Pesticides, the European Commission drags its feet
2023-06-23 00:00
European producers will have to resign themselves to pesticide cuts. After several meetings to review the proposed regulation, there is no sign of the European Commission accepting any of the demands of agricultural associations across Europe, which are against the
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CIHEAM Zaragoza tests sustainable pest management
2023-06-23 00:00
The trial, which is part of the EuropeanIPMWORKS project, has been used to fine-tune the content and format of the training activities to be carried out across Europe until October 2024 on sustainable agricultural strategies that have proven to be effective and cost-efficient in controlling
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The game 'Catch the Pear' is online
2023-06-23 00:00
The interactive augmented reality game "Catch the pear!" is now available online. It is one of the tools part of the campaign of the EU project "Pears with love: a case study of sustainable agriculture", promoted by Apo Conerpo Sca and co-financed by the European Community.
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Does cherry have vitamin C?
2023-06-23 00:00
Vitamin C is a crucial nutrient that plays a vital role in maintaining optimal health. It is a powerful antioxidant that helps protect the body against damage from harmful free radicals. Many people wonder if cherries, one of the most popular fruits
are a good source of vitamin C, but it's not always easy to find a good source of it.
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3rd Symposium on Senior Nutrition promotes holistic understanding of health & well-being
2023-06-23 00:00
"Especially in old age, enjoyable food and beneficial exercise are fundamental for health and quality of life. You are never too old to treat yourself with care," said the Minister for Food, Rural Areas and Consumer Protection, Peter Hauk MdL, at the
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On 19 June 2023, the Port of Rotterdam Authority, Gasunie, Invest International and Hyphen signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Namibian Implementation Authority Office, Namport and Nampower.
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Conad supports Emilia-Romagna
2023-06-23 00:00
Conad, Italy's leading supermarket chain, confirms its commitment to supporting the communities in which it operates by launching the 'Let's support Emilia-Romagna' initiative;
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Georgia has exported unusually large amounts of apple juice concentrate – one of two major destinations has become more popular
2023-06-23 00:00
Analysts at EastFruit direct our attention toward Georgia’s external trade with apple juice concentrate. Export volume from the 2022/2023 season is record-breaking and more than the sum of exports in two previous seasons. Two major exporting destinations remain unchanged. However, there are
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48 million euro Esselunga maxi seizure
2023-06-23 00:00
Esselunga ended up in the crosshairs of the Milan Public Prosecutor's Office. In fact, financiers from the Milan provincial command have executed an urgent preventive seizure order for a total amount of EUR 47,765,684.45. According to a report in the Corriere della Sera
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Bioland: Free ride for genetic engineering and patents
2023-06-23 00:00
A few weeks before the EU Commission is to officially present its new draft law on the handling of genetic engineering on 5 July, a first draft has leaked out from Brussels. According to the draft, the precautionary principle that has applied in the EU for decades would be abolished and new genetic engineering
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Steven Martina leaves The Greenery
2023-06-23 00:00
Steven Martina has been with The Greenery for more than 19 years, including almost eight years as CEO, when he leaves it on 31 August. According to the company, he has decided to take on the role of Director Europe-North America at Zespri International as of 1 September.
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Impact Report for EcorNaturaSì, Commitment to the Earth
2023-06-23 00:00
It has been a difficult year forEcorNaturaSì, which has also led to the closure of a few shops and a greater focus on costs, but this has not weighed on the focus on the Earth. This is confirmed by the 2022 Impact Report, just published by the organic retailer.
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Mushrooms, towards an extended seasonality
2023-06-23 00:00
While mushroom consumption used to be limited to certain times of the year, the seasonality of this product is now increasingly extended to the summer period. An increasingly longer calendar that means more opportunities for the product and for companies
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The Red Onion of Tropea protagonist on Rai 2
2023-06-23 00:00
The Red Onion of Tropea is gaining space in the national media. In recent days it has been the protagonist of a special episode of Pizza Doc, a Rai 2 television format presented by Tinto and Monica Caradonna. A production of 380 thousand quintals Giuseppe Laria
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Francesco Pugliese and Conad divorce
2023-06-23 00:00
We had announced it in recent months (click here to read more) and now the news is official: Francesco Pugliese has left Conad.
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Ettore Prandini elected new Uecoop president
2023-06-23 00:00
The number of members operating in the various cooperation sectors represented by Uecoop at national level rises to over half a million.
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Melons and watermelons under the NFI lens
2023-06-23 00:00
Consumption of melons and watermelons is exploding, boosted by the intense heat of recent days. The market is experiencing a shortage of supply (click here to read more), which is causing prices to rise considerably. The good news is that we can count on excellent quality for these
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Rijk Zwaan embraces Romagna, lettuce demo days kick off
2023-06-23 00:00
Rijk Zwaan in the heart of Romagna for its Demo Days 2023 dedicated to open field lettuce.
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When in doubt, customers choose bananas
2023-06-23 00:00
In week 23, fruit and vegetables by imposed weight showed an improving performance, compared to previous weeks, and a narrowing gap compared to Lcc. At the channel level, discountritrit returns to be the best performing, after a first part of the year of stagnation. Among the
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Euro Atlantic, will open a new headquarters and refrigeration facility with a strong focus on sustainability
2023-06-22 18:00
They will have a great focus on sustainability. It is the first building to have received a Green Building Index (GBI) certification in the fresh produce industry in Malaysia.
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