On August 30, 2024, Agrico Ukraine took part in the All-Ukrainian Potato Day event, Potato Ukraine 2024, which was held at the Eco Tur farm in Volyn. The event showcased 65 new and promising potato varieties from eight Ukrainian and international breeding companies. Agrico's varieties were particularly notable for their quality. read more

Dzisiaj, 4 września, rozpoczął się pierwszy dzień wystawy Asia Fruit Logistica w Hongkongu. Ponad 600 wystawców z 38 różnych krajów spotyka się w tym tygodniu, aby zaprezentować szeroki wybór produktów owocowo-warzywnych. To był udany i intensywny początek pokazu, z Chinami na czele.

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The distribution of the new "Dedicated to You" card will start on Monday, September 9th. This initiative, which the Meloni Government has decided to confirm and refinance this year, adding additional resources of 600 million euros, has allowed for an increase in the card's value to 500 euros per household. read more

Asia Fruit Logistica is being held in Hong Kong this week. The event started yesterday, on September 3, 2024, with an opening gala dinner at Hotel Kerry, Kowloon, which provided a breathtaking view of Hong Kong's harbor. Around 1,000 representatives from fresh produce companies worldwide attended the event. read more

The pumpkin harvest at Switzerland's largest producer, Jucker Farm AG, began around two weeks later than usual in week 33. "It was mostly wet and cold, which is why an earlier start of the season using fleece and film covers did not work this year. Nevertheless, there is no homogeneous picture." read more

The production of seedless grapes is continuously growing worldwide. The organic seedless grape production is also increasing annually by around +5-7% at the European level, accounting for a market share in Europe ranging from 5 to 10% of the total. Italy, among the main European producers, contributes with. read more

"While in Italy some are only focused on polemics, I am currently in Cyprus (yesterday, editor's note) attending the meeting of the Ministers of Agriculture of Mediterranean countries, the Med Cyprus 2024. In this context, we are discussing the issues related to climate change in agriculture to identify..." read more

Sezon egipskich mango zbliża się ku końcowi. Sezon został zaznaczony obfitą produkcją, ale popyt trzyma się kroku, szczególnie latem, według Mahmoda Allama, dyrektora generalnego Citrus Agro. Według źródeł branżowych, Egipt wyprodukował w tym roku dużo mango. Wolumen przekracza. read more

The Turkish retailer Migros Ticaret has been recognized as the strongest grocery retail brand in Europe in the first-ever 'Top 50 Strongest European Grocery Retailers' report, compiled by ESM: European Supermarket Magazine and Brand Finance. The report evaluates the strength of the top grocery retailers in Europe... read more

Rijk Zwaan, a world leader in cucumber production, is celebrating its first centenary this year. Founded in 1924, the company began producing its first cucumber seeds as early as 1925, introducing the first variety to the market in 1937. read more

With growing interest in horticultural techniques among their clients, the North American company TriEst Ag Group has announced a partnership with Priva. "We are bringing advanced irrigation and climate management solutions to traditional field farming practices," the company stated. TriEst Ag, a read more

Cso Italy is once again a protagonist at Asia Fruit Logistica, taking place in Hong Kong from Wednesday 4 to Friday 6 September, with a collective stand (booth F20, hall 3) measuring 165 sqm. read more

"Placing temperature loggers in our containers is not revolutionary. The fact that Escavox unlocks the data collected by them - that is pretty revolutionary," remarks Awie de Jager, CEO of Delecta Fruit. In the four months his company has been tracking its supply chain data using Escavox. read more

The company Kaack Pflanzenvermehrung has provided five strawberry varieties for the project "Strawberry Inspirations". These varieties are dedicated to different cultivation systems and have different harvest times.

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Rotterdam, one of the world's largest fresh produce ports, is of primary importance for European fruit and vegetable imports and exports. In order to further strengthen and expand this leading position, the Rotterdam Food Hub will be established at Kop van de Beer. This location was chosen due to its read more

The Andalusian cooperative Almendrera del Sur Sociedad Cooperativa Andaluza has received official authorization from the Chinese Government to export almonds after a lengthy and rigorous evaluation process. As a result, Almensur has successfully gained entry into the vast Chinese market, which is the largest in the world. read more

Craigmore Sustainables has acquired two apple orchards in New Zealand, further diversifying its portfolio in the industry. The orchards, situated in Hawke's Bay and Gisborne, have a combined future canopy area of over 110 hectares. The Ngaruroro orchard, located in Twyford in Hawke's Bay, along with the [second orchard in Gisborne], are now part of Craigmore Sustainables' assets. read more

The trade relations between Mexico, the United States, and Canada, which represent an annual transaction volume of $776,754 million, may encounter potential challenges due to the potential extension of the "diplomatic pause" announced by the President of Mexico, Andrés. read more

When you think of a breeding company, new colors and special features for consumers come to mind. However, speaking with Kathy McKay, area manager for North America at Schoneveld Breeding, reveals a surprising perspective. "Our focus isn't solely on developing new products. At Schoneveld read more

Maersk Container Industry (MCI) is introducing the Star Cool 1.1, as part of its dedication to generating value for societies by facilitating sustainable global cold-chains. This advancement in reefer technology addresses contemporary requirements with sophisticated features aimed at reducing environmental impact. read more