Everything is ready for the opening of LUV - 2024 Table Grape Fair, which from October 22 to 24 will bring together in Bari the main players in the agri-food sector in an ideal environment for networking, developing new business opportunities and

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Australian vegetable growers will have the opportunity to learn about global innovations and emerging technologies in California through the International Forum of Agricultural Robotics (FIRA USA 2024) US Grower Study Tour. The tour is designed to help enhance efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness in the agricultural sector. read more

Mountain Blue, a pioneer in innovative blueberry genetics, is thrilled to announce a trial of plastic-free packaging in partnership with Opal, an innovative packaging and systems solutions company, for the Eureka brand, in collaboration with the supermarket retailer Coles Group. This initiative is part of Mountain Blue's continued commitment to sustainability. read more

Rwanda has launched a program with the goal of improving the production of cassava and potatoes by incorporating genetically modified varieties that are resistant to diseases, pests, and drought conditions. The Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB), in collaboration with the African... read more

International Flower Trade Association and FSI – Floriculture Sustainability Initiative announce Jan van Dam, CEO of Dutch Flower Group, as the keynote speaker to open Floriforum, taking place on Monday, 4th November afternoon on the eve of the opening of IFTF at EXPO Greater Amsterdam. read more

Fruit Attraction closed its 16th edition on October 10th with a record level of participation. A total of 117,370 professionals from 145 countries attended the trade fair in Madrid, marking a 13% increase compared to the previous year. read more

Only a minimal 6% of vegetables served in Welsh schools are sourced from local growers, with the majority being imported. Food Sense Wales, a charity, is spearheading an initiative to elevate this number to 10% by sourcing locally and organically by 2028. The charity highlights the urgency of the situation. read more

In Punjab, a project aimed at promoting off-season tomato cultivation has led to the planting of tomatoes on 647 hectares, striving towards a goal of 809 hectares. Iftikhar Ali Sahoo, Secretary of Agriculture in Punjab, highlighted the initiative's focus on ensuring the availability of local tomatoes throughout the year. read more

Agricola Moderna hosted the management of the Carrefour Italia headquarters and some of its retail stores at its Melzo (Mi) facility for a training day focused on vertical farming. Teen leaf salads and basil have a shelf-life of 12 days. read more

W sezonie 2023/24 Ukraina odnowiła skutecznie import pomarańczy, co oznacza trzeci sezon z rzędu w obliczu pełnoskalowej agresji ze strony Rosji, według EastFruit. Od listopada 2023 do czerwca 2024 ukraińscy importerzy sprowadzili 65 000 ton pomarańczy, przewyższając całą. read more

Selex Gruppo Commerciale celebrates 60 years of activity in the organized retail sector. A historic milestone for the Group, born in 1964 as Unione Volontaria A&O, and evolved over time to become a successful leader in the Italian organized retail landscape. read more

The Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show (MANTS) is inviting registered exhibitors to submit their newest products, varieties, services, and innovations for consideration in the 2025 Trade Show and New Product Media Showcase. This free opportunity provides exhibitors with the chance to increase their exposure. read more

The season with retato melon has concluded in the main Italian areas with positive results – as confirmed by the producer Stefano Calevi from Lazio. "In the Viterbo area, where we operate with about 60-70 hectares dedicated to this crop, we can consider ourselves satisfied. read more

ALDI is intensifying its growth in Spain with the opening of around 20 new stores in this last quarter of 2024. With these inaugurations, the supermarket chain will consolidate its

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More than 350 scientists and agricultural entrepreneurs attended the Biotech Forum during the 1st Congress organized by Biovegen, the platform that promotes biotechnology in the agricultural sector. The event took place during the recent edition of Fruit Attraction in Madrid. One of the main topics discussed was the... read more

Anyone entering BASF's Nunhems greenhouse in 's-Gravenzande will have the opportunity to witness global advancements in the cultivation of lettuce using hydroponics. Butter lettuce is particularly popular in the Benelux region, where there is a growing trend of cultivating lettuce hydroponically instead of in soil. This practice is also gaining popularity internationally. read more

W tym roku na rynku selera naciowego jest wiele zadowolonych twarzy. "Rozpoczęliśmy sezon w lipcu z dużym popytem, który utrzymuje się stabilnie. To sytuacja wyjątkowa, ponieważ zazwyczaj zaczynamy w sierpniu z wysokimi cenami, ale w miarę wzrostu wolumenów rynek zazwyczaj szybko spada. read more

G. Mondini typically caters to the mid to high-end market. However, two years ago, it introduced a machine targeting the lower end of the market. "As a result, we are now able to provide solutions for all production levels," says Marco Brenna, Head of Equipment Development & Innovation at the company. read more

Mehmet Tugrul, the Director of Agriculture and Forestry for Isparta Province, visited the greenhouses in Central Deregumu Village that cultivate cut flowers, especially carnations. Tugrul listened to their concerns after being informed about the cultivation and harvesting of carnations. read more

Chiquita, along with project partners Yelloway, KeyGene, MusaRadix, and Wageningen University and Research (WUR), announces the arrival of Yelloway One (YW01), a revolutionary Cavendish banana hybrid resistant to Tropical Race 4 (TR4) and partially resistant to Black Sigatoka. read more