Auxiliary Industry

AgroFresh consultant Óscar Salgado calls for the implementation of new postharvest techniques to protect table grape crops

Óscar Salgado, international technical consultant at AgroFresh, stated during his presentation that the industry’s current transformation presents a great opportunity to rethink our approach to grape post-harvest management....

AgroFresh strengthens its commitment to the European pear and apple industry

Prognosfruit has established itself as a key forum for analyzing production forecasts and market trends for pears and apples worldwide....
Heat management in fruit and vegetable farms

Five priorities to protect fruit and vegetable farms from extreme heat

Agraya identifies five areas in which farms can strengthen their resilience to increasingly frequent heatwaves....

One in five hectares devoted to certified seed production in Spain is located in Castilla-La Mancha

Castilla-La Mancha has nearly 44,000 hectares dedicated to certified seed production, mainly barley and wheat....
frutos rojos

The EU activates the new Packaging Regulation (PPWR): a structural shift that will transform the agri‑food packaging model

The new European Packaging Regulation (PPWR) comes into application on 12 August: what changes and how it will affect the agri‑food sector...
envases

The wood packaging and container sector is ready for the implementation of the PPWR

FEDEMCO member companies hold the ECOWOOX® certification and use the Wood Packaging platform to streamline technical documentation, traceability and conformity verification for wood packaging and containers....
Citrus imports into the EU: ripe oranges on a tree

Why does each crop need a different strategy to protect itself against pests and diseases?

The MAPA has published the 2024 Survey on the Use of Plant Protection Products, a key study for understanding how these tools are applied to combat pests and diseases and for guiding policies that promote more sustainable use. The data show that each crop —and each group of fruits and vegetables— faces different plant‑health risks and therefore requires solutions adapted to its specific situation.