Europe

In 2018, AMI conducted the first consumer and market study "How regional is Saxony?" which revealed that the regional trend was still in its early stages. At that time, Germany was characterized by favorable economic conditions. Nearly six years later,... read more

Benihort, a cooperative member of Anecoop, has implemented significant technical measures in its citrus facilities during the summer. Luis Montañés, in charge of the citrus area, explained: "The most important innovation is the installation of two twin calibrating machines." read more

In Moldova, on a fertile plain just a few kilometers from the meandering Dniester River and a mere 30-minute drive from the capital city of Chisinau, stand Velfruct's apple and plum orchards. A modern building housing offices and a cold storage and packaging area flank these orchards. This fruit company, read more

Mazzoniraddoppia the storage and processing capacity of its Greek warehouse dedicated to kiwi. In 2021, the Ferrara Group inaugurated a warehouse in Kavala, Greece, equipped with high-tech refrigerated cells and a processing room, which allowed them to work and... read more

COPA has elected Massimiliano Giansanti from Confagricoltura, Italy, as its new President to lead the European farmers' organization for the next two years. Giansanti is taking on this role at a crucial time, as the EU is finalizing its vision for the future of agriculture amidst growing concerns about the... read more

"Igual que se dice que la alimentación y la nutrición son muy importantes para el ser humano, lo mismo es para las plantas”. With this simple reflection, Paco del Águila, director of Viagro, explains what it consists of. read more

The International Flower Trade Expo (IFTEX) 2024 in Nairobi showcased Kenya's floriculture industry and its partnership with the Netherlands. Held in Nairobi from June 4 to June 6, 2024, IFTEX 2024 celebrated the floriculture industry in Kenya and its importance for the country's key trade relationships. read more

The industrial tomato harvesting season is coming to an end, and as every year, this is the time to sum up a season once again characterized by extreme weather conditions that have put farmers to the test. read more

As of January 1, 2025, Carmen Mayer-Lange will assume the role of Chair of Mayer Holding. This will mean that the management of the Mayer Group will once again be under the control of the Mayer family. After eight years of collaboration, Mr. Manuel Linke (Chairman of the Management Board) has decided read more

Obszar poświęcony uprawie batatów w Hiszpanii nadal gwałtownie maleje z powodu braku opłacalności; wynika to z wysokich kosztów i dominacji Egiptu na europejskich rynkach w ostatnich latach. Ta utrata konkurencyjności sektora batatów w Hiszpanii doprowadziła do zamknięcia Viveros... read more

AgrigateOne (AG1), a UK-based Ag Tech company, has acquired LogisticDocuments.com, a Netherlands-based SaaS provider specializing in supply chain management for the fresh produce industry. This acquisition broadens AG1's international presence and strengthens its capacity to offer comprehensive solutions for the agricultural sector. read more

Domestic plums were the most common, but their availability decreased noticeably as the season progressed. Presenta and Hauszwetschge were the main varieties available, with a few other top varieties and President also offered. Stanley plums were imported from the Republic of Moldova and Serbia. read more

The season is now in full swing at Masseria Fruttirossi, Italy's leading pomegranate producer. They have been harvesting the fruits of the earliest cultivars such as Shany, Emek, and Ako for about a month now. This year, due to the particularly hot summer temperatures, harvesting operations started. read more

Portugal: Mercadona starts construction on its first supermarket in Lisbon city

Mercadona is making progress in its expansion plan in Portugal, as it has begun construction on a supermarket in Alta de Lisboa. The supermarket is scheduled to open in 2025 and will be the first in the city of Lisbon. read more

Iberflora 2024 will take place from October 1 to October 3 at the event's new venue, in pavilions 6, 7, and 8 of Feria Valencia. According to the Iberflora organization, the event is witnessing a 15% increase in the number of exhibitors, with more than 450 brands expected to participate, a number that is expected to rise further. read more

Following the devastating impact of Storm Boris in Europe, the European Commission has proposed to allocate 119.7 million euros from the agricultural reserve to provide direct support to farmers affected in Bulgaria, Germany, Estonia, Italy, and Romania. The Commission has proposed 10.9 read more

A fruit and vegetable exporter from Southern Spain has created an innovative logistics app to simplify the process of ordering and tracking trucks for transporting perishable goods. read more

From January to June 2024, Moroccan blueberries were directly delivered to four Eastern European countries: Czech Republic, Estonia, Ukraine, and Poland. During this period, Morocco exported 2,100 tons of blueberries to these destination countries, compared to 1,800 tons in the entire previous year. read more

Before the official festival program began - where also 60 years of Rijk Zwaan in Germany were celebrated - visitors could tour the test fields with, among others, cauliflower, kohlrabi, and carrots, and also learn about white romanesco, pepper, and cucumber varieties. read more