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In Qatar to promote the Italian chain
2024-02-29 00:00
The mission to Doha in the Arabian peninsula has gone well. Two important presentations focusing on the Italian technology and solutions for the agricultural chain were held in Qatar on February 26 and 27. A considerable group of Italian companies and operators from Qatar, Lebanon, Jordan and
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Baby romaine gains traction in lettuce category
2024-02-29 00:00
Demand continues to grow for baby romaine lettuce. "It has exponentially grown in the last two to three years especially," says Ernst van Eeghen, VP of Foodservice Business Development for Church Brothers Farms. "It has become one of our larger commodities."
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Cyber-physical heating system may protect apple blossoms in orchards
2024-02-29 00:00
Spring frosts can have devastating effects on apple production, and a warming climate may be causing trees to blossom early, making them more susceptible to the damaging effects of extreme cold events. Growers' attempts to prevent the flowers from freezing by attempting to heat the canopies of
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From pitchforks... to butterflies, the step is short
2024-02-29 00:00
"It's everything and the opposite of everything", "schizophrenic and bipolar European policy", these are some of the comments read on the latest measure deliberated yesterday in the European Parliament on the 'restoration of nature': a regulation with a distinctly 'green' character, it was
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"If the weather remains favorable, we will kick off the stone fruit campaign in Murcia 10 days ahead of schedule"
2024-02-29 00:00
The 2024 stone fruit campaign is approaching in Murcia, where the blossom started about 10 days earlier than in the previous campaign.
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The assembly of the Emilia Romagna Markets Business Network was held in Bologna, during which the representatives of the regional agrifood centres (CAAR of Rimini, CAAB of Bologna, CAL of Parma and FOR of Cesena) renewed their posts, appointing the following to lead the Network for the two-year period
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Types of chicory: do you know all the different types?
2024-02-29 00:00
Edible chicory, known scientifically as Cichorium endivia, is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe. It is believed to have been first cultivated in Egypt and Greece thousands of years ago. Since then, its cultivation has spread to many other regions of the world.
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Improvements at Cape Town port should signal progress for South African fruit exports
2024-02-29 00:00
Recent management adjustments and enhanced transparency at the Cape Town port have positively impacted the backlog issues for fruit exports, though achieving global parity in port productivity remains a significant challenge. The port has seen a reduction in wind-related delays this February,
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Sales of salad kits on U.S. supermarket counters are down.
2024-02-29 00:00
Is there a shift to salad kits on supermarket ready-meals counters? Wayde Nichols says: "We are seeing a shift in supermarkets towards pasta-based salads because they have a longer shelf life than
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"Unusual weather, but the product is highly sought after".
2024-02-29 00:00
This year, demand for the late mandarins of Ciaculli far exceeds supply, despite the fact that so far 3,000 tonnes of these citrus fruits have been distributed to various distribution chains. However, the weather has made and is making the season difficult. Making an initial assessment is Giovanni
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International Rootstocks Symposium to be held at Macfrut 2024
2024-02-29 00:00
The Plant Nursery Area, which is a plant nursery and varietal innovation exhibition, will return to Macfrut 2024 (8-10 May, Rimini Expo Centre). As part of the Plant Nursery Area, the International Rootstocks Symposium will take place on May 8th and 9th. During this event on genetic innovations
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Mushrooms take the way abroad
2024-02-29 00:00
The mushroom season is in full swing for Sipo. "Sales are proceeding apace in Italy," explains Riccardo Giacomini, Sipo's Head of Development, "but also abroad we have excellent results, especially in Greece. We are also making important contacts in other markets,
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UK: Roses named most beloved flower across Coventry gardens
2024-02-29 00:00
Data conducted by UK plant nursery Ashridge Trees shows the nations floral preferences, revealing insights into Coventry's green spaces and gardening habits.
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Spanish farmers do not stop: cargoes from Morocco sabotaged
2024-02-29 00:00
Spanish producers block the AP-7 motorway near Pontós (Girona) to identify and stop trucks with loads of fruit and vegetables from Morocco. The protesters made the trucks - as reported by Valencia Fruits- pass through the blockade to identify those
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Fruit Attraction 2024 invites global participation
2024-02-29 00:00
From 8 to 10 October, companies from the fruit and vegetable industry will once again have a date at the world's leading event for the marketing of fruit and vegetables.
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The Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development, Victor Villalobos Arámbula, held bilateral meetings with the Ministries of Trade and Industry and the Municipality of Qatar and met with Hassad Food - the Qatari investment arm in the food and agro-industrial sectors - to
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'A further milestone in defence of our excellence was reached today with the vote in Europe on the approval of the reform of the Geographical Indications system'. Thus in a note the Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry, Francesco
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Catalan farmers protest in Barcelona over drought and EU regulations
2024-02-29 00:00
In Barcelona, Catalan farmers rallied to express their concerns over climate-induced drought and stringent EU farming policies. Artichoke farmer Xavier Oliva highlighted the dire situation, stating, "If it doesn't rain you can't plant anything." The farmers are demanding more support from the
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From "potato" to "potato", the interesting history of the name of the quintessential tuber.
2024-02-29 00:00
The story behind the word "potato" is a tale of cultural exchange and linguistic evolution that spans continents. The origins of this tuber can be traced to the Andes, where it was cultivated and consumed by indigenous peoples long before it reached Europe.
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Fourth global conference of the World Banana Forum
2024-02-29 00:00
Bananas are the world's most exported fruit in terms of volume - 19.1 million tonnes in 2022 - with an estimated economic value of USD 10 billion per year, making its value chain one of the most important in the world. In addition, bananas are a source of
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