Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, announces its first participation as an exhibitor at Marca by BolognaFiere 2025, the only trade fair event in Italy dedicated exclusively to private label brands, which will take place on the 15th and 16th. read more

"We are just a week into 2025, and already the prices of Spanish greenhouse vegetables are heating up," says Kees Havenaar of Frutas Luna from Almeria. "We have several theories and explanations for this, but which one is the right one?" "Starting with peppers, this is where everything" read more

Romagnoli F.lli, which in 2024 developed new agreements in the private label sector with large-scale retail distribution, will be present at Marca Fresh 2025 (pavilion 29, stand B75) to showcase the latest innovations. Among these is the new variety of potatoes Monique, which will make its official debut in the first range Vita-Armonia Gourmet. read more

Organic fruits and vegetables are at a greater risk of spoilage and contamination by foodborne pathogens because of the strict production standards that restrict the use of chemical additives. To tackle this issue, researchers Faith Critzer and Laurel Dunn from the University of Georgia are investigating the use of essential oils to improve the safety of these products. read more

Caña Nature, a subsidiary company of La Caña Business Group and a leader in the innovation and marketing of natural, tasty, and healthy food products, announces the appointment of

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At the upcoming edition of the international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector, Fruit Logistica, which will be held in Berlin on February 5-7, CMR Brasil, the group's production unit in Brazil, will have its own meeting point in Hall 23. We invite all those interested in learning more. read more

The ALDI supermarket chain continues its ambitious national expansion plan and announces the opening of around 40 new stores in

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In the area of watermelon production, China is the world's leading country, showcasing its dominance by producing 60.4 million tons of watermelon in 2022, as reported by the World Population Review. This amount significantly exceeds the production of the second-place country, Turkey, by over twenty times. read more

The Murcian Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Research (Imida) is working on the development of innovative biotechnological techniques to genetically improve broccoli, as reported by the valenciafruits.com website. The main goal is to make them more resilient to. read more

Vilmorin-Mikado celebrated its Leafy 2025 Field Days from January 7th to 10th to showcase its late autumn and early winter varietal offerings. At their San Cayetano El Cabezo Farm, attendees were able to see their latest innovations in mini romaine, iceberg, and baby leaf varieties. Materials featuring these products were also available for viewing. read more

Gruppo Megamark announces a new acquisition through a post on its social media profiles: it is the Campanian group of Palo, which manages 60 OTTIMO supermarkets located mainly in Campania, especially in the Province of Naples. read more

While it may seem challenging to introduce innovations to the potato sector, Matteo Freddi of "Freddi 1926 srl" is banking on something new at the Marca trade fair (Bologna, January 15-16, 2025). "We have directed our focus towards low-calorie varieties that are ideal for meeting the demands of modern consumers. read more

Gladiolus jest ważnym komercyjnym kwiatem ciętym cenionym za swoje intensywne kolory i długą żywotność w wazonie. Jednakże wzrost i produkcja kłączy różnych odmian są silnie uzależnione od czynników środowiskowych. W miejscach takich jak Peszawar w Pakistanie, istnieje ograniczona ilość badań, które mogłyby pomóc w określeniu optymalnych warunków uprawy. read more

In the past few months, Scherpenhuizen from Eindhoven and Agrial from Caen have been in discussions about acquiring all the shares of Van Oers United (Primeale) in Ridderkerk. These discussions have recently led to an agreement between the two companies. "Agrial has been looking for a strong and read more

W ciągu pierwszych 11 miesięcy 2024 roku Uzbekistan znacząco zwiększył eksport moreli, kapusty i wiśni, przy czym rynki rosyjski i kazachski dominowały jako główni importerzy. Według Agencji Statystycznej, Uzbekistan wyeksportował 64 800 ton moreli o wartości 62,2 miliona dolarów. Top read more

In 2024, Turkey exported $141 million worth of flowers and ornamental plants to 80 countries, with the Netherlands and the UK being the largest recipients, according to a sector official. Turkey, which is home to more than 3,500 plant species, exports a variety of products including cut flowers and indoor plants. read more

The diced melon, with a production of 75 thousand net kilos, led the growth with an increase of 87% compared to the previous year. This result reinforces the de-seasonalization of melon, established as a product of constant consumption during

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Dr. Wojciech Nowacki from the Polish Potato Association offered insights into the future of potato farming in Poland, highlighting the significance of the 2024 cultivation data. In 2024, the potato cultivation area in Poland nearly reached 195 thousand hectares, with yields of 300 dt/ha. read more

Seafrigo, a company specializing in cold chain logistics for food, has opened its first office in Vietnam. Fabian Hautiere has been appointed as Managing Director to lead the company's operations in the country. The establishment of an office in Vietnam aligns with Seafrigo's expansion strategy. read more

In September 2021, the eruption of the La Palma volcano devastated homes, schools, farms, and the livelihoods of thousands of families on the island of La Palma. Today, a small step forward in the reconstruction of the Aridane Valley was taken with the collection of the first harvest from a farm. read more