The most prestigious international prize in the fruit trade goes to the Onix orange and Croptimus, an innovative image analysis technology. The prestigious FRUIT LOGISTICA Innovation Awards (FLIA) were presented today at FRUIT LOGISTICA 2025. Trade visitors to the leading trade show for the global fresh produce business voted for the most innovative products of […]
According to the latest Eurobarometer survey, support for the EU’s common agricultural policy (CAP) has reached an all-time high. The level of public awareness for the CAP is at its highest level since 2007, with 78% of respondents saying they are aware of the EU’s common agricultural policy. Over 70% of respondents agree that the EU, […]
On the very day the European Commission unveils its strategic compass for European competitiveness, it has simultaneously introduced a proposal to impose sanctions on Russian and Belarusian fertilisers—a move that will severely impact agricultural production and competitiveness. Without a clear diversification strategy, European farmers will soon find themselves up against the wall. For years, Europe […]
In October 2024, EU agri-food trade reached record levels, with exports totalling €21.7 billion and imports at €16.2 billion. Exports increased by 10% and imports by 19% month-on-month. Cumulative data from January to October shows a 6% rise in imports and a 3% increase in exports. These are the main findings of the latest monthly […]
The European Commission has officially established the European Board on Agriculture and Food (EBAF), fulfilling a key recommendation of the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of Agriculture. Chaired by Commissioner Christophe Hansen, EBAF aims at sustaining a new culture of dialogue, trust and multistakeholder participation, at high level among the actors of the food supply chain […]
The cold stores not only allow better management and flexibility in deliveries, but also artificially achieve the accumulation of cold hours that the plant needs, as well as a plant material that is healthier, cleaner and controlled of pests and diseases. On the verge of reaching the halfway point of the winter campaign, Viveros Hernandorena […]
Copa and Cogeca welcome Commissioner Hansen’s first political initiative to strengthen farmers’ position in the food supply chain. Following the widespread farm protests at the beginning of 2024, the European Commission put forward a reflection paper outlining concrete ideas to improve farmers’ position in the food supply chain. Copa and Cogeca commend Commissioner Hansen’s proactive […]
The European Parliament has approved the new College of Commissioners that will take office on 1 December. In a vote that took place in Strasbourg, Members of the European Parliament gave their confidence to the new team presented by President von der Leyen. In a speech to the Plenary of the European Parliament, President von der Leyen presented her […]
EL PINAR closes the nursery campaign with a 20% increase in plant sales. The rusticity of its varieties is once again a guarantee for nurseries and producers. With the crop fully established and when in just over a month the first strawberries will begin to arrive on the shelves, EL PINAR takes conclusions of the […]
ECOWOOX® is a European certification from FEDEMCO, managed by AIDIMME, which accredits the recyclability of wooden packaging following the standards set in EN 13427, EN 13428, EN 13429, EN 13430 y EN 13431. The technical regulation of this certification has been designed to achieve the requirements of the national and European laws in packaging and […]
