Satisfaction and high expectations for the coming months is the assessment made by the Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producers-Exporters of the Region of Murcia (Proexport) after their

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Coopenoix was present at this year's Fruit Attraction with a range of new products. The cooperative, located in Vinay near Grenoble, has traditionally offered French walnuts in shell or kernels. Coopenoix has recently opted to transform itself in order to address the challenges encountered by the French... read more

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"This is a great moment for Sicilian prickly pears, as they are highly sought after in Belgium and France and are experiencing great success," reports Roberto Chiosso, sales manager of Coas s.c.a.r.l, expressing his enthusiasm. Roberto Chiosso mentions, "I am referring to the bastardone variety of prickly pears." read more

Under the BusinessAGRO brand, Siete Agromarketing is once again betting on the celebration of the III Demo HortiDATA 2024 in the Region of Murcia. This time it will take place on October 29th at the facilities of the Higher Technical School of Agronomic Engineering (ETSIA) in. read more

Food Freshly wrapped up the highly successful Fruit Attraction 2024, which has quickly grown to become one of the largest fruit and vegetable trade fairs in Europe. The event has expanded to more than 10 halls and now occupies the entire IFEMA exhibition complex in Madrid - a... read more

In Ukraine's Zakarpattia region, the potato harvest is being threatened by adverse weather conditions and pest infestations. According to Goloskarpat.info, local farmers are currently fighting against slugs and rodents that are causing damage to stored potatoes, worsening the already poor harvest season in Zakarpattia. read more

Michigan State University has developed a robotic apple picker that moves slowly through an orchard in west Michigan, methodically picking apples off the trees. This was made possible through a partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Researchers at MSU are working to enhance the robot's capabilities. read more

New Zealand grower and exporter Integrow is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. The company currently exports 30,000 metric tonnes of produce annually, including onions, apples, squash, cherries, avocados, citrus fruits, and carrots to markets worldwide. "Integrow is a business." read more

Suppliers of Mercadona have completed the planting of "verdete" potatoes, a typical winter crop in the regions of Murcia and Andalusia that has allowed Mercadona to have new domestically-sourced potatoes in all of their stores.

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Last Thursday, within the framework of Fruit Attraction, Cooperativas Agro-alimentarias de España and Hispatec Agrointeligencia

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Kishchentsi Fruits LLC is a renowned and experienced vegetable producer in Ukraine, operating in the central part of the country - Cherkasy region for several years. The company already has 5 onion storage chambers with a total capacity of about 7,000 tons. In the 2024 season, the company decided... read more

Everything is ready for the opening of LUV - 2024 Table Grape Fair, which from October 22 to 24 will bring together in Bari the main players in the agri-food sector in an ideal environment for networking, developing new business opportunities and

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Australian vegetable growers will have the opportunity to learn about global innovations and emerging technologies in California through the International Forum of Agricultural Robotics (FIRA USA 2024) US Grower Study Tour. The tour is designed to help enhance efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness in the agricultural sector. read more

Mountain Blue, a pioneer in innovative blueberry genetics, is thrilled to announce a trial of plastic-free packaging in partnership with Opal, an innovative packaging and systems solutions company, for the Eureka brand, in collaboration with the supermarket retailer Coles Group. This initiative is part of Mountain Blue's continued commitment to sustainability. read more

Rwanda has launched a program with the goal of improving the production of cassava and potatoes by incorporating genetically modified varieties that are resistant to diseases, pests, and drought conditions. The Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB), in collaboration with the African... read more

International Flower Trade Association and FSI – Floriculture Sustainability Initiative announce Jan van Dam, CEO of Dutch Flower Group, as the keynote speaker to open Floriforum, taking place on Monday, 4th November afternoon on the eve of the opening of IFTF at EXPO Greater Amsterdam. read more

Fruit Attraction closed its 16th edition on October 10th with a record level of participation. A total of 117,370 professionals from 145 countries attended the trade fair in Madrid, marking a 13% increase compared to the previous year. read more

Only a minimal 6% of vegetables served in Welsh schools are sourced from local growers, with the majority being imported. Food Sense Wales, a charity, is spearheading an initiative to elevate this number to 10% by sourcing locally and organically by 2028. The charity highlights the urgency of the situation. read more

In Punjab, a project aimed at promoting off-season tomato cultivation has led to the planting of tomatoes on 647 hectares, striving towards a goal of 809 hectares. Iftikhar Ali Sahoo, Secretary of Agriculture in Punjab, highlighted the initiative's focus on ensuring the availability of local tomatoes throughout the year. read more