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Wielgus Severe disruptions are expected on an important Dutch motorway Extensive maintenance work on the Dutch A15 motorway between Ridderkerk and Deil will significantly impact transport and transit between the east and west of the Netherlands The route is also crucial for international traffic a section of the Dutch A15 motorway will be closed for four weeks and two weekends There will be separate closure dates for each direction the other direction remains open,” stresses the Rijkswaterstaat (Dutch Directorate-General for Public Works and Water Management) Drivers should expect major traffic disruptions and additional travel time during the period of the works which could amount to more than 60 minutes Works on the A15 will be carried out on the following dates: drivers should follow the detours indicated by road signs Photo credits @ Mawijk, CC BY-SA 3.0 Agnieszka Kulikowska - Wielgus Journalist Trans.info | 6.05.2025 Pölös Zsófia Journalist Trans.info | 5.05.2025 Fragrance on the Fly: Why Pocket Perfumes Are Perfect for Airplane TravelSponsored Article 6.05.2025 Rijkswaterstaat expects that it will be very busy at the Ridderkerk junction for two more days especially during the morning and evening rush hour Anyone who has to be there on Monday or Tuesday would be better off working from home work has been underway to repair a hollow space under the road surface This was caused by washed-away soil at the Ridderkerk junction the connection between the A15 and the A38 at Ridderkerk-Noord will be closed until Wednesday This will lead to disruptions and additional travel time.The work on the nearby section of the A15 from Rotterdam to Gorinchem between Ridderkerk-Zuid and the junction with the N3 at Papendrecht This section of the road was closed all weekend A 65-year-old man from Ridderkerk accused of causing a fatal house fire in Vroomshoop will remain in custody, a judge ruled on Tuesday which resulted in the deaths of two people and three dogs reportedly stems from an ongoing dispute over a rare Bohemian shepherd dog named Bobby The suspect allegedly threw a gas cylinder into the house on Meidoornlaan and may have also sprayed gas inside before the fire erupted The incident took place after the man traveled to Vroomshoop to retrieve Bobby a 15-month-old dog at the center of the conflict Investigators suspect the gas cylinders were on the property because the residents used them to heat their home with a gas heater to save on expenses The conflict reportedly began when the suspect a breeder and chairman of a club for Bohemian shepherd enthusiasts learned that the Vroomshoop resident had listed Bobby for sale on Marktplaats The suspect had previously rehomed the dog under the condition that it not be traded and insisted Bobby be returned after discovering the online listing When the suspect arrived in Vroomshoop on Friday this led to the escalation that ultimately caused the fatal fire The suspect’s pretrial detention has been extended by 14 days the court will reassess whether his detention should be prolonged further The destroyed house remains the focus of an ongoing investigation by police and forensic teams The suspect owned several businesses in Ridderkerk including a wedding car rental service and an electric taxi dispatch center He and his wife had recently sold their home and were planning to emigrate to the Czech Republic the origin country of the Bohemian shepherd breed the first Spanish greenhouse cherries will arrive at Van Ooijen Citrus in Ridderkerk they are expected to arrive in twelve crats of 1,5 kilos each "They are a must-have," says Lucien Ruiter Although the company name suggests differently Van Ooijen Citrus has become a true cherry specialist "Cherries are sparse from week 12 to week 17 during these weeks cherries are not available anywhere in the world The cherry season in the southern hemisphere ended five weeks ago The greenhouse cherries from our Spanish supplier fill this gap." "These cherries are not for everyone though We sell these cherries on a pre-order basis only and we tend to sell kilos rather than crates The price of the cherries is set at 75 euros per kilo (30+) we're not making a profit because the transport costs amount to 20 euros per kilo we can serve a few specialists who are eagerly waiting for them," Lucien explains A large red box contains 6 small boxes of 1.5 kilos each "Since the greenhouse is situated on higher ground our grower can effectively control the temperature and consequently he can advance the flowering phase and fruiting Especially in this period when no cherries are available he can bring a unique product to the market," Lucien shares he does not foresee a large expansion of the Spanish greenhouse cherry cultivation there's not a big market for this product." it is not yet possible to have a clear image of the further development of the Spanish cherry season but frost during the flowering season or rain and hail just before harvest can still drastically reduce cherry yields We experienced this last year when two hailstorms destroyed a large part of the cherry harvest in Extremadura." 