The organic hazelnut grower farmers’ Association CAUCASNUT, which has implemented a group organic certification system since 2014, achieved significant success in 2023 – 306 Association members received an EU-recognized organic group certificate, reports EastFruit with the reference to
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The last three years have seen a very strong push for innovation and change in the retail sector, starting with the boom in e-commerce, an inevitable consequence of forced closures. The value of e-commerce turnover in Italy today is estimated at 75.89* billion euro, with a
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As many have wandered the streets of Soho, Camden, or Hampstead, no comment, it's that time of the week again. The photo report of the Vertical Farming World Congress after 120+ attendees came down to London and others tuned in online for some spicy discussions. read more

Affected by the weather, the ripening period of fresh pears this season is one week earlier than last year, and the export season has also started earlier. The output of fresh pears in many producing areas has decreased this season, and the purchase price remains high. However, due to the drop
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Costa is trialling innovative laser etching technology on hard-skinned fruit to remove the need for fruit stickers as part of its focus on developing sustainable packaging alternatives for its fresh produce. read more

Rabobank has said that the future of the blueberry business looks positive, with growth in the sector to continue as operational efficiency and premiumisation transforms the industry. read more

Asfertglobal has created a Biotechnology Centre as part of its ongoing commitment to offer farmers innovative biotechnological solutions and promote more sustainable and environmentally friendly agriculture. read more

Halls has launched a new semi-prepared product called The Naked Avocado in a bid to reduce waste and offer consistently ripe, ready-to-eat fruit. read more

Halls has launched a new semi-prepared product called The Naked Avocado in a bid to reduce waste and offer consistently ripe, ready-to-eat fruit. read more

Tosca, a global leader in reusable plastic packaging and pooling solutions, is pleased to announce the release of its second ESG report entitled: 'All Together Better, Innovation through Partnership',
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Zuari FarmHub has partnered with CropX Technologies, a global agri-tech company specializing in digital agronomic solutions. The collaboration aims to introduce real-time monitoring technology that empowers farmers with data-driven insights for enhanced productivity and sustainability. read more

Data on traceability and safety, but also on sustainability, nutritional characteristics and packaging composition: these are just some of the information on consumer products that have become indispensable for consumers today and can also
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The European Union requires stringent values in terms of pesticide residues in citrus fruits in order to have a high level of safety and sustainability. However, according to the Unió lauradora (a Valencian producers' organisation) there are flaws in the controls; in fact, during inspections in the
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It was an excursion into the future of modern cultivated mushroom production: as part of the BDC's 75th annual conference, around 140 cultivated mushroom growers and interested parties visited the new Pilzkulturen Wesjohann GbR plant in Schwaigern. After an introduction by Managing Director Dr.
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The global blueberry industry is set to expand in the coming years as long as the sector embraces operational efficiency and 'premiumization.' North America, particularly the US, will remain the largest destination market for fresh and frozen blueberries, with Peru, Mexico, and Chile being the
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The diversity of Macfruts will, once again, be the soul of the trade fair itself, expected at the Rimini Expo Centre from 8 to 10 May 2024. A diversity that - as emphasised by President Renzo Piraccini during yesterday's presentation in Doha - is based on being a supply chain fair and
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AgroFresh Solutions, Inc., an AgTech innovator specializing in post-harvest produce freshness and quality solutions, announces a new strategic collaboration with Pagoda Group, the largest fruit retail operator in China. read more

This week the 15th edition of Cool Logistics Global is taking place in the Italian port city of Genoa with a full program of industry speakers. read more

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Artificial intelligence can be used to make better predictions about changes in consumer demand. read more