Italian food exports have doubled in value over just one decade, from 34 billion in 2014 to nearly 70 billion estimated for 2024, which will set a new all-time record. This was stated by an analysis from Coldiretti based on Istat data when assessing the year. read more

Post-harvest decay is a serious problem for the shelf-life of many fruit and vegetable categories. Fungi, such as Botrytis cinerea, cause economic losses exceeding $10 billion annually worldwide. Especially in crops like table grapes, losses can be significant. read more

Japan has made significant progress in preserving the freshness of fruits and vegetables by using a new technique involving near-infrared light. The Shikoku Research Institute, part of the Shikoku Electric Power Group in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, has developed a technology called iR Fresh. This technology involves exposing produce to near-infrared light. read more

Agricrafters, a Romanian agricultural company, has launched a project to establish Europe's largest blueberry plantation. Currently managing 40 hectares of blueberry fields, the company aims to expand cultivation significantly. In 2024, Agricrafters initiated planting on new land spanning. read more

Według Północnego Towarzystwa Rolniczego (Sociedad Agrícola del Norte - SAN), susza jest jednym z głównych problemów sektora rolniczego, zwłaszcza dla producentów winogron deserowych. María Inés Figari, prezes SAN, podkreśliła pilność tego problemu. Nastąpił spadek. read more

Westfalia Fruit is pleased to announce that Aldo Empirico has been appointed as the leader of Westfalia Fruit Germany as of January 1st, 2025. Aldo, who has been with the company for 22 years, has been serving as the Managing Director for Westfalia Fruit Germany since 2020, alongside Christoph Buchner. read more

Innovation and enhancement of technologies for an increasingly competitive agriculture capable of combining productivity with research and development in various agricultural sectors. With a funding of 9 million euros, the Emilia-Romagna Region has approved two calls for proposals for. read more

The new ALL-IN-ONE fleet optimization system is also suitable for small fleets of five or more vehicles. If a vehicle is transporting food products, the temperature in the cargo bay is monitored and the compartment temperature is automatically documented. Satlog is presenting this system at Fruit Logistica. read more

The Ministries of Agriculture and Economy, in collaboration with the fruit and vegetable sector, will continue their efforts in 2025 to explore new international markets for Spanish produce. The Fruit and Vegetable Group consists of representatives from both ministries and sector organizations with the aim of. read more

Sales of Aldi's Specially Selected range have grown by 12% (the premium segment of their own brand), and sales of Christmas products by 10%. They claim to have reached the second position in the

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SanLucar is announcing the next significant step in their long-term organizational and structural development. "We aim to revolutionize the fruit and vegetable industry sustainably and capitalize on market opportunities to further our mission." read more

As of January 1, 2025, the obligation to indicate the origin of shelled nuts, from hazelnuts to almonds, from dried figs to pistachios, has come into force, finally bringing transparency to a sector that has seen a strong growth in consumption in recent years. This was announced by... read more

The Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) is excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Boitshoko Ntshabele as its new Chief Executive Officer. He will be leading the association that champions the vital role the citrus industry plays in South African agriculture and the economy. read more

The president of the Garlic Sector of Asaja in Córdoba, Miguel del Pino, has highlighted that last year the planted area decreased by more than 50%.

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The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, Ramón Fernández-Pacheco, announced on Tuesday that his department will approve a call for grants to help irrigation communities increase their water storage capacity through...

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W zeszłym roku Metazet dalej rozwinął swoją innowację Second Skin. Polega ona na specjalnie opracowanej warstwie plastikowej, która całkowicie pokrywa rynienkę uprawną, minimalizując przyleganie alg i nawozów oraz ułatwiając czyszczenie rynien. Innowację można stosować zarówno read more

The headline is that Tesco is dominating, as it captures two-thirds of the growth in the British distribution sector, in addition to achieving double the sales increase compared to the market. Other chains have. read more

VIP has frequently highlighted the growing importance of Club apples in its strategic positioning plan. Kevin Trafoier, VIP's variety manager,

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The project "TomatoGuard: Advanced AI-Driven Pest and Stress Detection for Sustainable Tomato Cultivation" aims to be a significant innovation in the field of protected agriculture. Supported by Defra (Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs) and Innovate UK, this initiative... read more

Zakaz importu ukraińskich ziemniaków do Europy pozostanie w mocy przez długi czas z powodu rozpowszechnienia nieprawdziwych danych dotyczących produkcji. "Ta sytuacja wynikła z rozpowszechnienia fałszywych informacji twierdzących, że Ukraina jest w stanie wyprodukować 22 miliony ton ziemniaków", wyjaśnił Ihor. read more