The State Plant Protection and Seed Inspection Service has published new methodologies for Integrated Plant Production. There are 13 crops in which farmers will be able to apply for subsidies - including one new berry species.

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Higher hourly yields mean: Reduced manpower and plants with ±3% weighing accuracy. These are just a few of the features of the vegetable processing plants designed and implemented by Bulltec in Italy, specifically in Sicily. "We focused on minimum weight tray packaging." read more

Quality assurance, transparency, and food safety are increasingly central themes that respond to the growing demand from consumers for healthy and traceable products throughout every stage of the agricultural supply chain. This demand is being met by advanced digital solutions such as... read more

There is a need to create a network around the Piana del Sele Igp Cauliflower, appreciated for its health benefits and versatility in the kitchen. This is why the Consortium has launched an initiative to celebrate it every November 28th. The goal is to raise awareness among the public about its value, which also includes health care. read more

Turkey continues to play a significant role in global fruit and vegetable production, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. The country is listed among the top three producers worldwide for 22 products. Turkey's agricultural area covers a total of 38.588 million hectares, supporting a diverse range. read more

"Keeping kiwis fresh can be a challenge, as it's a delicate fruit that is prone to quality loss during transport and storage," says Yagmur Ozbutun, export area executive at Turkish packaging manufacturer Ser Pak Packaging. "Kiwi has become an increasingly sought-after fruit worldwide, thanks to." read more

"Tjerk Nagel of Konaxx Onions from Sint-Jacobiparochie in mentioned, 'If you look at other outdoor products, such as potatoes, cabbages, carrots, and onions, they manage to stand out well with strong exports, because an enormous volume has been leaving in recent weeks, which is very positive.'" read more

The early arrival of Chilean cherries in Argentina's market in November has raised concerns among local producers, who are facing high costs and declining competitiveness. Aníbal Caminiti, the president of the Argentine Chamber of Integrated Cherry Producers (CAPCI), expressed worries about the situation. read more

Ostatnie zawieszenie podejścia systemowego dla chilijskich winogron przeznaczonych do eksportu do Stanów Zjednoczonych wywołało zaniepokojenie w branży, szczególnie wśród producentów z północy kraju. Według Leonarda Marchanta, menedżera GLS Exports, ta decyzja to "ciężki cios" dla... read more

Beekers Berries just launched a newly redesigned website after months of development. The updated platform is designed to be a source of information and reference for both trade partners and consumers interested in berries. Founder Wil Beekers stated that the goal of the revamped site is to provide visitors with a clearer read more

Earlier this month, California-based companies Gem-Pack Berries and Reborn Materials participated in a Sustainable Packaging Summit in Utrecht, the Netherlands. The companies are partnering on the introduction of Full Cycle Hybrid Plastic Packaging. "Together with berry grower Gem-Pack, we aim to..." read more

The quality of Val Venosta Apples arrives in the Veneto region with a multi-channel and cross-selling project. In addition to a new stage of the Applepairing project, Veneto will be involved in a brand awareness campaign and a prize competition to tell a journey made of taste. read more

An Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority-approved packhouse covering 5,600 square meters at Manohar International Airport has received clearance and is planned for completion by April. According to the Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the facility is expected. read more

After the positive response obtained from the launch of Plátano de Canarias IGP in the Italian market, Dole Italia announces the start of the second phase of the distribution project. The product, introduced in recent months in collaboration with Cortilia, a leading food tech company in the service of read more

In the agricultural desert of La Joya, located 1,600 meters above sea level and surrounded by mountains in the south of Peru, a team of professionals is assisting hundreds of small-scale farmers to become competitive suppliers to markets in Chile, China, and even Europe. At the heart of this transformation read more

At the peak of the clementine season, Benoît Maillard-Guillon from Ets Meseguer evaluates the ongoing campaign. The company, located at the Rungis market, is dedicated to providing top-quality products to its customers on a daily basis, while also striving to ensure a fruitful outcome for the efforts invested. read more

Egypt's early strawberry season is leading to increased demand for air freight capacity to Central and Western Europe. Charter operator AirMaster has commenced perishables flights from Cairo to Hahn Airport, utilizing two B737-800BCF aircraft with a capacity of 22 tons per flight. read more

The supply of fresh fruits and vegetables to consumers in the United States still relies on three main sources: domestically grown produce harvested either by machines or migrant workers, and imported produce from countries with lower wages. Currently, the United States imports 60 percent of its fresh fruit and 35 percent. read more

The export markets for fruits and vegetables from the United States have demonstrated steady long-term resilience from 2015 to 2024, with gradual recovery after a decline in 2020 and renewed growth through 2024. Canada maintained its position as the primary destination throughout the period, while markets like Mexico, Japan, South Korea, read more

Long cane raspberry seedlings are increasingly popular in the cultivation structures established in tunnels. Mariusz Jurczyk, the production manager at Poland Plants, informs about the agrotechnical process in this company located there. read more