Netherlands: Albert Heijn removes misleading sustainability claims
2024-04-12 09:00
The supermarket chain had used the term "most sustainable supermarket" in several stores, basing this on consumer perception studies rather than on specific sustainability efforts, according to ACM's explanation. This was considered misleading for consumers from the perspective of.
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Sakata EMEA's greenhouses will be illuminated with LEDs.
2024-04-12 00:00
Sakata EMEA's head office in Marslev, Denmark is installing LED lights in their greenhouses. This innovative initiative, made possible with the support of the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development, represents a move towards energy efficiency and environmental responsibility. By replacing
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Certis Belchim partners with Landlab.
2024-04-12 00:00
Certis Belchim has signed a partnership agreement with Landlab, an Italian company specializing in the development and testing of biostimulant products. Located in Vicenza, Italy, Landlab has significant experience and expertise in creating unique fertilizers and innovative plant biostimulants.
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Certis Belchim has formed a partnership with Landlab.
2024-04-12 00:00
Certis Belchim has entered into a partnership agreement with Landlab, an Italian company that specializes in the development and testing of biostimulant products. Located in Vicenza, Italy, Landlab has significant experience and expertise in creating specialized fertilizers and innovative plant biostimulants.
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Poland is at risk of losing its blueberry harvest.
2024-04-12 00:00
Niezwykle ciepła pogoda w marcu i na początku kwietnia 2024 roku w Polsce znacząco przyspieszyła rozkwit roślin. Według Jagodnik.pl, niektóre odmiany borówki zaczęły kwitnąć nawet o 4 tygodnie wcześniej niż zazwyczaj. Takie sytuacje nigdy wcześniej nie miały miejsca w historii.
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Contact Group Strawberry: Focus on Innovation
2024-04-12 00:00
The Strawberry Contact Group from France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal, gathered in Portugal, composed of representatives from producer and exporter associations, including Freshuelva-Fepex, and officials from their respective administrations, focused on innovation.
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Spain: one third of the garlic cultivated area is missing
2024-04-12 00:00
During the Ordinary General Assembly of the National Association of Spanish Garlic Producers and Merchants (Anpca), held on April 4th, the data regarding garlic cultivation was presented. Specifically, the cultivated area for garlic in Spain has decreased by
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"A mistaken decision made solely to ensure a successful harvest in the fields could ultimately prove to be a very expensive error."
2024-04-12 00:00
Ireland has experienced one of the wettest periods in recent history, with record rainfall every month since the beginning of the year. 47mm has already fallen this month, and the monthly average for April is 50mm. Growers should be planting by now, but the rain keeps falling and the fields are...
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According to Alexandros Polydoropoulos, agronomist of Greek strawberry exporter Labidino SA, the strawberry season in Greece has been more positive than the previous year. "The Greek strawberry season is quite satisfying," he said. "The demand is higher than last year, and the entire strawberry sector in Greece is thriving."
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Poland is at risk of losing its blueberry harvest.
2024-04-12 00:00
Wyjątkowo ciepła pogoda w marcu i na początku kwietnia 2024 roku w Polsce znacząco przyspieszyła wzrost roślin. Jagodnik.pl informuje, że niektóre odmiany borówki zaczęły kwitnąć nawet o 4 tygodnie wcześniej niż zazwyczaj. Takie sytuacje nigdy wcześniej nie miały miejsca w historii.
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This week, Starflor organized a Meet & Greet event for buyers and growers at the Aalsmeer auction in the Netherlands. During the event, the company presented the products from its affiliated producers. Starflor, which offers sales and handling services for its international growers, exhibited a diverse and exceptional range of products.
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Poland is at risk of losing its blueberry harvest as flowering has started 4 weeks earlier than usual.
2024-04-12 00:00
The exceptionally warm weather in March and early April 2024 in Poland has significantly accelerated the vegetation of plants. According to Jagodnik.pl, some blueberry varieties have started flowering up to 4 weeks earlier than usual. Such conditions have never occurred before in history.
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"Sektor truskawkowy w Grecji musi zmierzyć się z trzema naprawdę wymagającymi wyzwaniami."
2024-04-12 00:00
The agronomist of the Greek strawberry exporter Labidino SA, Alexandros Polydoropoulos, reports that the current strawberry season in Greece has been more successful compared to the previous year. He states, "The Greek strawberry season has been quite satisfying. The demand is higher than last year, and the entire strawberry sector in."
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"Made in Immigritaly", the first report on immigrant workers in the agri-food sector
2024-04-12 00:00
The volume "Made in Immigritaly. Lands, Crops, Cultures" was presented at the Cnel, in the presence of government and parliament representatives, researchers, and trade unionists. It is the first report on immigrant workers in the Italian agri-food sector. Commissioned by Fai-Cisl, the research is...
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Sakata EMEA's greenhouses will be illuminated with LEDs.
2024-04-12 00:00
Sakata EMEA's head office in Marslev, Denmark is installing LED lights in their greenhouses. This innovative initiative, made possible with the support of the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development, represents a significant step towards energy efficiency and environmental responsibility. By replacing...
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Spain is flooded with Egyptian oranges.
2024-04-12 00:00
Andaluśscy producenci cytrusów martwią się o wpływ importu pomarańczy z Egiptu. Konflikt między Izraelem a Gazą sprawił, że sytuacja się pogorszyła, ponieważ egipskie eksporty - które tradycyjnie były przeznaczone dla Chin, Turcji lub krajów arabskich - są teraz kierowane na rynki Unii Europejskiej.
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This week, Starflor organized a Meet & Greet event for buyers and growers at the Aalsmeer auction in the Netherlands. At the event, the company presented the variety of products from its partner producers. Starflor, which offers sales and distribution services for its global growers, showcased a diverse and distinctive range of products.
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Nunhems opens the Tomato Experience Center in the Netherlands.
2024-04-12 00:00
Yesterday, BASF | Nunhems officially opened the Tomato Experience Center in the municipality of Kwintsheul, near The Hague. This greenhouse, showcasing over 150 varieties resistant to ToBRFV, is complemented by modern facilities for hosting meetings and presentations.
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Chile's fruit exports were valued at over 2 billion dollars in 2023.
2024-04-12 00:00
Chilean cherries have gained popularity worldwide, but exports are also increasing for other types of fruits. Macfrut has evolved into a highly international event, and major Chilean companies consider it essential to participate in the exhibition in Rimini, Italy (8-10 May). Felipe Repetto, from the
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dvi: Kick-off for the German Packaging Award
2024-04-11 13:00
Until May 31st, companies, institutions, and individuals from Germany and abroad can submit their innovations and best solutions at the largest independent exhibition on packaging in Europe. Organized by the German Packaging Institute e.V. (dvi)
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