The Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, announced the extension of the measure reducing VAT on certain foods, which was originally set to expire on June 30. This decision, which will need to be presented to the Congress of Deputies, is a response to the ongoing high inflation in food prices. read more

Belgian pear growers are currently facing major challenges in the fruit growing season. They have had to deal with frost and severe hailstorms earlier in the season, and are now grappling with a significant problem of the bacterial disease pseudomonas, as reported by FreshPlaza. Belgian TVL has already covered this issue. read more

One ton of peaches and nectarines, good for consumption but destined for disposal, saved in one month. This is the result achieved by Op Agritalia, a table grape producer organization based in Barletta, which reinforces its commitment to fighting food waste by entering the marketplace. read more

Masymas supermarkets, from the Valencian distributor Juan Fornés Fornés, S.A., has opened a new establishment at number 1 Avd. Blasco Ibáñez, next to the Isla de Corfú shopping center, in Alicante. read more

Named Group - the Italian hub of natural health - acquires LIFe Italian Fermented Laboratory - the Italian company pioneering in the production of organically fermented vegetables - confirming itself as a solid tradition ready to embrace health trends. read more

"In conclusion, this project has exceeded our expectations from the initial planning phase to the final production results, including surpassing our return-on-investment goals in the first year. All of our objectives related to capacity, efficiency, quality, and cost reductions were achieved." read more

The Ministry of Economy has announced that in 2023 Mexico has become the world's top tomato exporter, with record exports reaching 2.988 billion dollars. This accomplishment has positioned the country ahead of the Netherlands and Spain, which came in second and third in the export rankings. read more

Uttar Pradesh, with its favorable soil and climate conditions, is the leading potato producer in India, accounting for approximately 30% of the country's total production. The state plays a vital role in fulfilling the potato demand nationwide, making a significant contribution to the overall output. read more

The conference day of Interpera on June 27 will feature international experts in agriculture. In the morning, the first panel will bring together representatives from the main European countries. read more

There's no point beating around the bush, pear growers continue to uproot - in the last year, a further 10% of land has been lost nationally - but the sector, since the establishment of UNAPera just three years ago, has made enormous strides at all levels: read more

Sunny Cal Farms is introducing its organic and conventional grape season featuring a selection of specialty grapes chosen for their unique gourmet characteristics. The company cultivates and delivers Thomcord, Victoria Muscatta, Kyoho, and Niabell varieties. Thomcord and Victoria Muscatta are seedless, while Kyoho... read more

The ocean freight rates are increasing due to various global factors. These include the crisis in the Red Sea, heavy port congestion in the Middle East and Asia, a container repositioning imbalance with an excess of empty containers in Colombo and the Gulf region, and strong demand. read more

The International Pear Congress will take place on June 26 and 27, 2024 in Óbidos, Portugal. There are only two weeks left before the event begins. Registration will close on Monday, the 17th, and the organizers are finalizing every detail to welcome the participants and ensure. read more

The event will take place at the farm of farmer Germán Ruiz Fernández, in La Mojonera, offering farmers and technicians the opportunity to learn in detail about this outstanding variety. The event, which will run from 11am to 2pm, will be led by Hiedra Muñoz, a commercial technician. read more

HilverdaFlorist's new Pot, Patio & Garden range this year includes not only new genetics but also retail concepts. One of these concepts is the stand-alone Dianthus concept Picture Perfect®, which is being showcased for the first time at the FlowerTrials from June 11 to 14. Get to know Dianthus Picture Perfect! read more

W 23rd week, the average wholesale prices of bananas from Latin America were €112/100 kgs in the Netherlands, €96/100 kgs in Belgium, €114/100 kgs in Spain, and €117/100 kgs in France. The average wholesale prices of bananas produced within Europe were... read more

The chicory market is experiencing an unusual year of extremes. "What's happening right now is really bizarre; I've never seen anything like it. But despite the high prices, it's certainly not enjoyable. We can supply our regular customers, but only with great difficulty," says Dennis Blankendaal of Frysk. read more

In the city of Kherson, Ukraine, locals persist in cultivating flowers despite facing daily dangers and shelling. Julia, a worker at one of the flower nurseries, recalls moments when shrapnel from Russian shells fell among the flowerpots. She and her colleagues care for the flowers on a daily basis, despite the risks involved. read more

The Tripura government has started exporting Queen Pineapple, a fruit that has been given a geographical indication (GI) tag, to international markets. This initiative is being supported by the North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation (NERAMAC), SIMPET, and the state. read more

The Calabrian apricot season is in full swing. After the early varieties campaign, it is now time to start with the high-quality ones. read more