When analysing environmental impact, the finger is all too often pointed at packaging. But do we really know how much they weigh in the sustainability of a product? We try to shed some light on this withClaudio Dall'Agata, General Manager of the Bestack consortium. read more

One year before its 175th anniversary, AVR, manufacturer of a full range of machinery for the potato cultivation industry and a global player in that market segment, has announced a significant expansion of the company: the opening of a new branch in Germany. read more

Cucumbers have sharply increased in price, possibly signalling an impending rise in vegetable prices. The wholesale price per kilogram of cucumbers surged by more than 130%, from 0.84 euros to 2 euros within a week, according to the official price list of "Moetzet HaTzmaḥim." read more

The yen's depreciation is spreading beyond the US dollar, with exchange rates against such currencies as the euro and Singapore dollar approaching historic lows. In Tokyo on Tuesday, the yen hovered around 150 to the dollar, up more than 1 yen from this year's low of 151.74 set on October 31. read more

The east coast of England was hit by Storm Ciaran at the tail end of last week and many growers were affected as strong winds and heavy rains battered the country. While some areas of Cornwall saw waterlogged fields, Southern England Farms came off relatively unscathed. read more

Nutrien released a study titled: Bridging the Agricultural Perception Divide. This research details and quantifies the perception gaps between farmers and consumers in North America on issues such as sustainability, technology, and land usage; it also indicates there is some common ground and
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Local, everyday shopping takes on an international flavour. DAO, a cooperative associated with Conad, offers, for the first time in Italy, a cashierless shopping experience (without checkout staff) in the new Tuday Conad 'Prendi&Vai', which opened yesterday in the historic centre of Verona. read more

The owner of a pomegranate harvest business in the Kurdistan Region stated that he signed a contract for the export of 1,000 tons of pomegranates to France. Idress Anwar signed a contract stipulating that the pomegranates are to be sourced from Halabja and Zakho. In the first phase, 100 tons of
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ForLuigi La Montagna, his experience at MD as national fruit and vegetable purchasing manager comes to an end. read more

In the first week of November, some companies in Huelva had not yet finished planting strawberries on their farms. "Some nurseries have really delayed the start of the planting this year, in some cases, to mid-October, which is late for us," says Manuel Alfaro, manager of El Pilonar. read more

The Tomato Rough Bunchy Top virus (ToBRFV) has had a significant impact on tomato growers in Morocco. Although it is difficult to accurately measure the economic impact of ToBRFV for the time being, initial estimates put the losses at between 15 and
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According to EastFruit analysts, potato prices in Ukraine are growing with an accelerated pace. Demand for the fresh potatoes has been reported as very high, which allowed farmers to continue increasing wholesale prices. read more

The OECD warns that Spain has one of the lowest water prices in Europe, a situation that does not match its water scarcity. Farmers respond that it is "impossible" to absorb a price increase. The UN rapporteur indicates that the first thing is to ensure adequate water governance in the country. read more

The Secretary General for Agriculture and Food, Fernando Miranda, has met at the Ministry's headquarters with representatives of the Spanish Association for Conservation Agriculture Living Soils (AEACSV). read more

Seneca Foods Corporation has announced that it has purchased assets related to the Green Giant U.S. shelf-stable business from B&G Foods. In connection with the sale, the Company has entered into a license agreement for use of the Green Giant brand name for Green Giant shelf-stable products.
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While the yellow kiwifruit production is on the rise, green kiwifruit, whose harvest started this week in Asturias, is still the most important variety, and its role in the global supply will remain essential. However, this year, the green-fleshed kiwifruit market has been under pressure due to
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The Spanish clementine and mandarin campaign is underway with fewer clementines than usual, and soon the market will also see a significant drop in the supply of oranges. The lower prices of the small sizes, the most abundant this season, are having an impact on those of the more marketable fruit. read more

Drivers in Marathon, Florida, are being dealt with in a special way for speeding in school zones. When a driver is caught for minor speeding violations, the police offer them the choice of an onion or a standard traffic fine. This humorous approach started over twenty years ago and is intended
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The regional Ministry of Agriculture reported that the harvest of greenhouse vegetables in the Stavropol Territory increased by 10%. read more

The vast majority of America’s table grapes are grown in the San Joaquin Valley. But this year, a freak summer storm took a big chunk out of that production. One grape grower stated that for every plump, green grape, there’s another one that’s purple and shriveled. read more