Regions

"The data that has emerged in recent days regarding agricultural inspections is ruthless and confirms some Wild West situations that we have been denouncing for years: national intervention is needed to assert decent work and legality for an agri-food Made in Italy that is truly clean." read more

Some areas of Italy are dealing with extreme temperatures that are putting a strain on summer fruit crops. This is the case in the Puglia region, where Giuseppe De Filippo, commercial manager of Futuragri, a leading company in production and marketing, is facing challenges. read more

Spanish fresh produce, wine, and gourmet food products are the main focus at the second annual Spain Food Nation Summit, which aims to enhance trade relations between the UK and Spain. read more

In comparison to other horticultural crops, the ongoing war and broader conflicts have had a minimal impact on the production of subtropical or exotic crops in Israel. read more

A merger between two of the major apple producers in north-east Italy, Società Frutticoltori Trento (SFT) and Cooperativa La Trentina, has been approved. read more

The product is grown by Brookberries, one of eight 'Inno Growers'. They are a group of greenhouse growers with a passion for innovation. read more

South Korea was the fastest growing market for exports of Ecuadorian bananas in the first half of 2024, according to the latest trade data shared by industry associations Aebe and Acorbanec. read more

Agrintesa, one of Italy's largest fresh produce suppliers, has recently installed a new, highly automated packing line with the aim of taking advantage of the growing demand for premium-grade fruit in Europe. read more

Salads with the Terra Natura label come from farms that produce according to IP-SUISSE guidelines. Terra Natura represents food from Switzerland that is produced in an environmentally friendly and animal-friendly manner. Lidl Switzerland, according to the statement, wants to support this responsible production. read more

As part of the current social media campaign, Tokio Hotel band members Gustav and Georg, along with influential figures such as @niklasunddavid, @fabiundphil, and @dorothy.js, hosted the evening. Participants of the event had the opportunity to purchase tickets in advance. read more

After 4 years of hiding, due to every possible and imaginable problem, this year Italy's danger returns as a protagonist in the old continent, thanks to a finally acceptable production in terms of quantity and an excellent quality that I have not seen since read more

According to the Report on Food Consumption in Spain in 2023, issued by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food, the annual per capita consumption of fresh fruit in Spain is 78.51 kilograms, which is 2.7% lower than the previous year. read more

Mandarin imports in Southeast Asia have surged in the 2023/24 season after two years of decline, according to EastFruit. In the first 11 months of the current season (July 2023 – May 2024), key importers in the region (excluding Vietnam) brought in just under 440,000 tons of mandarins, an 8% increase. read more

The Citrus Growers’ Association (CGA) of South Africa is reporting additional decreases in the export of Navel and Valencia oranges for the 2024 season as a result of adverse weather conditions. read more

Recent incidents such as the damage caused by magpies picking have caused a stir. "Magpies are not allowed to be hunted nationwide, but individual provinces can grant an exception permit. Some provinces do this, others do not. In order to receive compensation, it is necessary to..." read more

Recent incidents such as the damage caused by magpies picking have caused a stir. "Magpies are not allowed to be hunted nationwide, but individual provinces can grant an exception. Some provinces do this, others do not. In order to receive compensation, a read more

Due to the unstable spring weather (hot/cold/wet/hail), fewer pears are hanging on the trees compared to last year. Most pears have recovered well from the hail in spring. The Conference variety, which accounts for almost 80% of the Dutch pear harvest, is estimated at 258 million. read more

With his appointment, the focus is once again placed on increasing agricultural productivity, biosafety, and expanding market access for South African products. read more

Following the cold fronts that brought floods and strong winds to the Western Cape, extreme cold conditions spread further north in the country, leading to severe frost at the beginning of week 30. This resulted in entire lemon and orange plantations being destroyed, causing significant. read more

PALS, which is already recognized as one of the most dynamic land reform initiatives in the country, stated that there are already more than 50 success stories that have emerged from the initiative. "This is a coalition in the truest sense of the word. Regardless of their political. read more