Farmable reports that the results of the first pilot test of its new AI-powered software management tool are "nothing short of mind-blowing." The company collaborated with 30 of its users to evaluate the solution, which utilizes AI to analyze user-uploaded images enriched with metadata. read more

The value of Spanish fruit and vegetable exports increased by 11% in January compared to the same month in 2024, reaching €1.94bn. read more

The Murcian producers, who aim to diversify their markets and reduce their dependence on more unstable environments, see Canada as a potential partner due to its stability and commitment to trade agreements, despite the existing read more

The Murcian grower-exporter association Proexport sent a trade mission to Canada's CPMA Fresh Week trade show this week to explore new opportunities in that market. Alongside several partner companies, they conducted a series of meetings with importers and supermarkets during the event. read more

The Technical Secretariat (TS) of the FreshProducePEFCR, responsible for developing the technical guidelines for assessing the environmental impact of fruits and vegetables under Freshfel's Environmental Footprint Initiative, recently hosted over 50 representatives from the fruit and vegetable sector. read more

The implementation of a 31% import tariff on South African exports to the US has raised significant concerns within the country's fresh produce export sector. read more

According to Muhammad Al-Aqad, the head of Syria's Wholesale Market Committee, Syria has exported 272,500 tonnes of fruits and vegetables to Gulf states in the past two months. read more

"Due to the cold weather and recent frosts in some regions of our country, the need to ensure a balance between supply and demand for agricultural products and food, and the price dynamics at the national and international level." read more

The current demand can still be met, however, more often bananas with a less pronounced degree of ripeness are being used. At the same time, heavy rainfall in the banana growing areas of Ecuador has affected the banana harvest. Particularly affected read more

In contrast, retailers are missing a strong promotion of the city center as a location, as well as a clear commitment to wage bargaining autonomy, especially in setting the minimum wage. "The coalition agreement contains many correct and important things. For example, reducing bureaucracy must be a priority." read more