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Foodex Japan 2025, a 4-day annual trade show, a crossroads that connects exporters and buyers of food and beverage products from Japan and surrounding countries, was held from 11 to 14 March at Tokyo Big Sight with more than 72.000 visitors.   At this year’s exhibition, which marks the 50th anniversary of the fair, some 3.000 major brands from 70 countries were exhibited. The Netherlands is a dedicated exhibitor with its national pavilion since the start of the show 50 years ago.   #Japan | #FoodInnovation | #FoodEx50Years | Netherlands | Denise Lutz | @Yuko Saito | Chitose de Mos | Ryoko Matsumoto | @Risa Nobe  https://lnkd.in/eUp6mFdy

🚨 Just launched: Agrospecial on Valorisation of Manure Worldwide 🚨 🌍 We are excited to announce this new edition published by The Netherlands Agricultural Network of the Ministerie van Landbouw, Visserij, Voedselzekerheid en Natuur. It showcases perspectives and initiatives in manure valorization as useful resource towards circularity and sustainability. The Netherlands is taking strong steps in sustainable manure management and nutrient recycling! 💡 Why focus on manure? Since the early days of agriculture, manure has played an important role in food production. It enriches soils, supports plant growth, and serves as a valuable raw material. However, managing manure sustainably is a growing challenge, especially with shifting policies such as the phasing out of derogation for manure application in the Netherlands. The Dutch approach to manure valorization is leading the way in circular agriculture through: ✔️ Precision fertilization and innovative manure processing technologies ✔️ Regional nutrient cycles that match manure surpluses with demand ✔️ Transparency and market insights on manure reuse potential in Europe ✔️ International collaboration to facilitate sustainable nutrient use worldwide 🌍 You can read about different point of views from the Dutch public, private and non-profit sector. But you will also get better insights about the current developments abroad, in European countries, such as #France, #Germany, #Poland, #Italy, #Denmark and #Sweden, #Romania, but also in #CôtedIvoire and #Senegal, #SouthKorea and #Vietnam. How Dutch expertise can help bridge the gap between manure supply and demand with innovative technologies adapted to local needs, including missions to key regions to foster partnerships and knowledge exchange. 📣 Join the conversation! Manure is no longer just waste - it is an essential resource for greener, more sustainable agriculture. We invite policymakers, businesses, knowledge and non-profit institutions, and agricultural stakeholders to collaborate with us in closing the nutrient cycle. ♻️ Let’s turn manure into a solution for sustainable food production together! 📖 Read the latest Agrospecial ‘Valorization of manure’ worldwide here👇 https://lnkd.in/eipma297 #Agrospecial | #SustainableAgriculture | #ManureValorisation #CircularEconomy | #Soils | #NetherlandsAgriculturalNetwork | #Innovation #Fertilizer | #Biogas | #LAN | Marten Van den Berg | Ralf Van De Beek Martijn Homan Femke Kiestra | Tamara van Riet | Barend Van Wonderen | Gabrielle Nuijtens-Vaarkamp | Suzanne Wolters | Nanda Elenbaas | Jan Roefs | Johan Mostert | jos Verstraten | romke postma | Harm Gelderblom | Ben Kubbinga | Kirsten Peeters | Martijn Weijtens | Jack Vera | Hayo Haanstra Jouke Knol | Sophie Neve | Rick Nobel | Ingrid Korving | Publiek Denken | Ir. Ingrid Mans

✅ De invulling van 11 functies in het buitenlandse netwerk van het Ministerie van Landbouw, Visserij, Voedselzekerheid en Natuur is gisteren bekend gemaakt. Op de Nederlandse ambassade in #Belgrado zal weer een LVVN-raad zijn vertegenwoordigd. Daarnaast worden 7 LVVN-raden op Nederlandse ambassades benoemd in #AddisAbeba, #Ankara, #Brasilia, #BuenosAires, #NewDelhi, #Parijs en #Pretoria. 📌Ook zullen 3 LVVN-attachés hun werkzaamheden aanvatten bij respectievelijk de Permanent Representation of the Netherlands to the EU en op de Nederlandse ambassades in #Berlijn en #Washington. Alle betrokkenen zullen starten in de zomer van 2025. De nieuwe Raad in Addis Abeba is met ingang van vandaag gestart. Lees het volledige bericht 👇 🎉Wij wensen hen allen veel succes in hun nieuwe functie en bovendien een warm welkom voor de nieuwe collega's in ons LVVN Attaché Netwerk ❤️ Van harte proficiat: Alwin Quispel Niek Bosmans Michiel van Erkel Inge Horstmeier Lucas du Pré Marion Van Schaik Nynke Runia Evert Jan Krajenbrink Robert van Rijssen Fenna van Selm Mark Zonnenberg Ralf Van De Beek Gabrielle Nuijtens-Vaarkamp Martijn Homan https://lnkd.in/e9tcydNB

