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The German discounter increased profit at roughly twice the pace of revenue while cutting prices, expanding its store network and transforming Spain into a procurement platform for its wider European business.
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Zurich-based Cotierra secures €2.65 million to scale decentralised biochar tech, aiming to boost soil health and cut supply-chain emissions in tropical regions.
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Austrian agrivoltaics provider EWS has reported a 14% increase in winter wheat yield at its Sonnenfeld research site, highlighting the potential for solar-PV systems to boost agricultural productivity in Europe, especially during dry conditions.
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Spanish farm groups warn of widespread crop losses and higher food prices as diesel and fertilizer costs soar following the outbreak of war in Iran, pressing Madrid for immediate intervention.
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The project will add a next-generation mill to the company’s existing pasta factory in Foggia between 2028 and 2030. The wider industrial plan also includes negotiations to transfer three other Italian facilities to specialised partners.
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French renewable energy producer TSE has reported a 19.6% rise in maize yields and a 20% reduction in water loss from agrivoltaic trials, underscoring the technology’s potential for sustainable agriculture amid climate change.
The fourth edition will bring together more than 200 executives, producers, investors, policymakers and technology specialists on 21-22 October. Climate risk, European regulation, traceability and supply-chain finance will lead the agenda.
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Dutch AgTech startup Gravity Gardens has raised €2.6 million to advance its dry, chemical-free seed activation technology, aiming to boost efficiency and sustainability in European agriculture.
Brussels removed Brazil from its list of approved suppliers over concerns about compliance with EU rules on antimicrobial use, affecting beef, poultry and other animal products. Brazilian authorities are seeking a negotiated solution and have warned that reciprocal measures remain an option.
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The Swiss company uses artificial intelligence to interpret plant biosignals and turn them into actionable information for growers. Already operating in more than 25 countries, Vivent Biosignals is expanding into Argentina as agriculture becomes a new frontier for real-time biological data and AI.
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South America’s agricultural exporters are accelerating traceability, satellite monitoring and digital certification ahead of the EU Deforestation Regulation.
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Latin America remains a growth engine for some of the world’s largest food and beverage groups, yet stronger sales are not translating proportionally into earnings. Currency volatility, higher input costs, intense competition and pressure on household purchasing power are squeezing margins, forcing companies to balance price increases with the need to protect volumes and market share.
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Heatwaves, drought, wildfires and disruptions to energy, transport and agriculture could cost the European Union close to 1% of GDP this year, according to an analysis by Triodos Bank. France emerges as the most exposed of the bloc’s major economies, while the economic consequences of extreme temperatures are increasingly turning climate adaptation into a competitiveness issue for European businesses.
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Proposed changes linked to the evolving UK–EU sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) framework have reignited debate within Britain's agricultural sector over the potential impact of future meat imports. Farming organisations have expressed concerns that regulatory alignment and changes to import rules could increase competition from overseas producers, while government officials argue that the agreement is designed to simplify trade without compromising food safety standards.
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More than 700 companies from Latin America and the Caribbean participated in a virtual agrifood business matchmaking event that generated prospective commercial agreements worth more than €21 million. The initiative reinforced regional trade integration by connecting producers, exporters and buyers from across the Americas through a digital platform.
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Italian engineering group MAIRE, through its subsidiary Tecnimont, has secured a €1.3 billion contract to develop what will become the largest urea production complex in Latin America. The project, commissioned by Fértil Pampa, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pampa Energía, will strengthen Argentina’s fertilizer production capacity and reduce the region’s dependence on imports.
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Argentina is on track to generate record export earnings in 2026 as its agriculture, energy and mining industries simultaneously expand production and overseas sales. The combined performance of the three sectors is strengthening the country's external accounts while increasing opportunities for international investors.
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Ukrainian agribusiness giant MHP is evaluating investment opportunities in Argentina's poultry sector, citing the country's improving business climate and long-term export potential. The move reflects growing international interest in Argentina's agribusiness industry as economic reforms reshape the investment landscape.
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Public institutions, business leaders and industry experts from Europe and Latin America met in Brussels to deepen cooperation on sustainable agriculture, innovation, food security and international trade.
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As heatwaves become more frequent across Europe, millions of workers in outdoor and high-temperature occupations face growing health risks, productivity losses and economic disruption.
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The new European initiative aims to transform agricultural residues and renewable biological resources into high-value products, reinforcing the EU's circular economy and climate objectives.
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Rising temperatures are no longer just an environmental concern. Across Europe, heatwaves are increasingly affecting productivity, infrastructure, energy systems and public finances, creating significant economic costs for governments and businesses.
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European manufacturers are increasingly deploying artificial intelligence to improve productivity, reduce costs and strengthen competitiveness. From food processing and agriculture to advanced manufacturing and logistics, AI is becoming a key pillar of Europe's industrial strategy as the continent seeks to close the innovation gap with the United States and China.
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A potential escalation in trade tensions between the United States and France could reshape the global wine market and create new opportunities for producers across Latin America.
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European development finance institutions are supporting sustainable agribusiness in Latin America through a €7.9 million financing package aimed at expanding circular dairy production and environmental innovation in Colombia.
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Farmers and cooperatives across Latin America are calling on the European Union to adopt a more tailored approach to sustainability regulations, arguing that current requirements risk creating barriers for small producers despite shared environmental objectives.
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Belgium’s Jan De Nul and Argentina’s Servimagnus have been recommended for the concession of the Paraná-Paraguay Waterway, one of South America’s most important trade corridors and a critical route for Mercosur exports.
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Argentina’s egg industry is experiencing historic export growth as rising European demand creates new opportunities for the country’s agribusiness sector.
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Two Belgian infrastructure giants are competing for one of South America’s most important logistics contracts as Argentina prepares a new chapter for the Paraná-Paraguay waterway.
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The European Parliament backed a ban on Brazilian meat imports over food safety concerns, adding new tension to EU–Mercosur trade relations just days after the agreement entered provisional application.
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