The Shopping Bag initiative, the weekly service by BMTI and Italmercati Rete di Imprese in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, resumes this week with tips on the most affordable seasonal products to buy. read more

Nowadays, the supply chain can be quite unpredictable, with unforeseen delays and disruptions in the cold chain that traditional shipping and packaging methods often cannot handle. Breatheway®, Hazel Technologies' Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) platform, offers packaging solutions for various situations. read more

Confagricoltura expresses concern about the European Union's proposal to introduce tariffs on certain fertilizers coming from Russia and Belarus, starting with Urea, one of the most widely used fertilizers by Italian farmers. The Confederation considers this measure to be... read more

The agreement between the agricultural and industrial sectors on the price of industrial tomatoes for 2025 has been reached in record time, set at €145/ton in the Northern Italy region, which is 25% higher than the five-year average (and about 5% higher than the prices paid in 2024 when the agreement was missing). read more

The strawberry market is experiencing a moment of great vitality in the main national wholesale food centers, despite January, in general, being devoid of satisfactions. Wholesalers report to us interesting prices, favored by a supply that is still read more

The United States is imposing a 25% tariff on all products imported from Canada and Mexico, as well as a 10% tariff on imports from China, starting Saturday, February 1st. Industry leaders warn that this measure

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The management of the Virupaksha Temple in Hampi, Karnataka, has banned the entry of bananas into its premises to prevent devotees from overfeeding the temple elephant and reduce litter from discarded peels. Temple endowment officer Hanumantappa stated that the decision is intended to benefit the temple. read more

Developing an award-winning calibrachoa variety like Danziger's Lia™ Abstract Lemon Cherry Calibrachoa requires a combination of breeding innovations and a deep understanding of plant genetics. Ori Danziger, the breeder behind Lia Abstract, emphasized the importance of looking into various traits such as color, bloom size, vigor, and disease resistance to create a variety that stands out. Through careful selection and hybridization processes, breeders can develop new varieties that offer unique characteristics and benefits to growers. The recent recognition of Lia Abstract Lemon Cherry Calibrachoa with the National Garden Bureau's Green Thumb Award highlights the success of these efforts in providing high-quality plants for the horticultural industry. read more

Hazera and HM. Clause, both members of the Limagrain Group, will be attending Fruit Logistica from February 5 to 7 in Berlin. Michał Taraska and Manuel Ferrer, who head the fresh chain approach for Hazera and HM. Clause, will be discussing their collaboration at their joint booth (A-50). read more

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced significant tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, citing concerns about illegal immigration and drug trafficking. The tariffs, scheduled to be implemented on Tuesday, include a 25% duty on Canadian and Mexican imports and a 10% tax on Chinese goods. read more

With 34 events, including conferences, presentations, and cooking shows, the Italian Fruit Village area stands out as the main exhibition space for the discussion of Italian fruit and vegetables at Fruit Logistica. The events on Wednesday's schedule at Ifv read more

Packinghouses and cooperatives around the world are facing a growing need to improve efficiency, enhance quality control, and streamline operations to handle various fruit varieties and meet strict retailer standards. Biometic is tackling these challenges with AI-powered solutions for packinghouses. read more

Wspólnie z partnerem Packaging Automation, Het Packhuys po raz pierwszy będzie miało własne stoisko na nadchodzących targach Fruit Logistica. "Ostatnio coraz bardziej skupiamy się na rozwijaniu własnych maszyn, takich jak Sepia Casepacker i denester buforowy. Chcieliśmy zaprezentować…" read more

The first weekend of February opened with a violent wave of bad weather, yet another one, which severely hit some Italian regions, especially eastern Sicily, Calabria, and Tuscany. The toll is alarming: tornadoes, landslides, flooding, and heavy hailstorms have brought these areas to their knees. read more

The campaign for strawberries for the period 2024-2025 concludes in January, with a notable price increase at the beginning of the season. Although only 5% of the total volume has been sold thus far, this price surge is considered a positive development, surpassing the trends seen in the previous four campaigns. read more

The organization of Producers Terre della Luce will be presented from February 5th to 7th, 2025 at the international trade fair Fruit Logistica in Berlin, at the "Basilicata Tipica" Stand, Hall 4.2 booth C-34. read more

Obecnie ceny pomidorów na Ukrainie są wysokie, z wielu sklepów sprzedających je średnio za 110-140 UAH/kg ($2,62 - $3,34). Większość dostępnych obecnie pomidorów jest importowana z Turcji i UE, co sprawia, że są one droższe. Ceny powinny spaść, gdy pomidory z ukraińskich szklarni trafią na rynek. read more

The president and director of FEPEX, Cecilio Peregrín and José María Pozancos, along with the presidents of the regional associations of Murcia integrated in the

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Rządowe wsparcie dla krajowo istotnych projektów infrastrukturalnych, w tym trzeciej bieżni na lotnisku Heathrow i Lower Thames Crossing, jest zgodne z długoletnimi wezwaniami branży do podjęcia działań - powiedział Logistics UK. Mówiąc w Oksfordzie po przemówieniu kanclerza, David Wells OBE, read more

Dalival once again set high standards at SIVAL 2025, held in Angers in January. The company showcased its M200 rootstock, a product of 50 years of research, which received a SIVAL d'Or award. This accolade, conferred by a panel of industry experts, acknowledges a rare achievement in. read more