EC evaluates 119 agri-food promotion programmes
The European Commission is evaluating the 119 proposals for agri-food promotion programmes submitted by 20 April by entities and organisations in the Member States, which aim to boost the

Poland: Exports of most berries increased, except strawberries
The final calculation according to the Polish CIS (German Main Statistical Office) showed that berries ended 2022 with a production of around 589,000 tonnes. This is only 4 % more production than

Ortomad relies on agriculture 4.0 from xFarm Technologies
Ortomad,a company of the La Linea Verde group, specialising in the production and marketing of first and fourth range fruit and vegetables, has entrusted xFarm Technologies with the project to

Chitosan-based avocado coating might improve shelf life

Australia is finally raising its working holiday visa age for UK citizens
Australia is finally raising its working holiday visa age for Brits, as well as Italians and Danes. The country agreed to increase the age limit for UK citizens from 30 to 35 in December 2021. The

Tesco has unveiled its first-ever range of ‘Finest Signature Vegetables’ main dishes
Finland: Kesko sees decline in comparable group sales in April Retailer Kesko has reported a 3.8% year-on-year decline in sales in comparable terms, to €964.4mln, in April. The grocery trade

Advancing the future of potato processing
REYCO Systems®, a manufacturer of oil removal systems to the growing processed potato and French fry industry, has announced the launch of their newest product, the EcoMiser® Elite Oil Removal