ExxonMobil and Constantia Drukpol, the Polish branch of Constantia Flexibles, have partnered on a project for the French plant-based food brand Bonduelle. The focus of the collaboration was the development of a recyclable, non-laminated freezer film. This initiative aimed to move away from traditional laminated materials. read more

Unfortunately, what was expected has happened (click here for more information): for the past 48 hours, Italy has plunged back into full winter, especially in the Central-Northern Regions, where intense snowfalls have been recorded both at high altitudes and in the hills. Many locations woke up under a blanket. read more

The main presentations will be "Evolution of potato cultivation and consumption in Spain and Europe", "Potato insurance: modules, coverage, and key figures", and "Challenges for the horticultural and potato sector in the face of regulatory framework". read more

The recent general meeting of the French Pomegranate Union provided an opportunity to review the actions taken since the union's establishment a year ago and to discuss future projects. Currently, 55 out of the 200 pomegranate growers in France are members of the union. The significant turnout demonstrated the growers' interest in being part of the union. read more

The 16th edition of Morocco's International Agricultural Fair (SIAM), the most prominent agricultural event on the African continent, will be held in Meknes starting today, April 22, until April 28. This year, Spain is the guest of honor with 37 Spanish companies specializing in agriculture participating. read more

Farmable is supporting Italian farms by providing an affordable and user-friendly farm management app that is guaranteed to save them time this season. Italy is among the top 3 European countries in the production of fruits and vegetables, with nearly 300,000 farms dedicated to producing fresh produce. read more

Until May 31, the competition will take place initially in a virtual environment. The top five teams will advance to the next phase, where they will receive their own greenhouse in Bleiswijk in the fall to grow tomatoes there as sustainably as possible and fully autonomously. read more

The "Buenas hasta el hueso" (Good to the stone) stonefruit marketing campaign is back in 2024 and bigger than ever. The initiative, launched by the Agro-Food Cooperatives of Spain and regional federations of Aragón, Catalonia, the Valencian Community, and the Murcia region last year, is now even more expansive. read more

The World Earth Day, also known as Earth Day, is celebrated every year on April 22nd and aims to raise awareness for environmental and climate protection. The day serves as a reminder that we all have a responsibility to protect our planet and to sustainably manage its resources. read more

Interpera 2024 will bring together the international pear industry from June 26th to 27th in Óbidos, Portugal. In addition to the conference day itself, the organizers have prepared some unmissable technical visits. Participants will get to know about the cultivation and preservation of. read more

As forecasted by EastFruit analysts before the start of the recent apple season, fresh apple prices have remained relatively high. In Ukraine, apple prices are currently high but have not reached record highs yet. However, there are still over three months left until the end of the season, so the situation may change. read more

Interpera 2024 will bring together the international pear industry from June 26 to 27 in Óbidos, Portugal. In addition to the main conference day, the organizers have arranged technical visits to pear orchards. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about pear cultivation and preservation practices in Portugal. The program will offer a blend of informative sessions and hands-on experiences for attendees. read more

Tanzania Official Seed Certification Institute (TOSCI), in partnership with the Embassy of the Netherlands, has taken a significant step by launching a guidebook for registering potato seed varieties. This initiative is part of the Potato Seed Platform, which aims to enhance the local potato industry. read more

The Spanish company Grupo Clasol has partnered with the firm FG3S in an ambitious five-year investment plan to develop berry production in Romania. The plan involves the modernization and development of farms, as well as the implementation of technology and efficiency measures in processing. read more

Fruits & Compagnie, a fruit marketing and production company based in Nîmes and Sisteron (France), has announced that it will take over the marketing of products from Alpes Coop Fruits (Hautes-Alpes). As part of the Syndicat "Vergers des Alpes de Haute Durance", which holds the PGI and Label read more

EU: Rapidly changing retail aims to build consumer trust

EuroCommerce, the European association representing small, medium, and large retailers and wholesalers, unveiled its consumer agenda for 2024-2029 at the EU Consumer Summit. Source: eurocommerce.eu Intermarché Portugal signs delivery read more

In the last 5 years, in Spain, Aldi has recorded a 39% increase in fruit and vegetable sales. This was reported by the valenciafruits.com website, emphasizing that the increase in sales is attributed to the excellent quality-to-price ratio that the chain offers to its customers. read more

Blue Whale is primarily known for its apple production, but the expertise of its growers, mainly based in the southwest of France, also extends to plum production, with a potential harvest of 5,000 tons. For the past 10 years, Blue Whale has been developing its plum orchards to offer a selection of. read more

Według Rosselkhoznadzor, do 14 kwietnia Rosja importowała 2,5 miliona ton owoców i warzyw, co oznacza wzrost o 10% w porównaniu z tym samym okresem w zeszłym roku, jak podaje Federalny System Informacji Państwowej "Argus-PHYTO." Import kapusty wzrósł niemal 1,67-krotnie, podczas gdy read more

The Wholesale Agri-Food Center of Turin will be among the protagonists at the international trade fair medFEL in Perpignan, France. The event represents for the CAAT and its ecosystem a further step forward in the path of development and internationalization. read more