Who said that to succeed in the agricultural sector, one has to sacrifice the quality of one's working life? A shining example of a worker-friendly company is Natura Iblea, which in 2024 was again awarded the prestigious "Welfare Index Pmi". This is an annual ranking that measures the quality of... read more

ASAJA Alicante laments that the closure of the 2023/2024 Eureka lemon campaign is ending as the worst in its history in terms of profitability and estimates that the prospects for Verna lemons will not be any better. The main

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Zucchini production for the fresh market is among the main activities in the Italian fruit and vegetable sector. Over the years, challenges for this cultivation have increased: from climate change to plant diseases, such as New Delhi, farmers urgently need to find solutions to protect their crops. read more

After years of difficulties, starting in 2023, the loss of fishing sector surfaces in Emilia-Romagna has stopped. The signals are positive, according to the surveys conducted by CSO Italy, which has been compiling the regional fruit and vegetable land registry annually since 1998. Today, Emilia-Romagna... read more

The Pack!FROOOT® is a simple package that surprises when analyzed. A single sheet of paper is capable of grouping between 2-6 pieces of fruit. read more

In the past few months, the purchasing behavior in the specialty health food market and farm shops has somewhat stabilized. This development has motivated Vakuum Food & Co, an innovative producer of potato and vegetable crisps, to embark on new projects in both production and marketing. read more

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