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Read our policy By 2024-11-27T13:08:00+00:00 Kajima Europe has sold a 40,000sqm logistics facility in the Netherlands to MEAG the asset management arm of insurer Munich Re Kajima said it has sold the fully pre-let logistics facility in Ridderkerk This project marks Kajima’s first of three planned logistics developments in the Netherlands with additional projects located in Tilburg and Heerlen.   senior investment manager at Kajima Europe, said: “This project showcases our ability to deliver high-quality sustainable logistics assets in strategic locations “The successful sale underlines the continued strength of the core logistics market To read the latest IPE Real Assets magazine click here Copyright © 1997–2025 IPE International Publishers Limited SquashSite – all about Squash Frans Otten 2-1 Van Herk (8-3) |  Almere 1-2 ‘Meersquash (4-7) Utrecht 2-1 Houtrust (7-4) |  Drachten 1-2 Apeldorn (5-6) Round 8 of the Dutch men’s PSL had no real upsets and everything went as predicted but now the numbers get really interesting Winning a Group grants access to the playoff semi-final saving a team from a two legged quarter-final and strengthen the warchest for the semis and the final Numbers #2 and #3 in the Group will advance to the playoff quarter finals In Group 1 the situation is very interesting After their win over Ridderkerk yesterday Frans Otten Stadium is leading the poule with a margin of just 2 points Frans Otten however has only one match remaining against Squash Almere Rotterdam need to score 14 points in two matches to win the poule They are however playing ‘Meersquash and Ridderkerk who are both entangled in a battle for third place On top of that ‘Meersquash can line up Paul Coll and Nicolas Mueller and Ridderkerk has the ability to bring Mohamed El Shorbagy and Patrick Rooney The grande finale in this Group is going to very spicey and it is impossible to predict the outcome In Group 2 Twente has unofficially finished top since Houtrust seemingly started saving budget for the playoffs but Utrecht and Apledoorn will definitely fight till the bitter end for the third place And eventhough Utrecht is behind by 9 points they threw a very effective first punch yesterday by beating Houtrust They also know that Apeldoorn is up against Twente in the last match But best chance for both teams to knock the other out is when they go head to head in round 9 The Dutch PSL setup is really proving itself to be a spectacular system In Group 1 Victoria Rotterdam has already secured their sport in the playoffs and they are well on their way to win the Group and advance directly to semi-finals Frans Otten Stadium only needs 4 points to qualify and they have two matches left to make sure that happens with the last match being against Squash Almere who haven’t been a competitive adversary this year There is even a small chance they could overtake Victoria for the top spot though that is considered to be highly unlikely The big battle for the remaining spot will be between ‘Meersquash and Ridderkerk with Ridderkerk having played one match less ‘Meersquash will probably have an easy task today against Squash Almere and take the full 12 points Ridderkerk however faces Frans Otten Stadium Juan Vargas and Andrew ‘The Wizard’ Widdison Ridderkerk’s line-up is also not too shabby with Lucas Serme but will it be enough to stop Frans Otten In Group 2 Twente and Houtrust have earned their spot in the playoffs and now it’s between Drachten Apeldoorn and Utrecht to make out who will claim the third place In this battle Drachten is probably too far behind but Apeldoorn and Utrecht have very similar remaining schedule including one head to head on 13th of March so that promises to be a very spectacular ending to the group the world record for the longest conga line (polonaise) according to the International World Records Organisation (IWRO) in Geneva remains with the municipality of Ridderkerk the organization is pleased: "The sense of togetherness and connection was truly present." fewer than the 1,218 participants from the municipality of Ridderkerk The festive mood was high on the TU/e campus on Thursday Many well-dressed participants gathered around 4:00 PM at the square in front of the main Atlas building including well-known carnival figures like Prince Frivolicus Mark Welp and Christel de Laat with the gentlemen from Träcksäck TU/e president Robert-Jan Smits also joined the line The organizers had hoped to break the record so we didn’t know how many participants there would be but the most important thing for us wasn’t the record What mattered was the atmosphere on campus; there was laughter and a real sense of togetherness and connection Even a daycare with kids in push carts joined in," said organizer Esther