The Chair of Precision Agriculture, Digitalization, and Sustainability at the University of Elche has organized specialized conferences to address the

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In November 2024, the positive trend of Italian fruit and vegetable exports continues, but it is not enough to rebalance the trade balance: the balance remains strongly negative, with a deficit of over 359 thousand tonnes, worsening by 17% compared to the same period in 2023. read more

At WilkoFruit, the first Spanish Onix blood oranges are available this week. "We are the exclusive distributor of this new variety in the Netherlands, and I am very excited about it," says Wilko. "What makes the Onix so unique is the combination of its incredible internal and external qualities." read more

Vietnam's coconut exports exceeded $1 billion last year, boosted by a new trade agreement with China and initiatives to expand into new markets. According to Vietnam Customs, exports of all coconut products grew by 20% to reach nearly $1.1 billion, with fresh coconuts alone increasing by 61% to $390 million. read more

The fruit sector constantly faces challenges in adapting to new climatic and international market conditions. In response to this, the Agricultural Research Institute (INIA) and the Biofruit Consortium are leading a genetic improvement program (PMG) for table grapes. One of the varieties being developed is the INIA G-4 variety, which aims to. read more

Ho Chi Minh City will host up to 200 companies from 30 countries for Agritechnica Asia Vietnam 2025, with the theme "Promoting Green Innovations in Southeast Asia," from March 12-14. This was announced during a press conference held in Hanoi, co-hosted by the German Agricultural Society (DLG) and Vietnam Agriculture newspaper. read more

Over 160,000 tons of fruits and vegetables, 120,000 of which from local producers. These are the food surpluses from the fruit and vegetable sector that the Region has saved and donated to charitable organizations in Emilia-Romagna between 2012 and 2024, thanks to the computerized system S.I.R. read more

A merger between ISO Horti and TTA has been announced. The companies will merge and operate under the name TTA-ISO. As per the merger terms, investment firm Cibus Capital has retained a majority stake in TTA-ISO by providing additional funding and supporting the deal. Rob Appleby, commenting on the merger, read more

Yacov Hason, marketing manager of Erel Dates based in Israel, reported to FreshPlaza that the demand for dates from Israel has increased in several markets around the world. read more

The Wholesale Florist & Florist Supplier Association (WFFSA) has announced the Floral Xcellence Awards, a competition that highlights innovation, artistry, and quality in the global floriculture industry. This new awards program will debut at the 2025 Floral Distribution Conference. read more

Firma Green Wave z siedzibą we Lwowie planuje uruchomić projekt farmy pionowej w celu uprawy rzadkich odmian pomidorów handlowych, takich jak "Czarny Książę", pomidory koktajlowe, pomidory koktajlowe oraz pomidory "Bottle". Te premium pomidory będą sprzedawane zarówno pojedynczo, jak i w zestawach mieszańców. O tym poinformowano w. read more

KAS2030 is a Demonstration Project of the "Kas als Energiebron" program at Wageningen University & Research, BU Greenhouse Horticulture. The greenhouse was built in 2019 using existing technology to gain experience with emission-free cultivation. In the pot plants compartment, pot Anthurium is being grown. read more

Thaco Agri, a subsidiary of Vietnam's Truong Hai Group Corporation (THACO), has been developing agricultural projects in Cambodia's Kratie and Ratanakiri provinces since 2018. The focus is on bananas, cattle, and other fruits and vegetables. The company anticipates generating $800 million in revenue. read more

Wzrost popytu na mandarynki bezpestkowe był znaczący w ostatnich latach, zwłaszcza w Stanach Zjednoczonych. „W Urugwaju producenci wprowadzili strategie mające na celu poprawę efektywności, standaryzacji jakości i skrócenie czasów eksportu” - powiedział Marcos Araujo, dyrektor handlowy Frutura Uruguay.

The demand for seedless mandarins has grown significantly in recent years, especially in the United States. "In Uruguay, producers have implemented strategies to improve efficiency, standardize quality, and reduce export times," stated Marcos Araujo, commercial manager of Frutura Uruguay. read more

Royal Gold is a company based in Paternò (CT) and holds a prominent position in the Sicilian fruit and vegetable sector. The company has sold 500,000 kg of products, with 60% of sales in the Italian market (Veneto, Lombardy, Piedmont, Liguria, Lazio), 20% in Germany, 10% in Austria, and the remaining. read more

Early indications from China customs inspections suggest that several containers filled with cherries on the long-delayed Maersk-chartered container ship Saltoro will need to be destroyed. The container ship finally reached Nansha Port in China on February 17, 2025, after a lengthy delay. read more

After the successful collaboration for the second consecutive year with the Ski World Cup in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Zespri Kiwifruit, a leading New Zealand company in the production and global marketing of kiwifruit, continues to strengthen its bond with the world of sports. read more

Australian grape growers are experiencing an excellent large crop this season, with high-quality grapes, as stated by Jeff Scott, CEO of the Australian Table Grape Association. "The harvest began in mid-December, with numerous new varieties in full production this season and we anticipate a successful season." read more

The average price of Braeburn apples this week is £1.23 per kilogram, which is slightly higher than last week's average of £1.19 per kilogram. This reflects a 3% increase in price compared to last week. The minor fluctuation indicates stable market conditions for Braeburn apples, with no read more

Potatoes are an essential food in the shopping of Italians: this is confirmed by the second edition of the Potatoes Forever! survey - the campaign co-financed by the European Union and promoted in Italy by UNAPA - National Union of Potato Producers' Associations - carried out. read more