Italy: Crai introduces a new business model focusing on proximity and sustainability. During the unveiling of the company's first Sustainability Report, CEO Giangiacomo Ibba announced that Crai is shifting its focus to the proximity format due to the increasing value of time as a precious commodity for... read more

Among the fruits considered healthiest, kiwi has carved out a prominent role over the past decade. But let's take a step back. In the seventies and eighties, mass production of kiwi began in Italy, while previously kiwi was essentially considered an exotic fruit. read more

Wilson's Country has reported that the maincrop potato harvest in Northern Ireland is currently less than 40% complete. Lewis Cunningham, the company's managing director, stated that recent heavy rainfall temporarily halted harvesting activities. Nevertheless, with favorable weather conditions expected to return soon, they are hopeful that the harvest will progress more smoothly. read more

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The director of IFCO in Spain and Portugal, Lucia Aragonés, has presented this important certification to the president of Proexport, Mariano Zapata, in recognition of the contribution of the companies in the

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Managing to increase the perceived value of a widely consumed product like the apple is already a complex task in itself, even more so when the challenge involves the most popular variety in Italy: the Golden Delicious. This is a challenge that does not scare Melinda, who is aware of the "responsibilities" involved. read more

The harvest and marketing of Divino persimmons commenced in the first half of October, as predicted, partly due to colder-than-usual weather in September. "We kicked off on Monday, October 7th, with the delivery of the first six pallets to the wholesale markets of southern Italy, and ..." read more

Ukrainian greenhouse enterprises are increasing tomato prices, as reported by analysts from the EastFruit project. Market participants attribute this situation to a significant decrease in the supply of greenhouse vegetables, while demand remains stable. Producers state that tomato yields in read more

The French interprofessional organization Interfel has recently introduced the first edition of the "Les Remarquables" trophy this year. This initiative aims to showcase innovations and efforts that add value and ultimately boost the consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables. read more

In this subproject, the focus is on tomato cultivation under full LED lighting. It aims to investigate the extent to which evaporation is restricted at higher humidity levels, whether nutrient uptake can be compensated for by a higher watering EC, and whether a lower. read more

Kiwifruit marketer Zespri is planning to propose to its member growers in New Zealand next month to vote on plans to expand kiwifruit cultivation by an additional 2,500 hectares in Italy, France, Greece, South Korea, and Japan. read more

The parties involved want to promote the distribution and consumption of fresh and diverse foods for people for whom this is not a given. On the one hand, by increasing the supply and encouraging as many companies as possible to join in order to... read more

Especially in Belgium, the supply of chicory was limited this summer, which was the basis for the high prices. Additionally, there was a heterogeneous quality image of the roots. In calendar week 40, producers in Belgium started the harvest, and in the coming weeks, they will be... read more

The high soil moisture in the past weeks did not provide optimal conditions for storage, reports the Austrian Chamber of Agriculture. As a result, the quality of onions varies greatly. Onions are currently readily available as per the season. Domestic sales, however, may be affected. read more

It is dedicated to a milestone for humanity, the right to food as a prerogative of everyone on the planet, the 45th World Food Day, celebrated worldwide on Wednesday, October 16. Human rights such as the right to food, to life, are the focus. read more

The persimmon harvest in Greece will begin on October 20th according to Mr. Ananias Kapoyrkatsidis, owner of the trading company Ananias Garden in Giannitsa. According to his estimate, the persimmons in the regions of Pella and Imathia will have reached the right maturity by then, with a sugar content of 15 to 17 Brix and a weight of 4.5 to 5 grams. read more

The Council of Ministers of Belarus has imposed a requirement for licensing the export of apples, onions, and white cabbage. This directive, signed by Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko, is intended to guarantee the availability of these agricultural products on the domestic market during the off-season. read more

The most recent update from the World Processing Tomato Council (WPTC) as of October 4 shows that the harvest is wrapping up in most Northern Hemisphere countries. Weather conditions have resulted in varied outcomes across regions. France has processed approximately 150,000 tonnes. Volumes in the southeast are... read more

We are in the final stages of a complicated melon-growing campaign, made difficult to interpret due to increasingly unpredictable weather that has divided Italy in two. read more

The weather issues in Brazil appear to be affecting the quality of limes in many countries. In the Netherlands, there are currently a significant number of limes on the European market, but their quality is poor due to the lack of rain in Brazil for the past 100 days. A Belgian trader is noticing an increase in demand as a result. read more