Lutterman laughing: "I think we can say that we’ve brought the most diverse and smartest polonaise in the world to life This celebration of connection certainly leaves us wanting more." Togetherness TU Eindhoven organized the record attempt with the goal of fostering greater unity in the Brainport region such as measures to limit foreign labor migration and international students expats and internationals often don’t feel as welcome The university wanted to show solidarity with Brainport residents from different backgrounds by breaking the world record for the longest polonaise together and introducing newcomers to carnival and Brabant’s hospitality "A sympathetic initiative," said TU/e president Robert-Jan Smits We need top international talent in our Brainport region so it’s essential that foreign knowledge workers feel welcome and at home here And a Brabant polonaise is the perfect way to do that Three industrial estates in Ridderkerk and Barendrecht will be called Dutch Fresh Port from now on It concerns industrial estates Nieuw Reijerwaard and Verenambacht in Ridderkerk and Bedrijventerrein Oost in Barendrecht the three industrial estates can better highlight the unique characteristics of the area chairperson of the GRNR (Gemeenschappelijke Regeling Nieuw Reijerwaard have given the starting sign for implementing the new mutual brand strategy of the three industrial estates Van Gelder Groente en Fruit is the first company to be located at the expansion of Dutch Fresh Port (at the Nieuw Reijerwaard site in Ridderkerk) they unveiled the logo of the new industrial estate Tanja: “Dutch Fresh Port stems from the enthusiastic entrepreneurship of generations of frontrunners in the agro-fresh-food-logistics Seventy-one per cent of the top 50 companies in the Netherlands is located in this area combined they achieve 25 per cent of the turnover in the sector It offers room to grow to successful entrepreneurs who think innovation smart cooperations and sustainable entrepreneurship is matter-of-course and an extensive labour potential ensures an unrivalled business climate.” Round Three : Houtrust and Victoria make it three wins out of three to go clear at the top of the table … Spiciest confrontation without a doubt is between ‘Meersquash and Frans Otten Stadium Both title contenders lost some valuable points in their earlier matches and another loss could have a devestating effect on their race to the playoffs Victoria Rotterdam and Coulisse Twente are lined up to win while Houtrust faces a tough battle against Squash Utrecht Matches will be broadcast live by SquashTV.local on Squash Bond TV 2020 Chilean based Broom Group has acquired the cold-storage and distribution facilities of Saphir operating independently from it previous owners In February Broom Group announced the acquisition of the majority of shares in B&L Fruitlogistics BV. a long-time operator within the fruit logistics storage and distribution operations in Barendrecht and daily managed by Brian Bakker also being the company’s minority share-holder Andres Nunez Sorensen comments that this expansion should be seen as a further extension of our end to end fruit logistics services encompassing cold-storage and packing facilities in origin countries distributors and retailers closer to each other using the complete fruit logistics platform offered by the Group Seller of the facility is the Jupiter Group Mark Tweedle comments that he is pleased with the sale and the Broom Group take-over of the operation which will allow Jupiter to focus on its core business importer and distributor of fresh produce world-wide simultaneously maintaining a first-class distribution service operation in the hands of its number one global logistics service provider Dawie Kok adds that the acquisition of Saphir will enable us as a Group to further add value to our customers both in origin and in Europe by also adding service components like re-packing all with a vision of having as few operators involved from farm through to the shelf of the retailer Barendrecht will be managed daily by Brian Bakker who sees an increased need for storage and value-add services in the area supporting the ever increasing volumes of fresh produce flowing into Europe via the Dutch and Belgian ports and terminals The Netherlands welcomes the acquisition which will enable LCL to offer more door-to-door services to existing as well as new clients from an enlarged storage and distribution facility Ridderkerk is a further proof of the strategy Broom Group has laid out since 3 years ago catering for more origin and destination services and facilities for fresh produce Our next expansion will take place in Peru later this year In the meantime we welcome the former staff of Saphir into the Broom Group For more information:Broom Groupwww.broomgroup.com   The electricity grid in Rotterdam and the surrounding area has reached its maximum capacity Large consumers who apply for a new connection or want to expand their