s final trade show day

1 month ago | freshplaza.com | Marieke Hemmes

Yesterday, April 10, CPMA exhibitors and attendees came back to the trade show floor one more time before the doors closed at 4:30 pm. Exhibitors were content, but consistently shared it was less busy compared to the first day. While this is not uncommon, this year, many members of the produce industry were busier than usual due to Viva Fresh's trade show following right after CPMA's event. A share of attendees left the trade show early to fly to Houston, TX.
Lively first day at CPMA Montreal

1 month ago | freshplaza.com | Marieke Hemmes

CPMA's Annual Convention and Trade Show kicked off in Montreal yesterday, April 9. It's the organization's 100th anniversary, making this year's event extra special. The conference center, The Palais des congrès, is located at the north end of Old Montreal with hotels and restaurants all being in walking distance. Not all attendees were prepared to walk the cold weather and snow, forcing some to go out and buy winter jackets.
"Crunchy red radish with just the right amount of leaf year-round"

1 month ago | freshplaza.com | Thijmen Tiersma

There's no mistaking it: on Monday morning, in a greenhouse along Boomaweg in Monster, a group of people in green sweaters can be seen gathered around a low-growing crop. These individuals are from Hazera Seeds, and the crop is radish, grown in the greenhouse. As a market leader in this expanding global segment, the breeding company aims to maintain its leadership position. Continuing to develop, together with growers, is the motto.