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This is an interdisciplinary and cross-institutional initiative that will explore how nature-based solutions can make the greatest contribution to climate adaptation in the United Kingdom, through multifunctional landscapes that read more

The Swiss Orange Apple is considered to be the first apple variety bred in Switzerland using classical breeding methods, and was launched in 1954. The variety comes from the breeding program of the former Swiss Federal Research Station for Fruit, Viticulture and Horticulture in Wädenswil - now Agroscope. read more

The 2025 kiwifruit harvest in New Zealand has commenced, with the first fruit being picked just outside Edgecumbe in the Bay of Plenty. This marks the earliest harvest ever recorded. Growers Mark and Josie Ruiter, along with their Orchard Manager Sarah Davidson, were thrilled to be the first in New Zealand to start harvesting kiwifruit. read more

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, representatives of the European Association of Banana and Plantain Producers (APEB), of which, in the case of Spain, the Association of Producer Organizations is a part

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The click day, activated yesterday, once again proved to be a obstacle course for both companies looking for workforce and for non-EU workers hoping for temporary employment in Italy. In fact, the 110,000 "positions" were filled in just a few minutes. read more

Topian, the Neom Food Sector company, was established in 2022 and, under the leadership of Juan Carlos Motamayor, made significant strides towards ambitious goals: it constructed high-tech greenhouses and a vertical farm in Oxagon, as well as high-tech, retractable roof greenhouses in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. read more

Qatar Airways Cargo has transported 2,800 tonnes of flowers, equivalent to 42 million fresh-cut red roses, from Kenya and South America for Valentine's Day. The carrier transported almost 1,600 tonnes of red roses from Nairobi on its scheduled flights and charters. Additionally, it carried close read more

The village of Zvirinë in Maliq Municipality, Albania, is facing a problem of unsold onions piling up. Local farmers believe this is due to limited market opportunities and a preference for imported produce. As a result, farmers are starting to doubt the feasibility of continuing onion cultivation. read more

Krishak Bharati Cooperative Ltd (KRIBHCO) has partnered with Farm Frites from the Netherlands to set up a potato processing plant in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh. This joint venture aims to establish a high-tech facility to improve potato farming in the region. read more

Belgium: Delhaize recognized for leadership in health and sustainability

Ahold Delhaize reported: "We are proud to share that the latest Business Impact Assessments (BIA) study by Sciensano has reaffirmed our Belgium brand Delhaize's leadership in health and sustainability, recognizing its read more

Enes Gulbudak, the foreign trade manager for Turkish apple exporter Gulbudak, mentioned that the Turkish apple season has been successful. The exporter has successfully diversified its export markets beyond just India. "Our apple season has been going well so far, despite some challenges," he said. read more

In 2016, InnoFruit, based in Barendrecht, acquired two neighboring table grape farms in South Africa, situated 300 kilometers north of Cape Town. InnoFruit is a part of Fruitful Ventures, with Olympic Fruit being the main commercial company that has decided to integrate backward in the supply chain in recent years. read more

Picnic will be opening a 33,000 m² distribution center for fruits and vegetables at the Hogeweide business park in Geldermalsen in early March. From this new facility, fresh products will be delivered to Picnic's distribution centers in the Netherlands, Germany, and France, supporting their online operations. read more

In Italy, Agriculture 4.0 experienced a slowdown in investments in 2024, with an 8% decrease compared to the previous year, reaching a total of 2.3 billion euros. This data was reported by the Smart Agrifood Observatory of the Polytechnic University of Milan. read more

DP World has achieved a significant milestone in the development of the Sokhna Logistics Park, with 65% of the initial phase completed. This US$80 million logistics hub, situated in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE), is designed to improve Egypt's logistics infrastructure and establish it as a key regional trade hub. read more

On behalf of Apeel Sciences in Valencia (Spain), Industrial Auctions is organizing an online auction of fruit processing machinery. The auction includes various drying, cleaning, and sorting lines, which feature drying tunnels with brush beds and switch cabinets from Maf Roda Agrobotic Sienz. read more

Zinaida Plamadeala, marketing manager for Moldovan fruit exporter PDG Fruct, stated that the previous plum season in Moldova was more challenging compared to the season before due to weather conditions. "The Moldovan plum season usually lasts from August to November, with Stanley variety being the most prevalent." read more

The 2024 vegetable production report showcases notable changes in crop yields, planted and harvested areas, and market values in various categories. Several major vegetable crops saw a decrease in production, with asparagus down by 14%, snap beans by 21%, and sweet corn by 14% compared to the previous year. read more

Terra Nova Nurseries has unveiled a preview of its new Echinacea Prima™ 'Aura'. This striking perennial stands out in the garden with its jewel-toned flowers, showcasing a deep rose-pink center that transitions gracefully to a soft pastel-lime at the edges. Echinacea Prima 'Aura' is the ninth in the series. read more