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"Those implementing trend-based packaging policies are the real 'climate terrorists'"
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The rector of the University of Cadiz (UCA), Francisco Piniella, chaired the presentation of the prototype of sustainable packaging, made from algae, of the Operational Agricultural Group (GOA)

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Vicente Peris improves its energy efficiency
Valencian fruit and vegetable producer and marketer Vicente Peris has been 'planting' efficiency for some time now and continues to reap the rewards. Last year, 2022, they reduced their energy

Relatively new in the Arab world, the industry of edible flowers seeks its customers
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Precisely a year ago, we predicted “that the worst was yet to come”, appealing for urgent action to be taken to enable those involved in the food supply chain to deliver a seamless, timely

Kakuzi hosts Dalian Yidu Group
Dalian Yidu Group has paid a visit to Kenyan avocado exporter Kakuzi as both parties look to accelerate trade. According to a report from Capital News, top executives from the Chinese fresh fruit

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A New Zealand fruit grower says that, while it was as challenging season weather-wise for its blueberry crop, they were still able to produce strong volumes. Pahoia Orchards is a family-owned and

BASF presents iceberg lettuce for mechanical harvesting

Maersk sells logistics sites in Russia
The company has reached an agreement to divest its logistics sites in St Petersburg and Novorossiysk to IG Finance Development Limited. This follows Maersk's decision in March 2022 to close its

#Repartofresh. Conad relaunches fruit and vegetables and emphasises communication
New layout and renewed emphasis on consumer messages to emphasise the freshness of the products on display. Conad has launched a project to relaunch the fruit and vegetable department that the

A pruning branch windrower to save on time and costs
Moving branches and pruning clippings is easier with the right tools. The Italian Calderoni company is now offering an add-on for the pruning chopper. This is the pruning wheel (or, more

"In my opinion, a new wholesale store on the former Tegel Airport site would be possible and also necessary"
After a traditionally weaker January, business in Berlin's wholesale market is gradually picking up again. The omnipresent price and cost increases are shaping the daily nighttime operations on

Who should make the effort: Planas, the producers, the operators...?
The president of the Valencian Farmers' Association (AVA-ASAJA), Cristóbal Aguado, responds to Planas that the "effort" he is asking of the agents in the chain "should be made by him, making an