Avocados are becoming a profitable alternative for a growing number of Paraguayan producers attracted by the fruit's potential. According to a report in Megacadena, production has been increasing by 25 percent annually for the past three years, driven by the country's ideal climatic conditions and fertile soil. read more

The Catalan fruit cooperative Fruits de Ponent is participating in a European project to explore the potential applications of artificial intelligence in agrovoltaics. read more

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We are in an exciting phase of transition: With a fresh perspective and a new team structure, we are actively shaping the future of our company. Here is your opportunity to be part of it from the beginning, contribute your own ideas, and thrive in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment. read more

Portugal will be able to export lemons to Brazil following the publication of a new phytosanitary protocol. The announcement was made by José Manuel Fernandes, the Portuguese Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, during last month's Luso-Brazilian Summit in Brazil. read more

As part of the Aldi Süd dietary change, the discounter has already started in 2023 to optimize its food offer for children. This includes food that does not meet the criteria of the World Health Organization (WHO) but may appeal to children due to their appearance. read more

Prezydent Trump opóźnił na co najmniej cztery tygodnie nałożenie ceł na towary importowane z Meksyku oraz część towarów z Kanady, zaledwie kilka dni po ich wprowadzeniu. read more

The UK's agricultural policy must undergo a drastic and sudden reset in order to fully utilize the world-leading science and innovation happening at British research institutes and universities. This reset is necessary to assist British farmers in producing more with fewer resources, especially amidst growing global uncertainty. read more

During the meetings, the association leaders Prof. Dr. Dirk Engelhardt (BGL), Florence Berthelot (FNTR), Erik Østergaard (NLA) communicated the following key messages for road freight transport: read more

Representatives of the organizations belonging to the interprofessional association that attended the meeting included: Granada Cooperatives Association, Andalusia-Granada Agri-food Cooperatives, UPA, COAG, and ASAJA, Guadalajara Green Asparagus Association, APROA, ASOCIAFRUIT, ES. read more

With the help of these technologies, large amounts of data sets can be analyzed, and biological systems can be comprehensively understood - from genes to proteins. The goal of the competence center is to provide state-of-the-art omics technologies to research institutions and businesses. read more

The plant protection product is mainly used worldwide in conventional banana cultivation. Mancozeb is considered to be highly harmful to fertility and can, according to the European Food Safety Authority, induce thyroid cancer. Its use has been banned in the EU since 2022. read more

"It's really cool that I already have completed the additional training, as this will allow me to achieve my first career goal of becoming a manager of the fruit and vegetable department even faster," says Aid Rahmani, an apprentice at the Spar Academy in Vienna in the first year of training. read more

Walsh Mushrooms is planning to build a £10 million state-of-the-art mushroom-growing facility in Worcestershire. read more

If you work in the fresh produce industry, you should anticipate a certain level of variation. However, even experienced professionals would acknowledge that California's navel orange industry has been significantly affected in recent years. read more

Staples Vegetables, a well-established family business in the UK, specializes in brassica cultivation on its farms in Lincolnshire, Isle of White, and Suffolk. The company has recently seen an increase in its financial performance. According to S Farms Ltd's financial reports, pre-tax profits have reached £17.6 million. read more

Legal controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables in Auckland's North Shore will continue for the next few weeks following the detection of a single male Oriental fruit fly last month, according to Biosecurity New Zealand's North commissioner, Mike Inglis. "We have had" read more

This Thursday marks the fourth consecutive day of rainy weather in most of the Iberian Peninsula, with over 400 liters per square meter of rainfall accumulated in the Valencian Community. A severe storm is predicted for Friday, indicating that the widespread rainfall will persist without respite. Many regions are... read more

The story of Arber Horticulture started in 1996 when its founder established Sudest Europe, a small, family-owned business located in Italy. As time passed, the company grew into a worldwide brand, providing substrates, fertilizers, and mulches to professional growers and gardeners in over 20 countries. read more

Since last week, Lorre has moved to a new location. They have shifted from warehouse 39-40 to nearby warehouse 27 at the European Centre in Brussels. The Flemish importer now has an additional floor, allowing them to separate the packaging department from sales, which will increase efficiency. read more