Spanish horticultural imports in the first nine months of 2024 registered a high growth rate, specifically increasing by 16% in volume and 18% in value compared to the same period in 2023, totaling 1.5 million tons and 1.156 billion euros.

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Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, is launching a new and exciting phase of its multichannel campaign "Doooolè! The fruit with an exclamation mark taste," marking the brand's debut in the radio and digital audio world. After read more

At a time when French farmers are mobilizing against the signing of a free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, the meeting of the European Parliament's Agriculture Committee on November 18th was an opportunity to revisit the consequences of another free trade agreement. read more

The 2024 edition of the sole international apple trade show was distinguished by its high-quality attendees, exhibitors, and content. Held in Bolzano from November 21 to 23, the results highlighted the strength and appeal of the apple-growing sector. read more

The 3rd Bougainvillea Innovation Conference took place from November 22nd to 25th in Xiamen, Fujian, China. Over 230 representatives from 102 universities, research institutes, and enterprises from 16 provinces participated in the event, which centered on the industrialization and breeding of. read more

Starting today, December 27th, the marketing of the Sicilian Red Orange PGI begins, a fruit that will be available fresh on the market until May or June of next year. It will be a promising season thanks to the great effort made by the members of the Protection Consortium. read more

Besides its established success in Huelva, RedSayra is also yielding good results in other countries such as Italy, Morocco, Jordan, and Egypt. The first fruits of this variety have already been observed in pots in these countries, and also in bare root, as is the case in Egypt. This is just the beginning. read more

The Moroccan exotic fruit industry is experiencing rapidly changing climatic conditions, but is backed by strong foreign and local demand. The Moroccan market is primarily focused on three main products: avocados, which are thriving in the Kénitra-Larache axis in the northwest of the country, with record read more

Robbie Gieslink has been appointed as the new R&D Manager at ABZ Seeds, a company specializing in breeding seed-propagated varieties of strawberries. With over 20 years of experience in breeding and leading teams in the horticultural industry, he brings a wealth of expertise to the position. read more

Rural Development (SCARDD) program, aims to help farmers in Ontario and Canada cultivate innovative and resilient types of apples, tender fruits, and table grapes. The initiative has the support of both the Ontario and Canadian governments and is assisting 128 producers in the province. read more

Researchers from the Universities of Bath and Cambridge, in collaboration with the commercial partner Lambda Agri, have developed an innovative spray coating for greenhouse windows that optimizes the wavelengths of light to enhance plant growth and yield, consequently reducing... read more

Christmas is around the corner and at Sole365 the preparations for the most anticipated moment of the year have officially begun: sitting around a set table to celebrate together. read more

The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines is considering issuing additional import clearances for yellow onions due to a decrease in supply caused by recent storms. Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. announced the decision to supplement the yellow onion supply. read more

Importa of fresh-cut flowers from Ecuador to China have increased significantly, driven by the China-Ecuador Free Trade Agreement (FTA) which became effective on May 1st this year. The agreement, signed in May 2023, states that around 90 percent of the goods traded between China and Ecuador would be. read more