Protein takes away from a balanced diet
Consumption trends, as we know, have a significant impact on the sales of products displayed on supermarket shelves, and it is now well established that protein lines are a consolidated trend,

Exports soar and imports plummet in the first four months
In the first four months of the year, the trade balance of Italian fruit and vegetables recorded a clear increase compared to 2022, both in value (+58%), and above all in volume (+134%), as shown

"Tomatoes at high prices? There will be nothing to laugh about starting with the next campaign"
"The Italian tomato season is coming to an end after a rather positive period characterized by unprecedented prices. Those who are under the impression of having made a profit, however, will

"Demand for leeks in the UK is steady, possibly increasing"
The leek harvest got underway this week at Seddon and Sons in Lancashire and a good crop is expected. “We are about a week later than normal,” said James Seddon who looks after agronomy and

"The only product in Almeria that isn't currently sold at low prices is the aubergine"
Almeria's greenhouse campaign is in its final stretch. Producers are marketing their last production volumes, and the quality, after several intense months of challenging growing conditions, is

France bans plastic packaging per July 1, 2023
From July 1, 2023, a new decree banning selling unprocessed fruit and vegetables in plastic packages comes into force in France. So reports the Dutch Agroberichten Buitenland. This new regulation

“These rains in Chile have been the worst in 30 years.”
Table grape, cherry and some blueberry fields in Chile are still wet, muddy and inaccessible after last week’s heavy rain and flooding. Vegetable producers are especially hard hit, while some

Potatoes still top import crop for Namibia
Although efforts to promote potato cultivation in Namibia are intensifying, the production of this crop is still insufficient for the nation’s demand, so imports are necessary. Potatoes are one

Agrovoltaics: 2023 is the breakthrough year
2023 could be the breakthrough year for Italian agri-voltaics. An initial positive effect comes from the data, which indicate an increase in the production of agricultural crops under agrivoltaic

"We focus on promoting and advertising agroecological practices"
Natura Alimentos supplies fresh fruits and vegetables to the three largest supermarket chains in Mexico and one in the United States. "Our focus is to be able to offer our customers* the best

Cooperativas Agro-alimentarias calls for phytosanitary solutions and reciprocity
Cooperativas Agroalimentarias de España took part this Thursday in the plenary session of the Joint Committee for Fruit and Vegetables held in Rome, where, once again, the Spanish, French,

Irish growers and experts are warning of a domestic fruit and vegetable shortage
Irish growers and industry experts are warning there will be a shortage of domestic fruit and vegetables including cabbage, cauliflower, carrots, parsnips, broccoli and sprouts for the rest of the

Hydroponic cultivation transcends all boundaries
"Is it possible to produce vegetables in Antarctica?". The answer is now yes, as 400 plants have recently been installed in hydroponic production modules on the white continent, thanks to a

Horticulture exports from Ethiopia are growing very rapidly
Ethiopia offers plenty of opportunities to cultivate a range of horticultural crops due to its diversified soil and climate, which includes numerous agro-ecological areas. Ethiopia has

'Moro Sardo, a great campaign'
The Moro Sardo campaign, the pearl of the Agromediterranea Groupwhich breathes new life into the typical Sardinian cherry tomato, is in its final stages. A season characterised by good sales and

Conaf: Tea and agriculture 4.0 against climate change #hort fruit and vegetables
A policy of planning and design of the minor water network, with canalisations and small reservoirs; sustainable forest management as a strategy for soil consolidation and water management, which

Ametller compra Agrofruit en Tortosa
The production and distribution company Grupo Ametller Origen, led by Josep Ametller, is acquiring the assets of Agrofruit in Tortosa to create a large artichoke production centre. Thus, the group

Purchasing power, reduced for 60% of Italians in 2023
59% of those surveyed by Agroternational's Fruit and Vegetable Monitor in the CAWI 500 at the end of May,said they had suffered a decrease in purchasing power over the past year. Due to inflation

Foldable bins cause 75% reduction in return trips, cost savings and lower emissions for broccoli exports
Agromark, a Spanish export company specialising in fruits and vegetables, has enhanced its return on investment (ROI) and minimised its carbon footprint through the implementation of Tosca's