existing one will now end up on a waiting list The affected area includes a large part of Rotterdam-Zuid Parts of Capelle aan den IJssel and Krimpernerwaard are also affected Stedin is investigating whether it can reward some large consumers for using electricity at non-peak times Large consumers who would like to participate can register with the grid operator Stedin also appealed to households and small businesses to avoid peak hours on the electricity grid - between 4:00 p.m “By using charging stations and heat pumps mainly outside these peak hours residents and businesses help relieve the electricity grid,” regional director Maarten Bijl said Stedin is working with TenneT on expanding and strengthening the grid around Rotterdam and expects it to have space again from 2029 The power grid throughout the Netherlands is under pressure Demand for electricity keeps rising as the country transitions away from natural gas for cooking and heating and fossil fuel vehicles Zuid-Holland is the only province in the Netherlands that still has some space on the electricity grid All other provinces are colored red or orange “Zuid-Holland still has some white spots because heavier grids were installed here due to the many industries,” a spokesperson for Stedin explained to NU.nl the electricity grid is reaching the limits of its capacity and therefore expansion is necessary The number of crimes involving firearms in the Netherlands is increasing the police counted over 7,000 gun-related crimes such as the illegal possession or trade of weapons The statistics agency did not provide an explanation for the increase. Earlier, De Telegraaf reported, based on police figures, that underage teenagers have been carrying guns more often in recent years The number of firearm seizures increased by 40 percent in four years The total number of registered crimes has been stable for six years this number decreased significantly every year The number of crimes with a major impact on victims also remained virtually the same last year The most crimes were committed in Amsterdam The company in Ridderkerk marked its 50th anniversary the Van Ooijen name has been linked to the fruit trade for much longer Han van Ooijen began trading fruits and vegetables at the wholesale market on Noordplein in Rotterdam his son Sjaak van Ooijen took over the business the wholesale market moved to the Spaanse Polder in Rotterdam After several relocations within the wholesale market the business gradually shifted from wholesale to import/export The opportunity arose to build a new distribution center in Ridderkerk right at the heart of the fresh produce trade Hans van Ooijen decided to step back from day-to-day operations and Tom Leenheer joined Gerry van Ooijen on the Van Ooijen Citrus management team Van Ooijen Citrus has increasingly shifted its focus towards imports Our strength lies in our service—anything is possible we're available 24 hours a day for our customers This is made easier because everyone lives nearby," says Marcel who invites all business partners to drop by for a pastry For more informationVan Ooijen Citrus BVHandelsweg 1492988 DC RidderkerkTel: +31 (0)180 655 555[email protected] www.vanooijencitrus.nl The import and export company from Ridderkerk is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year along with the 10th anniversary of its own brand "El Arte de Cítricos is a premium citrus brand which we pack using products from various suppliers and partners around the world Only the very best quality is selected for this brand," emphasizes Tom Leenheer we offer several products and varieties from different origins under this brand we also pack a wide range of products from Uruguay under the brand during the summer season," the importer explains "We continuously work on developing our brand we plan to include Moroccan and South African citrus under El Arte as well." "The Orri mandarin season will last at least until the end of April while the Moroccan mandarin season will continue until mid-April we are now two weeks into the Egyptian Valencia orange season and we expect to continue at least until the end of May," says Tom but we see this every year around this time due to holidays and carnival celebrations in Europe demand for mandarins is picking up significantly and prices are expected to rise in the coming weeks." El Arte is available exclusively from Van Ooijen Citrus For more informationTom LeenheerVan Ooijen Citrus Handelsweg 1492988 DC RidderkerkTel: +31 (0)180 655 555[email protected]www.vanooijencitrus.nl one of the main business conglomerates in Peru opened its first operation in Europe through the company Gloria Agro Foods in Holland The Gloria Group has a track record of more than 80 years in Peru being a market leader in various sectors such as dairy products Agrosanjacinto and Agrocasagrande are the companies specialized in growing the best varieties and qualities of fresh fruits in Peru In the Year 2017 began with the first