After missing a year, the SIVAL is delighted to be back, meeting with all of the active figures in the plant sector. Future trends and experience feedback are on the agenda, so that we can build the future of specialist plant culture together. With 700 exhibitors from France and around the world, SIVAL is the only trade show in France and Europe to put together an event with such high attendance and diversity for all professionals in the specialist plant sector. »

"We are very excited to be finally at Shanghai International Fruit Expo. China is our most important market, so being present at this event allows us to strengthen friendships, networking and positioning of Southern Hemisphere fruit exporters, especially in these difficult times", said Nelli Hajdu, SHAFFE Secretary General. »

Autumn is the time to introduce Andersoni-System (Amblyseiusandersoni) to prevent an early outbreak of pest mites in overwintered crops next season – says Paul Koole, Biobest biological crop protection specialist. Spider mites feed on a wide range of host plants where they can cause high levels of damage resulting in leaf discoloration and webbing, while also inhibiting plant growth. Gall and russet mites are minuscule, barely visible with a regular magnifier lens. »

The World Citrus Organisation (WCO) Secretariat, together with its partners CIRAD, is finalising preparations towards the second edition of the Global Citrus Congress, which will take place on 16 and 17 November 2021. The virtual event, which managed to gather over 1000 delegates from across the globe in its first edition in 2020, will once again bring together the citrus community to discuss the current trends, challenges, and opportunities »

We cordially invite you to three industry congresses, which will be held simultaneously on 18th of November 2021 at the Arche Krakowska hotel (Warsaw). 1. VIII Kongres Bezpieczeństwa Żywności/8th Food Safety Congress „The Future of Food” www.foodcongress.org 2. III Kongres Logistyczny/3rd Logistics Congress, CSCMP CEE Supply Chain Conference 2021 www.conferencecscmp.org 3. I Kongres Polskiej Produkcji Podstawowej/ 1st Congress of Polish Primary Production www.primaryproductioncongress.org »

As COP26 is underway in Glasgow, Freshfel Europe urges EU and global decision-makers not to underestimate the role fruit and vegetables can play in achieving a healthy planet and people. COP26 discussions on climate issues to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change should not ignore that fruit and vegetables have one of the lowest environmental impact production out of any food group. »

Vinexpo India will take place in New Delhi from 9-11th December 2021 in partnership with Indian exhibition company Sial, bringing Vinexpo’s live show format to the country for the first time. Lameyse revealed the plans during an interview with the drinks business this week, outlining his ambition to grow its presence in a market that he feels is ‘the next big thing’. »

The European Sprouted Seeds Association (ESSA) held its Annual Event 2021 in a digital format, celebrating the Association’s 10th anniversary as a network of the sprouted seeds industry. The Annual Event, which was this year open to all interested food business operators, reflected on the sector’s journey and achievements since the EHEC crisis in 2011 and brainstormed on the impact of the EHEC crisis on the sector and future policy developments. »

The Fruit and Vegetable Industry Fair TSW 2022 will be held on 13th-14th January in Ptak Warsaw Expo in Nadarzyn near Warsaw. TSW attracts more and more visitors every year. During the last edition there were over 16 thousand visitors from 25 countries (Poland, Belarus, Ukraine, Estonia, Netherlands, Germany, Great Britain, Austria, Italy and from many other countries), who could learn about the latest domestic and foreign industry trends and market novelties during this two days’ event. »