For the next campaign, Ailimpo expects a lemon production in Spain of around 1,260,000 tons, representing a 21% decrease compared to the result of the 2023/2024 campaign, which achieved a record production of 1,595,181 tons, according to the provisional budget drafted. read more

The period of strawberry transplants begins in the most suitable areas of Italy, such as Basilicata and Calabria. This is a crop that requires attention from the early stages post-transplant. At IFN, we interview Francesco Lateana, a field technician from Biolchim, about the best strategy to support. read more

W Wielkiej Brytanii organizacje uprawcze wyraziły swoje obawy dotyczące proponowanych aktualizacji standardu SMETA 7.0 przez Sedex, podkreślając trudności w skutecznym wdrażaniu i audytowaniu tych zmian. Centralnym punktem ich skarg jest wymaganie dla pracodawców, aby

In the United Kingdom, grower organizations have been vocal about their concerns regarding the proposed updates to the SMETA 7.0 standard by Sedex, highlighting the challenges in effectively implementing and auditing these changes. Central to their grievances is the requirement for employers to read more

The Director of the Institute of Potato Research, Mykola Furdyha, stated during a conference that the cultivation of potatoes by farms and industrial enterprises in Ukraine decreased by 36% in the first year of the full-scale war compared to pre-war levels, and the situation continues to worsen. read more

W Portugalii sezon kiwiberry rozpoczął się wcześniej w tym roku. Według Ricardo Machado, menadżera eksportu portugalskiego producenta i eksportera kiwiberry Minikiwi Farm, zbioru już zakończono: "W tym roku, portugalski zbior kiwiberry rozpoczął się dwa tygodnie wcześniej niż zwykle. Oznaczało to, że

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The United Kingdom has agreed to reduce the inspection tariff on Kenyan horticultural products from 10% to 5%. Salim Mvurya, the Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade, and Industry, announced that this change is intended to improve the competitiveness of Kenyan goods in the UK market. read more

Yesterday, the new park by Oscar Farinetti, Grand Tour Italia, dedicated to the culinary excellence of the twenty regions of Italy, opened its doors. Welcoming visitors with a 90-second video on a 13x5 LED screen was Pera. read more

The late frost at the end of April severely impacted the Austrian fruit industry this year. This affected not only the main crops like apples, berries, and plums but also niche products from local fruit cultivation. "Table grapes were also affected this year, despite grapes being less." read more

In terms of the future of the sector, particular attention must be paid to the support options within the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) as well as investments. Ferenc Apáti stated that the condition of Hungarian orchards has worsened in recent years. read more

Fresh Market, the premier event for Poland's fresh fruit, vegetable, and flower industry, will be held at the MCC Mazurkas Conference Centre and Hotel in Warsaw, Poland on September 18th. read more

The organizers, AMI GmbH (Bonn), Fruchthandel Magazin (Düsseldorf), and GS1 Germany (Cologne), will also be representatives of the entire value chain at the 14th edition of the DOGK, from seed producers and manufacturers to marketers, logisticians, and top decision-makers. read more

This is the first E.ON charging location specifically for electric trucks in Germany. In order for the charging commercial vehicles to fully utilize the maximum power per charging point, each parking spot is equipped with its own charging station. Each charging station offers a power output of 400 kilowatts, allowing the vehicles to fully utilize the charging capacity. read more

The production of seedless grapes is continuously growing worldwide, with Italy playing a leading role in this product, especially in organic offerings which total, according to Sinab projections, around 150,000 tons. The global production of organic seedless grapes is read more

Foodiverse, a European leader in the production of fresh, ready-to-eat, and ready-to-cook foods, will be participating in the 16th edition of the Fruit Attraction Fair, scheduled to take place from October 8 to 10 in Madrid. The company, with cultivation fields and production plants in Spain and Germany, will be showcasing its products at the event. read more

The production of seedless grapes is continuously increasing worldwide. Italy is at the forefront of conventional production and also offers a significant organic supply, with an estimated total of around 150,000 tons according to Sinab projections. The majority of these grapes are cultivated in Puglia, Sicily, and Basilicata. Puglia specifically represents... read more

Exsa Europe has acquired a strategic share in Agricola Salutaris, its melon supplier in Brazil. Agricola Salutaris owns a 400-450 hectare melon farm, along with a packing station and harvesting equipment. "Our strategy is to have a strong presence near the source of our main products. This approach has already proven successful." read more

"August. We are excited to introduce the Nergi kiwi berry to the market and are confident that it will be well-received by consumers," said Jean-Pierre Caruel, Sofruileg's licensing manager. read more

After completing the collection for the new season of Italian garlic and gathering initial impressions from the main production areas of the country (click here to learn more), we have been monitoring the production and commercial progress of the campaign. Francesco Delfanti, manager read more

Royal Brinkman has converted the existing 3.5-hectare tomato greenhouse, acquired by KP Holland for expansion, into a vegetable facility. According to Royal Brinkman, the location in De Lier, The Netherlands, has been upgraded to meet the new energy standards of the Green Label Greenhouse. read more

The second edition of AgriFood Future returns to Salerno, which this year aims to consolidate its role as a national reference point for the agri-food sector. The 2024 edition, organized by Unioncamere and the Chamber of Commerce of Salerno, will take place from September 8 to 10 in various locations. read more