Thousands of farmers in India are marching towards the capital, New Delhi, to demand higher minimum crop prices and fairer conditions. This protest, known as 'Delhi Chalo' or 'March to Delhi', is reminiscent of the agitation that started in late 2020 against three farm bills that threatened to
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The winner of the Fruit Logistica Innovation Award 2024 (FLIA) was Zucchiolo, the new European vegetable marketed by UNICA and developed by Beyond Seeds. For two days, visitors to Messe Berlin supported the versatility of this product.
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Fruit Logistica 2024 closed its doors in Berlin, after having registered a strong liveliness of meetings and attendance in the collective area 'Italy The Beauty of Quality', which CSO Italy has been organising for many years in cooperation with Fruitimprese and which this year saw an important
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Seed breeder Prudac announced that it has now achieved the GSPP certification. "This signifies our commitment to Good Seed and Plant Practices—a global and transparent business chain system dedicated to maintaining hygiene standards in seed production and the propagation of new seedlings. It
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When one no longer knows which saint to turn to in order to resolve tensions along the fruit and vegetable supply chain, invariably - as if by magic - the remedy of respecting the production costs borne by the producers becomes apparent. read more

CapGen Seeds recently held its open days in the western Almeria region; on January 24 in Roquetas de Mar and on February 1 and 2 in El Ejido. The spotlight was on the Gaudí, the company's late red bell pepper variety with resistance to powdery mildew and nematodes. read more

In San Bartolomé, Gran Canaria, you can find a 28-hectare blueberry plantation. This unique fruit, typically grown in northern Europe, has been produced on the island for eight years, surprising many locals. The plantation in Juan Grande, San Bartolomé de Tirajana, is as unique as it is
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Holidays and festivities are for many retailers indispensable occasions to enhance one or more departments, develop cross-category logic, and promote specific product categories, particularly suited to certain times of the year. Valentine's Day is no exception,
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'Things can change quickly,’ the Dutch poet Brederoo once wrote. That applies to the chicory market, too. "When we started our cooperative two years ago, the market price was around €0.50 per kilo. Now chicory has been auctioned in Belgium at between €2 and €2.50 for some time," begins
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Ecovalia will participate in a new edition of Biofach with the aim of promoting organic production and the recognition of the Euroleaf. The Spanish professional association of organic production will be present at a grouped stand (5-359) together with its members Vegavilanos,
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Paolillo was also present in Berlin this year, where it presented some innovative proposals. "A Paolillo fennel chutney,' said Maria Pia Paolillo, co-owner of the company of the same name, 'accompanied by a scented water, fennel, lime and ginger, in a gift box.
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The crisis in the Red Sea will have a big effect on the movement of citrus this season with some Northern Hemisphere countries finding it very challenging to get fruit to Asia. read more

As announced in recent days, Donatella Prampolini has stepped down as president of Realco and consequently of D.It-Distribuzione Italiana (click here to read more). The board of directors appointed Andrea Artoni, Mark Up reported. read more

Extreme weather events—heatwaves, droughts, extreme cold snaps—pose significant threats to agriculture, contributing to the phenomenon of desertification. Globally, fertile lands are increasingly being degraded, losing the ability to sustain life and grow food. AgriTech start-up SaliCrop,
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With the production of common Italian clementines coming to an end, the orange campaign marked by small calibre continues. Underwhelming or static demand for several vegetable crops, such as artichokes, cauliflower, Savoy cabbage, aubergines and fennel. Strong entry of courgettes in the markets
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Florida all orange production is down 3 percent from the January forecast, while Florida non-Valencia orange production is down 9 percent. Valencia orange production in the state is unchanged, as is all grapefruit production. In the same vein, all tangerine and tangelo production is unchanged. read more

The first batch of four hydraulic mooring units procured by Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) to improve operations and reduce shipping delays at ports have been delivered and operationalised at the Ports of Cape Town and Ngqura. The batch is part of the 52 units procured by the authority. read more

EastFruit experts draw attention to the forecast of weather for Central Asian countries, which are presently the largest onion exporters in the region: Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan. An expected sharp drop in temperatures threaten the early onion harvest, which begins harvesting in the
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Cajamar is once again providing farmers and livestock farmers with an advance on their Community Agricultural Policy (CAP) aid applications. In addition, those who pay by direct debit and whose aid exceeds 5,000 euros will receive a free licence for the CX Tierra digital notebook,
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We have repeatedly reported, with the help of wholesalers, on a very subdued January trend for trading in the wholesale markets. But in the first weeks of February, the music seems not to have changed. Pino Lucatorto, wholesaler at the Market of
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