http://en.thegreenery.com/home/news-and-publications/pressreleases en-US http://en.thegreenery.com/data/press-releases/nature-counts-growers-well-represented-in-range-of-products Growers affiliated with The Greenery work hard to ensure the sustainability of their cultivation and processing. Our front runners in sustainability were recently awarded the Nature Counts label. The label was awarded to four new growers on Friday, 13 April during the Coforta Day held at the Floriade flower and horticultural show. The products from our front runners have come to feature prominently in The Greenery’s wide range of produce. Sat, 14 Apr 2012 12:00:00GMT /data/press-releases/nature-counts-growers-well-represented-in-range-of-products http://en.thegreenery.com/data/press-releases/positive-net-result-in-a-turbulent-year The Greenery posted a positive net result of EUR 1.9 million in a turbulent 2011, which was marked by the EHEC crisis and poor summer weather. Lower volumes and sales prices resulted in a turnover of €1.61 billion compared with EUR 1.84 billion in 2010. Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:00:00GMT /data/press-releases/positive-net-result-in-a-turbulent-year http://en.thegreenery.com/data/press-releases/research-report-on-the-importance-of-the-euro-and-the-european-union The Greenery commissioned the Netherlands Institute of International Relations ‘Clingendael’ to conduct a research study into the importance of the European Union and the Euro for the Dutch economy and for the country's fruit and vegetable sector, in particular. The first copy of the report was presented to Bernard Wientjes, chairman of the Confederation of Netherlands Industry and Employers (VNO-NCW) on Wednesday, 28 March 2012. Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:00:00GMT /data/press-releases/research-report-on-the-importance-of-the-euro-and-the-european-union http://en.thegreenery.com/data/press-releases/collaborate-on-sustainable-spanish-strawberry This week, the first Natural Delight strawberries of the new season grown through the Food Chain Partnership Project were delivered to Hagé International, The Greenery. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:00:00GMT /data/press-releases/collaborate-on-sustainable-spanish-strawberry http://en.thegreenery.com/data/press-releases/new-member-joins-general-management-team On 9 January 2012, Bart Merkus (44) will take up his new position as commercial director of The Greenery and member of its general management team. The general management team will consist of general manager Philip Smits, finance director Albert Knol and commercial director Bart Merkus. Fri, 23 Dec 2011 12:00:00GMT /data/press-releases/new-member-joins-general-management-team http://en.thegreenery.com/data/press-releases/sustainable-cornerways-nursery-joins-the-greenery Cornerways, one of Britain’s ‘greenest’ nurseries, is to become a full member of the Coforta cooperative after several years of successful and close collaboration between the nursery and The Greenery UK Ltd. The cooperative is planning an expansion of its vegetable fruits acreage as from 1 January 2012. The organisation has been welcoming new members into the fold and has noted growth among its existing members. The acreage allocated to the vegetable fruits segment (tomatoes and cucumbers) will be expanded by 67 hectares, of which 49 are located in the Netherlands and 18 in the UK. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:00:00GMT /data/press-releases/sustainable-cornerways-nursery-joins-the-greenery http://en.thegreenery.com/data/press-releases/nature-counts-label-awarded-to-seven-new-companies The Greenery has announced seven new companies that have been awarded the Nature Counts sustainability label. The seven companies that may use the label over the next three years are Mts Boon, Pater Broersen, Duijvenstijn, Themato, Anton van Wijk, Mts Meuzelaar and Wim van Dijk. Fri, 25 Mar 2011 12:00:00GMT /data/press-releases/nature-counts-label-awarded-to-seven-new-companies http://en.thegreenery.com/data/press-releases/appointment-of-general-manager-the-greenery-north-america The Greenery BV announces the appointment of Mr. William Ison to the position of General Manager, Greenery North America. Fri, 18 Feb 2011 12:00:00GMT /data/press-releases/appointment-of-general-manager-the-greenery-north-america http://en.thegreenery.com/data/press-releases/the-greenery-and-snc-socheleau-sign-an-agreement During the Fruit Logistica trade fair in Berlin, The Greenery and SNC Socheleau (Le Verger de la Blottière) signed an agreement on the planting and marketing of Sweet Sensation and Dazzling Gold in France. Fifty hectares will be planted over a period of six years. Thu, 10 Feb 2011 12:00:00GMT /data/press-releases/the-greenery-and-snc-socheleau-sign-an-agreement http://en.thegreenery.com/data/press-releases/hagé-international-sets-up-exotic-division-and-‘solentes’-brand During the Fruit Logistica trade fair, Hagé International announced the establishment of a new unit. The new unit will focus on the marketing of exotics and ready-to-eat fruit under the new brand name ‘Solentes’. Wed, 09 Feb 2011 12:00:00GMT /data/press-releases/hagé-international-sets-up-exotic-division-and-‘solentes’-brand