The unstoppable progress of organic farming
We still wonder if the consumption of organic products in Spain is a fad or a reality to which we must get used to. The certain thing is that the bet of the distribution is every day firmer in this line, also of the primary link, while the consumer still demands changes to feel satisfied.
Macfrut 2019, headquarters of technological innovation
The 36th edition of Macfrut, the international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector, kicked off today at the Rimini Expo Centre, where it will be held until 10 May.
The growth of the Spanish import of fruits and vegetables is maintained
The Spanish import of fresh fruits and vegetables grew in February by 9% in volume and 12% in value in relation to the same month of the previous year, totaling 282,429 tons and 250 million euros (+ 12%).
Hogan visits Valencia and asks for “evidence” of the impact in the citrus crisis of the agreements with third countries
The European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Phil Hogan, showed Thursday his "concern" about the citrus prices crisis and said that in his visit to Valencia he will ask the sector to send to Brussels "evidence" of the supposed impact of the trade agreements with third countries.
Macfrut to host the second edition of the Tropical Fruit Congress
The second edition of the Tropical Fruit Congress, the international event covering topics involving exotic fruits, will be held at Macfrut from 8 to 10 May 2019.
Upa: “In the countryside there are many victims that could be avoided”
The prevention of occupational risks, accidents at work and occupational diseases is still a pending issue in the Spanish primary sector. UPA concludes its biggest awareness campaign on prevention in the field with funding from the State Foundation for the Prevention of Occupational Risks, F.S.P.
The growth of the Spanish import of fruit and vegetables continues
The Spanish import of fresh fruits and vegetables in February grew 9% in volume and 12% in value in relation to the same month of the previous year, totaling 282,429 tons and 250 million euros (+ 12%).
How to minimize the effects of Brexit for fruit and vegetable exports
The president of Eucofel, Juan Marín, has defended before the European Economic and Social Committee, agricultural production, the threat of brexit, and what measures should be applied to minimize the effects.
Mexico is the “number one” thanks to the blackberry
In recent years, the Mexican production of blackberry was growing to place Mexico as the first producer worldwide of this small fruit.
UK IPL checks out Planasa’s berries for Asda supermarkets
A group of representatives from the UK company International Procurement & Logistics (IPL) has visited Planasa’s R&D facilities in Huelva (Spain) to see the upcoming berries for Asda supermarkets.