With the decree law approved by the Council of Ministers, the endowment of the Fund for Innovation in Agriculture has been increased by an additional 47 million euros for the year 2025. The Fund was established to support agricultural, agri-mechanical, and fishing enterprises. read more

74% of agricultural businesses adopt at least one circular practice, a model based on the sustainable and regenerative use of natural resources to prevent depletion and reduce waste. This is what emerges from the research conducted by the Food Sustainability Observatory at the Polytechnic University of Milan. read more

At the GreenTech event in Amsterdam, Nijssen, in collaboration with Lab Associates and Bever Innovations, introduced a comprehensive solution for plant tissue culture. They developed growth chambers with horizontal airflow, specifically designed by Nijssen, to efficiently remove heat and ... read more

The blueberry market in India is currently going through a period of transition due to changes in import seasons. Traders are dealing with challenges such as limited supply, high freight costs, and changing consumer preferences, as highlighted by Gagan Khosla, CEO of NGK Trading Co. "The availability of blueberries is limited as we are in between seasons," Gagan points out. "Peru read more

Solid and growing balance sheet for the AgroFood Center of Bologna in 2024: improving operating results, increasing net profit, and confirming the financial strength of the Bologna fruit and vegetable platform. "We continue to build the future of the fruit and vegetable supply chain, which has" read more

Italian agriculture has always encountered difficulties in exporting its products. However, there are virtuous examples of companies that are successfully showcasing their innovations, both in the domestic market and abroad. Among these stands out Annatura, a thriving firm. read more

Carbon nanodot technology, initially developed for healthcare applications, is now being adapted for agricultural use to support the development of RNA-based biopesticides. The technology was created by CDotBio, a biotechnology spin-out from the University of Bristol in the UK. read more

You were arrested about a week ago after organizing a six-week strike in Changuinola, in the northwestern province of Bocas del Toro. You are being charged with crimes against public safety, damage to transportation infrastructure, and disruption of... read more

The shipping and logistics company Maersk has announced that it will terminate its business relationships with companies connected to Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The decision, which was disclosed on Monday, comes after a review of its operations in the area and amidst continued international scrutiny. read more

In Thika, Kenya, pineapple farming is undergoing a transformation driven by climate resilience and sustainable practices. Del Monte Kenya has adopted smart agriculture to combat the effects of climate change while safeguarding productivity. Harsh weather conditions, including flooding and read more

Global food waste, estimated to be over $1 trillion annually, continues to pose significant challenges for fresh produce suppliers, particularly in managing spoilage and staying profitable. Active packaging technologies are being seen as a possible solution. One of these innovations is the Vidre+ read more

In the flexible packaging sector, where sustainability and performance go hand in hand, the Vibac Group collaborates with companies in the fruit and vegetable industry. The Italian company is not directly involved in the fruit and vegetable sector, but it plays an active role in the advanced packaging solutions. read more

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Agronomist Júlio Menegotto discussed the implementation of innovative technologies in passion fruit cultivation in Brazil's Federal District during an interview with CB Agro, a collaboration between Correio and TV Brasília. Menegotto emphasized the Federal District's use of passion fruit... read more

Inde ma wiele do zrobienia, ponieważ niemal 40% jej produkcji rolnej ulega zepsuciu. "Wskazuje to na ogromną nieefektywność w sposobie przechowywania i przemieszczania naszych łatwo psujących się produktów" - stwierdził Biplob Barik, współzałożyciel i dyrektor generalny Citrus Freight. Ten problem podkreśla konieczność ulepszenia łańcucha chłodniczego. read more

House Fair 2025 concluded last week at the Innovation Center in Pijnacker, The Netherlands, marking another successful edition of this annual event. Held from June 10th to 13th, the fair welcomed over 250 participants, including over 60 companies from across Europe, Asia, and North America. read more

For sixty years in the fruit and vegetable trade and production sector, the D'Aprile company, based in Tarantino, in Palagianello, specializes in citrus fruits. Their production calendar includes apricots, persimmons, table grapes, and watermelons. read more

The international trade landscape has been disrupted by Trump's increased tariffs, along with instability in the Red Sea region and the widespread impacts of climate change. The logistics industry is striving to address unforeseen challenges and adapt towards sustainability. There is a rising emphasis on locally sourced goods. read more

"This inauguration is not only an important milestone for our company, but also the beginning of a new chapter for the already established PEF technology," said Dr. Stefan Töpfl, Managing Director of Elea Technology GmbH, at the official opening of the modern company headquarters. read more

Ecuador's banana sector relies on sea freight that can take up to 55 days to arrive because of the detour taken around the Cape of Good Hope. Record spot prices have reached $16 per 43-pound box, and stringent controls are in place due to the sanitary threat of moko. All of these factors have contributed to a slowdown in the sector. read more