Starting from the seed as a strategic element to enhance the quality and competitiveness of the Italian agri-food supply chain as a whole. This is the main objective of the Seed Table, convened by the Undersecretary of State Patrizio Giacomo La Pietra. read more

The Garden Centre Association's (GCA) annual conference in January will kick off with a Retail Safari in London led by a Retail Futurist whose clients have included Marks & Spencer (November 2024). The Safari serves as the opening event for the 2025 Conference, which will be held at De Vere Wokefield. read more

The European Union is working towards making packaging more sustainable and reducing waste in its member states. This objective is also supported by the FIA. However, the association emphasizes that protecting highly perishable products, like fresh mushrooms that are 90% water, should remain a top priority. read more

Si-Ware Systems, in collaboration with Rock River Laboratory, has introduced CropScout. This solution is designed to streamline greenhouse horticulture operations by enabling autonomous crop monitoring, precise detection, and comprehensive diagnostics of crop abnormalities. CropScout aims to offer. read more

A team of plant health experts, multi-year investigation programs to promptly identify the presence of pests, and increased digitalization to streamline bureaucratic procedures are the main innovations introduced in the revision of phytosanitary regulations. read more

In order to tackle food waste problems, agricultural experts in South Korea have developed a method that uses magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to assess the quality of stored onions. The Rural Development Administration (RDA) announced this breakthrough on November 18, emphasizing its potential to. read more

IFCO, a provider of reusable packaging solutions for fresh food, has opened its new digital hub in Barcelona. This new entity enhances the company's capacity to offer real-time tracking and data-driven insights to its customers worldwide, promoting transparency, efficiency, and innovation. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture calculates the potato production in Spain at 1,948,369 tons, from 60,799 hectares.

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LiveTrends Design Group has partnered with the Japanese brand Sustee for distribution in the North American market. Sustee, based in Tokyo, is a designer and producer of moisture sensors. The collaboration aims to combine Sustee's patented technology with LiveTrends' expertise. read more

The blueberry harvest is ending in Zimbabwe and Namibia, while picking is picking up in South Africa. Additionally, more and more fruits from Peru are entering the market - the situation on the global blueberry market is changing quite dynamically. In this season, harvests in many

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The +Broccoli association, a reference in promoting broccoli consumption, has launched the XX national broccoli promotion campaign, with the traditional cutting of the first broccoli of the season, marking the official start of the campaign in Spain. read more

The forecast shows that citrus production in the northern hemisphere is estimated at 27,297,216 tons, representing a decrease of 8.73% compared to the previous season. This figure for 2024/2025 is also 5.88% lower than the average of the last four seasons. read more

The persimmons, autumn protagonists of the Italian fruit and vegetable sector, also carve out their space on the small screen, becoming the main actors of an episode on RAI 1 of the Linea Verde program, which for over forty years has been showcasing Italian agriculture and its excellences. read more

Neoseiulus californicus, which was first identified by McGregor in 1954 on lemon trees in California, is now considered one of the most effective and versatile tools in integrated pest management (IPM). Originally found on the West Coast, this predatory mite has since spread globally and thrives in regions such as Argentina. read more

Według Danzigera, widzowie będą mieli okazję zobaczyć przyszłość podczas transmisji na żywo z InnovationFest, gdy firma ujawnia swoje plany na rok 2026. To interaktywne wydarzenie dla klientów ma na celu zapewnienie edukacji i pomysłów, które pomogą branży ewoluować i rosnąć. read more

The true season of easy peelers starts in January. It may seem paradoxical, but it is the effect of varietal innovation. Leading the revolution is Op Armonia, based in Battipaglia (Sa), which brings together 80 farmers located in Central-Southern Italy, totaling 1500 hectares. read more

The abundant rainfall over the last few weeks along the Mediterranean coast, caused by heavy storms, has had a significant impact on the Spanish province of Valencia. Kakis have been severely affected, while citrus fruits have also suffered, albeit to a lesser extent. This has affected production and commercial activities in the region. read more

OrtoRomisi confirms a growing player in the fresh ready-to-eat soup market with the launch of two new products: Chickpea Velouté and Cabbage and Potato Soup. These offerings, characterized by short labels, are introduced into the already established product lines. read more

On Friday and Saturday, Burg Machinefabriek celebrated its 70th anniversary by providing an exclusive peek behind the scenes of its machine factory. The event was well-attended, with around 250 guests, mainly from the Netherlands and Belgium, present on Friday. read more

variation in prices, increasing by 2% to an average of £0.942 per kilogram. In contrast, Ecuadorian bananas experienced a decrease of 3% in prices, dropping to an average of £0.798 per kilogram. These fluctuations can be attributed to factors such as weather conditions, production levels, and market demand. It will be interesting to see how these trends evolve in the coming weeks. read more