http://en.thegreenery.com/data/press-releases/dazzling-gold-goes-on-sale As of this week, The Greenery will be selling the Dazzling Gold pear. The Dazzling Gold is a tasty new pear from The Greenery’s range of club-shaped fruits. Wed, 19 Jan 2011 12:00:00GMT /data/press-releases/dazzling-gold-goes-on-sale http://en.thegreenery.com/data/press-releases/sweet-sensation-nominated-for-2011-fruit-logistica-innovation-award The Greenery is pleased to announce that the Sweet Sensation pear has been nominated for the 2011 Fruit Logistica Innovation Award (FLIA). Thu, 16 Dec 2010 12:00:00GMT /data/press-releases/sweet-sensation-nominated-for-2011-fruit-logistica-innovation-award http://en.thegreenery.com/data/press-releases/the-greenery-announces-management-changes The Greenery is announcing the appointment of Kevin Doran (Managing Director of Greenery UK Ltd.) as Managing Director of Greenery North America Bv. (United States, Canada and Mexico) and the Netherlands-based operations of Greenery UK, effective immediately. Wed, 01 Dec 2010 12:00:00GMT /data/press-releases/the-greenery-announces-management-changes http://en.thegreenery.com/data/press-releases/the-greenery-announces-new-nature-counts-companies Today The Greenery announced two new companies who are entitled to carry the sustainability title of ‘Nature Counts’ for the next three years. The cultivation companies Greenco and TW van Noord Tomaten have been awarded the title in recognition of their leading positions in the field of ‘Growing Resistance’. Tue, 16 Nov 2010 12:00:00GMT /data/press-releases/the-greenery-announces-new-nature-counts-companies http://en.thegreenery.com/data/press-releases/raspberry-breeds-agreement-with-sant-orsola Last week The Greenery signed an agreement with the Italy-based Sant Orsola for the exclusive production and testing of raspberry breeds for the Dutch market. Mon, 01 Nov 2010 12:00:00GMT /data/press-releases/raspberry-breeds-agreement-with-sant-orsola http://en.thegreenery.com/data/press-releases/minister-verburg-opens-solar-energy-installation-at-the-firm-of-greenery-grower-boon Greenery grower Boon puts large-scale solar energy installation into operation. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:00:00GMT /data/press-releases/minister-verburg-opens-solar-energy-installation-at-the-firm-of-greenery-grower-boon http://en.thegreenery.com/data/press-releases/stephan-peters-appointed-nature-counts-jury-member The Greenery has announced that Dr Stephan Peters has been appointed as a member of the jury for the Nature Counts sustainability initiative. Thu, 13 May 2010 12:00:00GMT /data/press-releases/stephan-peters-appointed-nature-counts-jury-member http://en.thegreenery.com/data/press-releases/the-greenery-launches-new-sustainability-initiative Fresh produce company The Greenery - one of the leading suppliers of fruit, vegetables and mushrooms to supermarkets and wholesalers across the UK - has launched a new initiative to recognise growers which achieve exceptional sustainability performance. Thu, 22 Apr 2010 12:00:00GMT /data/press-releases/the-greenery-launches-new-sustainability-initiative http://en.thegreenery.com/data/press-releases/the-greenery-unveils-new-aerodynamic-trailer Fresh produce company The Greenery - one of the leading suppliers of fruit, vegetables and mushrooms to supermarkets and wholesalers across the UK - has unveiled new aerodynamic trailers which could cut fuel consumption in the delivery of fresh produce. Thu, 22 Apr 2010 12:00:00GMT /data/press-releases/the-greenery-unveils-new-aerodynamic-trailer http://en.thegreenery.com/data/press-releases/greenery-uk-and-john-baarda The Greenery UK and John Baarda Ltd have reached an ’in principle’ agreement in respect of the future development of John Baarda Ltd in a move that will see the UK based greenhouse grower marketing its production with Huntingdon based Greenery UK Ltd. Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:00:00GMT /data/press-releases/greenery-uk-and-john-baarda http://en.thegreenery.com/data/press-releases/sustainability-is-'more'-at-the-greenery The Greenery has published its sustainability report entitled ‘Healthy is More’. The report focuses on the achievements of The Greenery and its growers in the area of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) over the past year. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:00:00GMT /data/press-releases/sustainability-is-'more'-at-the-greenery http://en.thegreenery.com/data/press-releases/the-greenery-aims-to-introduce-a-new-model-for-cooperation The Greenery has announced its intention to set up a new cooperation model between the company, the cooperative and its members. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:00:00GMT /data/press-releases/the-greenery-aims-to-introduce-a-new-model-for-cooperation http://en.thegreenery.com/data/press-releases/greenery-uk-joins-the-british-tomato-growers'-association Fruit and vegetable supplier Greenery UK has joined the British Tomato Growers’ Association to highlight its commitment to UK growers. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:00:00GMT /data/press-releases/greenery-uk-joins-the-british-tomato-growers'-association