fruit tree plantations having currently more than 2,200 hectares with crops of blueberries The total area of blueberry crops comprises about 450 hectares The first arrivals of blueberries to Holland have been received in week 50 and will continue until the last week of January 2024 Thereafter we will continue with the European crop until Peru has available crop again the season in our Peruvian companies has recently ended having exported approximately 9 million kilos of white and red seedless grapes to several destinations due to the lack of fruit in several markets we saw increased demand and returns have also been satisfactory the first shipments are expected to start in early March; quality and size forecasts look promising at this time For more informationGloria Agro Foods - The Netherlands.Peterselieweg 110 - 1122988 DH RidderkerkRoberto Latorre [email protected]Tel + 31 - 6 21 97 2237 Daniela AguirreTel. + 31 6 26 98 14 04 [email protected] The melon market is currently in a transitional phase while Morocco and Spain are preparing to start their seasons Jacob Akatalan of MG Fruit in Ridderkerk takes stock: "The recent sunny weather has often led to strong melon sales but that only works if the product is available," he says "We've had a rather difficult overseas season with many delays and numerous quality issues Shipments from Costa Rica and Panama mostly arrived in an empty market with high prices although retail sales remained fairly steady," the importer reflects "Senegal is currently in the final stretch of the Dumara watermelon season and Morocco is about to begin its campaign Spain is also preparing to start up again with all varieties It remains to be seen how volumes will develop which is a good sign for quality," Jacob continues "Selling prices for Dumara melons from Morocco are around €1.80–1.85 The market for Cantaloupe remains very challenging There's still some supply from overseas and Senegal Galia and yellow melons are also priced at around €15 and Spanish watermelons are expected to sell for about €1.70–1.80," Jacob said Jacob notes a growing demand for smaller melons "The exception is among immigrant customers who tend to have larger families and still prefer the larger watermelons seeded melons continue to be appreciated in certain markets but more and more customers are now specifically requesting seedless varieties." For more information:Jacob AktalanMG FruitSelderijweg 90-E2988 DG RidderkerkTel: +31 (0) 180-745474Mob: +31 612676257[email protected]www.mgfruit.nl delivered directly from The Superyacht Group's editors and market analysts Stay at the forefront of the superyacht industry with SuperyachtNewsweek Please select exactly what you would like to receive from us by ticking the boxes below: The Dutch PSL kicks off this evening with four men’s matches as the quest for the Eredivisie title begins This season’s competition features nine teams who will all play each other once – four home and four away matches – with the top four finishers progressing to the semi-finals Also this year the Dutch PSL is an absolute showcase league combining the world’s reigning elite with the champions of the future and blasts from the past – Coll Anjema and Meguid … Big Names for even bigger fireworks Contenders for the title this year are reining champions Coulisse Twente while last seasons runner up Victoria Rotterdam can be regarded a dangerous outsider All matches will again be broadcast live on Squash Bond TV Tonight’s first round already contains a high quality head to head between Meersquash and Coulisse Twente in which the first blow in the race to the playoffs will be given There are five teams contesting the Women’s event who will play each other Home and Away between October and April with a final and 3/4 playoff at the end of the season gained a fruit and vegetable exporting company - Gaast BV He's been working in the Dutch fruit and vegetable trading sector for 20 years already he's now focusing on exports to Eastern Europe "I've worked for Niels Stolk companies since 1999 I've always focused solely on exports to Eastern European countries I've been doing business with some of them for 20 years have to be cut from the same cloth - they must do what they promise," says Sergey Sometimes there are between 80 and 150 different products in one truck We buy 95% of our goods from Dutch companies." The exporter wants to thank several suppliers despite him not having credit insurance yet and FruitMasters supported me wholeheartedly That's based on our longstanding relationship." I think business will increase again once it gets a little cooler That led to a turnover of €400,000 for our first month That's a good thing - we're ambitious," says Sergey the question of how the exporter decided on the name Gaast for his company It has no reference to a former Frisian fishing village "My surname is Geraskin and my daughter's Anita so it shows we're a true family business." For more information:Sergey GeraskinGAAST