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MD presents the first Sustainability Report
2024-02-23 00:00
3.4 billion euros in net revenue, an increase of 11% over 2021, a net worth of 513 million euros: these are the figures ofMD S.P.A., the Italian brand founded 30 years ago with its first shop in Southern Italy, which today has 785 shops and 6 logistics centres in
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Broccoli to create fake freckles
2024-02-23 00:00
The latest beauty craze on social media is the creation of fake freckles with broccoli, a method that is gaining popularity for its novelty and effectiveness. This trend reflects a broader fascination with freckles, amplified by filters that give users a
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Exports to foreign markets on the rise
2024-02-23 00:00
For a manufacturer of orchard management technology, expanding its horizons abroad is always good news. "We are delighted," says Alessandro Calderoni, "that our orchard management equipment is sought after not only in Italy, but also in other countries.
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'Water savings of 40 per cent compared to last season'
2024-02-23 00:00
Optimising production resources and improving the performance of tomato plants, while respecting the environment and the people who work in them: this is the aim of the 'Agricoltura 4.0' sustainability project, implemented by the La Doria Group, one of Europe's leading producers of
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Milan market, the new fruit and vegetable pavilion opens on 22 April
2024-02-23 00:00
The Foody 2025 development plan launched at the end of 2019 by Sogemie's shareholder the Municipality of Milan to bring the new Food Market to represent the most modern food city hub in Europe continues on schedule and on target;
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"Complementarity must prevail over competition".
2024-02-23 00:00
The attacks on Moroccan produce trucks in Spain and France reveal a major misunderstanding between professionals on both sides of the Atlantic, as well as a malaise that cannot be ignored and must be remedied, says Mostapha Mohattan, CEO of Fructimoor.
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The need for water, not only for agricultural use, is constantly increasing. On the contrary, and cyclically every year, experts report new negative records for drought and heat even in the winter season.
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Ventura alongside athletes with its dried fruit
2024-02-23 00:00
Ventura, a historic brand in the dried fruit market, created in 2016 the concept Correre è un mix, a participation and sponsorship tour of Italy's most representative and popular running events;
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Lowering prices does not generate sound business relations
2024-02-23 00:00
"Sustainability is one of the cornerstones of our agricultural activity: to stay competitive and attractive in the markets, this principle cannot be disregarded. That is why our crops are sustained by using integrated pest management methods,
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The European Commission has sent the Belgian Presidency a paper outlining first possible measures to help reduce the administrative burden on farmers' shoulders. The paper, which will be discussed with member states at the Council of
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GLOBALG.A.P., how to come prepared for the new obligations
2024-02-23 00:00
At the beginning of the year, the sixth release of GLOBALG.A.P. was published. In order to understand what is substantially new compared to previous editions, we asked Marco Roffia, GLOBALG.A.P. scheme manager for Ccpb, for information.
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Vegetables as a Valentine's Day gift
2024-02-23 00:00
A Nigerian man's unique Valentine's Day gift to his wife, which was vegetables instead of the traditional flowers, has captivated social media. The touching moment was shared in a video in which the man, on his return home, is questioned by his daughter about the
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Kuehne+Nagel Air Logistics expands services at JFK
2024-02-23 00:00
Logistics company Kuehne+Nagel has expanded its John F. Kennedy International airport (JFK) facility with a 4,500 sq. ft. stand-alone, GxP-compliant, temperature-controlled area, as well as an additional 10,000 sq. ft. warehouse space. The expansion of their 78,763 sq. ft. warehouse also
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European Parliament moves on packaging waste
2024-02-23 00:00
In a significant stride towards environmental sustainability, the European Parliament's Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) has endorsed a new packaging regulation aimed at curbing plastic waste, a major pollutant within the EU.
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"The next ginger harvest will exceed expectations".
2024-02-23 00:00
There is no domestically grown ginger left on the market in South Africa, but with the new season approaching, Sunreaped, a subtropical fruit producer in Kiepersol and southern Mozambique, is delighted to announce that its ginger crop is thriving.
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More efficient harvesting with vegetable harvester accessories
2024-02-23 00:00
"Our harvesters are an innovative product, as they provide a service to the farmer, plus they are advantageous from a technical and financial point of view". This is how Francesco Roselli, director of Dari Ecomeccanica, defines the
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Where are the most avocados consumed in Europe?
2024-02-23 00:00
The latest figures from the World Avocado Organisation (WAO) for the 2022/23 season reveal which European markets are the biggest consumers of avocados. Compared to last year, the UK joins Germany in second place, with around 110,000 tonnes each. But, leading
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By exerting light pressure, we know whether an avocado, a peach or a tomato is ripe. This is exactly what a soft robotic hand does, for example, during automated harvesting. Until now, however, this type of gripper needed sensors in its "fingers" to determine if
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Port of Tauranga announces 25% drop in first half-year earnings
2024-02-23 00:00
New Zealand's premier maritime gateway, Port of Tauranga, reported a significant 25% downturn in its half-year earnings, attributing the slump to a marked decrease in cargo throughput and a reduction in vessel arrivals. The port's financials revealed a net profit of $47.2 million, down from
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The Foody 2025 initiative, unveiled by Sogemi and the Milan Municipality, is advancing as planned towards transforming the new Agri-Food Market into Europe's premier food city hub. February 2023 marked the operational debut of the first two food logistics platforms, hosting 15 concessionaires
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