Bayer announced that the company has closed the previously announced transaction with Ginkgo Bioworks to begin a multi-year strategic partnership to accelerate research and development of biological products for agriculture. The transaction includes the divestment of Bayer’s West Sacramento Biologics Research & Development site, and its internal discovery and lead optimization platform. With the close […]
Goldenberry Farms, a leading grower and exporter of Sugar Mangos™, berries, and tropical fruit, announces new investments and expansion of sustainable-farming programs, including soil health and carbon bank initiatives, under its “Where good things Grow™” sustainable-farming initiative. The program was initially inspired by “Kiss the Ground” a Netflix documentary on soil health hosted by Woody […]
The organisers of the SOMMET DE L’ELEVAGE were smiling broadly at the end of this 4th day of the show as the 31st edition could not have finished any better. “The objective has been more than achieved” Fabrice Berthon, the show’s General Manager, was delighted to tell us. “105,000 visitors including 5,000 international visitors have […]
While we recognize the need to increase the security of EU energy supply and the necessity to make savings in gas consumption, CEMA highlights the importance of food security and the fight against climate change. In the current geopolitical framework, the European Union is considering emergency intervention to address high energy prices and address disruptions. CEMA is […]
Interview: Julio Néstar – Reefer Manager, MSC Spain, talks about challenges and changes in the fruit industry. HOW HAVE YOU SEEN COVID-19 AFFECTING THE FRUIT INDUSTRY? The COVID-19 pandemic created a host of well-documented issues across the global supply chain. Bottlenecks at main ports because of the shortage of workers in container terminals and shortage […]
Overall, some 108,800 tractors were registered across European the first six months of 2022, according to numbers sourced from national authorities. Of these registrations, 31,900 tractors had an engine power of 37kW (50 hp) and under and 76,900 of 38kW and above. CEMA considers that 81,800 of these vehicles are agricultural tractors. The rest are […]
The EU wine production is forecasted to remain roughly stable compared to the previous year but fall short of reaching the 5-year average (2017-2021) with important within-country disparities resulting from droughts and high temperatures recorded during the spring and summer months. The three major producing countries, Italy, France, and Spain, are expected to produce 130.2 million hectolitres, representing a slight increase (+1.1%) from the 128.7 million hectolitres produced in 2021/22 and a slight drop (-2.1%) from […]
Already 25 per cent more space booked than 2022. The leading trade show for the global fresh produce FRUIT LOGISTICA business will take place in Berlin from 8 to 10 February 2023. Last call for exhibitors to book their stands. Spend better, save more. For exhibitors at FRUIT LOGISTICA 2023, it’s an essential mantra in […]
CEMA recognises the need to increase the security of EU energy supply and supports Member States in their efforts to reduce gas consumption by 15%. We acknowledge it is necessary to make savings ahead of winter to prepare for possible disruptions of gas supplies from Russia. CEMA also stresses the importance of food security and […]
WAPA, the World Apple and Pear Association, has started to revise the European apple crop forecast for the upcoming season, which was released in early August during Prognosfruit. The first estimates have been revised downwards due to the intense weather conditions in August that affected the colouring and size of a part of the crop. […]
