Unprecedented Shortage of Flower Bulbs in Netherlands Due to Weather Conditions

September 17, 2024 De Vroomen Garden Products

De Vroomen is pleased to update you on recent developments in the flower bulb market. The 2024 harvest season has unfortunately brought significant challenges due to extreme weather conditions in the Netherlands, resulting in a substantial decline in flower bulb production, particularly tulip bulbs.

Inaho’s Tomato Harvesting Robot is Being Tested and Received Fees from Dutch Growers

September 4, 2024 inaho Inc.

Inaho Inc. has been undergoing trials of its snack tomato (loose cherry tomato) harvesting robot in the Netherlands.

APHIS Seeks Comment on Draft Pest Risk Assessment for the Importation of Gerbera (Gerbera spp.) Plants for Planting from the Netherlands

September 3, 2021 USDA APHIS

The Government of Netherlands has asked USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to authorize the importation of gerbera (Gerbera spp.) plants for planting into the United States and Territories. APHIS has drafted a pest risk assessment that describes potential pests associated with the commodity.

APHIS Seeks Comment on Draft Pest Risk Assessment for the Importation of Moth Orchid for Planting from the Netherlands

October 29, 2020 USDA APHIS

The government of Netherlands has asked USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to authorize the importation of moth orchid (Phalaenopsis spp.) for planting into the United States and Territories.

FDA Finalizes First Food Safety Equivalence Determination – Resumption of Shellfish Trade with Spain and Netherlands

October 1, 2020 FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Commission (EC), have taken important steps to open the market for the sale of molluscan shellfish, including oysters, clams, mussels and scallops, from both the United States and the European Union to their consumers. Initially, certain firms in Washington and Massachusetts will have access to the EU market.