ALDI consolidates its expansion in Spain after reaching the milestone of 450 supermarkets in the country. The company celebrates this strong achievement alongside significant growth in recent years, which has allowed it to establish itself as a relevant option for consumers. read more

In the Algarve region of Portugal, a tropical fruit called pitaya, also known as dragon fruit, is becoming increasingly popular among local farmers as a viable agricultural product. With the support of a European Union project, an "experimental field" has been set up in the eastern Algarve, specifically outside Vila. read more

The company Cítricos Andaluces SAT 3719 (Citran), which started 44 years ago as a family business dedicated solely to conventional citrus production, has evolved into a leading producer and marketer of citrus fruits in Spain. They have achieved this with a strong commitment to organic and sustainable practices. read more

This three-year campaign, from May 2024 to April 2027, is co-financed by the European Commission under Regulation (EU) 1144/2024, supporting actions on information and promotion of agricultural products in the domestic market. The

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In 2023, the Agriculture 4.0 market in Italy reached a value of 2.5 billion euros, marking a 19% increase compared to the previous year. Despite the lower growth compared to the 2021-2022 period (+31%), the sector continues to show lively interest for the... read more

Sakata has announced that it will showcase 14 new varieties during the 2024 edition of its Field Days event, which takes place in Zwaagdijk-Oost, the Netherlands on September 24-26. read more

There are more than 1,000 varieties of apples in Switzerland, some of which are several hundred years old, while others are only a few decades old. The apple is the most widely grown fruit in Switzerland, covering an area of ​​just under 3,700 hectares. It is also the favorite fruit of the Swiss people. read more

The line allows for continuous, gentle processing of sensitive salads with consistently high quality through central control. read more

The new varieties offer customers improved uniformity, disease resistance, bolting resistance, field holding ability, yield potential, simplified harvesting and processing, improved shelf life, or of course, an enhanced taste. The new product range includes beetroot, read more

The association offers agricultural businesses the creation of a comprehensive CO2 balance. Subsequently, AgroImpact supports businesses in determining specific measures and provides financial resources for project implementation, so that businesses can reduce their CO2 footprint. read more

The food retail sector (LEH) has significantly increased its number of promotional advertisements for conventional raspberries to 22 in the current running 36th week. Due to the progress of the season in Germany, raspberries from German cultivation are now only sporadically available. Imported raspberries. read more

The second half of August was characterized by severe weather events that resulted in damage to 25,500 hectares of insured crops in Spain, particularly affecting the citrus, wine grape, and fruit industries. The damage, primarily from hailstorms, has had a significant impact on Catalonia, Murcia, the Valencian Community, and other regions. read more

Summer is expected to continue for some time. This presents a great opportunity for Ludvig Svensson to expand their business relationships. Yesterday was the big day. At PLSTK Café in Hoek van Holland (the Netherlands), they rolled out the yellow carpet. There was a DJ, live music, snacks, and drinks - all the ingredients for a successful event. read more

On September 3rd, Restrain Germany organized a webinar on the utilization of ethylene-based sprout inhibitors in potato storage. The webinar specifically highlighted the newly developed 'Precision Ethylene Treatment' (PET) technology, which is an enhanced method for controlling and sustaining the appropriate ethylene levels in potatoes. read more

Almond harvesting operations began a few weeks ago in Italy. Quotations for in-shell almonds have increased by 15-20% compared to 2023, rising from 4500-4800 €/t a year ago to 5200-5500 €/t (yield basis). Pasquale Campobasso, an entrepreneur from Apulia and owner of Aziende Campobasso, a well-known... read more

The Satsuma mandarin season has already begun in the Valencian Community, Spain, with the first Iwasaki, Okitsu, and Owari mandarins arriving 15 days earlier than last year. The fruit has a good taste, although sizes are generally smaller due to an excessively dry spring. read more

The harvest in Belarus has begun, with 74,000 tons of potatoes already collected. According to Belta and the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, farmers have started the extensive gathering of this essential crop, often referred to as the "second bread." Experts consider this year's harvest to be impressive. read more

The biofungicide producer Biotalys has received approval from the Dutch regulator CTGB (College voor de Toelating van Gewasbeschermingsmiddelen en Biociden) to conduct large-scale demonstration trials in greenhouses for its first biofungicide candidate, EVOCA™*. It is important to note that the harvested fruits and read more

Indian agricultural authorities are considering the option of exporting potatoes and pomegranates to the Russian market. The matter was discussed in a video conference on September 6 between Russia's Rosselkhoznadzor and India's relevant authorities. read more

At Handelsonderneming C.J. den Boer from 's-Gravendeel, the new crop of purple Morado garlic from Spain has been available again since last week. "We are once again receiving a chunky, coarse size (55+), which was hard to come by in the last few months of the previous season, so we had to settle for. read more