Europe: Consumer confidence in the food sector is alarmingly declining. European consumers have decreasing trust in major players in the food industry, including farmers, manufacturers, retailers, restaurants, and authorities. Among these, authorities are the least trusted, with the food industry closely following suit. read more

W Rwandzie firma logistyczna o nazwie OX Delivers zmieniła sposób transportu towarów w obszarach wiejskich. Założona w 2021 roku, OX Delivers obsługuje flotę pojazdów elektrycznych terenowych zaprojektowanych specjalnie do trudnych terenów, oferując bezpośrednie usługi transportowe od producentów do... read more

Talking about low prices always has an impact, even more so if the strategy is highly successful among customers, as in the case of Aldi in Spain. According to data from the end of April, released by the consulting company Kantar Worldpanel - as reported on Revistamercados.com - the fruits and vegetables from read more

Diego Balarezo, manager of the fruit program at Solidaridad, highlights the progress in the living conditions of small-scale producers in Peru during the 20 years of Fairtrade banana history, which surpasses the progress made in other sectors over the 35 years of the fair trade label's existence. read more

Distributors, wholesalers, retailers, and exhibitors of organic production come together on June 4th and 5th at Organic Food & Eco Living Iberia, the international professional fair for organic and eco-living products. read more

The Spanish orange and mandarin campaign is now coming to a close. It has been characterized by periods of oversupply, overlapping varieties, and competition from other origins, particularly for mandarins, as well as significant pressure from Egypt in the case of oranges. The first part of the campaign, up until... read more

Kenya and the Netherlands have been collaborating for a decade to enhance the potato sector in Kenya. The partnership has involved substantial investments from companies in both countries, focusing on various aspects of the potato value chain, including seed potatoes and storage facilities. read more

A small quantity of California cherries has entered the market, along with Xinjiang apricots that were introduced last week. End-of-season imported fruits include Chilean grapes and plums, with Chilean seedless red grapes being priced higher than they were at the same time last year. Currently, there are no... read more

Always at the forefront of garden trends, one of the highlights of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show is the celebration of new plants, which are officially launched at the show. The latest brand new, inspiring plant varieties compete for the coveted title of 'Plant Of The Year', and this year, one of read more

Almaverde Bio, an Italian organic brand, has introduced the "Elodì" strawberry, exclusively grown in Romagna. This strawberry is the outcome of research conducted by the Newplant Group in collaboration with CREA of Forlì. The aim was to develop a product that is not only delicious and fragrant but also suitable for. read more

The excitement is growing for FlowerTrials® 2024! At Breeders Avenue, you can expect innovations like never before. Schoneveld Breeding is expanding its product range with NEW products. Here are 5 reasons why you should visit:

1. Illusia F1: Illusia F1 has been launched, offering a unique flower that you have never seen before. read more

On May 23rd, the 26th Hortiflorexpo China (IPM Beijing) opened in style at the China International Exhibition Center (CIEC) in Beijing. Due to the pandemic, the IPM show was not held in Beijing for 5 years. People are very excited to join IPM Beijing again. "We saw more people than we expected." read more

The kiwi supply in California is starting to decrease. Al Bates, the president of Sun Pacific Shippers, mentioned that they are likely one of the few companies still shipping kiwis from California. They plan to continue shipping California fruit until July 1st. read more

McDonald's continues its commitment to support certified Italian agri-food supply chains. The sixth edition of My Selection, the premium line of burgers selected by Joe Bastianich, created to enhance Italian PDO and PGI products, includes among the ingredients of the new recipes the read more

The meeting analyzed the remarkable growth in export volumes in this campaign, so that, in the first quarter of this year, 292,452 tons were exported, 7.4% more than in the same period of 2023. The trend towards a higher

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Worth Center, signed a contract with a Chinese partner to establish a World Horti Center branch in Shandong province in the near future. This location will serve as a local base for over 100 participants, mostly from the Netherlands, who are involved in World Horti Center activities. read more

In the realm of agricultural advancement, the constant pursuit of agricultural efficiency in the face of the uncertainties of climate change has made greenhouse technology a crucial element for ensuring secure and sustainable food production. The accurate control of greenhouse microclimatic conditions, such as the... read more

Easter and Pentecost are typically characterized by a high demand for locally grown watercress. "While sales are currently quite satisfactory, we have managed to sell significantly less volume than in the same period last year. This is mainly attributed to the fact that many discount retailers have..." read more

The marketing of the first Italian apricots has started, with different cultivars ranging from Cot to Pricia. The sale of Bigarreau cherries is coming to an end, making way for Pugliese Ferrovia cherries. The watermelon campaign is expected to pick up soon, with a new product on the way. read more

Autonomous growing provides growers with the ability to enhance their cultivation processes by utilizing advanced software and AI, leading to increased efficiency and accuracy in greenhouse operations. A key component of successful autonomous growing is effective data management and storage. read more