AgroFresh beefs up post-harvest portfolio with Tessara acquisition
AgroFresh Solutions has acquired post-harvest solutions provider Tessara from global investment firm Carlyle. The deal, which remains subject to clearance by the South Africa competition

Unsatisfied Serbian raspberry growers might consider halting the harvest
Dobrivoje Radovic, The president of the Association of Raspberry Producers of Serbia, stated on behalf of berry producers, he would ask the raspberries buyers and traders (mostly cold storage

Poles with the largest increase in blueberry consumption in the world
The Polish market is 40 million people. In 2023, per capita consumption reached 1.83 kg/person. According to Agronometrics Global Trade Data, which will form part of the IBO Global State of the

Switzerland: Project partners satisfied with Agri-Photovoltaic solution
A pilot project by the three partners Insolight, Romande Energie and Agroscope has been running on the Agroscope site in Conthey (VS) since July 2021. During 2022, data on agricultural yields and

Post-flood, Lollobrigida and farmers' organisations meet Figliuolo
An initial fact-finding meeting was held yesterday in Rome between the Commissioner for Reconstruction, Francesco Paolo Figliuolo, the Minister for Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry,

High density planting of hazelnuts and walnuts in Italy are taking a cue from abroad
New, densely cultivated, farming methods for hazelnut and walnut trees are beginning to gain popularity in Spain, which is a country that has always been considered a point of reference in Europe

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

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

For sustainable agriculture worldwide: Germany joins coalition for agroecology
Federal Minister of Agriculture Cem Özdemir and Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development Svenja Schulze have declared Germany's accession to the global Coalition for Agroecology.

Agroscope at the open federal mile - Tasting sustainable fruit and wine varieties
In 2023, modern Switzerland celebrates the 175th anniversary of the Federal Constitution. On 1 and 2 July 2023, the doors will open in Federal Bern to mark this anniversary. Agroscope is also

"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

Ahold Delhaize organized their second Food Festival in Belgrade last week
Ahold Delhaize organized their second Food Festival in Belgrade last week. This saw Serbian fresh produce suppliers from all over the country gather. Agroberichtenbuitenland.nl reports that

"Despite coating, controlled ripening of the fruit is still possible"
In no other product category is spoilage and thus waste as high as in overseas goods such as bananas, mangos, avocados and co. Due to the long transport routes, tons of fruit exotics end up in the

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

Producing in wartime, the other battle for Sudanese farmers
Sudanese agricultural producers are working under extreme conditions to continue supplying local and international markets. Since the outbreak of intense fighting in the country on April 15 until

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

Agroberries buys stake in BerryWorld
Global berry producer-marketer Agroberries has bought a minority stake in BerryWorld’s Europe, Middle East & African and Asia-Pacific businesses. This share acquisition will provide BerryWorld,

WARNING: reported corporate identity theft against EUROFRUT S.p.A.
All fruit and vegetable market operators are warned that unidentified individuals are making attempts to establish contacts with producing companies, including those overseas, to request purchases

"Compared to last year, we expect to market more volumes at lower prices"
"The first Senegalese mangoes of this season will soon be harvested and the first export batches are expected to be loaded between June 15 and 20," said Papa Alioune Dieng of International

France: Cauliflower scores in exports
Lower volumes, but prices above last year and a positive trade balance: this is the conclusion of the Agreste statistical service of the French Ministry of Agronomy and Food Sovereignty on the

Asso Fruit Italia at the Mediterranean diet exhibition
"The D Med Salone della Dieta Mediterranea was an important moment of meeting and confrontation for operators from Southern Italy and other players from different areas of the country," said