Coop Allenza 3.0, expansion contract signed
The Coop Alleanza 3.0 expansion contract was signed at the Ministry of Labour and Social Policies. This is a very important agreement that involves a total investment of more than EUR 40 million

Research: Plants make sounds - especially under stress
Researchers at Tel Aviv University have for the first time recorded and analysed sounds emitted by plants. The click-like sounds, reminiscent of the popping of popcorn, are emitted at a volume

Vietnam's produce faces more difficulties in export to China
Vietnam's agricultural exports to China are facing increasing difficulties due to tightening export requirements, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD). According

Central Mexico ending strawberry season on strong note
Supplies of strawberries from Central Mexico are coming to the end of the season. “The industry has pushed central Mexico certainly later than what would normally be the case because of the

Rainfall ‘impacting potato herbicide plans’
Potato growers are facing a different proposition when it comes to weed control this spring compared to 2022 following delayed planting of much of the UK’s maincrop, according to Corteva

New rail link for Thai fruit
The first shipment of Thai fruit on a new direct rail link between Thailand and China is set to depart on 19 April. According to a report from The National, the route departs from Map Ta Phut in

"Inspire is a winning variety for us"
Italy is entering the final stretch of its strawberry campaign. A year that, as in other producing areas of the Mediterranean Arc, has been marked by high temperatures. This situation has not

Saudi authorities find more than 3.6 mln amphetamine pills in potato shipment
More than 3.6 million amphetamine tablets have been confiscated by Saudi authorities in the Riyadh region. Maj. Mohammed Al-Nujaibi, spokesman for the General Directorate for Narcotics Control,

Southern Hemisphere season starts for kiwifruit
The Northern Hemisphere season is about to become intensive and challenging. The Oscar® Greece kiwifruit campaign ended on a positive note with strong support for targeted country marketing