On the first day of the fair, the Agricultural Transformation Program (ATP) of the Democratic Republic of Congo was presented. Philippe Ngwala Malemba, the national coordinator of the Social Fund implementing the plan, along with agricultural scientist Alphonse Roger Ntoto, explained. read more

With over 180 participants on site in Stuttgart-Hohenheim and an online audience of around 100 people, the 18th edition of the professional congress brought together more fruit tree stakeholders than ever before. The reason: For several years now, the. read more

Ponad 200 interesariuszy z 34 krajów, reprezentujących dostawców świeżych produktów spożywczych i detaliści, środowisko akademickie, urzędników ds. polityki oraz sektor międzynarodowego handlu i rozwoju, spotkało się na dyskusji Okrągłego Stołu 30 kwietnia w Brukseli, aby omówić, czy świeże produkty dostarczane drogą lotniczą powinny być. read more

More than 200 stakeholders from 34 countries, including fresh produce suppliers and retailers, academia, policy officers, and the international trade and development sector, convened at a Roundtable discussion on April 30th in Brussels to discuss the question of whether airfreighted fresh produce should be. read more

Nathan Lada is one of the four co-owners of Green Things Farm Collective, a diversified vegetable farm located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The farmers grow a variety of fresh market vegetables and cut flowers for CSA memberships, farmers markets, small grocery stores, and small wholesale markets. read more

The New Zealand apple harvest started slowly, but began to accelerate in March and has been in full swing since then. Volumes appear to be slightly lower than estimated for most varieties due to smaller sizes. "The weather has been exceptional throughout the entire harvest period. read more

The healing benefits of gardening for survivors of torture will be celebrated at this year's Chelsea Flower Show in a garden that also showcases the work of a charity actively opposing the government's plans to deport individuals to Rwanda. This politically themed garden is set to be one of the highlights of the show. read more

Bulltec has designed and installed an electronic fennel processing and grading system for Colt.Or in Ortucchio (L'Aquila). "The system is constructed entirely of stainless steel and allows for the processing of harvested fennel to prepare it for shipping. The grading machine is patented, and the system includes... read more

The participation in Macfrut 2024 was an opportunity for Unitec to celebrate as it marked the 100-year anniversary of the company (1924-2024). It was in 1924 when the first sorters by Dalle Vacche appeared in Massa Lombarda. This historical milestone for the company was celebrated through the integration of new technologies and advancements. read more

Actions such as drip irrigation, self-production of energy using photovoltaic panels, calculating the ecological footprint, and pollination with bees, which are numerous and efficient, are complementary to the daily work of the original sustainability source. read more

Farmers and enthusiastic gardeners are being urged to watch out for a toxic pest plant that will flower in June. Originally from South Africa, Cape Tulip, characterized by its salmon pink flowers with a yellow center, is harmful to both humans and livestock. It has been present in New Zealand since the 1940s. read more

"Było nam potrzebne coś innowacyjnego, na przykład opakowanie, które wyróżniałoby nasze produkty, a jednocześnie gwarantowałoby im długą trwałość. Udało nam się to osiągnąć dzięki temu rodzajowi opakowania z tektury, które prezentuje produkt wewnątrz w sposób bardziej przyciągający wzrok," mówi Leonardo... read more

In this way, the company from Huelva, with headquarters and fields in Lepe, Seville, and Tordesillas, consolidates its position as a varietal breeder, following the magnificent results achieved during the last campaign, while adapting to the new challenges of a sector that is experiencing intense changes. read more

The enthusiasm of the exhibitors confirms Macfrut as an international event in the fruit and vegetable supply chain. During the three days at the Rimini Expo Centre, there were 56,200 entries into the exhibition halls, representing a 13% increase in attendance compared to last year. read more

Driscoll's Maroc has started building a new berry processing plant situated strategically in the Loukkos agricultural hub, south of the city of Larache. The project, spearheaded by the global berry industry leader and top strawberry producer, brings significant added value to the northern region. read more

With over 200 thousand kiwifruit plants produced annually, "La Quercia" is one of the medium-small nurseries that prioritize precise and high-quality production. "We do not aim to achieve large numbers because we prefer to meticulously monitor every phase. We are a small business and distinguish ourselves thanks to our attention to detail and quality." read more

At Macfrut, Dole Italia presented its new exotic product line on which it is also investing in outdoor communication. read more

Po udanym wydarzeniu spotkań B2B między kupcami owoców i warzyw z dużych sieci handlowych oraz producentami, nowa edycja wydarzenia Fresh Food Leader zbliża się wielkimi krokami: "Spotkania biznesowe z kupcami dużych sieci handlowych obecnych w Polsce", Warszawa,... read more

Global warming could shorten the production cycles of fresh-cut products by 20%, affecting the quality and therefore the shelf life of the products. The alarm was raised by the Consortium for the Protection of Piana del Sele Igp Rocket, during the MacFrut event in Rimini. read more

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