July sees the celebration of Melon & Watermelon Innovation Days, a conference in which the main Spanish and international seed houses with experimental centres and farms in the Region of Murcia open their doors to professionals in the agricultural sector to showcase their latest developments
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Vitaal, part of the Nationwide Fruit group, have announced that they will close their facility in Poeldijk, The Netherlands, citing increased post-Brexit protocols and increased paperwork and costs as contributing factors. read more

Ocado launches first robotic warehouse in Asia with Aeon read more

Penny Italia has recently launched its Pianetiamodedicated line of fourth range salads from vertical farming, in particular from aeroponic technology, with three references, Lattughino and two mixes, Balsamica and Piccantina. The retailer is a trailblazer: it is the first store with a brand
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The state’s peak farming body says rural and regional road and rail needs to be urgently looked at as part of a federal freight and supply chain review. read more

The pesticide reduction targets in the Commission's proposal for a Regulation on the sustainable use of plant protection products ("SUR") "do not threaten food security, even if the impact of the war in Ukraine is taken into account", the Commission explains.
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Last week, the European Commission presented its proposals for the regulation of gene-editing techniques (NGTs) and plant reproductive material (PRM). Both regulations are essential for Europe's agricultural sector to remain at the forefront of the world,
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F.lli Orsero, the brand synonymous with high quality exotic fruit, presents an innovation in the IV gamma segment. An absolute novelty for the Italian market, which until now has only offered the public dehydrated or dried products: fresh coconut in snack version. The coconut snack
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At this month’s Organic Food Iberia expo, Andalusian organic agri-food products stood out for their quality, sustainability and flavour. During the two-day event, Spain’s Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development held a complete programme of activities to promote
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UK: Riverford scoops hat-trick in annual organic awards read more

The European project Perfect Life, which has a multidisciplinary and cross-cutting value, aims to reduce the use and emission of pesticides into the environment with user-friendly tools and technology, is coming to an end after 5 years of implementation. read more

Start-ups can register now and until 31 July 2023 for the joint stand "Innovation made in Germany" at the leading trade fair for the global fruit trade. Participation is sponsored by the BMWK. read more

According to the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA), talks in Pacific Canada between striking dock workers and their employers have resumed after a four-day intermission. The BCMEA and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada (ILWU Canada) met on Saturday,
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The mango is increasingly winning over Italian consumers, so much so that the cultivated areas in Italy are increasing and there is a real niche of customers who appreciate this tropical fruit for its organoleptic characteristics and nutritional value. However,
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The new Conad in viale Matteotti in Siniscola (Nuoro) opened a few days ago, offering a complete shopping proposal, ready to satisfy all the demands of customers and tourists in the area; read more

As part of the FOODCOLLECT II project, the Valencian Institute of Food Technology, AINIA, has developed an autonomous system for detecting and picking up fallen fruit based on photon technologies, 3D vision, artificial intelligence and mobile robotics. read more

The most recent World Processing Tomato Council (WPTC) recently released its crop update. Tomato production and conditions in the northern hemisphere show a mix of updates and concerns across different countries. In Egypt, the peak summer season is in full swing, with processing at full capacity
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In the framework of the FOODCOLLECT II project, AINIA has developed an autonomous system for the detection and harvesting of fruits from the soil based on photonic technologies, 3D vision, artificial intelligence and mobile robotics. The combination of these technologies has made possible the development of
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Leading Latin American grower-exporter Copefrut has released its first sustainability report setting out its economic, social, and environmental performance. It comes after the introduction last year of its new corporate sustainability policy. read more

If we usually compare the sales strategies of the big brands (as we recently did for Coop and Conad,click here to read more), today we have decided to focus on a particular format, that of the farmers' market. It is the preferred shopping channel for those seeking primarily the
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