Accelerate the export of fruit and vegetables. In the first nine months of 2024, data from Istat processed by Fruitimprese show an increase of 8.9% in volume (2,790,628 tons) and 5.7% in value (over 4.2 billion euros) compared to the same period of the previous year. A trend that is estimated to continue. read more

Over the weekend, farmers in northern India faced opposition from the police as they tried to make their way towards New Delhi. This clash is a part of an ongoing movement demanding assurances from the government on crop prices. When attempting to cross from Punjab into Haryana at the Shambhu border, the farmers encountered resistance. read more

The Northern Ireland assembly has voted to extend the special Brexit trading arrangements for an additional four years, allowing Northern Ireland to continue adhering to certain EU trade laws. This decision is intended to keep the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland open. read more

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As the temperature drops, sauerkraut traditionally receives a bit more attention. "Unlike northern Germany, we have a good supply of raw materials. We are currently able to fulfill contracts for our conventional sauerkraut production without any issues. In the organic sector, read more

The Bolschare Group, a company based in Spain dedicated to the management of agricultural, energy, and medical assets, presented today in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) its Arima platform, the first

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Według EastFruit, w związku z zwykłą cyklicznością powierzchni uprawy czosnku, po ograniczonej powierzchni w zeszłym sezonie, plantatorzy w Egipcie w tym roku podwoili powierzchnię uprawy czosnku. Jeden z plantatorów twierdzi: "Zeszły sezon był bardzo dobry, z bardzo wysokim popytem lokalnym i międzynarodowym. W rezultacie wielu". read more

The Fairtrade certification is seen as a valuable asset for Vietnamese fruit and vegetable exporters looking to take advantage of the United Kingdom – Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA). This certification plays a crucial role in guaranteeing that products are produced ethically, including fair practices. read more

Frutura has reorganized its berry business across the group into a new division in order to accelerate its expansion in response to increasing global demand. The company has rebranded its berry operations in Mexico and implemented the Sun Belle brand throughout the business, with new leadership in place. read more

"According to the criteria, 54 Dutch agricultural and food companies are required to report, but a much larger group of companies will certainly also have to deal with the directive," says Miriam Vreman, researcher at Wageningen Economic Research. read more

The cultivation area for strawberries is 6,432 hectares (+2%). However, this growth has been accompanied by challenges, such as the issue of soil disinfection in nurseries, which has led to high plant mortality after the initial planting. Therefore, read more

Kantar predicts that supermarket sales will exceed £13 billion over the four weeks of December for the first time ever as Brits prepare for Christmas. read more

DP World is currently testing an innovative carbon reduction program at its UK logistics hubs, London Gateway and Southampton, with the goal of assisting cargo importers in reducing their emissions. read more

Building on the previous results of the Pathoflax project and the Smartbiocontrol project portfolio, including ten new biofungicide solutions, the Interreg Biocontrol 4.0 project portfolio brings together 43 partners from Northern and Eastern France, Flanders, and Wallonia. The main goal read more

Blueberries and avocados were the main drivers of Peru's agricultural export growth between January and October of this year. read more

The appearance of your greenhouse to be profitable depends on various factors, and Greenhouse Formula has the answer. This British startup offers an online tool that simplifies the process of creating a 2D or 3D model of your greenhouse. It is tailored for different types of plants and climate zones, serving as a useful tool for investors and growers to make informed comparisons. read more

Domenico Scarpellini, założyciel włoskiego targu produktów świeżych Macfrut i czołowa postać publiczna w mieście Cesena, zmarł w wieku 87 lat po długiej chorobie. read more

Duncan Jones from Sinclair is having a conversation with Chris White about how the creation of a new compostable label is creating new opportunities for a more efficient marketing strategy for fresh fruits and vegetables. read more

What should my profitable greenhouse look like? The Greenhouse Formula has the answer. This online tool from the British startup allows you to quickly and easily create a 2D or 3D model of your greenhouse. It is suitable for various plants and climate zones, and serves as a helpful tool for investors and growers to make comparisons. read more

Kiwifruit growers in New Zealand have voted overwhelmingly to support the expansion of Zespri Global Supply (ZGS), approving the allocation of up to 420 hectares of new SunGold plantings per year over six years in Italy, France, Japan, South Korea, and Greece. read more