Monthly imports of citrus fruit to the EU came in at 23,359 tons in November, of which 15,537 tons came from South Africa. read more

The distribution of the Kilometro Verde salad, Europe's largest Vertical Farm, in more than 700 Coop shops has begun. Thanks to the agreement signed, the revolutionary product on the Italian scene, grown using innovative technology with zero environmental impact, will be
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The first salmon made using a 3D printer, combining mycoproteins extracted from mushroom roots and vegetable fats, has arrived in Europe. Launched by Austrian start-up Revo Foods, which brought its project into European distribution a few months ago, The Filet, says the
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Uzbekistan has seen a surge in onion exports in December, as exporters of this product have become more active in shipping to foreign markets, EastFruitreports. read more

Armenian fruit and vegetable exports primarily target the Russian market, constituting 95% of the total export volume. However, periodic bans by the Russian agricultural watchdog, Rosselkhoznadzor, highlight quality and certification issues. According to the FAO report, Armenian exporters are
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Innovating to provide solutions, without forgetting the hundred-year history behind us (1924 – 2024), but always looking forward. "We at UNITEC never consider ourselves to have reached a final goal: each time is a stage from which we start again to reach the next objective," explains Angelo
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'This is not a matter of urgency but of emergency'. The Consortium for the Protection of the Emilia-Romagna Pear, the UnaPerae Consortium and the Pear Interprofessional Organisation are again addressing the Minister of Agriculture to reiterate the need for a more massive and
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More than 88 percent of Mexico’s horticultural exports are destined for the United States. The strength of Mexico’s access to the US market is, in part, due to efforts by Mexico’s horticultural growers to adapt to new US food safety standards. read more

After the open letter to the government that led to the signing of this new decree, the Consorzio di Tutela della Pera dell'Emilia Romagna, the UNAPera Consortium and the Pera Interprofessional Organisation are once again addressing the Minister of Agriculture to reiterate the need for a
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"Companies in the horticultural sector have to cope with massive burdens in one fell swoop - whether in production, logistics or packaging - which will hardly be compensated for by higher prices," comments ZVG Secretary General Bertram Fleischer. At the same time
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He added: "Outside of Europe, the United Nations negotiations on the Plastics Treaty have also been intense and show that we are unfortunately getting further away from our goals every day. At the same time, companies are endeavouring to incorporate sustainability into their DNA and
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According to the European Bioplastics report, the global production capacity for bioplastics will increase significantly from around 2.18 million tonnes in 2023 to around 7.43 million tonnes in 2028. read more

The project was carried out on behalf of fruit exporter, Verfrut, and is operated by Solarity providing clean energy to Fundo Quilamuta. read more

New devices to increase the shelf-life of fruit and vegetables are coming onto the market. Fruit and vegetables are the main wasted foods in Italy, where almost 8.65 million tonnes of food are thrown away for a total economic value of more than 22 billion Euro
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Today's companies generate a gigantic amount of information: products purchased, sales prices, packages entering the warehouse, packages produced, returns... A quantity of data that, if not 'governed', slows down and complicates decisions. It is from this principle that QGS set out to
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According to Maersk, participating in the dynamic Territorio Aguacate event in Medellin, Colombia, offered great opportunities, offering a chance to establish strong connections with customers from the Colombian avocado market. At the event, the Maersk team actively engaged with members of the
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India: Vegrow raises $46mln in Series C funding round led by GIC read more

SanLucar has been honoured with Spain’s Agri-Food Business Federation of the Valencian Community’s Sustainable Business Award 2023 for its “tireless commitment to sustainability in its daily business”. read more

Social impact brand Thx! has announced a strategic collaboration with Letis, a leading company in auditing and certification of quality and sustainability standards, to bring more transparency and quality to its Dreams programme. read more

All subsequent versions of the proposed Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which is still under discussion, affirm the need for an even-handed approach to the different materials; read more