A network involved in smuggling drugs worth up to £7bn into the UK from Europe over two and a half years has been dismantled, with key figures receiving significant prison sentences, as reported by Manchester Crown Court. The operation, identified as the largest of its kind, has been successfully disrupted. read more

Four restaurant chefs from the provinces of Valencia, Castellón, Málaga, and Valladolid will compete in the final of the XIV Creative Cooking Contest with Elche Pomegranates which will take place on the next 11th of

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Costa's berry harvest has started at its farms in the North-West, with the workforce expected to reach around 2000 people during the season. Recruitment for local employees is already in progress, with positions available in various harvest operations including picking and packing. read more

People often complain about the prices being too low in the fruit and vegetable department; so you can imagine our surprise when, a few days ago, we found a price tag inside a supermarket in Milan indicating a value of 132.67 euros per kilogram. read more

The development period of the D'Agen plum started a few weeks ago in Chile. These plums are later dried and exported to over 75 countries. Nicolás Tagle, producer and quality manager at Kaikén, foresees a promising outlook for the 2025 harvest: "Production is more stable and even, which bodes well for the future." read more

Carah Ronan, a fifth-generation Montana farmer, never imagined she would come back to the farm. Raised in a traditional farming environment with sugar beets, corn, cattle, and canola all around her, she decided to pursue further education after high school. However, her life took a different direction when she and her husband, read more

Secretary of State Jacek Czerniak emphasized that agricultural issues have been a significant aspect of the nearly 75-year relationship between Poland and Vietnam. "I am confident that we can collaborate to develop strategies for the sustainable growth of bilateral trade in agricultural and food products, and..." read more

Sonrosa® is not just a new variety, but the beginning of a revolution. Yesterday, FruitMasters and Limgroup unveiled a pioneering innovation in strawberries that offers substantial advantages for farming, commerce, retail, consumers, and the environment. According to Vincent Deenen, read more

The goal of developing a plant-based fungicide for greenhouses and agricultural products was to eradicate fungal contamination on ornamental leafy plants with valuable leaves, as well as plants propagated by seeds that may be susceptible to fungal contamination, leading to issues such as... read more

The relentless rain has caused flower and vegetable traders in Chikkaballapur district and KR Market in Bengaluru to suffer losses, with flowers, fruits, and leafy greens being significantly damaged. "Almost 50% of my flowers have rotted in the past two days," lamented Suresh Gowda, a flower trader. read more

Rynek grecki wydaje się obiecujący dla branży grzybowej. Pan Aris Meta, właściciel firmy pośrednictwa w handlu grzybami Manitaria Thessalias, mówi: "Popyt na grzyby w Grecji wzrasta z każdym rokiem. Każdy nowy sezon jest lepszy od poprzedniego. Białe grzyby stanowią około 85% naszego" read more

"Based on the projections made on November 1st, 2024, it is estimated that French cucumber production for the 2024 season will reach 169,300 tons. This represents a decrease of 3,900 tons compared to the previous year (-2%), mainly attributed to the unfavorable weather conditions characterized by persistent dullness and rain throughout much of the season. In October 2024, cucumber prices were 4% higher than in October." read more

The Romagnoli chicory campaign is approaching its conclusion, expected by mid-December, with overall positive results. Filippo Fabbri, from the homonymous farm in Santarcangelo di Romagna (Rimini), and also a member of the Agribologna Consortium, communicated this to IFN as an active witness. read more

BASF | Nunhems continues its work of offering solutions to farmers and companies with resistance to the Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV), as evidenced by the opening of the second tomato showcase farm in Águilas (Murcia), to showcase new varieties to producers and technicians. read more

Sezon malin w Hiszpanii rozpoczął się dobrze dla Plusberries w Huelvie pod koniec września. "Pozytywny trend utrzymywał się do połowy listopada, ale potem rynek trochę stracił na wartości" - mówi Jan van Bergeijk. "Z pozytywnej strony mieliśmy doskonałą pogodę tutaj, ale spowodowało to również szczyt podaży... read more

FAS/San José predicts that orange production will increase by around 11 percent in marketing year (MY) 2024/25 to reach 250,000 metric tons. Production in MY 2023/24 was lower than anticipated, at 225,000 metric tons, due to irregular rainfall patterns linked to El Niño weather. read more

When you mention Nico van Vliet, you are talking about new vegetable varieties. With decades of experience working at breeders like Syngenta and Bayer, he can rightfully be called experienced. Soon, he will be leaving Bayer to concentrate on new projects in the sector - a perfect opportunity to reflect on his accomplishments. read more

Four distribution centers used for managing goods, over 30 customers in the GDO channel with an average of 30 references per week, two directly managed fruit and vegetable markets, a subsidiary company in the Netherlands, a turnover of 75 million euros and over 100 million for the group, considering... read more

The zima season is w pełni at Euro Gijbels' Catalan growing site, where the focus is mainly on cauliflower, parsley, celery, and citrus, with recent additions of mint and coriander. Although the province of Catalonia largely escaped the worst of storm DANA, John Gijbels notes that the… read more

In recent years, grapes have been one of the most valued categories both in the fruit and vegetable department of large-scale retail distribution and in traditional channels. Consumer preferences are increasingly moving towards "premium" products, with a growing popularity of Protected Geographical Indication (IGP) grapes and a gradual substitution. read more