Fried, roasted or boiled, potatoes are a staple of the Italian diet. These tubers, historically known as 'poor food', have in fact been able to win a place on the Italian table not only for their taste and cheapness, but also for other factors
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Last summer, people feared a return 'to the old ways': Dutch tomatoes in the summer, Spanish ones in the winter. Last year's unusual energy situation considerably affected lit tomato cultivation, though some growers dared leave their lights on. That will happen more often this winter despite
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The FDA says the outbreak of Salmonella Newport infections linked to three farms in Indiana is over, but the agency has not named the farms. read more

After introducing in mid-September the novelty of jet marking on every Lara walnut for the 2023 campaign, Il Noceto, the organisation of 14 Lara walnut producers from Veneto and Friuli, has already received the first positive feedback from the market; read more

UK farmers are planning a night of direct action against supermarkets, protesting the low prices they receive for their produce. Today, at around 7pm, farmers say they will blockade several supermarket distribution centres to demand fair pay and more support for British farming. read more

Offering all fruit and vegetable products all year round? As a full-service specialist wholesaler, Dutch company Postuma AGF provides a total assortment, but director Sjoerd Postuma always insists on reminding customers to sell with the seasons. "Offering everything year-round is pure luxury;
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On October 10, Syracuse, UT based Onions 52, Inc. announced plans to expand operations to the east coast; with a distribution and packing facility in Cincinnati, Ohio set to be fully operational beginning early 2024. With existing FOB shipping locations in Utah, Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Texas,
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After the débâcle of the 2022 table grape season, some with little caution, had sanctioned the end of traditional grapes: making way for seedless and shelving historical crops. But the current season has silenced many detractors. read more

In week 39, sales of fruit and vegetables by weight came to a standstill, while LCC continued to grow undaunted. In terms of channels, only the supermarket and free service grew weakly, with the discount store breaking even and the hypermarket in free fall. With the
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Ancillary services for producing and trading produce are numerous and often highly specialized. Amongst these, the recycling of collapsible plastic packaging and pallets is essential for the entire fruit and vegetable supply chain. read more

UK: Britain's Sainsbury's to recruit 22,000 workers for Christmas season read more

Finding a welcoming fruit and vegetable department with good quality produce on display and timely, but not invasive, communication is a rare commodity. Therefore, when we manage to find it, it is our duty to bring it to your attention. read more

In the Spanish Region of Valencia, lemon growing is carried out mainly in Alicante. In 2022, the province, especially the Vega Baja, accounted for almost 99% of both the Valencian lemon production and the acreage, with the producers relying on the PGI Cítricos Valencianos as a quality seal,
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By 2050, according to the OECD, the over-60s will account for about 21% of the world's population. But what should the so-called 'silver generation' do to stay healthy? Certainly follow a varied and balanced diet combined with regular physical activity. This is the
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In Bolognalo store in Via Indipendenzacambia volto e aprire domani al pubblico con il Tuday Conad. AUrban Format dedicated to proximity and oriented to the 'ready solution', designed for the city centre and ideal for neighbourhood residents, urban-business customers working
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Express transport company DPD Portugal has launched a new home delivery service for fresh food and drinks across the mainland of the country. The temperature-controlled (between 0° and 4°C) DPD Fresh delivery service is designed to support both producers and distributors to market their fresh
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Piper Alderman has teamed up with Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP (BCLP) in advising Driscoll’s Inc. on the $2.5 billion acquisition of ASX-listed Costa Group Holdings Limited by a consortium. The deal was announced on 22 September; it is set to be implemented through a court-approved scheme
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The Drought Management Commission of the Tinto, Odiel, Piedras, and Chanza Hydrographic Demarcation has just announced a cut of up to 50% of the water available for irrigation in the province, coinciding with the start of the 2023/24 berry campaign. The measure will take effect on November 15. read more

Supply and demand: a simple economic term, but one that will be central to the grape season this year. Climate impacts on global markets have been well reported on, but as it relates to grapes it is having a big impact. read more

At the upcoming Global Produce & Floral Show in Anaheim October 20th-21st, CMI will introduce a new look for Kanzi apples. Danelle Huber, CMI’s Senior Marketing Manager, says that besides its primary booth (inside at #869) CMI’s Activation Station (outside at #7000) spotlights the
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