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This year, Coöperatie Hoogstraten invested in a fully automatic lid machine from Actitec for its central pepper sorting department. The machine, capable of processing around 1,500 boxes per hour, handles the entire lidding process: from unfolding to placement, as well as detecting crates that are. read more

In Argelès-sur-Mer (in the Pyrénées-Orientales region), an innovative project is currently being carried out to reuse treated wastewater for agricultural purposes. This project is supported by the Albères-Côte Vermeille-Illibéris Community of Municipalities (CCACVI) and is the largest of its kind in France. read more

Wesley van Klaveren of FlowerGreens in Rijnsburg, the Netherlands, says that the past few weeks have brought numerous challenges to the flower trade, including the NATO summit, high temperatures, and the upcoming holiday season. However, despite these challenges, it has also presented new opportunities for the business. read more

While the strawberry harvest in open fields is already coming to an end, greenhouse operations are just entering the second half. German greenhouse strawberries will continue to be available to retailers until December. The Janssen family business in the Lower Rhine region has been one of the. read more

"To comfortably fit a meatball into a sandwich, you would have to flatten it. The same goes for peaches and nectarines: If you want them to be a handy snack, you have to flatten them, too. That's how Ondine was born." Joaquín Berges, the marketing manager of Frutaria Innovation (Samca Group). read more

The relationship between ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) and the Large-Scale Retail sector is now a key indicator to measure the sustainable transformation of Organized Retail. But what are the real priorities and challenges that the sector is facing? Here is a summary of the analysis conducted. read more

The melons and watermelons from Romagna, which are grown just a few dozen or a few hundred meters from the bustling beaches of Rimini, perfectly capture the essence of summer. The recent rise in temperatures is increasing consumption, which had previously slowed down. read more

The blackcurrant harvest in the UK started early this year, on June 25, following an unusually warm and dry spring. Growers have reported a strong crop, with some already finished with harvesting. Herefordshire and Gloucestershire are leading the harvest this year, a departure from the usual early start. read more

Yesterday, the meeting promoted by the Sweet Passion watermelon Consortium was held, an event designed to review the commercial performance of the season and present the latest developments in terms of varieties and environmental aspects. In collaboration with the Known You Seed seed company, the meeting... read more

Fruit and vegetable producer organizations can apply for EU support under the Strategic Plan for Common Agricultural Policy for the years 2023-2027. The deadline for submissions is July 25, 2025, and the entire procedure is conducted exclusively online -

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For apricots and plums, both belonging to the drupe family, the peak selling period in large-scale retail distribution is concentrated between late spring and early summer, in a significantly narrower timeframe compared to more seasonally diversified products. read more

On Friday, July 25th, the Fratelli Navarra Foundation for Agriculture and UNAPera are organizing a technical meeting dedicated to pear cultivation. UNAPera is a consortium that brings together practically all operators in the pear sector at a national level - as reported in the read more

The saying that it's only a disaster when no disaster happens certainly rings true for field vegetables this year. "Conditions have been perfect for us, but also across Europe, leading to high yields. In other years, there's always at least one plot with problems, but this year everything turned out well." read more

The negotiations for a framework agreement on the staff of the Esselunga supply chain responsible for home grocery delivery have been broken off: tomorrow a national strike of drivers is called. This is announced by Filt Cgil of Emilia-Romagna. "The negotiations for the rights of drivers delivering groceries are... read more

As global demand for sustainable packaging increases, compostable fruit labels are making a comeback as a small yet impactful innovation in the fresh produce industry. Originally intended for branding and product identification, fruit labels have evolved into essential tools for... read more

W zeszłym sezonie, greckie kiwi charakteryzowały się ograniczonym okresem przydatności do spożycia, co skutkowało pośpiesznymi sprzedażami w marcu i kwietniu oraz wcześniejszym zakończeniem sezonu. Spółdzielnia Kavala była jednym z nielicznych wyjątków, które zdołały pozostać na rynku przez dłuższy czas i obecnie przygotowuje się do ponownego zabezpieczenia jakości swoich. read more

Wczoraj Stany Zjednoczone i Japonia osiągnęły porozumienie handlowe, a według prezydenta Trumpa jest to największe porozumienie handlowe, jakie kiedykolwiek zawarto. Zgodnie z nowymi warunkami, importerzy z USA będą płacić 15 procent cła odwrotnego na japońskie towary, zamiast początkowych 25 procent, którymi groził Trump. Ponadto, Japonia... read more

Przyszłość producentów pomidorów jest nieco niepewna po ubiegłotygodniowej decyzji rządu amerykańskiego o zakończeniu Porozumienia wstrzymania importu pomidorów między USA a Meksykiem. "To, w jaki sposób ta decyzja wpłynie na nas w krótkim, średnim i nawet długim terminie, jest nieznane. Zobaczymy, co się teraz wydarzy, gdy rządzi prawo". read more

Mauro Carbonetti is the new CEO of Coal, a company affiliated with the VéGé Group, which has over 30 affiliated companies and more than 3,800 retail outlets nationwide. read more