"In order to promote sustainable development by applying advanced technologies for indoor crops, our products are grown respecting the environment with technologies that help produce using minimum amounts of resources such as water and energy," reports Sebastiano Di Martino, General Manager of
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A start with the handbrake on chestnuts: this was reported to IFN by Giuseppe Fortunato, a wholesaler who has been present for years at Maas in Catania with the registered trademark 'Il caldarrostaio', to whom we asked what campaign we should expect in terms of fruit quality, volumes and
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In the most recent update from North-western European Potato Growers (NEPG), released on 11th September, initial yield estimates point towards a return to multi-year averages. The EU Commission has re-adjusted yields upwards since the August update by 1% to 34.7 t/ha, 2% above the five-year
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Due to adverse weather events like hail and floods earlier in the year, Hortgro has revised its export forecasts for the 2023 season. The estimated export volume for apples is 40.883 million cartons (12.5 kilograms per carton), showing a 10% decline compared to the 2022 season, with a reduction
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AgroFresh Solutions Inc., a AgTech innovator specialising in post-harvest produce freshness and quality solutions, announces the completion of its acquisition of Tessara. read more

While the campaign for the Verdello lemon and the Interdonato di Messina Igp, a niche product of the Ionian coast area, continues, amid uncertainties mainly dictated by the weather and the scorching summer that has just passed, the members of CAI, the Cooperativa Agricoltori Ionici based in Furci
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Approximately one month after the start of the 2023 sales campaign, Kurt Ratschiller, Commercial Director of VIP, draws an initial balance. 'We are off to a good start,' the manager says without hesitation, 'and we are ready to continue on the right track. read more

Paco the tomato, Raniero the radicchio, Valeria the peach, Melchiorre the melon, Cinzia the cherry, Francesca the strawberry, Carmen the carrot, Car Carlo the artichoke, Lino the lemon, Carlone the cardboard wizard. These are just a few of the 22 fantastic fruit and packaging characters
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Focusing on the increasingly urgent topics of sustainability and proper nutrition, the 'OrtoRomi for Schools' educational project is back for the 2023-2024 school year with a big new feature: the resumption of in-presence workshops after a three-year hiatus due to measures
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The 2023-24 apple-growing season has started for the Consortium of Fruit and Vegetable Cooperatives of the Vinschgau: a total production (integrated and organic) of 340,000 tonnes is estimated, 10% more than the total 2022-23 production.
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Residents of the Russian Far East face different food-related challenges. The region's harsh climate and low population density affect agriculture. Experts note that the supply of products is a difficult task. The movement of goods to the Far East of Russia, including high-quality fruits,
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Presentation of the Puglia Region partner of Macfrut 2024and focus with technical visits on table grapes. This was the double thread of the day on Friday 22 September at CRSFA "Basile Caramia" (Centre for Research, Experimentation and Training in Agriculture) in Locorotondo
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Major Moroccan tomato supplier Delassus has launched an appeal to help rebuild houses and schools following the devastating earthquake that struck the country earlier this month. read more

Visitors from the UK and Ireland can save up to 18 per cent* on the price of entry to Fruit Logistica, the world’s leading fresh produce trade fair. read more

French fruit association Interfel is drawing on inspiration from the country’s world-famous cycle race, the Tour de France, for its participation in next month’s Fruit Attraction in Madrid. read more

French fruit association Interfel is drawing on inspiration from the country’s world-famous cycle race, the Tour de France, for its participation in next month’s Fruit Attraction in Madrid. read more

French fruit association Interfel is drawing on inspiration from the country’s world-famous cycle race, the Tour de France, for its participation in next month’s Fruit Attraction in Madrid. read more

Del Monte has revealed that it has been named a Humankind 100 Company for the second year in a row. read more

How has the apple season shaped up for Poland this autumn, as well as for your company, Rajpol? read more

In the Netherlands, the outgoing government of prime minister Mark Rutte is set to announce that €50m has been reserved in the budget for the development of the organic market, with a total of €175m made available for investments in agriculture. read more