FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
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VIP celebrates women’s commitment and vision for the future of apple growing
At the heart of the Apple Paradise, the concept of agricultural excellence goes hand in hand with the recognition of the people who make this productive reality possible every day
Recycled water now irrigates more than 57,000 hectares of crops in Spain
The use of recycled water already covers more than 57,000 hectares of crops in Spain, although it still accounts for only around 1.6% of the total water used in agriculture. This highlights the significant growth potential of this resource within the country’s irrigation system
NGTs regulation opens new opportunities for Europe’s potato sector
The European Potato Trade Association (Europatat) has welcomed the adoption of the Regulation on New Genomic Techniques (NGTs), describing it as a significant milestone for European agriculture, plant breeding and food production
Rijk Zwaan strengthens tropical vegetable breeding with new breeding station in Brazil
Rijk Zwaan is proud to announce the opening of a new open-field breeding station in Mogi Mirim, Brazil
EU delays negotiations on the Omnibus Regulation on plant protection products
The Council of the European Union failed, at the latest meeting of the Committee of Permanent Representatives (Coreper), to secure the majority needed to approve the compromise text on the Omnibus Regulation on food safety and plant health. As a result, the Regulation cannot move to the next stage of the legislative process: the opening of negotiations with the European Parliament
Irritec Iberia presents solutions for uniformity and reduced waste in tomato irrigation
The company’s range of drip tapes, with flat emitters and continuous labyrinth drippers, ensures uniform water distribution and high efficiency, even in the most challenging soils
Natexpo launches Business Expeditions to support the international growth of organic companies
Natexpo is strengthening its international strategy with the launch of Business Expeditions by Natexpo International Tour, a new immersive format designed to help organic food companies explore high-potential European markets and connect with qualified buyers
Brussels brings EcoVadis into the debate on AI governance
The selection marks a key step towards promoting transparent and ethical AI governance for sustainable supply chains
AREFLH: CMO regulation raises concerns
AREFLH takes note of the text approved on 16 June by the European Parliament in plenary session, following the agreement reached with the Council in March on the revision of the regulation on the common organisation of the markets (CMO)
Garlic market under pressure from record-low prices and import surplus
The garlic market has been facing a particularly difficult period for several months, marked by a sharp fall in prices and growing concern among operators across the sector
European Parliament gives green light to NGTs
The European Parliament’s Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (COMENVI) has voted in favour of the trilogue agreement on plants obtained through certain New Genomic Techniques (NGTs), bringing the European agriculture and plant breeding sector one step closer to a historic regulatory shift
