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Ocado may sue M&S
2024-02-29 00:00
Supermarket chains in Spain investigated over whether they are applying sales tax reduction on basic foods correctly
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The second stage of the pilot project on training women in progressive horticultural practices has concluded at the Polissia National University, marking a significant step in the revitalization of Ukraine's agricultural sector. The initiative was conducted in collaboration with the Department
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The demand for water, not only for agricultural use, is constantly increasing, while experts report new records for droughts and heat waves even in the winter season.
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Dia Group improves net income by 94 million compared to 2022
2024-02-29 00:00
The year 2023 has been key for the future of Grupo Dia. The pace of the business once again shows the strength of its proximity-focused strategy and allows the company to achieve remarkable results in an environment
With a strong growth rate, the company will be able to achieve remarkable results
in an environment.
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In response to protests by European farmers against Moroccan agricultural imports, Morocco's Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita has stressed the mutual benefits of the association agreement with the European Union (EU), highlighting the mutual benefits of the association agreement with the EU.
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Following a dip in spending and a cautious approach to purchasing organic foods last year due to inflation, the organic market is once again gaining momentum. This resurgence also seems to be benefiting the market for fresh organic fruits, including apples, as highlighted by AMI expert Helwig
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New container line starts operations in Saudi Arabia
2024-02-29 00:00
A new shipping company has started operations in Saudi Arabia, called Folk Maritime, offering feeder vessel services and short-sea transportation solutions. Poul Hestbaek is the first chief executive officer (CEO) of Folk Maritime. Hestbaek is a former CEO of Maersk-owned box line Hamburg Süd
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"The tapes allow to hold and protect the burrs correctly".
2024-02-29 00:00
The cultivation of berries involves numerous details that have a significant impact on the overall production, as Jasen Zhang from Naltsen, an expert in the use of support belts for strawberry cultivation, underlines. The expert shares important details about their installation and efficient use.
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Agriko Ukraine registers the early red potato "Korazon"
2024-02-29 00:00
The company Agriko Ukraine introduces "Korazon," an early red potato variety tailored to meet consumer demands and producer expectations. This variety combines early maturity with red skin, boasting high yield potential and resistance to various diseases.
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Market for edible flowers blossoms in Tunisia
2024-02-29 00:00
A Tunisian entrepreneur growing edible flowers says she is surprised by the appetite for her homegrown product in the North African country and hopes to see a "new culinary culture" bloom. Sonia Ibidhi, a 42-year-old journalist, turned to organic farming of the niche but in-demand product "out
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Vip rolls out paper packs for apples as sales soar
2024-02-28 17:00
Italian marketing consortium Vip has launched a new 100 per cent paper pack for its organic apples, as it continues to enjoy what it describes as a “very strong” commercial campaign.
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Fruit Logistica: A brand new concept for Europe’s exotic buyers
2024-02-28 17:00
Fruit Service Collective, a new Belgium-based independent business unit from the family Maes (Mago Holding), enjoyed a wide introduction to the fresh produce business at Fruit Logistica in Berlin.
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Despar Italia blood orange sales aid cancer research
2024-02-28 16:00
Retail group Spar Italy recently renewed its support for a project called Blood Oranges for Research, a campaign run by AIRC, the Italian Foundation for Cancer Research.
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French apples go on promotional roadshow in Thailand
2024-02-28 16:00
Interfel, the association for fresh fruit and vegetables from France, has been actively promoting French apples in Thailand this season, following a successful press event in Bangkok.
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Vixeran fixes sustainable nitrogen challenge
2024-02-28 14:00
Nitrogen-fixing Vixeran could provide crops with an equivalent of 30-40 kg/ha conventional nitrogen fertiliser this spring, and create a more resilient nutrient strategy to cope with increasingly challenging seasonal conditions, says manufacturer Syngenta.
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Could fresh produce soon be flown around the world by drone?
2024-02-28 14:00
The world’s largest cargo airline, Qatar Airways Cargo, says it sees fresh produce as an increasingly important part of its overall perishables business, as it looks to grow and expand through investment in new facilities, reefer equipment, and even drones.
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Early end of the South African stone fruit season
2024-02-28 13:00
It is also unlikely that fruit will be held back for later marketing in South Africa - as has been the case in previous seasons - and growers are advised to pack and dispatch all fruit as soon as they are ready.
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Dole announces sale of Progressive Produce to Arable Capital
2024-02-28 12:00
According to Dole, it will receive gross proceeds of USD 120.25 million from this sale.
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Early end to South African stonefruit season
2024-02-28 12:00
South African nectarine and plum exporters are expecting an earlier end to the season when compared with last year.
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Study promotes role of bugs in keeping apple orchards healthy
2024-02-28 11:00
Bugs including hoverflies, lacewings and ladybirds play an important role in keeping Britain’s apples healthy, a new study has shown.
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