Ports of Los Angeles and Guangzhou to partner on digital technology and green shipping corridor
2023-10-26 00:00
Officials with the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Guangzhou, China, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to further their relationship and cooperation. Areas of collaboration include development of digital supply chain infrastructure, creation of a Trans-pacific Green Shipping
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Sainsbury's sells 31.2% of all British apples
2023-10-26 00:00
Every month, data is collated from British apple and pear growers on the quantity of British apples they sold to UK supermarkets. The latest data is below.
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Blueberries, a sector set to grow
2023-10-26 00:00
For the blueberry sector, the future looks bright, with growth continuing to progress thanks to efficiency gains and the development of premium lines by the industry, as stated in the recent Rabobank report 'RaboResearch Food and Agribusiness Blueberry',
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Romagnoli obtains gender equality certification
2023-10-26 00:00
Romagnoli F.lli, an Italian fruit and vegetable company, obtains Uni/Pdr 125:2022 gender equality certification. For the company, this step is a testament to its policy of promoting equal treatment practices. Uni/Pdr gender equality certification
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What is the market share of seedling shallots in France today?
2023-10-26 00:00
Produced mainly in the Centre Val de Loire, Grand Est and Hauts-de-France regions, seedling shallots still represent a minor part of the French production, to the benefit of traditional shallots (mainly produced in Brittany and Pays de la Loire). In 2004, seedling shallots accounted for just 1%
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In recent years, researchers at the Laimburg Research Centre have studied more than 50 crops relevant to mountain agriculture in South Tyrol in more than 70 experimental plots distributed throughout the region. In Teodone (Brunico) the focus is on
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All EU banana production for 2023 forecast at 661,487 tons
2023-10-26 00:00
The EU production forecast for bananas produced in the Union and marketed in their region of production (Jan-Dec 2023) comes in at 53,931 tons for Spain, 6,613 tons for France and 1,035 tons for Greece. Total production for 2023 is forecast at 661,487 tons.
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Produce industry watchful of rains post Hurricane Otis
2023-10-26 00:00
Early reports indicate that the impact of Hurricane Otis, a Category 5 hurricane that landed near Acapulco early Wednesday morning, is minimal on produce.
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During one of our last visits to a Famila shop in Forlì, we found the Petali line, organic vegetable products enriched with legumes, vegetables and spices. The range is offered by Golfera, a company from the Romagna region based in the province of Ravenna, which has found in the cured meats and
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Greenyard Spain Technical Seminar in Almeria
2023-10-26 00:00
The partner Quality & Adviser, S.L. with the Polytechnic University of Valencia, presented the Biodiversity Grow programme (Transition of the fruit and vegetable sector towards a production model based on Sustainability). The aim is to achieve a continuous improvement of sustainability in the whole of the fruit and vegetable
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Surging UK freight volumes between Ireland, France and Spain
2023-10-26 00:00
The European logistics landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, with recent data highlighting a remarkable 205% increase in freight volumes between Ireland, France and Spain.
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Disruptive innovation: how AI is creating new business opportunities
2023-10-26 00:00
In a world where technology is advancing by leaps and bounds, artificial intelligence (AI) has become the catalyst for unprecedented business transformation. AI, far from being a futuristic concept, is already a reality that is creating business opportunities that
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Mobilisations against 50% water cuts
2023-10-26 00:00
The organisations have expressed their disagreement with this restriction, considering that "it is not justified because we are having a rainy autumn and there are alternatives to be able to have water", after which they have warned that this decision "causes an unsustainable situation".
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Greek kiwi exporter commits to sustainability by installing solar panels at packhouses
2023-10-26 00:00
Mitrosilis has announced the successful installation of solar panels at its two packing houses. This milestone underscores their commitment to environmental sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint.
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Coca Cola and the passion for the Arancia Rossa di Sicilia Igp
2023-10-26 00:00
Coca Cola and the Citrus Fruit District of Sicily together for the good of the territory; a synergy that has seen the birth of several projects and that has benefited the entire Sicilian citrus fruit sector. Thanks to a global vision and a strong territorial bond, the world giant of the
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Ecuadorian banana convention draws wide interest
2023-10-26 00:00
The Association of Ecuadorian Banana Exporters (AEBE) began its XX (20th) International Convention, Banana Time 2023, at the Hilton Colón Hotel in Guayaquil yesterday until October 27, 2023.
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"A business model for the delivery of a fresh produce with the roots intact to end consumers"
2023-10-26 00:00
Climate change, global warming, and water scarcity are forcing us to rethink the technological agenda. Aeroponic agriculture is an innovative growing technique that promises great results in preserving resources and environmental sustainability.
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Without references on how to deal with the present, there is no point in doing Futurpera
2023-10-26 00:00
Coming just like a whirlwind over an orchard already devastated by frost and hail, the lapidary statement from the representatives of the three reference organisations of the pear world about the pear show, scheduled to take place at the end of November;
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'Spanish salads increased their presence'
2023-10-26 00:00
The approaching end of the Central European lettuce season was clearly visible: On the one hand, deliveries from Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands were reduced, and, on the other hand, their quality was no longer consistently convincing.
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British growers get governmental assurance for maintained access to essential pesticides
2023-10-26 00:00
British farmers and growers have received assurance from the government that they will maintain access to essential pesticides, bolstering resilient and cost-effective food production. The decision, announced yesterday, 24 October, follows feedback from the agricultural sector and aims to ensure
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