Fruit growing in Romagna, the business model must be changed
"If you want to save fruit growing in Romagna, you need an emergency manoeuvre. The business model of fruit growing needs to be changed. The sector is also facing another year of crisis in 2023'.

South African National Defence Force called out to protect trucks against attacks
Continued attacks on South Africa’s logistics sector have prompted the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) on all major routes in the affected provinces as of

Agrovoltaic solutions and Innovation Hub For Healthy Food - what's new at Macfrut 2024
Macfrut is promoting the 2024 edition with a presentation in Cesenatico, in the heart of Romagna. On July 3rd, Cesena Fiera President Renzo Piraccini, together with various advisors and the entire

Aldi: Major change to Super 6 fruit and veg range
Ocado hires Amazon exec as European president for Solutions business Ocado Group has hired Amazon director Gregor Ulitzka for the new role of European president for its Solutions business. Ulitzka

Italian varietal innovation showcased in Netherlands and Spain
In June, the CIV-Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti proceeded with its continuous updating and sharing of information with other European operators by participating in events such as the "Delphy ISFC

Zimbabwean growers receive three million potato plantlets
Zimbabwe's high-tech agricultural research hub Kutsaga has distributed over 3 million potato plantlets using the new tissue culture technology. The distribution is meant to ensure self-sufficiency

'High quality and respect for the environment, that is our mission'
Ager Campanusis an organisation of producers particularly concerned about the future of the planet. This is why it has decided to place the values of sustainability, innovation and food education

Matthew Luckhurst appointed as new Managing Director of APM Terminals Bahrain
APM Terminals Bahrain, the operating company of Khalifa Bin Salman Port, has announced the appointment of Matthew Luckhurst as the new Managing Director for Bahrain. He will be assuming the role

Industry relief over port labor agreement
Following the tentative agreement between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and Pacific Maritime Association (PMA), the produce industry is feeling a sense of relief. “This

'Agricultural machinery, safety and technology go hand in hand'
The fleet of agricultural machinery in Italy is too old and does not comply with the main safety standards. At the same time, the Italian industry makes the most advanced agricultural machinery in

'Yes to innovation, provided we protect our know-how'
'We must aim for innovation in agriculture without it damaging our know-how, so experiments with TEAs are welcome but not ultra-processed foods'. This was said by Valentina Borghi, owner of Funghi

Where in the world is my container?
Dirk Winkelmann, president of Vanguard Direct, gives an update on the industry and its ongoing supply chain challenges. According to Winkelmann, there has been improvement in areas such as North

EU sustainability strategies: Timmermanns calls on critics for dialogue
The European Commission will not present any new proposals on the Sustainable Use of Plant Protection Products (SUR) as well as on the Nature Restoration Act (NRL). This was made clear by the

Agripeppe, the dance begins with the tomato range
AgriPeppe, a fruit and vegetable cooperative from Fondi, starts the tomato season with a wide offer and a range structured to satisfy the entire supply chain. "We are satisfied with the quality of

"We are still shipping 65 pallets a day of strawberries to Italian markets and big retail chains"
Rocco Zuccarella, president of Zuccarella Società Cooperativa Agricola from Scanzano Jonico (Matera) reports that there are still less than 20 days to go until the end of the 2022/23 strawberry

NFU President presents a new hospitality report
NFU President Minette Batters has presented a new hospitality report at an industry-wide roundtable. Based on research with consumers and businesses, the report showcases the British food and

Genoa and Parma, comparing markets
The Centro Agroalimentare di Genova turns yellow-blue for a day. Welcoming a delegation from the Parma-based Cal Centro Agroalimentare led by President Marco Core and Director Giulietta Magagnoli.

Strong supply of mangoes until mid-May
Following the rain at the start of this year, the mango harvest out of Mexico was slightly delayed compared to its historical start date. “However the mango inventory is currently plentiful and

Cycle change in agri-food trends
According to Juan Francisco Delgado , Vice President of the INTEC Foundation and director of the report "The agri-food system is facing a change of model in the face of the challenges related to

A dream Macfrut
I could start this commentary on Macfrut 2023 by rattling off all the record-breaking figures of this edition, but I think it is fairer to emphasise that what we experienced last week was

There is no expectation that fertiliser prices will fall sharply
Fertilisers will not be in short supply, but it is unlikely that we can count on sudden price reductions," Mariusz Grab, President of Zakłady Chemiczne Police, told Radio Szczecin. Mariusz Grab

CIV, strawberry and apple varietal innovation at Macfrut
President Mauro Grossi: "CIV at the International Exhibition of Nursery Gardening and Varietal Innovation in Rimini to present the fruit of the Apple and Strawberry Genetic Improvement Research

Cso Italy, alongside the industry for 25 years
In the elegant Ridotto of Ferrara's Teatro Comunale, packed to capacity, CSO Italy, with president Paolo Bruni, director Elisa Macchie and the entire staff, celebrated its 25th anniversary a few

A scandal is brewing in Poland over fruits from Ukraine
A scandal is brewing in Poland over fruits from Ukraine. Many companies have filled their refrigeration chambers with Ukrainian produce. The president of the Association of Polish Fruit Producers,

Second edition of the Banana Awards
The Association of Banana Exporters of Ecuador (AEBE), promotes the recognition "Banana Awards", which for the second time took place on the night of April 19 in the city of Guayaquil. Marianela