Tosca, a company specializing in reusable packaging solutions, has recently inaugurated a cutting-edge service center in Ingolstadt, Germany. This facility, oriented towards downstream operations, features solar panels for sustainable energy consumption and advanced technological capabilities, aimed at supporting Germany's... read more

The summer vegetable season, which will last until November, has already begun in inland Granada, Spain. The cooperative El Grupo S.C.A., based in Castell de Ferro, has 90 hectares spread across the municipalities of Játar, Jayena, Zafarraya, and Zújar. During the fall, winter, and. read more

In 2023, the first year of implementation of the new CAP, has seen an increase in Italy in the areas dedicated to organic farming and the number of operators involved. The data from the Bio in figures report, presented yesterday in Bracciano during the now traditional "Appointment with organic", indicate read more

A grower at Bellis Brothers near Wrexham is experimenting with using predatory bugs as a biological control method after suffering a significant loss of strawberry harvest due to insect pests, particularly thrips infestations caused by Western flower thrips (WFT) and other species. read more

The floriculture market in Kenya is a crucial part of its agricultural industry, with a value of USD 861.6 million in 2018 and expected to grow at a rate of 4.7% annually between 2020 and 2025. In 2020, Kenya produced 142,477.8 metric tons of fresh flowers, resulting in an impressive revenue of USD 1.09 billion. read more

The entourage formed by the president and the rest of the authorities have started the tour of the Cosmofruita greeted by a character in period costume. read more

The California organic pear harvest is about to begin. In the Sacramento Delta region, the harvest is expected to start this week, followed by Lake County, located further north, around August 7. It is slightly delayed this year due to the recent high temperatures in the state. "Growing... read more

UK: Amazon workers narrowly reject union in historic vote
The GMB has narrowly lost its historic attempt to gain union recognition at the Amazon warehouse in Coventry. 49.5% of the workers who participated in the vote were in favor, while 50.5% voted against. The union required a majority vote in its favor to succeed. If the GMB had succeeded, it would have gained the right to represent the workers in negotiations with the company. read more

RoBoTec GmbH is officially launching RoBoCut, a solution for fully automated and autonomous plant production. This globally patented system uses AI technologies and laser-based cutting techniques to make the production of young plants more efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly. read more

Gilfresh Produce, based in County Armagh, is ready to supply a wide range of local vegetable products to Asda's 16 stores throughout Northern Ireland. This includes more than 1,000 tonnes of root vegetables and 500,000 units of brassica and salad varieties. As a prominent read more

Prices that double, volumes that remain more or less stable over a decade and, in any case, are on the rise compared to the pandemic period, while in the last three years imports have significantly decreased and, at the same time, exports have grown especially in value. read more

Stoffels Foods has resumed the sale of figs from Israel since last week. "The Israeli season began at just the right moment. Volumes from Brazil are decreasing, and the Turkish season has not yet started," says Patrick Stoffels. Israeli figs are readily available in sizes 18, 20, and 24. Stoffels Foods is ... read more

The Be Fruity tour kicked off last weekend, stopping in Rimini and Riccione. The third edition of the fruit and vegetable promotion campaign, organized by Sgmarketing with partner companies, includes six stops in some renowned Italian seaside resorts in Emilia-Romagna, Tuscany and. read more

This investment has been remarkable not only for the capital received, but also for the inclusion of Juan and Álvaro Vercher Fons, former owners of the Valencian company Bollo.

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According to the Report on Food Consumption in Spain in 2023 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, fruit consumption

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In 2024, Macfrut benefited from the additional Frecciarossa train service in Italy, which provided more connections from both the north and south and stopped at the Rimini Fiera station. It is possible that air arrivals may increase in 2025, potentially including a stopover at the nearby Rimini Federico Fellini International Airport. read more

Matteo Freddi, an operator in the onion industry, has reported that for borettana onions, the quality is excellent, with abundant yields, although there were some issues in the fields due to high temperatures. The sizes are good, which is crucial for both wholesale markets and the industry. read more

Omer-Decugis & Cie, an international group specializing in fresh and exotic fruits and vegetables, today announced its results for the first half of the 2023/24 financial year (1 October 2023 to 31 March 2024), as approved by the Board of Directors on 17 July 2024, and its revenue for the third. read more