A study by the Valencian Farmers' Association (AVA-ASAJA), based on the Ministry of Agriculture's Esyrce survey, reveals that the Valencian Community added 2,290 hectares of abandoned farmland in 2023 and beat its all-time record of farmland abandoned in 2023.
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Industrial mushroom cultivation in Ukraine, a young sector in agricultural production, is experiencing diverse stages of development and challenges. The mushroom market in Ukraine is predominantly represented by champignon mushrooms, constituting 98% of the total market volume. read more

According to estimates from the Association of Greek enterprises trading in fruits, vegetables, and juices, the year 2023 set a record for the export of fruits and vegetables. read more

New obligations for organised distribution within the framework of the control of harmful substances. read more

In the very important month of December, which was very important for the sales of all large-scale retail chains, we noticed several positive signs for our sector in our weekly surveys. In fact, in addition to wide and deep assortments, there was no lack of good presentations in the
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The seventh China International Import Expo (CIIE) will kick off another series of global roadshows from January 15 to 24 in Southeast Asian countries, including Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia, and invite more local businesses to participate in CIIE 2024 and embrace the vast Chinese market. read more

The Princess Amandine® potato renews the title "Flavour of the Year 2024" for the third consecutive year. Chosen by consumers in a test carried out by independent sensory laboratories, this award is the result of the consumers' evaluation of the
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The impact of last summer’s heatwave in Morocco may still be felt by European consumers as the year progresses due to its impact on crops including tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers. Many plants were unable to withstand the intense heat, especially in the important fruit and vegetable growing
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Born in Santa Cruz de la Palma (Canary Islands) 46 years ago, Sergio Pérez began his career in the financial sector in 2002 as a Capital Markets technician at Banco Cooperativo Español. Four years later, in 2006, he moved to the Caja Rural de Canarias where he worked for
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The table grape is the symbolic product of the 41st edition of Macfrut (Rimini Expo Centre 8-10 May 2024) and, as such, will be the focus of attention at the Macfrut Table Grape Symposium, an event dedicated to operators in the supply chain that attracts leading experts and
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The international plant production trade show returns to Angers this week, from January 16th to 18th, 2024. According to SIVAL president Bruno Dupont, the event will be an “unmissable and privileged place to get inspired, build and envisage the future of the sectors with optimism and
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"Circumnavigating Africa to avoid the Suez Canal leads to conservation problems for fresh produce and economic problems, with doubled costs of goods, tensions on consumption and a general slowdown in trade. This situation needs to be deepened at the European level'. read more

As part of the international Zitrus project, supported by the WWF, the company based in Amposta, Explotacions Agrícoles Oscar Navarro, has acquired a farm for the sustainable production of citrus fruits. Edeka, the German distribution giant is participating in this initiative that began in the
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A 20-head multihead weigher from Ishida Europe has played a key role in the automation of the packing operation for a variety of ready to cook potato products from a Slovakian producer Liptovskà Potravinàřskà. read more

Following a weekend of freezing temperatures with bouts of snow and ice, Canadian produce shippers are working hard to manage those conditions. read more

New genomic tools are fundamental to improve characterization and selection efficiency among berry germplasm by providing new modern genotyping and phenotyping tools for identifying, sharing and disseminating results on factors controlling resilience, stress tolerance, yield stability and fruit
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Manter will reveal two completely new packaging machines that are specifically designed for sustainable packaging in Berlin this year. They are also launching a collaboration with Ilapak by exhibiting the VT2000 ML. They are also introducing a series of Manter palletizers. To facilitate this
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Table grapes, the symbolic product of the 41st edition ofMacfrut(Rimini Expo Centre 8-10 May 2024), will be in the centre of the world spotlight with Macfrut Table Grape Symposium. Four leitmotifs of the event dedicated to operators in the supply chain: the International Symposium
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The table gathering the European Associations of mushroom growers met in Brussels to discuss the issues that occurred over the past year. Andrea Prando (president of AIF) and Romeo Fuser (vice-president of GEPC) attended representing Italy. read more

In the southwestern region of Saudi Arabia, the Al-Baha's Thee Ain village, renowned for its stunning architecture, is now gaining recognition for its flourishing banana plantations. These plantations have grown into a significant tourist draw, bolstering local economic growth. read more