Various cutting strategies were applied and an increased lighting intensity of 240 µmol per m2 per second was tested. The researchers were able to show that eggplants can be grown under full LED lighting in Dutch greenhouses during the winter months. However, read more

"With Joe Biden as president, the USA has once again become Germany's most important trading partner, our longstanding connections creating prosperity and jobs on both sides of the ocean. I hope that we can continue the good relationship even after November 6th." read more

Gradually, more producers are entering the sale of persimmons. In Spain, the supply is increasing. So far, the quantities can be marketed without any problems. The demand in Central Europe is strong. The German market is also developing lively. The share of households that recently read more

Accordingly, Rome can provide 1 billion euros to support agricultural farms in the regions of Emilia-Romagna, Tuscany, and Marche with direct subsidies. Specifically, the funds are intended to restore production capacities and compensate for damages incurred. read more

In addition to the tourism industry, the agriculture sector is expected to be particularly affected by the innovations. One of the planned measures is to carry out the relevant administrative procedures completely digitally in order to be able to trace every step. In the future, work visas are also supposed to be issued digitally. read more

SanLucar will invite consumers to "Dive into the fun with sweet fruits" as part of its latest collaboration with Disney. The promotional packs of branded citrus, mangoes, avocados will be available in stores in Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, Belgium, Romania, Poland, and Sweden starting next month. read more

Morocco is planning to resume the export of mandarins to Russia by the end of this year after a temporary suspension, as reported by Rue20. read more

Carrefour has presented the I Study on Consumption Habits and Healthy Eating in Spain. A report that delves into the habits and nutrition that the company has

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According to analysts from the EastFruit project, the cold weather affecting most of Ukraine has caused a notable decrease in the supply of greenhouse cucumbers in the market. This has resulted in a quick rise in prices in this segment. Additionally, prices are further being driven up by the absence of competition from other sources. read more

Légumes de France and the Tomatoes and Cucumbers of France association are pleased with two rulings issued by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) on October 4th. As a result of these decisions, Western Sahara will no longer be able to benefit from the 2019 EU-Morocco trade agreement. read more

The National Logistics Cell (NLC) is playing a key role in boosting Pakistan's agricultural exports, leading to significant growth across different sectors. The NLC has helped in setting up trade routes that link Pakistan with Central Asia, as well as China and Russia. Reports indicate a noticeable increase in agricultural exports as a result of these initiatives. read more

Organic farming has been experiencing rapid growth in recent years. Just between 2021 and 2022, the global organic acreage expanded by 26.6%, with an additional 20.3 million hectares being added, bringing the total to 96.4 million hectares. This growth is indeed substantial; in fact, the new hectares have greatly contributed to the overall increase. read more

Very positive results are coming from the spring 2024 liquidation of Apofruit – a cooperative of fruit and vegetable producers with over 2,700 members in different regions of Italy –, the first of the four planned by Op over the course of a year (Apofruit is one of the few cooperatives to. read more

UK: Chairman of Spar wholesaler Capper & Co dies
Spar has expressed its condolences following the passing of Bill Capper CBE, the chairman of wholesaler Capper & Co. He passed away on 11th October. Capper & Co, located in Glamorgan, was founded in 1901 as a grocery wholesaler and later became the Spar wholesaler for the region. read more

The Large-Scale Organized Distribution (GDO) in Italy, particularly in the Central-Southern region, is facing multiple challenges to maintain its attractiveness and competitiveness in a scenario of multi-crisis at national and international levels. read more

"This is a great moment for Sicilian prickly pears, as they are highly sought after in Belgium and France and are experiencing great success," reports Roberto Chiosso, sales manager of Coas s.c.a.r.l, expressing his enthusiasm. Roberto Chiosso mentions, "I am referring to the bastardone variety of prickly pears." read more

In Ukraine's Zakarpattia region, the potato harvest is being threatened by adverse weather conditions and pest infestations. According to Goloskarpat.info, local farmers are currently fighting against slugs and rodents that are causing damage to stored potatoes, worsening the already poor harvest season in Zakarpattia. read more

Kishchentsi Fruits LLC is a renowned and experienced vegetable producer in Ukraine, operating in the central part of the country - Cherkasy region for several years. The company already has 5 onion storage chambers with a total capacity of about 7,000 tons. In the 2024 season, the company decided... read more

Agricola Moderna hosted the management of the Carrefour Italia headquarters and some of its retail stores at its Melzo (Mi) facility for a training day focused on vertical farming. Teen leaf salads and basil have a shelf-life of 12 days. read more

W sezonie 2023/24 Ukraina odnowiła skutecznie import pomarańczy, co oznacza trzeci sezon z rzędu w obliczu pełnoskalowej agresji ze strony Rosji, według EastFruit. Od listopada 2023 do czerwca 2024 ukraińscy importerzy sprowadzili 65 000 ton pomarańczy, przewyższając całą. read more