The European Union has decided to extend the economic sanctions imposed on Russia, with the aim of restricting Moscow's financial resources used in the conflict with Ukraine. This extension, which required unanimous approval from member states, faced challenges due to Hungarian demands, but ultimately an agreement was reached. read more

Poland has become one of the top 10 largest potato producers in the world, surpassing the Netherlands, according to the latest data released on January 28, 2025. China remains the leading global producer, contributing a massive 93 million tons of supply. read more

The management of Dutch berry propagator Flevoplant has decided to stop the propagation and cultivation of strawberry plants. Rising costs, particularly for labor, energy, and resources, along with increasingly stringent regulations, have made it unfeasible to continue operations, according to a... read more

The rules for pruning blueberry bushes are generally very similar. In the first stage, you should remove the shoots from the inside of the bush that are too old, diseased, or crossing each other. You should also remove shoots that are growing towards the alleys and may overlap. It is also important to assess how many read more

Elliott Absorbent Products launched the 'Echo' fruit pad in October last year. The pad not only extends the shelf life of berries by up to 12 hours, but can also be recycled or composted by the consumer. The Echo pads are 100% plastic-free and utilize the Tensei second harvest technology. read more

Badanie prowadzone przez naukowców w Hiszpanii ma na celu poprawę metody wykrywania ludzkiego norowirusa i wirusa zapalenia wątroby typu A na liściach sałaty i owocach jagodowych. Pod kierownictwem doktor Susany Guix z Uniwersytetu w Barcelonie, badanie ma na celu udoskonalenie procesów ekstrakcji, koncentracji i wykrywania wirusów, aby pokonać. read more

The Tasmanian cherry and apple grower Spreyton Fresh completed their cherry harvest last week. The final cherries have been packed, while some still need to be processed for juice or used in cooking. "Our harvest began in mid-December and continued until January 21," said Simon Langworthy. read more

Although working on blueberry plantations is a year-round job, winter provides a bit more time for reflection and summaries. The dynamic growth of Polish plantations has resulted in 300 million kilograms of blueberries, which the country could enjoy.

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From February 5th to 7th, ILIP will be a leading presence at Fruit Logistica 2025 - the main international trade fair dedicated to the fruit and vegetable sector - at Hall 5.2, stand D-51, showcasing the best packaging solutions designed to ensure the protection of the most delicate products. read more

Sogemi, a company partially owned by the Municipality of Milan that manages the Milan Food Market, and the Solco Maggiore producers' organization have signed a three-year memorandum of understanding to promote the excellences of the Salerno area's Op. read more

Sezon egipskich ziemniaków rozpoczyna się w styczniu i trwa do początku lipca. Według przeprowadzonych badań, wolumeny w tym sezonie są wysokie, przewyższając te z ubiegłego roku. Potwierdza to także Hazem Adel Mohamed, CEO Lehaa Trading & Agricultural Investment. Producent twierdzi, read more

The winners of the 'IPM Novelty Showcase' competition, organized by the ZVG, were announced yesterday on the opening day of the IPM Essen trade fair. A total of 33 exhibitors from eleven countries presented 55 plant innovations leading up to the event. Seven new varieties were recognized with awards. read more

OutFront Portable Solutions, a manufacturer of seasonal Garden Centers, merchandising displays, and accessories for the floral retail industry, has announced that the company has been acquired by a local company in a related industry. Entrepreneur Blake Loney, a resident of Beamsville, Ontario, led the acquisition. read more

At the start of the Polish presidency, Spain has emphasized its commitment to progress in the regulation of New Genomic Techniques (NGTs). read more