The Citrus Management Committee (CGC) -the association that brings together private companies, business groups and producer organizations- has recently commemorated having been at the "service of exports and Spanish citrus exporters" for half a century. This is what its president, Inmaculada
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Coop Sole, focus on the importance of sustainability
2023-05-03 00:00
Guaranteeing the healthiness of products and respect for the environment, ensuring the health of the people who consume them and the quality of life of the producers, is a commitment that Coop Sole has undertaken with a sense of social responsibility. A heartfelt choice that is also increasingly positive
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The Green Line, 15 million from Intesa San Paolo
2023-05-03 00:00
Intesa Sanpaolo is making EUR 15 million available toLa Linea Verde Spa, brand DimmidiSì, for a confirming operation, an instrument that allows the liquidity from the sales of fruit and vegetables to be advanced for the entire supply chain;
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European Sustainability Forum: How must the retail sector position itself in terms of sustainability?
2023-05-03 00:00
Answers are available at the European Sustainability Forum on 9/10 May in Düsseldorf. Climate change and resource scarcity, inflation, purchasing restraint and supply chain problems are shaping the market and consumer behaviour.
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Fruit and vegetable price trends in Italy as at 2 May
2023-05-03 00:00
The Spanish peach and nectarine campaign has begun. Increasing quantities of Sicilian melons. Italian production of green beans is struggling to take off.Slowdown in demand for strawberries, but the trend is higher than last year.Price increases continue for
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The mango season continues in Côte d'Ivoire. Exporters are keeping their spirits up despite the obvious impact of the lack of rainfall. Adjoka Joel, Ivoirian mango producer & exporter, explains the situation.
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Aeon introduces cross-category GGN label in Japan
2023-05-02 17:00
Aeon has revealed that it has rolled out the first products with the cross-category GGN label across a range of supermarkets in the Kantō and Kinki regions of Japan.
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Fenland SOIL puts the focus on peat
2023-05-02 14:00
The inaugural Fenland SOIL conference has been held at The Maltings in Ely, bringing together stakeholders to explore the future of lowland agricultural peat.
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PML toasts success of SNAP Parking facility
2023-05-02 14:00
Logistics provider PML has toasted the success of its SNAP Parking facility at the company’s transport and logistics hub in Lympne, Kent.
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Next edition of Alimentaria confirmed for March 2024
2023-05-02 11:00
The next edition of Alimentaria will be held from March 18 to 21, 2024, at Barcelona’s Fira de Gran Via. The most transversal and complete international event for the food and hospitality industry and its entire value chain is organised by Alimentaria Exhibitions, a Fira de Barcelona company,
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Golden Sweet Sprit celebrates sustainability milestone
2023-05-02 10:00
Ecuadorean grower-exporter Golden Sweet Spirit has become the first company in the world to achieve Carbon Neutral certification for its goldenberry production.
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Ecuador courts European buyers
2023-05-02 10:00
Ecuador will hold a series of networking events focused on sustainable trade in a bid to strengthen its trade links with Europe.
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London Packaging Week to dock at Excel London
2023-05-02 09:00
London Packaging Week will again assume its place at the epicentre of the packaging industry later this summer, but in a brand-new home – the world-famous ExCeL Centre in London.
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Limoneira launches ‘Catch the Citrus Wave’
2023-05-02 09:00
Limoneira is helping North American consumers soak up the summertime vibes.
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Water shortage drives up fruit and vegetable prices in Spain
2023-05-02 09:00
Prices of Spanish fresh pulses and vegetables in March this year were 27.8% higher than they were a year previously and 5.7% above the previous month’s level. As for fresh fruit, although there was slight drop (-0.1%) in prices compared to February, there was an annual increase of 5.6%.
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Switzerland: Main and premium varieties dominate the apple market
2023-05-02 00:00
At the end of April, the stock level of 16,844 t is 7,856 t below that of 2022 (24,700 t) and 4,861 t below that of 2021 (21,705 t). The inventory reduction in April is slightly lower compared to the two previous years and at 7,286 t is 26 t below the previous year (7,312 t) and 252 t below 2021.
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"We hear that Hungary and also Austria are experiencing frost damage to apricots and plums"
2023-05-02 00:00
Like pretty much the entire fruit and vegetable sector, the Balkan countries were also affected by the negative impact of the war, Anneliese Vollweiler, Managing Director of Anevo Trading GmbH, tells us.
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Bayer opens in Marmande
2023-05-02 00:00
Bayer is opening a new product line in its tomato portfolio with the development of its first marmande under the Seminis brand. The launch of the variety, which is currently in the registration phase, will take place next May, culminating a four-year development process.
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Hartmann expects to generate revenue of DKK 3.4-3.8 billion in 2023
2023-05-02 00:00
Brødrene Hartmann A/S, a prominent manufacturer of fruit packaging in South America and India, has announced its preliminary Q1 2023 financial figures and updates guidance for 2023
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Threats from outside the sector
2023-05-02 00:00
The Andalusian potato season will start a few weeks late due to the cold snap in February. The damage has not been significant and, in terms of volume, it does not mean any destabilisation.
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