Spain citrus season: supply to European markets guaranteed
2024-11-11 12:00
Inmaculada Sanfeliu, President of the CGC, stated at the end of week 45: "After consulting with the association members, who represent 80% of national citrus exports and 60% to 70% of national supply, the packing houses in the province of Valencia are operating at full capacity again, so that...
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The Italian apple company Vip uses AI to determine when it is the right time to harvest.
2024-11-11 08:00
The Italian apple association Vip has announced the addition of a valuable new team member to its quality department: artificial intelligence.
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Industry representatives have pointed out the possible disruption to the Maputo corridor, stressing its impact on trade, supply chains, and regional stability. In the wake of post-election protests in Mozambique, the operations of several manufacturing, storage, and logistics companies have been affected.
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From theory to application
2024-11-11 00:00
On Thursday afternoon, Grower Nico Ammerlaan from Tomatoworld fixed a problem with some malfunctioning technology with a joke. The slides on the screen were advancing faster than he intended. Automatically. Nico quickly connected the automation of cultivation to data-driven cultivation. He strongly believes in that approach.
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On Saturday, Minister of Agriculture Martine Hansen participated in a discussion with RTL Radio, where they talked about the future of agriculture in Luxembourg. Hansen mentioned a shift towards larger farming operations in the country, referring to a survey that revealed 44% of current farmers do not have a successor.
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46th annual Afrucat convention.
2024-11-11 00:00
Under the motto The Sustainability Theory, Afrucat celebrated its 46th convention at the Agri-Food Science and Technology Park in Lleida last Friday.
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InnovationFest is taking place from November 11 to November 21.
2024-11-11 00:00
Starting today, Danziger will be hosting live-streaming events on its InnovationFest social channels. Experts will be giving virtual tours of the company's facilities worldwide, providing an up-close look at blooming genetics. Along with featuring the new 2026 varieties, they will also be showcasing several.
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On Wednesday, November 6th, the first forum of the Assembly of European Regions Producing Fruit, Vegetables, and Flowers (AREFLH) took place in Brussels. The event brought together regional representatives, industry professionals, and European institutions to discuss agricultural policies and sustainability.
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At an event that brought together farmers, technicians, and professionals from the horticultural sector, CapGen Seeds organized successful open house sessions last Thursday in Campohermoso (Níjar) to present their latest innovation in tomatoes: the CGT3615 pear tomato variety.
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The DANA does not paralyze the Valencian citrus campaign.
2024-11-11 00:00
"Beyond the astronomical losses in the agricultural sector as a whole, the citrus campaign has slowed down because it has not been possible to go out to harvest and because, after the flood, access to the fields and transportation from the warehouses to the destinations has been
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How is the war against parasites, pathogens, and vine diseases fought in 2024? Does chemistry and science still play an important role in this battle in an age where organic and natural approaches are becoming more popular? There is no doubt that the public, following the trend of.
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Americold has closed its branch in 's-Gravenzande.
2024-11-11 00:00
The company Americold is planning to close its Westland branch. This will mark the end of the refrigeration company in 's-Gravenzande after 95 years, which was formerly known as ADB Cool Company. The company, owned by the De Bruijn family, was acquired by Agro Merchants Group in 2015, which later...
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Artificial intelligence in the quality department of VIP.
2024-11-11 00:00
The quality department of VIP has a new, valuable collaborator: artificial intelligence. Its function? To identify the perfect moment for harvesting.
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Italian agriculture is facing over 20 phytosanitary emergencies, exacerbated by an increasingly stringent regulatory environment and increasingly impactful climate changes. In this scenario, it is urgent to support and ensure access to the solutions it is able to offer.
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The Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, Consolación Vera, has participated in the presentation of '
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The Panama Canal is planning an $8 billion upgrade to increase its container capacity and improve water conservation.
2024-11-11 00:00
The Panama Canal Authority is ready to increase the volume of containers moving through the important maritime route that connects the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. The canal's administrator has stated that this goal is backed by an $8 billion investment plan designed to expand the canal's...
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An average of 23 to 30 pallets of persimmons are shipped daily between Italy and Germany.
2024-11-11 00:00
The Gallicchio Frutta plant, the company responsible for the new 'Divino – Italian Persimmon', is currently running at full capacity. The company from Basilicata is currently concentrating on three main product packages: the Divino custom cardboard tray (30x50x9 cm, single-layer alveolus, average.
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The US parent company Americold is closing its Westland facility, marking the end of the refrigeration company in 's-Gravenzande, which was known for many years as ADB Cool Company, after 95 years of operation. The company, originally owned by the De Bruijn family, was acquired in 2015 by Agro.
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Fraunhofer Institute: IFCO packaging reduces carbon emissions by 62%
2024-11-11 00:00
A new independent Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) confirms that, in key sustainability metrics, IFCO reusable crates (RPCs) outperform single-use packaging by far. IFCO, a global leader in solutions, stands out for its superior sustainability performance.
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