The annual report "AgriFoodTech" on agrotechnology in Spain, presented this Wednesday by ICEX Spain Export and Investments, highlights that 2024 was a critical year for agrotechnology companies and a turning point, after which better results are expected in 2025. read more

The opening of Italy, the main Italian collective at Fruit Logistica 2025, coordinated by CSO Italy and Fruitimprese, was also this year, in the late morning of the first day of the fair (yesterday, editor's note), the highlight of our country's presence at the prestigious event. read more

According to Marco Rivoira, CEO of the Italian group RIVOIRA GROUP, "It was difficult for us to introduce the Samboa planting material in Chile and it took us a while to obtain RVP certification."

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Grupo Caliche and EGD Logistics have completed the optimization of the facilities acquired last summer in Murcia - next to the Thader shopping center - and

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The Japan Grand Prix International Orchid and Flower Show 2025 opened on Wednesday at Tokyo Dome City Prism Hall in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo. The event is organized by The Yomiuri Shimbun, NHK and others. About 1 million orchid flowers are on display at the 35th event, which features varieties such as... read more

The Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producers Organizations of Almería, read more

Dole Italia celebrates the expansion of its ripening and distribution center in Guidonia, located within the Rome Agrofood Center. The main goal of this milestone is to strengthen the company's presence in Central-Southern Italy. In the new ripening space... read more

"Creating a system is essential to streamline processes, reduce costs, and portray the complexity of a nation like Italy." This is what Minister Francesco Lollobrigida said during his speech at the Italian Fruit Village during Fruit Logistica. "Italian agriculture has once again become..." read more

According to the Fruit Logistica organization, where exhibitors are distributed in 26 pavilions, this year there is a high number of exhibitors from Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, Germany, and France. read more

The regional and varietal sequence is progressing quickly this season. The summer weather conditions are accelerating the ripening process. Supplies from South Africa to Europe are increasing. Prices have weakened after the tight supply situation in December at all levels of trade. However, there is high pressure. read more

For trading companies participating in the FIN sustainability management, the guide is expanded with a chapter on water usage. From April 2025, producers and trading companies in the fruit, vegetable, and potato sector can thus demonstrate their sustainable use of the water resource. read more

Production in Turkey is expected to decrease by more than a third to 1.9 million tons, attributed to unfavorable weather conditions during the flowering period, resulting in lower yields. In China, an increase is expected due to favorable weather conditions. read more

According to the government decision published in the official gazette, the digital recording of agricultural pesticide, fertilization, and irrigation activities in an electronic register will remain voluntary until 2027. By then, it is also planned to... read more

The goal is to further reduce the dependency of EU agriculture. The proposal will now need to be approved by the European Parliament and the Council, after which it would immediately come into effect. According to the Commission, the proposed tariffs mainly target specific fertilizers. read more

The RubyRed harvest in New Zealand will begin in the coming weeks with a significant increase in quantity to more than one million trays or 3,500 tons for the Chinese mainland, and another million trays for Japan. Additionally, shipments will also be sent to the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, and other Pacific islands. read more

The horticulture industry in Tanzania has received positively a new direct cargo flight to China, a route that will offer shorter shipping times for avocado exporters in particular. read more

India's fruit and vegetable exports increased by 47.3% in volume from 2019-20 to 2023-24, as stated by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. This growth is attributed to financial assistance from the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Department of… read more

The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) has identified increased pest risks for mango farmers in Cambodia, with Oddar Meanchey province highlighted as particularly vulnerable. This region, along with Kampong Speu and Battambang, forms the country's mango-producing belt. The FAO study. read more

Throughout the month of January, the challenge that originated in the UK to educate consumers about a vegan lifestyle also took place in Italy. It's called Veganuary and involved some retailers operating in Italy who, in one way or another, have participated. read more

This week, the downward price trends in the onion market in Ukraine have deepened. Analysts from the EastFruit project have noted that despite many farmers holding back on selling onions last week in anticipation of higher wholesale prices, Ukrainian farms have now opted to begin selling. read more