A decree to allocate confiscated lands to young farmers. This is provided for in an agreement signed yesterday (Monday, July 1st, editor's note) at the Interior Ministry by the Minister of the Interior, Matteo Piantedosi, and the Minister of Agricultural Policies, Francesco Lollobrigida. read more

The Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) has reported a 29.8 percent increase in the value of Iran's agricultural and food product exports during the first quarter of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-June 20) compared to the same period last year. read more

Iyris (formerly RedSea) has announced a distribution agreement with Sherwood Middle East, an agricultural supplies distributor and a part of Silal, for its SecondSky greenhouse covers in the UAE. This agreement will expand Sherwood's product range to include agricultural coverings for farming. read more

Support for Italian companies in strategic sectors of the agri-food industry and international cooperation for development. These are the cornerstones of the memorandum of understanding signed by Coldiretti and Filiera Italia with Cassa Depositi e Prestiti on the occasion of the second day of. read more

The Royal NNZ Group, a global leader in industrial and agricultural packaging solutions, has partnered with Technopac Austria. Technopac is a provider of top-notch packaging solutions for various industries and is known for its expertise in supplying FIBCs/ Big bags. This strategic alliance aims to strengthen their presence in the market and enhance their offerings. read more

Kyrgyzstan's vegetable and fruit producers have a new opportunity to supply their products to major retail chains in Russia. This development was announced by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan (MoA). The MoA, with support from the Consulate General of Kyrgyzstan in... read more

Wikifarmer has announced the opening of new offices in Sevilla and Valencia, with a dedicated Spanish team led by experienced Commercial Director Miguel Colmenero. Colmenero stated, "The objective is to create a Mediterranean 'business to business' B2B Hub, connecting local producers with businesses." read more

Instacart, a leading company in the food technology sector in North America, along with Price Chopper and McKeever's Market & Eatery, recently announced the adoption of Caper carts in some stores in Missouri. These are intelligent carts developed by Instacart. read more

Week 25 marked the conclusion of the Serbian blueberry harvest in the main growing regions. "On May 26, the first fruits were ready for picking, which is quite early compared to previous years. As a result, the season also ended a bit sooner than usual. Overall, we have no complaints about the harvest. read more

Resistance to major diseases - starting from the fungal pathogens Fusarium and Bremia - and the introduction of innovative characteristics that enhance the product both in terms of organoleptic and aesthetic aspects are the main drivers guiding varietal innovation in the field. read more

Ready-made salads have been popular for several years, and the more colorful they are, the more appealing they become. The demand for these salads is increasing due to fast-paced and dynamic lifestyles, as they cater to individuals seeking convenient, ready-to-eat options, especially for a quick lunch. read more

Colruyt is the 25th largest supermarket chain in France. While Colruyt is the undisputed number one in its home market of Belgium, it is only a modest player in France with 100 stores and 716 million euros in annual sales. However, both turnover and shop area have been growing. Source: retaildetail.eu read more