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A revolutionary idea for agriculture comes from biotechnology: here is BeadRoots, a startup that uses natural hydrogels derived from algae to reduce water waste, improve soil fertility, and increase crop yield, as reported by cibotoday.it. Angela Bonato. read more

In Pieter's perspective, Royal FloraHolland gives the floor to its CEO Pieter Bootsma. In this monthly column, he shares his perspective on the past month. February was dominated by Valentine's Day, traditionally the first major peak of the year. In terms of figures, we see a similar picture to read more

ALDI managed to save more than 9,264 tons of food in 2024 through donations to social entities and discounts on products close to their expiration date. The company is thus reinforcing its fight against waste.

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Eating grapes could have beneficial effects on muscle health, particularly during aging. This is suggested by a study conducted at Western New England University (WNE), partially funded by the California Table Grape Commission. The research, as reported by fruitnet.com, found that read more

In Pieter's perspective, Royal FloraHolland gives the floor to its CEO Pieter Bootsma. In this monthly column, he shares his perspective on the past month. February was dominated by Valentine's Day, traditionally the first major peak of the year. In terms of figures, we see a similar picture to. read more

The protest group 'Say NO to ABC Expansion' is fighting against the expansion of the business park ABC Westland in Poeldijk, which is encroaching on greenhouse land. On social media, people are questioning the role of import and export companies that no longer trade in Westland. read more

The Dutch Potato Organization has once again published its weekly export data for Dutch potatoes. Click here to view the export figures. read more

The Holland Onion Association has once again released its weekly export data for Dutch onions. Click here to view the export figures. read more

The Dutch Potato Organisation has once again released its weekly export data for Dutch potatoes. Click here to see the export figures. read more

This new podcast format from Mercabarna is hosted by chef Marc Ribas, who delves into the world of local products through close conversations with various key figures.

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The Holland Onion Association has once again released its weekly export data for Dutch onions. Click here to view the export figures. read more

The European Union estimates that the first wave of import tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump on steel and aluminum will impact up to €28 billion worth of EU exports. This figure is nearly four times higher than the tariffs introduced during Trump's previous term. read more

The European Union estimates that the first wave of import tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump on steel and aluminum will impact up to €28 billion worth of EU exports. This figure is nearly four times higher than the tariffs introduced during Trump's previous term, as the new. read more

The fight against food losses and waste has become one of the pillars of the European Union (EU) policy and its member countries. This concern aligns closely with the goal of promoting good agricultural practices practiced by

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At Tovano, the Turkish dried fig season has been ongoing for some time, but the availability is still limited. "The harvest this year has been very poor, unlike in previous years. Consequently, fig prices have reached around 10 euros per kilogram, which is exorbitantly high for this fruit." read more

Berries Australia is pleased to announce the new data released by Hort Innovation, which reveals that the berry industry has remained the highest production-valued fruit in Australia. The figures from the Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook, released today, indicate that over the past decade, read more

Royal Gold is a company based in Paternò (CT) and holds a prominent position in the Sicilian fruit and vegetable sector. The company has sold 500,000 kg of products, with 60% of sales in the Italian market (Veneto, Lombardy, Piedmont, Liguria, Lazio), 20% in Germany, 10% in Austria, and the remaining. read more

A biostimulant made from natural extracts like oregano oil, ReenolTM helps plants fight off various harmful diseases and enhance their growth, resulting in high yields. Dr. Daphna Blachinsky, VP Agronomy at Gadot Agro, stated, "We have conducted conclusive studies on pomegranate". read more

Strawberries, especially those from Basilicata, Italy's main specialized growing region, are attracting exceptional interest. Operators have confirmed a strong demand from all sales channels. Giovanni Passarelli (pictured above), owner of the firm of the same name in Scanzano Jonico (Matera), is one of the key figures in this industry. read more

The agroecological conversion in Europe is continuing at a steady pace, with the percentage of agricultural land cultivated using organic methods reaching 11%. These figures are highlighted in the document "The World of Organic Agriculture 2024", referring to the year 2023. read more