With over 200 thousand kiwifruit plants produced annually, "La Quercia" is one of the medium-small nurseries that prioritize precise and high-quality production. "We do not aim to achieve large numbers because we prefer to meticulously monitor every phase. We are a small business and distinguish ourselves thanks to our attention to detail and quality." read more

Italy's production of hazelnuts, almonds, walnuts, chestnuts, and pistachios in 2023 amounts to 270 thousand tons. It is a rich and diverse offering in terms of variety and distinctive characteristics, reflecting the different territories of origin, which places Italy in a prominent position. read more

Focus on Dominican Republic mango, new frontiers in rootstocks, the value chain of varietal innovation in fruit growing, business opportunities with Namibia, supply chain agreements in the herbal sector. There are many events also on the last day of Macfrut (10th). read more

Valoria6 and Virtuosa6 are the first biofungicides derived from Aphea.Bios' APEXbio6 technology platform. This high-throughput R&D platform accelerates the discovery process of thousands of naturally occurring microorganisms and leads to biostimulant and biocontrol products. read more

Freshly cut flowers adorning tables on Mother's Day are often imported from countries thousands of miles away. Due to the fact that cut flowers have a limited peak freshness period even under optimal conditions, it presents a logistical challenge to successfully link a farmer's field, most likely located in South America, to. read more

In the Niagara region of Canada, pick-your-own tulip farms are expected to attract many visitors this year. Paula Boots, one of the co-owners of the JP Niagara Tulip Experience farm, stated, "In our first year of operation, we welcomed over 30,000 visitors, and we expect even more visitors." read more

Seventeen years into their partnership, Calavo Growers and Agrícola Belher are celebrating their alliance by co-branding their tomatoes. The program, which features vine-ripened rounds, romas, and mature greens, offers tomatoes produced year-round in two regions in Mexico: Culiacan, Sinaloa. read more

Over a thousand inspections have been carried out by monitoring teams on the front line of the fight against locusts in the mid Tirso Valley, in central Sardinia, of which 642 reported the presence of locusts, followed by 361 disinfection interventions. read more

Seventeen years into their partnership, Calavo Growers and Agrícola Belher are celebrating their alliance by co-branding their tomatoes. The program features vine-ripened rounds, romas, and mature greens, with tomatoes being produced year-round in two regions in Mexico: Culiacan, Sinaloa. read more

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

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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