ECONEX received the Regional Minister for Water, Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries of the Region of Murcia, Antonio Luengo, in its facilities, accompanied by the Secretary General of the same ministry, Víctor Martínez, among other authorities. read more

The increase in the Minimum Interprofessional Wage (SMI) announced yesterday by the President of the Government has not taken into account the reality of the most affected sectors, such as the fruit and vegetable sector, in which labour accounts for up to 45% of production costs and will damage the
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Bayer and Kimitec today announced a strategic agreement to accelerate the development and commercialisation of biological crop protection solutions and biostimulants. Under this global agreement, the two companies will become key partners in the development and commercialisation of biological crop protection solutions and biostimulants.
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Intrinsic sugars are considered healthy by reference health authorities such as the World Health Organisation (WHO). These sugars do not fall within the recommendations for limiting free sugars content, generally set at 25 %.
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From 19 to 22 April, the Region of Murcia will become the capital of agricultural technology and innovation, in what is shaping up to be the major trade fair for means of production in the Spanish Levante region. read more

According to the latest report from the Andalusian Regional Government's Price and Market Observatory, in a week that traditionally sees an increase in the production of this fruit, what has happened is that there has been a reduction in supply. read more

The measure, as explained by the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas, is part of the Government's firm commitment to support farmers, livestock breeders and fishermen since the Russian invasion of Ukraine 11 months ago, who have had to face increases of
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On 25th and 26th January, LIDA Plant Research held its first "LIDA - Fruit Growing Specialists Meeting" for the Northern Zone and Valencia. An important event that brought together its customers from these areas, successfully fulfilling its objective of providing greater knowledge of its products and services.
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The aim of this integrated platform is to improve the health indicators of the population as well as business competitiveness in the field of personalised food. read more

Climate change is causing the deterioration of aquifers, the depletion of arable soils and the alteration of climatic seasons, affecting the future of conventional agriculture, which requires new biotechnological tools to combat its effects. read more

"While in France and the northern countries, strong local production has set the pace, export markets have not ceased to bring us joy", confessed Marc Peyres, director read more

Uvasdoce Fresh is heading for Fruit Logistica 2023, one of the most important international trade fairs in the fruit and vegetable sector. It will be held from 8 to 10 February at Messe Berlin as usual. The Alicante-based company will be attending this major event packed with new products in a key year in
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The event brought together in Lleida, sectoral representatives and companies from the main production areas: Andalusia, Murcia, Valencia, Catalonia, Extremadura, Aragon, Castile and Leon, Castile-La Mancha and La Rioja, with the collaboration of the Business Association of
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After passing the audit of the National Accreditation Entity (ENAC) on 20 and 21 December, the company SAU Consultoría Estratégica has been certified as the first Collaborating Entity of the Region of Murcia (ECARM), within the scheme of inspection of agricultural farms.
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The leading quality seal in packaging will present, together with AFCO (Spanish Association of Corrugated Cardboard Packaging Manufacturers), 100% efficient and sustainable agricultural packaging solutions in cardboard, in Hall 11.2 A-38 at Messe Berlin. read more

The wide-ranging legislative package of new applications in the fruit and vegetable sector and its adaptation to the reality of production and trade was one of the main issues discussed this Tuesday at the members' part of the FEPEX Assembly, which was held at the FEPEX headquarters in Barcelona.
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Gabaceras was born in the Aridane Valley, one of the best productive areas of the island of La Palma, which is currently in the process of recovery after the eruption of the Cumbre Vieja volcano in La Palma at the end of 2021. The brand has been characterised by representing the banana from
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Fruit Logistica is just a few weeks away and ILIP will be attending this important event in Berlin from 8 to 10 February to present its innovative packaging solutions dedicated to the fruit and vegetable sector: trays, baskets and trays made from traditional and recycled plastic.
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Seminis made a commitment to sustainability at Melon&Watermelon Week '22 and delivered. During the event in July, Bayer officials announced that, in order to offset their carbon footprint, they had decided to plant a tree for each attendee at the talk - a
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