Last week, the world's leading organic products fair, Biofach, was held in Nuremberg. The fair focused on certifications. Europlátano's commercial team, a representative of the Dreiskel Biodynamic certification company, and specialized producers traveled to Germany to establish new connections. read more

The Fruit Logistica trade fair held in Berlin is the largest event of its kind in this part of Europe. During the fair, we searched for interesting solutions and innovations for the berry industry - especially.

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Dulcis is the commercial name of the new variety of kiwi made in Italy, developed by New Plant in collaboration with the University of Udine and the University of Bologna. Its production and commercial distribution are a worldwide exclusive of Dulcis Kiwifruit Company. The company, of which it is part, is read more

Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) has increased the number of cranes and employees deployed at the Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT) in order to minimize the adverse effects of the recent windy weather conditions on the terminal's operations. Windy conditions over the past two weeks have impacted read more

The resources of the Promotion Fund come from private contributions from producers. The allocation of these funds is decided by the Managing Commission consisting of 9 members, with a majority of representatives from organizations representing producers, in accordance with legal requirements. read more

The vegetable seed specialist Bejo was present at Fruit Logistica. Some of the innovations featured at the event included Samantha, the pointed Milan cabbage (nominated for a FLIA award), and the B-Mox seed improvement technology, which is now available on the French market for carrot and onion growers. Séverine read more

Nie tylko rekordy są zagrożone w wyniku zimy, która po prostu nie ustępuje. Konstrukcje, obciążone nagromadzonym śniegiem, również są zagrożone. W ciągu ostatnich kilku dni duży szklarniowy kompleks handlowy został zniszczony przez śnieg, podczas gdy dach modułowego domu zawalił się. read more

Just in time for the beginning of the Fruit Logistica 2025 trade fair, Frigotec GmbH introduced its newest application of the Softripe fruit ripening process. Building on the system's successful market launches for bananas, avocados, mangoes, and pineapples last year, the technology now offers even more. read more

Anecoop cooperative, a group of citrus growers from the Valencia region in Spain established in 1975, is an expert in Spanish citrus fruits. They have taken on a challenging goal of restoring citrus fruits, particularly oranges, to their former prestige, as they have been experiencing a decline in popularity. read more

The field trials of new genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Italy must be stopped. This is the request made by the International Crossroads Center, the Italian Rural Association (ARI), and the Basic Consumers Association (A.Ba.Co), three NGOs committed to this cause. read more

W Czarnogórze dzienny wydatek na importowane jedzenie wynosi średnio 3,4 euro na mieszkańca, a całkowita wartość importowanego jedzenia przekracza wartość eksportu narodu o 25 procent. W zeszłym roku Czarnogóra importowała jedzenie o wartości 772 milionów euro, co oznacza wzrost o 3,7 procent w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem. read more

"Agri-food cooperation has always welcomed free trade agreements with Third Countries, which facilitate access to foreign markets for Made in Italy products, allowing our cooperatives to expand the destinations for their sales. However, we are..." read more

The 2023-2024 pear campaign was an exceptional season in terms of prices. Among the last three campaigns, it recorded the highest prices. When analyzing the data related to national volumes, it was also, along with 2021, the poorest year. read more

"Continuous innovation, we have listened to customer feedback and improved the functionality of Crop-Scanner™, with intuitive navigation, visualization of various topics, and a better treatment process," says Jolien Bisschop, Product Manager at Biobest. read more

California Giant Berry Farms announced the availability of its Giant™ Blueberries. These large (20mm+) and flavorful berries are now offered in a fresh, new label design chosen by the company's consumers. This updated, contemporary label marks a new chapter for a product line that California Giant has expanded. read more

Wiskerke Onions has recently made significant improvements to its onion sorting line, focusing on enhancing both efficiency and quality control. The automation solutions offered by Flikweert Vision and KV-Techniek have been instrumental in this upgrade. According to a company representative, the new system is much more efficient and less stressful than the previous setup. read more

Ceará is planning to expand its melon farmland by 1,500 hectares for export in 2025, as stated by Silvio Carlos Ribeiro, Executive Secretary of Agribusiness at the State Secretariat for Economic Development (SDE). This expansion represents a 50% increase from the current 3,000 hectares allocated to melon cultivation. read more

Yinon Osem, CEO of Edom Fruits in Israel, has mentioned that the Ori mandarin season in Israel is currently at its peak with an anticipated 30% decrease in volumes for the 2025 season. Prices are currently low due to a significant amount of Ori mandarins that were imported in February, coupled with the reduced quantities available from Israel this season. It is expected that prices will... read more

The Angello™ mini-snack pepper from Syngenta Vegetable Seeds, marketed in co-branding with the Solarelli brand from Apofruit, has established itself as a flagship product in the segment thanks to its distinctive characteristics. With its vibrant colors and high digestibility, read more

Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) set a new record this Valentine's season by processing an impressive 44 million rose stems weighing 1,649 metric tonnes (MT) for shipment to 22 international and 38 domestic destinations. This was a significant increase from the previous year when KIA handled 29 million rose stems, representing a 50% growth. read more