Both the war in Ukraine and the conflicts in the Middle East have influenced international trade and caused uncertainties in global markets. In Germany, the economic output decreased by 0.2%. At the same time, industrial production fell by 4.5% compared to. read more

Vegetarians also offer potential from BelOrta's perspective: "We are noticing increasing interest and communication through social channels about the use of eggplants as a meat substitute," it says. In Belgium, there are around 28 hectares of eggplant cultivation under glass. Most of it is used for... read more

The Equitable Food Initiative (EFI), an organization that focuses on workforce development and certification, has received a $1.2 million grant from the Walmart Foundation. EFI collaborates with growers, farmworkers, and retailers to promote fair and sustainable practices in the food industry. read more

Dutch organics supplier Eosta has announced the inclusion of organic Madjool dates in its product lineup, which are sourced directly from a family farm in Morocco. This farm is committed to reintroducing and promoting the Moroccan Medjool date through organic farming practices. read more

Seed specialist Enza Zaden is inviting customers to visit its Pijnacker Innovation Centre in the Netherlands for a comprehensive overview of the company's extensive portfolio of heated tomato varieties. read more

The president of the Chilean Kiwi Committee, Carlos Cruzat, stated to Freshfruitportal.com that the country will export around 128,000 tons of kiwis this season. Despite the production decrease, the blooming conditions were favorable, and the bee pollination was successful. read more