New Zealand Associate Transport Minister Matt Doocey recently hosted an event to support the launch of a feasibility study for establishing a low-emission shipping route between Tauranga and Zeebrugge in Belgium, via the Panama Canal. The study was commissioned by Zespri and is a key initiative for promoting sustainable shipping practices. read more

The vegetable harvest is currently in full swing in Marchfeld, the vegetable garden of Lower Austria. "We have been harvesting onions for the fresh market for a few weeks now. The quality is good this year. We are also beginning the carrot harvest, which we sell both conventionally." read more

In total, five varieties of tomatoes are eligible for the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI). They are grown on 370 hectares of land in the southeast of Sicily, concentrated in the town of Pachino (SR). Approximately 10 million kilograms of certified produce are produced annually. The allowed varieties include cherry tomatoes and smooth, round tomatoes. read more

A new innovative plant will convert biogas from organic waste into bio-LNG for ships and trucks. The plant is set to open in Wilp, the Netherlands on September 11th. Attero and Nordsol are collaborating to bring the FirstBio2Shipping bio-LNG plant to life. The plant is expected to produce 2,400 tonnes of bio-LNG annually. read more

The lowland of Agia in Larissa, Greece, is famous for its apple production. However, the new season has not brought much joy to traders yet, as there have been several agronomic issues and export challenges. According to Mr. Yorgos Zeikos, a farmer and president of the local cooperative A.C. read more

The table grape campaign continues, with demand focusing on seedless white and pink varieties. The Italian pumpkin season has also started, with the first arrivals of Moscata di Provenza, Tonda Delica, and Violina varieties. As for peaches and nectarines, the markets are almost exclusively stocked with the usual varieties. read more

W sierpniu 2024 r. eksport owoców wykazał zarówno wzrost, jak i lekkie wahania w porównaniu z tym samym miesiącem w 2023 r. W sierpniu 2024 r. eksport moreli z Mołdawii podwoił się do 1 166 ton, w porównaniu do 538 ton w 2023 r. Kraj poszerzył swoje rynki z 8 do 15 krajów, w tym Holandii, Słowenii, ... read more

In Switzerland, the first apples and pears of the season have been harvested. The harvest will peak in mid-September and last until the end of October, as noted by Fructidor. read more

Smart production lines where individual machines communicate with each other and are controlled from a central unit enable efficient, automated production with minimal personnel requirements. This summer, one of these innovative smart processing lines from Kronen was successfully implemented. read more

During the walnut trade day, organized in collaboration with the National Chamber of Agriculture, the Hungarian Vegetable and Fruit Association (FruitVeB), and Szatmári Diókert Kft., it was discussed that despite the expansion of walnut plantations in Hungary from 6,000 to over 9,200 hectares in the last. read more

There are plans to develop residential housing in some parts of the De Kwakel-Kudelstaart greenhouse area in the Netherlands. A group of horticultural companies, primarily made up of entrepreneurs who are nearing retirement age, have decided to allocate a plot of 18-25 hectares for this purpose. The current zoning... read more

UK: Asda workers hold rally as equal pay case begins
Workers from Asda have organized a rally to coincide with the beginning of an equal pay lawsuit involving over 60,000 staff. The GMB union stated that the supermarket chain's mostly female retail employees are being paid up to £3.74 less per hour than their male counterparts. read more

ALDI consolidates its expansion in Spain after reaching the milestone of 450 supermarkets in the country. The company celebrates this strong achievement alongside significant growth in recent years, which has allowed it to establish itself as a relevant option for consumers. read more

In the Algarve region of Portugal, a tropical fruit called pitaya, also known as dragon fruit, is becoming increasingly popular among local farmers as a viable agricultural product. With the support of a European Union project, an "experimental field" has been set up in the eastern Algarve, specifically outside Vila. read more

The company Cítricos Andaluces SAT 3719 (Citran), which started 44 years ago as a family business dedicated solely to conventional citrus production, has evolved into a leading producer and marketer of citrus fruits in Spain. They have achieved this with a strong commitment to organic and sustainable practices. read more

This three-year campaign, from May 2024 to April 2027, is co-financed by the European Commission under Regulation (EU) 1144/2024, supporting actions on information and promotion of agricultural products in the domestic market. The

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In 2023, the Agriculture 4.0 market in Italy reached a value of 2.5 billion euros, marking a 19% increase compared to the previous year. Despite the lower growth compared to the 2021-2022 period (+31%), the sector continues to show lively interest for the... read more

Sakata has announced that it will showcase 14 new varieties during the 2024 edition of its Field Days event, which takes place in Zwaagdijk-Oost, the Netherlands on September 24-26. read more

There are more than 1,000 varieties of apples in Switzerland, some of which are several hundred years old, while others are only a few decades old. The apple is the most widely grown fruit in Switzerland, covering an area of ​​just under 3,700 hectares. It is also the favorite fruit of the Swiss people. read more

The line allows for continuous, gentle processing of sensitive salads with consistently high quality through central control. read more