The IFS, International Food Standard, is a European standard developed mainly by the associations of distributors in France, Germany and Italy, and which is currently very popular in most of the European Union. This standard makes it possible to establish a
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Robots controlled by AI are revolutionising strawberry harvesting in the Czech Republic, showcasing a sustainable approach to agriculture with fewer resources and no chemical products. Fravebot, a robot deployed on the Raěček family farm in Brno, Czech Republic, monitors and harvests
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In the bustling central market of Balti, Moldova, prices for select fruits and vegetables have seen modest increases over the past three weeks. Avocado prices have risen by 50 cents, reaching 6.67 euros, while zucchinis and aubergines now cost 2.8 euros and 3.6 euros per kilogram,
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The Portuguese carrot season is shaping up to be a positive one, says Valter Coelho, general manager for Portuguese fresh produce exporter Valfresh: “We’re now starting our new prime carrots season. The quality here in Portugal in general is much better compared to previous years. The winter
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Inflation does not only frighten consumers but also retail chains, which is why some retail chains in France are taking action in an attempt to curb the excessive price increases practised by some big names in the food sector, as reported by Il Sole
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Patatas Meléndez, a leading company in the fresh potato sector in Spain, with more than 25 years of experience and a firm commitment to innovation and sustainability, has announced the creation of an Advisory Board made up of professionals of recognised prestige in different areas of the sector.
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In France, declaring weight reduction on packaging is about to become law. According to the online magazine foodretail.es, the French government has in fact sent a proposal to the European Commission to make it compulsory to declare the reduction in weight on packaging.
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The strawberries and small fruits of Huelva (Spain) are endangered due to severe irrigation shortages in the area; read more

Every household consumed around 123 apples last year. That's around 61 apples per capita*. On 11 January, it celebrates its day of honour, a day on which the "Germany - My Garden" initiative aims to draw attention to the quality and diversity of local varieties, shares
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As plums and damsons belong to the alternate tree fruit species, fluctuating yields from year to year are characteristic. Due to unfavourable weather conditions, pest infestation (e.g. vinegar flies) and bursting of the fruit caused by rain, some plums and damsons have not been harvested every year.
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The value of Spanish fruit and vegetable exports grew by 5 per cent compared to 2022: according to Fepex, it will reach between EUR 16.6 and 16.8 billion in 2023, despite the fact that weather events have not been on the sector's side. But in terms of volume there
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The FAO’s FAOSTAT database, updated in late December 2023, includes potato production statistics up to 2022. The data reveals that approximately 375 million tons of potatoes were produced globally in 2022, with China (95,5 million tons) and India (56 million tons) being the top producers. read more

This season, few growers are complaining about top fruit sales. "They've faced significant cost increases, but this year's prices fortunately reflected that," observes Marius van Arkel from Fruitstation van Arkel. read more

If you want to evaluate the efficiency of a new technology, you need to see it in action. During the Orticoltura in Campo event (Guidizzolo - Italy, January 24-26, 2024), visitors will be able to experience on-site demonstrations while having the opportunity to attend several afternoon
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In Belgium, a self-driving logistics robot called Automaatje recently started running between the Tomeco sorting and the Coöperatie Hoogstraten warehouse. It is a fully autonomous vehicle developed by AVT Europe for the 235-meter distance between the two sites. "It took some time for the staff
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The fruit sector of Moldova’s season is summarized by experts from AgroExpert.md. They focus on grapes and their production, export, processing, and consumption. Production. The grape growing period mostly occurred under favorable weather conditions, according to experts from Moldova’s grape… read more

The 31st edition of Fruit Logistica will take place from February 7th to 9th in Berlin. read more

According to data that Hortoinfo produced from Faostat, the statistical agency of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in 2022, the world produced a record 36,972.49 million kilos of peppers. read more

According to data that Hortoinfo produced from Faostat, the statistical agency of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in 2022, the world produced a record 36,972.49 million kilos of peppers. read more

The strawberry cultivars of Nova Siri Genetics (NSG), an Italian genetic improvement company in the berries sector, continue their rise in production areas characterised by a Mediterranean climate. In particular, in the southern Italian regions, where the
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