BV35 Handelsweg2988 DB, Ridderkerk, NLTel: + 31 (0) 180 447 220Mob: +31 (0) 655 138 744Email: [email protected] watermelon sales are experiencing a good flow but when the sun starts shining in the Scandinavian countries sales really take off," says Jacob Aktalan of MG Fruit we are receiving a fair amount of Dumara watermelons from Morocco There's a reasonable availability of these and they are being well received in the market with a kilo price of 1.10 to 1.15 euros," the importer continues with selling prices between 1.20-1.25 euros." We have just started with the melons from Almeria and then we will switch to Murcia and finally end in La Mancha "How the quantities will develop is always hard to predict it was expected that water shortages would reduce the number of melons coming this way but that turned out to be less severe than anticipated the success of watermelon sales in Europe depends on the temperature." we have received a fair amount of watermelons from Senegal This country is clearly emerging as a melon supplier Their season fits perfectly between the last melons from Costa Rica and Panama and the Mediterranean countries," the melon importer explains and yellow melons from Spain is still starting up slowly we are almost past the disrupted weeks due to holidays These pose a logistical challenge for transport you can't easily make up for it with extra sales on Tuesday." For more information:Jacob AktalanMG FruitSelderijweg 90-E2988 DG RidderkerkTel: 0180 745474Mob: +31 612676257[email protected] www.mgfruit.nl 2025 The plastic avocados stuffed with cocaine Photo: OMAvocados may be replacing bananas as a way of smuggling cocaine into the country customs officials found 553 kilos of the drug hidden in a consignment of avocados that that had been shipped from Peru to Rotterdam port The avocados were heading for a company in Ridderkerk but it is unconnected to the drugs trade officials found 80 kilos of the drug hidden inside 400 fake avocados which had been delivered to a company in Barendrecht The smuggling attempt was spotted when one of the fruit fell to the ground and turned out to be made of plastic Those drugs came from the Dominican Republic We could not provide the Dutch News service without the generous support of our readers Your donations allow us to report on issues you tell us matter and provide you with a summary of the most important Dutch news each day Many thanks to everyone who has donated to DutchNews.nl in recent days We could not provide this service without you Please help us making DutchNews.nl a better read by taking part in a short survey HA-HA, in partnership with BIK Bouw and Wooncompas Housing, will develop four social housing blocks for the community of Ridderkerk, near Rotterdam, Netherlands The project uses materials from the existing social housing estate and employs an innovative modular-timber system to create sustainable human-centered housing The old buildings are planned to be disassembled and their components reused and integrated into the new development which will increase the number of affordable units by 13% Courtesy of HA-HAThe design utilizes a prefabricated modular wooden system developed by BIK Bouw. The two different unit types are designed to have a span of 7.8 meters to align with the structural span of the reused basement. The modules will be assembled off-site, including wet walls and plumbing, and then transported to the location. This is an energy-efficient type of construction that contributes to the affordability of the design. The housing blocks are connected by a network of exterior walkways. The elevated sidewalks create the opportunity for each apartment to have its own terrace space, which aims to increase the opportunities for connections between neighbors. The design also hopes to increase the biodiversity of the area by integrating places for plants and animals and by including green rooftops to be used for water reclamation and energy generation. and the renovation of a historic farm building Bouwlust into offices in Ridderkerk You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email Grower Jan de Winter from the Dutch town of Ridderkerk started the cultivation of a patch of lettuce of a new fusarium resistant variety so he can cultivate throughout the summer without having to steam the soil the demand was quite high due to the warm weather so I have high expectations for the summer.” It is the first year the grower is really able to cultivate on a large scale during the summer without the need to steam since fusarium struck in the Netherlands; before that Jan did not steam Trials with the new resistant varieties of the Rijk Zwaan breeding company were already conducted last year Jan knows they have worked hard to get the resistance into the lettuce varieties last year there were not enough seeds to fill up his entire greenhouse “I think it’s a great development because if everything goes well Lettuce continued to go strongJan is also happy