Examination of the Assisted Evolution Techniques Bill begins
The Italian agri-food world enthusiastically welcomes the start of the examination of the bill for the field experimentation of Assisted Evolution Techniques (ATE). There are great opportunities

China greenlights the export of kaki and almonds from Spain
Last week, Spain and China signed two trade agreements that will allow the export of kakis and almonds to the Asian country, as reported by the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food

Moldova is to receive $25 million from World Bank to restore irrigation systems
The $25 million loan agreement between the government of the Republic of Moldova and the World Bank is expected to be signed on May 10. Earlier, MAIA Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry

Moldova is to receive $25 million from WB to restore irrigation systems
The $25 million loan agreement between the government of the Republic of Moldova and the World Bank is expected to be signed on May 10. Earlier, MAIA Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry

Metro Italy has a new CEO
METRO Italia, partner of excellence for the HoReCa world, announces that Arnoud J. van Wingerde has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer as of 1 April 2023. Arnoud J. van Wingerde has a

Agreement signed to export Spanish persimmon to China
In 2017, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and the Chinese General Administration of Customs began the technical information exchange procedure, which included a virtual audit of

Bananas: A powerful geopolitical weapon
Bananas are one of the most popular food products in the world that can be found in every supermarket today. Many consumers consume them as a tasty foodstuff and because they have numerous health

Demand for Rwandan avocados keeps growing
Rwanda's avocado exports continue to grow, each year beating the previous year's record, assures Kengne Timo, managing director of Kengne Empire. "The world is going green and consumers are aware

Cibus connect, fruit and vegetable debut is convincing
The debut of the Emilian event confirms the fair enthusiasm that has been rediscovered after the pandemic period. The first day got off to a fast start, and already from the first rows at the

Plans underway for Australia's biggest vertically-integrated exotic mushroom farm in South Australia
One of Australia's most iconic car manufacturing plants in South Australia is set to become one of the largest exotic mushroom production facilities in the world. Earlier this year, the Epicurean

The no-miss home for fresh foods is TUTTOFOOD 2023, next May in Milan
Starting with fresh fish in the TUTTOSEAFOOD area and continuing with fresh pasta in TUTTOPASTA, a craftsman-like product consumers increasingly appreciate all over the world. Further business

"Food retailers have overcome the inhibition to offer new dates"
Dates have always been an integral part of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, as the fast is traditionally broken with the fruit. In keeping with this, the NaraFood company offers a wide variety

Producing all our food nationally: is it even possible?
According to a new study, for half of the world's population, the answer would be yes. For the other half: maybe? Leiden environmental researcher and head author Nicolas Navarre explains: "With

Tomra machinery to be at the World Avocado Congress
TOMRA Food, the main sponsor of the Congress, will host a pre-Congress networking event at its Auckland facility and an Innovation Breakfast, including a presentation on artificial intelligence at

Freshfel Europe urges facilitation of trade
At a dedicated session on sustainable food systems hosted by the World Trade Organisation’s SPS (Sanitary and Phytosanitary) Committee, Freshfel Europe stressed the important role played by the

Organic celery sees strong price decline, clementine and tangerine prices up
With organic sales of 3,278 million Swiss francs, two percent less organic food was sold in the Swiss retail trade in 2022 compared to the previous year. This decline is explained by the return of

Bonet claims "the strategic value of the agri-food sector from an economic, social and environmental point of view".
At today's opening ceremony in Barcelona, the 1st International Agri-Food Summit was attended by the sector's main authoritative voices, who highlighted its relevance in this context of

World Water Day: Which fruit needs the least water throughout its production process?
"Accelerating change" is the slogan chosen this year by the United Nations (UN) to commemorate World Water Day, which is celebrated every 22 March. As the UN itself states, "we must work on

FAO: World exports of tropical fruits fall 5% in 2022
A recent report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations showed that world exports of tropical fruits fell by 5% in 2022. Mangos, pineapples and avocados are among the most

"Supplier approval is a thing of the past"
“In today's highly interconnected and fast-paced world, the food industry relies heavily on global supply chains to supply consumers with safe, high-quality products. Therefore, food traders

China seeks to strengthen food stability
China has managed to keep domestic food supplies and prices relatively stable during a time when most countries around the world are struggling. Domestic food prices rose by just 0.4% year-on-year

Tomra readies for World Avocado Congress
Tomra Food is set to share its latest advances in post-harvest technology and present an academic paper regarding measurement methods for improving product quality at the upcoming World Avocado

Томра готовится к Всемирному конгрессу авокадо
На предстоящем Всемирном конгрессе по авокадо компания Tomra Food собирается поделиться своими последними

Tomra przygotowuje się do Światowego Kongresu Awokado
Tomra Food podzieli się swoimi najnowszymi osiągnięciami w zakresie technologii post-harvest i przedstawi pracę naukową dotyczącą metod pomiaru w celu poprawy jakości

BMEL: Proof of genetic modification is an important building block for more transparency and freedom of choice for consumers
From 14 to 16 March, 300 scientists from all over the world will discuss the current state of research on methods to detect genetic modifications in food, feed and seed. The reliable detection of