Wilson's Country agronomist, Stuart Meredith, has reported that the main crop potato harvest for 2024 has started. Meredith mentioned that despite a cold and late spring that delayed the emergence of the crops, the year has been beneficial for potato cultivation due to well-timed moderate rainfall. The main crop was planted early. read more

Auction of production lines for washing, drying, and packaging leafy greens, organized by Cultiva in Taglio di Po (Italy), is currently taking place on Industrial Auctions' platform. The auction features washing and drying lines, which include a Naddeo weighing hopper, shaker, mesh belts, and a Food read more

WEC Lines, a Dutch shipping liner and owner, has opened its new office in Nantes. The new office is located at 16 Quai Ernest Renaud, 44105 Nantes, France, right in the center of the city, overlooking the Loire River. This location enhances its ability to oversee all operational matters. read more

Over 230 chestnut growers gathered in Melivia and Agia, in the region of Thessaloniki, Greece, from September 12th to 15th for the 14th edition of the Chestnut Technical Days promoted by Eurocastanea, the European network that promotes and defends the interests of European chestnut growers. read more

KIFE) opened at the Kunming Dianchi International Convention and Exhibition Centre on September 20th-22nd. Approximately 430 companies from 13 countries, including those from the United Kingdom, participated in the show. read more

On the occasion of the European Organic Day celebrated yesterday, September 23, the data on the sector were made public. Here's what was stated by Coldiretti and Confagribio. read more

In Nagymaros, Hungary, Laszlo Batki, an organic farmer, faced the devastation of his crops due to flooding from the Danube. His farm, situated just north of Budapest, was submerged, impacting his tomatoes, peppers, radishes, and lettuce. The flooding came after a summer of drought, making the situation even more challenging for nurturing the crops. read more

"The state of Consumer Goods in Italy" by Niqanalizza analyzes the trends in consumption and purchasing habits of Italian families for the month of August 2024, outlining the landscape of the Organized Large-Scale Distribution (GDO) in our country. read more

L’Insalata dell’Orto, an Italian company specialized in the production and commercialization of fresh vegetables and greens for consumption or cooking (IV Range), and the main European producer of

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For Italy, a "real simplification shift" of the Common Agricultural Policy is necessary. The protests of farmers at the beginning of the year have made it clear that the current model needs significant adjustments: it is necessary to continue the simplification process so that the read more

France: Changes in governance at Monoprix and Naturalia
Philippe Palazzi, Chief Executive Officer of Casino Group, has been appointed as Chairman of Monoprix and Chairman of Naturalia in addition to his current role. Alfred Hawawini, Group Transformation and Strategy Director, has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer. read more

Od początku bieżącego tygodnia ceny białej kapusty zaczęły rosnąć na Ukrainie, donoszą analitycy z projektu EastFruit. Obecnie ukraiński rynek kapusty przechodzi okres pozasezonowy, gdzie sprzedaż odmian średnich już się zakończyła, a jedynie... read more

From the Mediterranean countries, essentially only Italy supplies the German market with watermelons. Cantaloupes are almost exclusively offered from Brazil. With the transition to overseas supply, the retail sector's advertising activities also change. At the end of August, there were. read more

According to Northern Ireland potato brand Wilson's Country, potato acreage across the island of Ireland in 2024 has increased year-on-year due to climatic and market factors. read more

The Netherlands-based greenhouse construction specialist Van der Hoeven has announced the official opening of Better Future Farms, a large, fully automated production facility for leafy greens in the town of Louisa, located in the US state of Virginia. read more

Since the "School Catering Day" on September 23, the digital platform has been available free of charge to schools throughout Germany. The Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) supports "Our School Meals" as part of the National Action Plan IN FORM with up to 850,000 euros. read more

Ceny świeżych owoców i warzyw dla konsumentów w Rosji znacząco wzrosły w ostatnich miesiącach z powodu wysokiej inflacji, presji ze strony międzynarodowych sankcji gospodarczych oraz niezwykle niskich temperatur na początku tego roku, które rzekomo spowodowały niepowodzenie niektórych zbiorów. read more

The share of organic farming now accounts for 4.8% of the total Dutch agriculture. There are noticeable disparities in regional development: Gelderland leads the way with over 30.8% more organic cultivation area, an increase of 3,132 hectares, plus an additional 997 hectares. read more

Urban Crop Solutions has installed the first vertical farming tower at Agrotopia, the research center for sustainable agriculture in Roeselare, Belgium. read more

The 19th century had not yet ended when Bayer arrived in Italy; Since then, the marriage between Bayer and the Nation is one of the most solid. "To this historic occasion, we wanted to dedicate our 2024 corporate campaign that aims to immediately unite Bayer with the territory." read more