with how the business went over the past couple of months “I have considered growing other varieties of lettuce business still went well because I supply the Jumbo supermarkets through Van Oers United The advantage of lettuce is that many consumers know just how to use it in their kitchens.” Barbecuing He also sees the coming months as being positive for the same reasons “If the extreme cases stay away and maybe even more people stay at home during the holidays than they normally do then the sales of lettuce often go well also it is still not an exact science given that even though this year the spring season was great For more information:Firma J. de WinterJan de Winter[email protected] By 2023-02-03T17:38:00+00:00 Two highly experienced fruit traders have used their knowledge and contacts in Costa Rica to expand the volume of fresh melons supplied into Europe by United Fruits Industry veterans Gerbert van Egmond and Frank Levarht worked together at Dutch trader JM Levarht & Zonen for almost two decades before it went into adminstration in early 2022 they set up their own business unit LEFresh and they have helped United Fruits to add a significant volume of melons to its product portfolio alongside existing product categories table grapes With the Costa Rican melon season underway as of late January the pair will source a range of melons from their company Rica Fruta It works with growers to supply varieties including Galia as well as different types of watermelon – all of them Rainforest Alliance certified Costa Rica is reportedly set to supply fewer yellow melons and more Cantaloupe “Another trend is the increase of so called mini-watermelons which are gaining more popularity each year,” says Van Egmond who points to “a combination of an improvement in varieties change in consumer behaviour and a lower unit price on the shelves” the country’s melon production has decreased considerably in recent years United Fruits expects to offer melons to customers across Europe until week 17/18 Van Vugt Kruiden's newly constructed building has been a long time coming The journey began as far back as 2007 for this herb grower from Ridderkerk in the Netherlands they were informed that their current site would be appropriated It had to make way for the Nieuw-Reijerwaard business park the Dutch State Council gave them the go-ahead They began construction of the new building in April of that year They moved into their new building in May of this year Van Vugt Kruiden celebrated the official opening of this long-awaited building Technology also did not stand still in the meantime we have been able to fit the new location out with all the latest gadgets," says Maya van Vugt She spoke on behalf of the Van Vugt family The Van Vugt Kruiden's new greenhouse is equipped with all the conveniences needed to grow herbs there is a gas-free greenhouse heating system The 1,500 solar panels combine with the cooling cells' residual heat These are then combined in a sophisticated design This design has lower temperature networks integrated into a combined LT and HT heating system This system does not only warm the greenhouse It also makes the demo greenhouse and the office space nice and toasty Jean Pierre Schenkeveld and Arno de Veld of Calor Holland They took care of supplying and installing the new site's greenhouse heating system Piet van Vugt began this herb company in the 1990s It has since grown into one of the largest players in the fresh it was decided that the company would do its own sales Van Vugt has been directly supplying not only Dutch supermarkets They also supply the local hospitality industry as well as overseas supermarkets Van Vugt Kruiden added edible flowers to its assortment of freshly cut herbs They grow these at their site in Ridderkerk too they also started growing baby leaf lettuce 80% of their herbs are grown in the Netherlands These include more than 40 unusual herb varieties - ranging from pineapple sage to apple mint Piet has built up a network of growers in various countries He has done this to be able to supply clients with a complete range of herbs year-round to the continued availability of these products a feast can be prepared in the kitchen every day," says Piet A fire that claimed the lives of Herman Dogger and his wife Jet in their Vroomshoop home on Friday evening is now being investigated as a potential double homicide Shortly after firefighters extinguished the flames police arrested a man from Ridderkerk near the scene His connection to the fire has not been disclosed Neighbors reported hearing a loud explosion moments before the flames engulfed the house Some speculated the sound came from a gas cylinder explosion while others suggested a Molotov cocktail might have been used Emergency responders pulled Herman and Jet Dogger from the burning house and transported them to a hospital Neighbors described the sound as "a deep bang." One resident stated "I thought someone was firing a carbide cannon in