The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development of the Andalusian Regional Government, Carmen Crespo, has participated in a lunch-colloquium with the Association of Businessmen and Professionals CTI of Marbella, where she highlighted that "we will make available to the province of Malaga
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Solidtec B.V. introduces a completely new palletizing machine based on new techniques and designs: the ST8. This machine is engineered in answer to the requests from the market for a smaller and efficient palletizing system. read more

A global market, yet one strongly oriented towards CIS nations. Omar Papi, CEO of Futura srl, which deals with fruit and vegetable graders, illustrates his company's strategies for the Italian and foreign markets, inviting guests over to the stand at Fruit Logistica. read more

The Commission has today proposed to renew the suspension of import duties and quotas on Ukrainian exports to the EU for another year, while reinforcing protection for sensitive EU agricultural products. This is done in line with EU commitments to support Ukraine for as long as it takes. read more

The significance of mandarins has evidently grown: In addition to Spanish Clemenvilla, Clemenova, and Tango, Nadorcott has also been received. Offers from Spain were not always convincing in terms of quality, resulting in occasional price reductions. Israeli Orri, on the other hand, had no
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The zero-emission orchard of Made in Nature, the project promoted by Cso Italy and financed by the European Union for the promotion of fresh and processed organic fruit and vegetables in Italy, France, Germany and Denmark, is expanding. In the second year another 90 trees were planted to
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The current packaging landscape might not be stable, but that isn’t a negative thing as growth is on the horizon, says Marta Paprocka, marketing manager for Polish packaging manufacturer Silbo: “The packaging industry is in exploration mode, and exploration leads to growth. This process is
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At the end of January 2024 in Chisinau the retail price for the highest quality “Moldova” grapes with large dense berries and green branches is close to 45-55 MDL/kg (US $2.53-3.10/kg), which is almost three times as high as wholesale price for this product, according to EastFruit. Stores
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The International Air Transport Association released data for global air freight markets showing that air cargo demand rebounded in 2023 with a particularly strong fourth quarter performance despite economic uncertainties. Full-year demand reached a level just slightly below 2022 and 2019. read more

The European Union has recently heightened official controls on several farm products imported from Vietnam, signaling the necessity for producers and exporters to adhere to import market regulations and boost competitiveness for sustainable exports. From early February, Vietnamese durians,
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The Spanish organic production professional association will denounce former French minister Ségolène Royal to the Attorney General's Office and the European Commission for her statements accusing Spanish organic products of being "fake" and a "scam." read more

"Everyone wants stability," begins Dane Dokman, who does sourcing for Toff, a globally imported organic fruit and vegetable distributor in the Netherlands. About five years ago, there was far more buying on the day, now there is more demand for programs. "The market's very fluid, so we must
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Supplies of California citrus are plentiful right now. “The fruit is big so it’s plentiful in large fruit and very very tight, limited supplies on small fruit--88s and smaller,” says Jim Saavedra of Cecelia Packing Corp. read more

Puglia is a region rich in knowledge and flavours, the cradle of rural culture and a treasure chest of centuries-old traditions. The set tables of grandmothers - and today of fathers, mothers, grandchildren - brighten family gatherings, especially in the warm festive atmosphere of these Christmas days.
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In early January, young zucchini plants were once again planted at CourgetteFleur Zwinkels, and less than a month later, they have started to bloom. This marks the start of the sale of zucchini flowers, the CourgetteFleur. read more

INTERECO, the non-profit association that brings together the 14 public control and certification bodies for organic farming, has urged the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and its minister, Luis Planas, to defend the Spanish organic sector after the
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The European top fruit season is going well. "When you consider Elstar apples are priced between €0.90 and €1.20, and that good-sized Conference pears are selling for €1, we certainly cannot complain. But growers need those prices, considering the huge cost increases they've faced," says
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French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire has announced plans to increase checks on major French and European retailers to ensure they comply with a law aimed at securing fair prices for French farmers. The move comes as France aims to curb farmer discontent. The country's farmers, who make up the
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The campaign from Senegal is kicking off for the company 'Frutta Italia', directly linked to Op Francescon, which is part of Aop Mantuafruit: among the expected products are pumpkins, melons and Perla Nera watermelons. But let's see the season in detail. read more

'Well, the meeting went very well,' said Lollobrigida briefly as he entered the Fieragricola grounds in Verona yesterday (Wednesday 31 January, ed.) after speaking at length with representatives of the tractor movement. For reasons of security and traffic, the demonstrators the
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