A year narrated through facts. Coop Alleanza 3.0 has published on its website the 2024 Sustainability Report, the document through which the Cooperative voluntarily reports on the economic, social, and environmental choices that have characterized the past year.
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Tighter regulations have been implemented for vegetable and apple reserves in Belarus.
2025-08-26 00:00
Białoruś wzmocniła swój system państwowych rezerw żywności, lokalnie znanych jako ''fundusze stabilizacyjne'' oraz wprowadziła bardziej restrykcyjne zasady dla sprzedawców detalicznych w celu zapewnienia całorocznego dostępu do warzyw i jabłek. Zgodnie z dekretem prezydenckim i uchwałą rządu przyjętymi w lipcu 2025 roku, rezerwy żywności zostały...
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Promoting the specialties of the Chierese-Carmagnolese district.
2025-08-26 00:00
The Chierese-Carmagnolese food district is starting a new path of territorial enhancement. It chooses to do so on the occasion of the 76th edition of the national pepper fair in Carmagnola, a symbolic product of the area, by presenting a showcase at the Agri-food Center.
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A two-day Dorì-branded event will take place in Faenza, Castel Bolognese, Imola, and Latina. The Italian company of yellow kiwi, for the seventh year, brings together producers, packaging companies, and technical partners involved in the production and processing of this variety at the Dorì Day.
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Asian stink bugs, destroyed crops, and exasperated farmers: "We can't take it anymore"
2025-08-26 00:00
"For the Asian stink bug, this year is truly disastrous. Initial calculations lead us to a cautious estimate of over two million in direct and indirect damages, but the pear harvesting campaign is still ongoing and historically, we have seen that the pest insect migrates to soybeans and..."
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In recent weeks, the blueberry market in Ukraine has been experiencing consistent price increases, according to analysts from the EastFruit project. The main reason for this trend is the decreasing supply of fruits amidst sustained high demand. Many producers have already ended
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While much of the country is enjoying summer, Almeria's greenhouses are already growing the plant that signifies Christmas: the poinsettia. In July and August, Almeria growers begin cultivating over 3 million units of this iconic plant, which will be ready to brighten homes across Spain.
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The cost of automation depends on the size of the warehouse, processes involved, level of automation, and existing infrastructure. Although the initial capital expenditure (CAPEX) may seem high, it is just one aspect to consider. A thorough analysis of the Return on Investment (ROI) reveals a wider value: automation boosts productivity, cuts costs, and enhances efficiency in the long run.
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Wholesale prices for early apple varieties in Moldova have almost halved over the past six weeks, falling from 20 to 9 MDL/kg (€1.0-0.46/kg), according to Logos Press. A similar trend is observed in Ukraine and Poland, though the decline there is less pronounced, at 15–20%. Current reports from EastFruit confirm these trends.
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A new pineapple wax dosing machine has been revealed.
2025-08-26 00:00
JBT Marel has launched the ProDOSE™ Pineapple Wax Dosing Machine. This fully automated machine, which is a scalable replacement for outdated wax dosing methods, was awarded the title of Freshness Control Solution of the Year in the 2025 AgTech Breakthrough Awards, in advance of the product's launch.
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Val Venosta: the mountain cauliflower season brings satisfaction
2025-08-26 00:00
The season of one of the most prized products in the rich array of VI.P excellences is continuing successfully: the Val Venosta mountain cauliflower, a vegetable that combines taste, territory, and sustainability, thanks to the perfect balance between nature, method, and expertise of the approximately 100 producers.
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"Dostarczamy nasze opuncje do kilku królewskich rodów." "We supply our prickly pears to some royal houses."
2025-08-26 00:00
Opuncja figowa to owoc, który zazwyczaj jest zbierany latem, ale są także firmy, takie jak Don Chumbito, w hiszpańskiej regionie Murcja, które potrafią go pozyskać także w pozostałej części roku i rozszerzą swoje dostawy, aby zaspokoić popyt rynku. "Wyróżniamy się produkcją"
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According to Eurostat data on the 2024 harvests, Portugal was the third-largest tomato producer in the European Union, with 1.7 million tons. Italy was the top producer with six million tons, followed by Spain with 4.5 million tons. In total, the EU harvested 62.2 million tons of fresh vegetables, including melons.
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Ukraińscy rolnicy warzyw borykają się z wyzwaniami logistycznymi.
2025-08-26 00:00
Ukrainian vegetable farmers face significant challenges due to an inefficient logistics system, which decreases their income and hinders consumer access to affordable produce, as stated by market logistics expert Yuriy Shchuklin. Small-scale farmers, who cultivate plots ranging from 100 to 500 hectares, frequently
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Del Monte and CMA CGM are switching their banana and pineapple shipping operations.
2025-08-26 00:00
Fresh Del Monte has partnered with the CMA CGM Group to switch banana and pineapple shipments from traditional breakbulk vessels to containerized cold chain solutions. For years, bananas and pineapples destined for Japan and Korea have been transported on breakbulk vessels.
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"A catastrophic year for watermelons, all because of the weather"
2025-08-26 00:00
Kampania arbuzowa z 2025 roku napotkała poważne wyzwania, zmuszając niektórych rolników do przerwania zbiorów i sprzedaży o ponad miesiąc wcześniej. Daniele Martucci, rolnik z Massafra (Taranto) w Apulii, to jeden z takich rolników. On już zakończył swoją kampanię, powołując się na trudną sytuację w...
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A specialist in wireless LED control in the Netherlands is experiencing a funding gap for expanding into new markets.
2025-08-26 00:00
Cosmicnode, a company specializing in wireless control solutions for LED lighting and other applications, has recently declared bankruptcy. The company, located at the High Tech Campus in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, had been operating quietly for several years. It was only this spring that it started to become more visible.
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Approved the health claim for green kiwi.
2025-08-26 00:00
The European Commission has approved the first health claim awarded to a fresh fruit, the green kiwi, which is also the first one approved for fresh products in general. The decision comes after a strict evaluation process, which is successful in one out of 8 requests.
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A new vegetable processing plant has opened in Western Ukraine.
2025-08-26 00:00
A new vegetable processing plant named Babusia Marusia has commenced operations at the West Ukrainian Industrial Hub near Ternopil. The factory specializes in producing canned vegetables, pickles (including cucumbers, beans, tomatoes, and peppers), and vacuum-packed vegetable semifinished products. In 2025, the plant aims to continue expanding its production and market presence.
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While the Florida citrus crop is still being evaluated ahead of its start this fall, an early peek indicates the crop is looking good in a few ways. "We definitely have more fruit than last season," says Steven Callaham of the Dundee Citrus Growers, adding that last season, Hurricanes Helene and
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