In Germany, retail food sales in 2022 fell by 4.6 % in real terms compared to the previous year. This is according to preliminary results from the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis). Accordingly, this was the highest year-on-year decline in turnover since the beginning of the
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"The shortage of skilled workers and labour is one of the greatest challenges facing small and medium-sized enterprises in Germany," the German Association of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (BVMW) has now stated. According to the federal government's plans, increased immigration should help solve the problem. read more

With wild mushrooms, nature sets the rhythm: Summer warmth causes the mushroom roots, the mycelium, to sprout. When it is cool in autumn, the mycelium forms the fruiting bodies that are commonly called mushrooms. Wild mushrooms are therefore in season. read more

Vertical farming continues to be a trendy topic. The northern Italian company Tomato+ is presenting its Horto Professional system to match. The highly automated greenhouse takes up about the space of a container, which is why Tomato+ is bringing an eleven-metre-long container to Berlin.
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Sormac has been active in the UK and Irish markets for more than 20 years and is represented there - with support from the Netherlands - by independent agents and distributors. In view of the continuous and positive growth of these markets, Sormac is now opening in
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A standardisation proposal for uniform instructions for use and labels for plant protection products has now been published by the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL). As the BVL explained, the labels and instructions for use differ
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In its coalition agreement, the German government has set itself the goal of 30 % organic farming by 2030. A new scientific study by the Technical University of Munich shows the positive environmental effects of organic farming and how it reduces costs for society,
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Under this agreement, Bayer says it will exclusively distribute selected M2i products for the control of harmful lepidoptera in crops such as stone and pome fruits, tomatoes and grapes. read more

We are expecting 20.4 million tray carton equivalents, which would be a similar result to last year", Terry Meikle, managing director of New Zealand Apples & Pears Incorporated (NZAPI), is quoted as saying by Rural News. read more

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Green and white asparagus pieces pre-cooked in their own juice, ready to cook. This gives a more intense flavour with a longer shelf life. read more

For years there were disagreements and legal disputes, now an agreement has been reached: The discounter will be brought together under a unified holding company in the form of a Stiftung & Co. KG in the coming months, media report with reference to Aldi Nord. read more

For the second time in a row, a popular food plant has won the race for poisonous plant of the year. And once again, it shows that our food also has a dark side that many people are unaware of, shares the Botanical Special Garden
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In the current arable crop estimate, the Dutch statistical office CBS estimates the gross yield of seed onions in 2022 at 1.2 million tonnes. This would be the lowest value since 2018. read more

With over 2 million ha of organic farmland, Italy is well on its way to establishing itself as a European leader. With these figures, the country is well positioned to achieve the goal of the "Farm to Fork" strategy. Data from an analysis of the Italian market
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Based on preliminary figures, Hapag Lloyd closed its 175th anniversary with EBITDA of 20.5 billion US dollars (19.4 billion euros). EBIT grew to 18.5 billion US dollars (17.5 billion euros). According to the company, higher freight rates contributed significantly to this. read more

The Port of Bilbao sees these three features as crucial in the logistical operations for the fruit and vegetable sector and also offers them to shippers and logistics companies. At FRUIT LOGISTICA, the Port Authority intends to showcase these advantages. At stand A-61 in
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The fresh vegetables business, which was sold for US$293m subject to certain adjustments, includes the processing and sale of whole produce such as iceberg, romaine lettuce, leaf lettuce, cauliflower, broccoli, celery, asparagus, artichokes, according to Dole,
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To this end, the Brussels-based authority unveiled a "new deal for pollinators" to complement the nature conservation package as part of the Green Deal sustainability strategies. The initiative is a revision of the predecessor presented in 2018 and includes targets for 2030
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"Successfully implementing ambitious climate protection. On the way to climate neutrality": The newly developed guide helps companies in the food industry to consider the topic of climate protection holistically and to set the necessary course for a resource-saving production method.
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