After years of uncertainty, a significant development has emerged in the Egyptian market, bringing clarity and renewed opportunities for Dutch dairy companies. The Egyptian government has officially notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of the exclusion of imported milk and dairy products from mandatory Halal certification requirements. This announcement marks the end of a period of ambiguity that has affected the Dutch dairy export industry for the past four years. The implementation of Halal certification for dairy products had been repeatedly postponed, creating significant uncertainty for Dutch companies seeking to export to the Egyptian market. #Egypte | #DairyIndustry | #HalalCertification | #TradePolicy | Tycho Vermeulen | Omar Latif | Walaa Abouel Dahab https://lnkd.in/evw4pt8r 

The 2025 edition of Myplant & Garden has once again proven to be a cornerstone of the international green sector, drawing record participation and expanding its global reach. Held at Fiera Milano Rho from 19 to 21 February, the fair welcomed over 810 exhibitors and nearly 27,000 visitors, underscoring its significance as a premier hub for horticulture, gardening, and landscaping. The Netherlands, a key player in the global floriculture industry, had a strong presence at the event, highlighting its leadership in plant innovation, sustainability, and export growth. #Italy | #PlantInnovation | #SustainableGardening | #GreenIndustry | Hayo Haanstra | Antonella Candido | Marguerite Sipman https://lnkd.in/e8gPS3Rc 

#Ethiopia’s rich, tropical climate has long been an asset for the nation’s #Agriculture, supporting the cultivation of a variety of crops crucial for both food security and economic development. The country’s fertile lands, with favorable temperatures and ample rainfall, allow for the successful growth of crops such as rice, coffee, and floriculture. Among the emerging high-value crops attracting the attention of local farmers and international markets is cocoa, a key raw material in the booming chocolate industry. #AfricanAgriculture | #CocoaFarming | #ChocolateIndustry | #SustainableFraming | Mahlet Mekuria | Nablies Hailemariam | Solome Ketema https://lnkd.in/ekKAZxXg 

In #Romania, the month of March marks not only the celebration of Women’s Day (8 March) but also the traditional “Martisor” celebration of March 1, a tribute to the start of spring, turning March into the best month for the flower businesses in Romania. According to Frames, the flower industry in Romania could reach an all-time record this year of more than 3.5 billion RON (700 mln. EUR), based on the significant increase in sales and the diversification of the business in this sector. For the vast majority of florists, March 1 and 8 is the peak of sales, with a business valued at more than 30 million euros. #FlowerIndustry | #WomensDay | #SpringFlowers | #LocalProduction | #Martisor | Sophie Neve | Anda Theodora Popescu https://lnkd.in/eX7RSUWy 

Southwest #Nigeria is emerging as a key player in the country’s #Horticulture sector, offering immense potential to meet the increasing demand for fresh vegetables in its rapidly expanding urban centers. Beyond feeding its local markets, the region is well-positioned to supply other states and even neighboring countries, strengthening its role in regional food security. A Wageningen University & Research report explores how Southwest Nigeria can bridge the gap in the nation's food system, which is under pressure to provide healthier diets to a booming population. #SustainableAgriculture | #UrbanFarming | #InvestmentOpportunities | #FoodSupplyChain | Inge Tenniglo | Oluwaseun Ojambati https://lnkd.in/eByiCdCT  

During the Two Sessions, #China's premier Li Qiang delivered the 2025 Government Work Report. This report is a policy roadmap for the year ahead. In the Government Work Report, the development of agriculture and international cooperation have received significant attention. The report calls for expanding high-level opening-up, enhancing Belt and Road cooperation, and strengthening global ties in key sectors. It also emphasizes Hong Kong and Macau's role in fostering economic growth and inclusive global governance. #HongKong | #Macau | #GovernmentWorkReport | #EconomicGrowth | Erik Smidt | Karel van Bommel | Su Yan | @Lily Zhang | Bibi Magnenat | Maggie Tan | @Li Ang | HU Xizhe 胡玺喆 | Robbie Wang https://lnkd.in/eknctaYY 

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