IDeA Agro, the first private equity fund in Italy focused on agribusiness and farmland, managed by DeA Capital Alternative Funds SGR, is supporting entrepreneurs Paola and Giacomo Rizzo by acquiring the majority stake in S.P.O. Zentrum. It is a Sicily-based platform in Italy for the production… read more

Expanding its refrigerated container capabilities, Emirates Shipping Line (ESL) has acquired 300 Carrier Transicold PrimeLINE® container refrigeration units. Carrier Transicold is part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions. "We are excited. read more

Official production estimates are not yet available, but the indications that emerged yesterday morning at the International Pear Congress - held in Óbidos, Portugal - regarding the upcoming campaign are characterized by a moderate optimism for the Italian sector. read more

In a global context where technological innovation and agricultural sustainability have become top priorities, the Interpoma Congress is confirmed as the golden meeting point. read more

The garlic season in Cordoba has started, but forecasts show a 15 to 20% decrease in production due to drought. This situation is not only affecting Cordoba but the entire autonomous community, leading to a projected 50% decrease in wages generated by this crop. Miguel del Pino, read more

Austria: Lidl appoints Michael Kunz as new CEO
Lidl Austria has announced the appointment of Michael Kunz as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective from 1st August 2024. Kunz will take over the position from Alessandro Wolf, according to the retailer.

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At B&B Fruit, the largest plum grower in the Netherlands, the harvest has already begun on some early plots with sandy soils. "These are still small volumes. We will start the traditional harvest at the end of next week," says Marinus Bunt. According to the plum grower, the harvest varies. read more

The freeze-dried strawberries from 'Frudist' have recently been honored with the 'Culinary Ambassador Lower Saxony Innovative 2024' award. Co-founder Alica Lammerskitten emphasizes that the recognition is very important for the innovative start-up. "The award confirms the quality and innovative nature of our products." read more

The Giumarra Companies have expanded their organic avocado program specifically for grocery retailers and foodservice operators. "With increased supplies from California and Mexico, we are meeting the growing consumer demand for both bulk and bagged organic avocados in different sizes," says Bruce Dowhan. read more

Lilibet, a new apple variety from Italy, has been introduced. This is the result of a partnership agreement signed between CIV and the Piedmontese company Sanifrutta, an agricultural cooperative with two warehouses in Costigliole Saluzzo and Verzuolo in Italy. The goal was to begin experimentation for the development of this new variety. read more

Bart Sosef has been appointed as the President of the Plant Products division at BioFirst Group. Bart, who is currently serving as the General Manager for Biobest Netherlands and Sales Director for Benelux, has extensive experience and will be joining the Executive Committee. He will report directly to CEO Jean-Marc Vandoorne. read more

Green beans are the exception among early Moroccan vegetables this season. While prices for almost all vegetables have dropped, beans have surprisingly seen an increase of at least 10%, according to Salah Eddine Belkadi, CEO of Unique Packing. "We produce and export flat green beans all." read more

"The Netherlands is an important player in the field of knowledge transfer in the agricultural sector, also in Peru," says Salvador Orrego de la Borda, agricultural advisor at the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Peru. "The seed market, in particular, is led by Dutch companies." read more

In Spain, an artificial intelligence (AI) system has been used in peach orchards to count and estimate the number of tree flowers with an accuracy of 90%, surpassing the 50% to 70% accuracy of manual counts. This AI technology is a collaborative development by the National Robotarium. read more

Historical data, gas analyzer readings, staff experience, and evaluation of stored fruit samples are usually the indicators that determine the order of opening a chamber. An optimal prediction can prevent losses due to overripening, that's why. read more

In week 24, deflation increases compared to the previous weeks; in fact, Lcc fruit and vegetable volumes are still positive, but sales value is in the red. Among the channels, there is still a close competition between discount stores and supermarkets for the best performance. read more

Flowers produced in Turkey's first flower greenhouse, which is heated with waste heat, are admired by the residents of the city of Samsun. In 2004, 1.7 million flowers were grown in the greenhouse established by Samsun Municipality. The flowers grown in the greenhouses are used to decorate parks. read more

Ercolini pear growers in Murcia are hoping that, as predicted by the Spanish weather service Aemet, the extreme southeast of the Iberian Peninsula will eventually not get the heavy rain and hailstorms expected for the coming days. The harvest will begin in a matter of days, "at the end of next". read more

Ondine, the flat nectarine protagonist of an innovative international Club project promoted by Frutaria and ASF Edition, is ready for its first real commercial campaign in Italy: the summer of 2024 will see it land in the fruit and vegetable department of the main retail chains. read more

Hugh Lowe Farms in Kent, England, produces approximately 5,000 tonnes of strawberries and 1,000 tonnes of raspberries and blackberries. In addition to being a leading soft fruit grower in the UK, the farm is also pioneering the use of commercial robotic harvesting. read more