the street Speculation surrounds the motive for the alleged attack Friends of the victims suggested a prolonged dispute may have been a factor Several neighbors claimed that earlier on Friday a heated argument occurred between Herman Dogger and the Ridderkerk suspect over the sale of a young dog through the classified ads website Marktplaats The disagreement reportedly escalated into a confrontation a police forensic unit arrived at the scene treating the incident as a severe criminal case Police have so far stated only that the arrested man is suspected of involvement in the fire It remains unclear whether he acted alone or with accomplices is being held in full custody and is represented by the Enschede-based law firm Kalk and Ural Authorities have not revealed his age or any potential motive no homicides had been reported in the region in 2024 By 2012-12-18T12:25:50+00:00 (l-r) Hans Oosterman of Saphir with Agrocap CEO Johan in 't Veld which owns a number of companies in the fresh produce business including Cool Fresh International has acquired Netherlands-based import-export firm Saphir BV which Eurofruit understands has been under discussion since last year has apparently now been fast-tracked and will see Saphir merged in its entirety into the commercial operations of Cool Fresh International the oldest fresh produce company in the Agrocap group with Saphir's current owner Hans Oosterman set to remain a 'vital part' of the new company a number of Agrocap subsidiaries including Cool Fresh International have operated from the same logistics facility as Saphir in Ridderkerk According to the group's chief executive Johan in 't Veld assets and skills will help all parties offer 'an appropriate response' to recent changes in the fresh produce industry he said increasing added value in the supply chain had been key to Agrocap's recent growth and by incorporating Saphir's portfolio of products and clients into its operations the organisation would be well placed to expand further its existing commercial activities 'New business models based on a joining of forces in conjunction with competent professionals can create breakthroughs for all links in the chain,' he told Eurofruit 'This suits the growth strategy which the AgroCap Group set for itself in 2007 specifically in order to develop better solutions for customers and producers.' Growth strategyAgrocap’s stated growth strategy over the past few years has focused squarely on fostering organic development at all of its subsidiaries and encouraging them to work together to achieve that aim It is expected that Saphir's entire management and sales teams will be employed within the enlarged organisation 'Because of the fact that we have been cooperating intensively with Saphir during the past year it is clear to us that this company also places clients and suppliers on centre stage and this fits in perfectly well with the DNA of Agrocap,' said Vermeulen 'The takeover provides an extra impulse for our innovative marketing solutions and creates an ideal environment for the personal development of all people who are active in it.' Oosterman said the takeover provided the best of both worlds in terms of operational strength and commercial expansion 'A robust and intensified market acquisition process from within our modern logistic facility in Ridderkerk coupled with the further development of tailor made solutions for the global clients of Agrocap will create extensive benefits for clients and producers,' he said Formed in 2003,Agrocap Investis an international investment company focused on the global fresh produce trade Saphir was established in Rotterdam in 1979 and is primarily a fresh produce importer sourcing fruit from countries like Brazil and Argentina and vegetables from Germany and Spain A long-ongoing international investigation by the Dutch, Colombian, and Spanish police culminated in the police confiscating a large number of firearms in the Netherlands and arresting six suspects on Monday. One of the arrested suspects is a woman known as the “Godmother” of Amsterdam, the police said The authorities in the three countries launched the investigation based on intercepted messages from the encrypted platform Sky ECC This led the police to the 47-year-old Dutch-Colombian woman known as the Godmother of Amsterdam - a big player in the cocaine trade the woman was involved in trafficking narcotics from South America to the Netherlands The police suspect her of direct involvement in the import of a shipment of 230 kilograms of cocaine The police arrested five suspects in Amsterdam They are one woman and four men between the ages of 29 and 62 Police officers also raided 29 buildings in Amsterdam The police seized 25 firearms from several homes including an arsenal of automatic firearms and a rocket launcher at a house in Rotterdam They also confiscated several kilograms of cocaine https://www.youtube.com/watch?source_ve_path=Mjg2NjQsMTY0NTAz&feature=emb_share&v=5zG6_i3sXzE