FEDACOVA will analyze the challenges and business opportunities that sustainability objectives present for the agri-food sector in Valencia. This will be done during the event "The Role of the Agri-Food Chain in Global Sustainability" which will take place on April 25th at the Foundation. read more

Vibrant request for the prince of vegetables, a recognized excellence throughout Europe. Emilia Romagna produces 7% of the 8,100 hectares cultivated with asparagus in Italy and is the European reference point for the Green Asparagus of Altedo PGI. The prized spear is grown in a read more

Despar Italia's growth path continues, the consortium company that brings together six food distribution companies and their affiliated retailers under the Despar brand, which closed 2023 with revenues of 4.4 billion euros, up 5.6% compared to 2022. read more

The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) and the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) have announced that South Africa has requested consultations with the European Union at the World Trade Organization regarding phytosanitary trade. read more

Po I 'false start' w połowie lutego, kampania organicznych szparagów na farmie Pasquariello Giovanni w Carapelle (Foggia, Włochy) oficjalnie rozpoczęła się w połowie marca. W sumie firma uprawia 20 hektarów organicznych i 20 hektarów konwencjonalnych szparagów. Apuliańska firma specjalizuje się w

After a 'false start' in mid-February, the organic asparagus campaign at the Pasquariello Giovanni farm in Carapelle (Foggia, Italy) officially began in mid-March. In total, the company grows 20 hectares of organic and 20 hectares of conventional asparagus. The Apulian company specializes in read more

Jeroen Oudheusden, responsible for opening the Sustainability Panel of this event and Executive Officer of the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative (FSI), stated that Florverde is among the best floriculture certifications in the world. He mentioned, "We have conducted a comparative assessment of the 16 primary..." read more

Among European consumers, there is a significant decrease in the intake of fresh fruits and vegetables, well below the recommended minimum per capita dose of 400 grams. This was revealed by the European Monitor of Freshfel Europe, recently published. In particular, the study specifies how the consumption... read more

The Fairtrade system has decided to limit access to new certified banana producer organizations starting from April 2024 for a period of 24 months. The purpose is to ensure better incomes for small-scale producers and employees of banana companies already part of the system. read more

The Técnicas Sanjorge (TSJ) company has announced that it will begin its expansion phase in Africa, starting with Morocco. This expansion will be overseen by Omar Taleb, an agricultural engineer with over 15 years of experience in the sector. Taleb will be responsible for Development and Commercial Expansion. read more

On April 10, 2024, the XI International Exhibition on Floriculture & Green Industry was officially opened in Astana, Kazakhstan. Around 20 Dutch companies participated in the exhibition, showcasing their flowers and floristry expertise while also being prepared to share their knowledge and experience in the field. read more

ALDI has increased the amount of fruit and vegetables sold by 39% in the last five years. The company's internal data shows a higher consumption by its customers. This demand has also been reflected in the sales receipts. In 2023, up to

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In the fall of 2023, Ocean Network Express (ONE) partnered with Portchain to enhance collaboration with container terminals through the innovative Portchain Connect platform. The success of Portchain's platform, which was adopted by a growing network of 100 terminals, enabled ONE to. read more

South Africa has recently requested consultation with the World Trade Organization (WTO) to seek independent facilitation for a technical issue related to Citrus Black Spot (CBS) in a non-confrontational manner with the EU. This information was provided by Justin Chadwick, CEO of the Citrus Growers Association of Southern Africa. read more

The world's first diamond made from carbon elements derived from peonies made its debut on Wednesday in Luoyang, Henan province. The 3-carat diamond was created using carbon from red peonies sourced from the national flower garden in Luoyang. It was donated to the Luoyang National Peony Garden by Luoyang Time Promise Co. read more

The Fino lemon campaign is wrapping up in Alicante, with a significant impact that has once again hit producers the hardest. According to price reports from the Valencian Government, the average price per kilogram of Fino lemons at the origin has remained below 20 since the beginning of the year. read more

The current avocado season in Peru is facing significant challenges, with an anticipated decrease of 25% to 30% in production compared to the previous season, as stated by Juan Carlos Paredes, president of the Association of Hass Avocado Producers and Exporters of Peru (Prohass). read more

Croptimum by CHV is an innovative activator based on purified plant molecules, which is attracting a lot of interest from producers and beyond. Its uniqueness lies in the active ingredient: a molecule extracted from onion (QQ2) that reacts with Glutathione, one of the most prominent. read more

The opening of the largest Chiquita Ripening Center in Europe took place recently in Cortenuova, in the province of Bergamo, within the logistics hub of the operator GI.MA.TRANS. The event was attended by Provincial Councilor Massimo Cocchi, along with read more

PGI lemons from Sorrento are well-suited for both the fresh and processed produce markets due to their medium-large size, elliptical shape, juiciness, high vitamin C and mineral salt content, good balance between sugars and acids, and medium-thickness peel, which is particularly suitable. read more

Sun World International, LLC, a global company specializing in fruit variety development and licensing, has successfully thwarted fraudulent activities on the popular social media platform TikTok in China. The company recently discovered unauthorized individuals trying to misrepresent them. read more