"Accelerating change" is the slogan chosen this year by the United Nations (UN) to commemorate World Water Day, which is celebrated every 22 March. As the UN itself states, "we must work on average four times faster to meet the Millennium Development Goals".
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The consumer trend is becoming more and more established in Spanish society, as consumers opt for a healthy and balanced diet, with healthy and quality food. Chains are also more receptive to products that incorporate innovation, as they are more and more interested in
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Mr Apple is excited to launch the 2023 apple season with PosyTM apples now en route to customers across the globe. “We stand by our 5 Point Promise which is our promise of apple excellence, juicy and sweet with exceptional taste and texture, customers are eagerly anticipating the arrival of
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On World Water Day on 22 March, Bioland once again emphasises the importance of organic farming in water protection. The association is calling on the German government to take the 30 % organic farming target by 2030 seriously and to implement the 'National Water Strategy' adopted last week.
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The days last week with temperatures that reached 30 degrees Celsius have accelerated the growth of the fruit, as well as the flowering of later varieties; however, the extra early fruit campaign is still behind this year compared to a normal campaign. read more

The supply of avocados from Spain, Israel and Chile are in the later stages of the season and arrivals from Peru and South Africa are now starting to increase. read more

Supermarket Aldi has been facing stern criticism for selling mushrooms in packs labelled “British”, while the small print listed the source as Poland. As well as the word “British”, the packs of closed cup mushrooms on sale in the north of England also carried the union flag and the Red
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New Zealand apple brand Rockit has partnered with Emirates Red Crescent to make the month of Ramadan special for all. The partnership will see Rockit donate 1 dirham for every Ramadan-inspired Rockit giftbox sold – containing two tubes of iconic Rockit™ apples – to the Emirates Red
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According to Ecovalia's annual report on organic production and consumption of organic products in Spain, the area devoted to organic production and the consumption of organic products continue to grow in Spain. read more

EastFruit team offers lots of instruments for market linkages, which many might not be aware of. They will help you find buyers for your products or suppliers if you are looking for fresh, frozen, or dried fruits, vegetables, or nuts. read more

The long-awaited cherry season is approaching in Spain, and the first fruits will be delivered in less than a month from greenhouses such as that of Fruit Luxury, in Huesca. "We expect to harvest the first volumes between April 15 and 20," says Javier de Pablo Camarasa, agronomist and manager of
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Zebra Technologies Corporation, an innovator at the front line of business with solutions and partners that deliver a performance edge, today announced that global onion producer Waterman Onions BV has digitized its logistics operations to gain constant visibility of its fast-paced distribution
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ALDI reaffirms its strong commitment in Spain and today inaugurates its 400th shop in the country. This milestone, together with the opening of nearly 100 new shops in Spain in the last three years, demonstrates that Spain is a strategic country for the growth of ALDI.
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Potato plants exposed to extreme smoke produced lower marketable yields than smoke-free plants, according to preliminary data from a joint University of Idaho and Boise State University study. read more

Tiny Italian lemons with edible skins and a sweeter taste are creating a buzz in parts of northern Europe, as demand for the relatively unknown fruit increases. read more

Fresh produce is among almost 500 products set to have their prices cut by Morrisons. read more

Greenyard Fresh Belgium and integrated water utilities company Pidpa have entered the final phase of their plan to install a new on-site water purification system on the former’s site in Sint-Katelijne-Waver. read more

While we might flippantly observe that the UK’s recent salad vegetable crisis will have raised the blood pressure of certain retail buyers, it appears this kind of shortage may in fact have a real and serious impact on consumer health. read more

Extensive promotional activity has put South African stonefruit ”at the front of consumer and retailer minds” in recent months, as the marketing campaign looks to highlight both the quality of product and consistency of supply. read more

Extensive promotional activity has put South African stonefruit ”at the front of consumer and retailer minds” in recent months, as the marketing campaign looks to highlight both the quality of product and consistency of supply. read more