During the past weekend, in thousands of squares across Italy, "The Apple of AISM" initiative returned, organized by AISM - the Italian Multiple Sclerosis Association, to support scientific research and enhance services for people with Multiple Sclerosis and related conditions. read more

Public Sector Pension Investment (PSP), a pension fund manager for Canada's security forces, is in the final stages of negotiations to acquire Citri&Co, Spain's top citrus producer. Sources familiar with the discussions have revealed that PSP Investments, which manages assets totaling approximately read more

Incotec is launching its newest microplastic-free film coating, Disco Blue L-1523, for sunflower seeds at the Euroseeds Congress 2024, happening from October 13 to 16 in Copenhagen, Denmark. This product features a vibrant blue color and is completely free of microplastics. It has been formulated to meet... read more

In the greenhouse vegetable market, there is a transition happening this week from the Belgian and Dutch supply to the Spanish season. "Starting this weekend, larger volumes of aubergine, zucchini, and bell peppers will come from Spain, followed by tomatoes in the following week. At that point, read more

W odpowiedzi na znaczący spadek tegorocznej produkcji jabłek, przypisany przymrozkom w maju w regionach centralnych i północno-zachodnich, Rosja planuje importować jabłka z Korei Północnej. Deficyt oszacowany na 30-40 procent typowej wydajności doprowadził do podwojenia cen jabłek. read more

In these weeks, the vegetable market is very hectic with high prices and limited volumes. It makes no difference for zucchini, which is experiencing high prices due to limited volumes. Claudio Filosa, president of the (organization name), describes the situation to aIFN. read more

South Africa is quickly becoming the top choice for Pink Lady apples from the Southern Hemisphere. Kantar data shows that Pink Lady sales in the United Kingdom (UK) have increased by 13% in the past year, making it the fastest-growing apple variety in the UK. read more

Japanese fresh produce buyers have recently met with top Australian growers during an inbound trade mission aimed at enhancing business connections and relationships between the two countries. read more

Paul van Groningen started working as an independent commercial agent in Spain last year, along with his wife, Maria Elena. He visited growers and packing stations in the Almeria and Granada regions last week to get an overview of the new greenhouse vegetable season. read more

"Our berry harvest in Mexico typically begins around September 15 and continues until July 15, spanning almost the entire year. We only take a brief break of about two months during the summer, as the quality conditions are not ideal during that time." read more

Japanese fresh produce buyers have met with leading Australian growers during an inbound trade mission to enhance business connections and relationships between the two countries. read more

Trzecia coroczna impreza FIRA USA odbędzie się w dniach 22-24 października 2024 roku w Woodland, Kalifornia. Po raz pierwszy plantatorzy będą mogli wziąć udział w FIRA USA za darmo. Wydarzenie będzie prezentować ponad 35 robotów demonstrujących postępy w rozwiązaniach automatyzacji rolnictwa w trzech strefach demonstracyjnych. read more

The innovative Candine apple club by Apofruit is gaining approval, with already 200 hectares planted in various regions of Italy. "It has exceptional characteristics that make it a strong contender for a very dynamic future," emphasizes Ernesto Fornari, general manager of Apofruit, the day after. read more

South Africa, second only to Spain as the world's largest citrus exporter, is launching a surveillance program in Gqeberha, a major city in the Eastern Cape, the country's second-largest citrus-producing region. This move comes after the detection of the African strain of citrus greening. read more

Sezon batatów w Egipcie trwa obecnie pełną parą. „Zaczął się burzliwie, z zatłoczonym rynkiem i gwałtownym spadkiem cen, jak to obserwujemy co roku, ale sytuacja ustabilizowała się pod względem ilości, podaży i ceny. Jest to wcześniej niż w ubiegłym roku” – mówi Nick Bakelaar ze Spotu. read more

W Bułgarii tegoroczne zbiory owoców nie spełniły oczekiwań z poprzednich lat. Prof. Dr. Dimitar Sotirov z Instytutu Rolnictwa w Kyustendil zwrócił uwagę na niekorzystne skutki wysokich temperatur podczas grudnia i stycznia dla zbiorów owoców, w tym jabłek. read more

The marketing of Eden Gold®, the new snack pear distributed exclusively by Greenyard Fresh Italy, started just a few days ago. Following an extremely positive initial campaign (click here), increasing volume is expected, in line with the progressive production ramp-up. read more

The Emilia Romagna pear campaign is currently in full swing, featuring the Abate variety. Despite not yet reaching the splendor of previous years, this variety has yielded more than sufficient quantities. Following several challenging years marked by production setbacks caused by natural disasters, the Opera consortium is now... read more

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In particular, the issue regarding the expansion of the Western Sahara within the concessions granted to Morocco under the Association Agreement, which should entail the definitive exclusion of Sahara productions from the tariff benefits granted to them. read more