In Apulia, approximately 60% of the national production of seedless grapes from organic farming is accounted for. The annual demand for seedless grapes from organic farming is growing at a rate of about 5% to 7% at the European level, with the market share of grapes from organic farming in the...
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Seafrigo has opened a new global headquarters.
2024-09-04 10:00
Seafrigo Group has inaugurated its new headquarters at 22 Rue de New-York, 76000 Le Havre in France.
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The Federal Minister for Agriculture, Regions and Water Management Norbert Totschnig, the Governor of Lower Austria Johanna Mikl-Leitner, and the Governor of Burgenland Hans Peter Doskozil have made a key decision for the future of.
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Netherlands: A new fund created by agricultural entrepreneurs.
2024-09-04 00:00
Imagine: you are interested in purchasing a piece of land, and suddenly the opportunity arises to acquire that coveted plot. You sign up, attempt to secure the required financing, and are informed that the sale will proceed. However, the funds are not available yet. The bank requires more time, but you are still obligated to make payments. Panic sets in!
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Slovenian apples featured in AI-generated Spar advertisement
2024-09-04 00:00
Świeże jabłka grają główną rolę w nowej reklamie Spar Slovenia, która została w całości wygenerowana przez sztuczną inteligencję.
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Belgium: PTS Mechelen invests in a rainwater storage facility
2024-09-04 00:00
Six water tanks were installed on the campus of PTS Mechelen this summer, according to the Province of Antwerp. The installation of the tanks is part of a new construction project that emphasizes sustainability. Each of the six tanks has a diameter of three meters and a length of 15 meters, and they are designed to collect water.
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The company appoints Bertrand Mothe as the new CEO in Spain.
2024-09-04 00:00
The company explains in a statement that "during his time leading Makro Spain, Martínez Fontano has successfully driven the"
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Fifty years of VD Horst
2024-09-04 00:00
On Monday, September 2, 2024, VD Horst celebrated its 50th anniversary. The spraying company, located in Poeldijk, the Netherlands, will be hosting the celebration. The event will feature a selection from the photo archive to commemorate this milestone. Exactly fifty years ago, founder René van der Horst started the company.
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Avocado production project in Portugal faces rejection
2024-09-04 00:00
The Alentejo Regional Coordination and Development Commission (CCDR) has not approved the revised proposal for an avocado production initiative in the Alcácer do Sal area, within the Setúbal district. This decision was based on the evaluation of the Environmental Impact Statement (DIA).
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Bulgarian vegetable growers prefer to export high-quality products.
2024-09-04 00:00
Every third tomato, pepper, and cucumber produced in Bulgaria is exported to international markets, according to a report from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food. The 2023 agrostatistics show that Bulgaria exported 39.2 thousand tons of fresh vegetables, representing a 2% increase from the previous year.
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Dutch variety Picasso wins at Potato Ukraine 2024.
2024-09-04 00:00
On August 30, 2024, Agrico Ukraine took part in the All-Ukrainian Potato Day event, Potato Ukraine 2024, which was held at the Eco Tur farm in Volyn. The event showcased 65 new and promising potato varieties from eight Ukrainian and international breeding companies. Agrico's varieties were particularly notable for their quality.
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The pumpkin harvest at Switzerland's largest producer, Jucker Farm AG, began around two weeks later than usual in week 33. "It was mostly wet and cold, which is why an earlier start of the season using fleece and film covers did not work this year. Nevertheless, there is no homogeneous picture."
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Seedless grapes, a European success story for organic too
2024-09-04 00:00
The production of seedless grapes is continuously growing worldwide. The organic seedless grape production is also increasing annually by around +5-7% at the European level, accounting for a market share in Europe ranging from 5 to 10% of the total. Italy, among the main European producers, contributes with.
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Drought, Lollobrigida: "Italy leads in the EU for a common strategy"
2024-09-04 00:00
"While in Italy some are only focused on polemics, I am currently in Cyprus (yesterday, editor's note) attending the meeting of the Ministers of Agriculture of Mediterranean countries, the Med Cyprus 2024. In this context, we are discussing the issues related to climate change in agriculture to identify..."
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At Asia Fruit Logistica, the collective led by Cso Italy.
2024-09-04 00:00
Cso Italy is once again a protagonist at Asia Fruit Logistica, taking place in Hong Kong from Wednesday 4 to Friday 6 September, with a collective stand (booth F20, hall 3) measuring 165 sqm.
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"There is still a need for varietal renewal."
2024-09-04 00:00
Mathieu Billotte, the head of Multibaies, a nursery specializing in blueberries, is reviewing the recent changes in the blueberry sector, which include new market expectations and changes in the varietal landscape. "We are still heavily reliant on exports." The majority of blueberries consumed in France are.
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Spain: fruit consumption drops in the first half of 2023
2024-09-04 00:00
The reduction in domestic consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables continues - as reported on Valenciafruits.com. In the first half of this year, it stood at 3.367 million tonnes, showing a decrease of 0.5% compared to the same period in 2023, with fruits being the most affected.
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Austria: Record temperatures put domestic potato stocks under stress
2024-09-03 14:00
Due to the ongoing heatwave in Eastern Austria since the beginning of August, many producers are currently striving to move their tubers from overheated mounds to cooler areas. An increase in biomass is possible even in irrigable conditions at temperatures of 30°C and above.
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Belgium: Former REO Director Noël Keersebilck has passed away.
2024-09-03 13:00
From an early stage, Noël Keersebilck focused strongly on topics such as quality assurance and traceability. He always viewed the Flandria brand as an essential building block in this context.
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The Netherlands continue to support the Ukrainian potato industry.
2024-09-03 10:00
According to Carolien Spaans, agricultural advisor at the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Ukraine, the experiences of the Netherlands can be useful for Ukrainian sector representatives to set priorities and enhance collaboration with international partners.
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