Francesco Mutti, CEO of Mutti SpA, has been reconfirmed as the president of Centromarcaper for the next three-year term (2024-2026). At fifty-six years old, with a degree in Finance & Management from the University of Cardiff, and a Knight of Labour, Mutti has been leading the company since 1994. read more

Once again in recent days, the Inspectorate of Trade Quality of Agri-Food Products has stopped Eastern fruits in our country. This time, irregularities were found in cranberries imported from Russia.

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Dole fruit was the technical partner of Milano21, a half marathon that crossed the most famous places in Milan on November 24th, with thousands of participants from Italy and abroad taking part in the race in its two lengths: 21 km and 10 km. read more

Italy has been hit by the first wave of seasonal frost, but in the orchards of the Peninsula, producers can be prepared. In fact, in recent springs, defense has increased thanks to technology brought to the field by companies such as FrostBoss®. read more

13th edition of Interpoma, the apple trade show, opened yesterday in Bolzano, Italy, with a thorough examination of the current state of the global apple market. Taking place until November 23, the event includes valuable perspectives from industry experts discussing the changing market dynamics, challenges, and trends. read more

Abundant supply of clementines in the markets. First batches of Sicilian Tarocco oranges. Higher prices for apple varieties like Envy, Stark Delicious and good presence of Fuji. Full production for black cabbage. Still low interest in artichokes. read more

A team of researchers from the Institute of Molecular and Cellular Plant Biology (IBMCP) at the Polytechnic University of Valencia, Spain, has developed a golden lettuce using biotechnology, transforming the vegetable into a "gold mine" in terms. read more

The Storm Caetano, which swept across the country from west to east (with 31 departments under an orange alert), caused traffic jams in certain areas, left homes without electricity, and affected several apple orchards. "The snowstorm that struck central western France has had a major impact on some of... read more

In response to the destructive floods in eastern Spain, British retailers and wholesalers have started to import oranges from South Africa and South America earlier than usual. This change is intended to ensure a steady supply of oranges on supermarket shelves and to address concerns about quality. read more

With the approval of the Bundesrat for the CAP Direct Payments Regulation (CAPDPR) and the CAP Conditionality Regulation (CAPCR), EU agricultural support in Germany will be further simplified and more target-oriented from 2025 onwards. Additionally, the so-called eco-regulations for farmers will be implemented. read more

Wzrost eksportu świeżych owoców i warzyw z Hiszpanii wyniósł 9 procent pod względem wolumenu w styczniu-wrześniu tego roku, w porównaniu do analogicznego okresu w 2023 roku. read more

"The transformation that the sector must undergo is not only significant, but it also needs to happen quickly. We really cannot afford to waste time, as we have seen with the implementation of the new manure policy," he argues to vilt.be. A response to the read more

Especially lower-quality matches are pushing for rapid marketing. According to the announcement, domestic sales are stable at a typical November level. Export transactions can also be made continuously. Producer prices remain unchanged from the previous week (week 46). read more

These let the sunlight needed for photosynthesis pass through and do not affect plant growth. This primarily targets operators of larger greenhouses, who have so far been using conventional PV systems installed on roofs. read more

As the speaker emphasized, Poland currently does not have any significant competition when it comes to the production of black and red currants – in a way, producers from our country shape the market. Statistically, fruits from Poland account for 25% of the world's harvests. read more

Electric fans manufactured by the Tuscan company Aria srl provide an efficient solution to the issue of late frosts and excessive noise, which can cause disruptions on farms. Representatives from the company will be available at the Interpoma trade fair (21-23 November in Bolzano, Italy), at the DARWIN booth. read more

Moschos Korasidis, the general manager at ETHEA, the National Union of Agricultural Cooperatives, pointed out a shortfall of around 70,000 workers in the agricultural sector, as reported by Kathimerini. This shortage is expected to impact various regions, disrupting the olive harvest,... read more

Zespri Kiwifruit, a leading New Zealand company in the production and worldwide marketing of kiwifruit, is pleased to announce its presence at the Allianz Stadium in Turin tomorrow, Saturday, November 23, during the rugby match between Italy and New Zealand. read more

In recent years, many investment discussions have increasingly focused on labor-saving solutions. With rising labor costs, the return on investment becomes more attractive. Following the announcement of a 10% increase in the collective labor agreement wages in the Netherlands by 2025, WPS has read more

Temperatures have dropped below freezing in many parts of the Netherlands, but at G. Kramer in Zuid-Scharwoude, that's good news. The colder weather is increasing the demand for sauerkraut and related products. Ten years ago, the sauerkraut factory mainly supplied fresh sauerkraut in barrels, but read more