The Institute of Agrifood Research and Technology (IRTA) has presented in Mollerussa the RegAssist network, an initiative that aims to support the agricultural sector in optimizing the use

read more

Successful numbers for the seventh edition of "Pomodoro per la ricerca" (Tomato for Research). Good for you, good for the environment, held on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 April 2024. Umberto Veronesi Foundation Ets, with the contribution of Anicav (National Association of Vegetable Food Preserves Industrialists) and Ricrea. read more

Successful numbers for the seventh edition of Pomodoro for Research. Good for you, good for the environment, held on Saturday, April 20 and Sunday, April 21, 2024. Umberto Veronesi Ets Foundation, with the contribution of Anicav (National Association of Vegetable Food Preserves Industries) and Ricrea. read more

WAPA, the World Apple and Pear Association, released the apple and pear stock figures for April 1, 2024. The data reveals that in Europe, apple stocks increased by 0.3% compared to 2023, reaching -674,616 tons, while pear stocks saw a significant increase of 16.3% to reach 135,589 tons. In the USA, apple stocks... read more

Andriani's 100% Italian legume supply chain is expanding: with the new 2023-2024 campaign, the number of participating farms has increased to 284, covering 8 thousand hectares spread across 9 Italian regions, including Puglia and Basilicata. Digital technologies for regenerative agriculture are being utilized. read more

Additionally, the industry was further burdened by plans from the European Commission to introduce rigid quotas for reusable packaging in e-commerce and certain transportation sectors. These not only threatened to unfairly disadvantage corrugated cardboard but also jeopardized declared sustainability goals. read more

Nowe zasady dotyczące opakowań, przyjęte przez Parlament Europejski, budzą "poważne obawy dotyczące handlu i bezpieczeństwa żywności" - twierdzi z siedzibą w USA Sojusz dla Zrównoważonych Opakowań dla Żywności (ASPF). read more

As for the destination countries, the decline in shipments to the EU, Russia, and the United Kingdom was offset by an increase in shipments to the USA, North Africa, and the Far East. The largest increase was recorded in Algeria, where... read more

The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) announced that there will be scheduled maintenance at the Gatun Locks from May 7 to May 15, which will decrease the daily transits through the Panamax locks from 20 to 17. After the maintenance is completed, measures have been outlined to increase the daily transits to 32 in response to the situation. read more

Rob Hanifin is the new Product Specialist for Climate Screens at Ridder North America. Located on the US East Coast, Rob will provide support to growers across North America and around the world. "We are excited to welcome Rob to our team," said Lynda Gallagher, Sales & Service Operations Manager at Ridder North. read more

Arnoldo André Tinoco, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Costa Rica, attended a luncheon organized by the Ibero-American Business Council Alliance (CEAPI), chaired by Núria Vilanova. During his visit to Spain, the Costa Rican minister emphasized that Costa Rica is a trustworthy partner for investments,... read more

Ecuador's banana exports up to March 2024 have decreased by 0.24%, with 102.01 million boxes sent in March 2024 compared to 102.26 million in March 2023. The decrease is attributed to factors such as delays in the Panama Canal, adverse weather conditions, and an increase in the Minimum Support Price for a box of bananas. read more

Despite shipping disruptions and trade conflicts, global trade and industry are stabilizing. Disruptions in the Red Sea and the Panama Canal have affected global shipping routes, and tensions in the Middle East serve as a reminder of the constant risk of new supply shocks. Nevertheless, the read more

Canada's Oppy has teamed up with DEEP Earth Energy Production to construct an integrated greenhouse powered by geothermal energy at the location of Canada's inaugural geothermal power facility. read more

"In warmer regions of Germany, the fruit tree blossoms can already begin in mid-March in some years," explains Susan Schröpfer, project manager of BlühASS. "By mid-April, we are often already in full bloom throughout Germany." read more

This became evident at the annual meeting of the European Mushroom Growers Group (GEPC) in Brussels at the beginning of the year, which takes place every January. Susanne R. Knobloch attended as a representative for the BDC members and reports on the current topics discussed in the interview. read more

Panama will also be represented at Macfrut. The collaboration with Cesena Fiera has led to the participation of several delegations from Central and South America, including one from Panama. "In our country," says Damaris Pianetta from Propanama, "our farms produce various types of fruits." read more

Ta seria przedstawia średnie ceny hurtowe bananów według kraju pochodzenia. Ceny są krajowymi średnimi najczęściej stosowanymi cenami ładowanymi za banany na rynkach hurtowych w Birmingham i Londynie. Publikacja ta jest aktualizowana co tydzień. Obecne średnie ceny tygodniowe bananów wynosiły. read more

W zeszłym tygodniu, w odpowiedzi na pozew dużego meksykańskiego eksportera pomidorów, Sąd Handlu Międzynarodowego USA przekazał z powrotem decyzję z 2019 roku do Departamentu Handlu, który stwierdził, że meksykańskie pomidory są sprzedawane poniżej ceny na amerykańskim rynku. Co istotne, ta decyzja nie unieważniła faktu read more

The production area of Jalisco, Mexico is seeking to increase its year-round exports to more than the current 30 countries they currently serve worldwide. Eleazar Oceguera Aguayo, president of Jalisco's Avocado Industry body (APEAJAL), stated that they are aiming to grow exports by 5% this year (2024). "In part the read more