Foodiverse surprises with its latest innovations.
2024-07-26 00:00
Foodiverse, which has farmland and production plants in Spain, Germany, Switzerland, and Italy, offers a comprehensive range of over 1,600 references for both retail and foodservice and Horeca.
read moreRijk Zwaan is changing its focus towards the future.
2024-07-26 00:00
More than 300 professionals from the sector got to know the latest innovations that Rijk Zwaan presented at the last edition of its Global Melon & Watermelon Event at CED La Palma, in Cartagena (Spain).
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The important findings of the report from the ANBI Observatory (National Association of Consortia for the Management and Protection of Land and Irrigation Waters) on Water Resources highlight an alarming situation in several areas of Central-Southern Italy and the islands, with decreases in water flow.
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Caporalato, Rota (Fai-Cisl): "Inspections confirm situations reminiscent of the Wild West"
2024-07-26 00:00
"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."
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Summer fruit, excessive heat affects the harvest.
2024-07-26 00:00
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.
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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.
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A merger between two of the major apple producers in north-east Italy, Società Frutticoltori Trento (SFT) and Cooperativa La Trentina, has been approved.
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The product is grown by Brookberries, one of eight 'Inno Growers'. They are a group of greenhouse growers with a passion for innovation.
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Robots are prepared as the supplier focuses on expanding its presence in the stonefruit and pear markets.
2024-07-25 12:00
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.
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Lidl Switzerland increases sustainability in pre-packaged salads.
2024-07-25 09:00
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.
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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.
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This year, Italy is in!
2024-07-25 00:00
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
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Alarm in Spain: young people are no longer eating fruit
2024-07-25 00:00
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.
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Netherlands: Report damages caused by pests in order to develop a proper compensation system.
2024-07-24 12:00
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..."
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Netherlands: Report damage caused by feeding to develop a proper compensation system.
2024-07-24 12:00
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
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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.
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Spain exports 8% more to the rest of Europe.
2024-07-24 00:00
Sustainable fruit storage with Cool-Fit by Gf Piping Systems
2024-07-24 00:00
Preserve fruit for a long time, sustainably, while saving on energy costs. This is the Cool-Fit solution by Gf Piping Systems. Implemented in an apple orchard in Switzerland.
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The hot air balloon, symbol of the Cosmic Crisp apple, the apple "with a celestial taste" that has been entering the fruit and vegetable department for a few years now and promises to be a game changer in the category, is ready to take flight in the skies in Italy and Germany, after
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Fourth range, single-variety salads are growing.
2024-07-24 00:00
The fourth quarter confirms a substantial stability even in the first half of 2024, continuing the trend that saw it break even in 2023. According to the elaborations of the Italian Food Union on Circana data (Total Italy, Hyper+Super+Lsp+discount), in the first half of 2024 it recorded a
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