Carrefour to acquire 47 SuperCor stores from El Corte Inglés
2023-10-18 08:00
Carrefour is to purchase 47 SuperCor stores in Spain from El Corte Inglés in a deal worth €60 million. The transaction includes supermarkets and convenience stores located in strategic areas such as Madrid, Catalonia, Andalusia and Valencia. The group plans to convert the acquired stores to
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60% of world’s fresh produce unprofitable
2023-10-17 15:00
A new report highlights how the soaring production and operating costs seen over the past three years have left around 60 per cent of supply unprofitable, meaning that the majority of fresh fruit and vegetables traded around the globe is now sold at a loss or breakeven price. That is the finding
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Colombian Hass exports rice
2023-10-17 08:00
Colombian Hass exports rice up by 25-30%. The main avocado harvest began in the week starting on September 11 and is projected to end in week 15 starting on April 8 next year. So far in 2023, between 120,000 and 130,000 tons of Colombian Hass have been exported. By the end of 2023, 20,000 more
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Winners of the Fruit Attraction Innovation Hub Awards unveiled
2023-10-16 17:00
A jury presented Fruit Attraction’s Innovation Hub Fresh Produce award to xEXPRIMIR, while the F&V Industry award went to FMC AGRICULTURAL SOLUTION, and the Sustainability Actions and Commitment award was won by CAPEC, each of whom received €2,000.
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Positive outlook for table grapes
2023-10-12 08:00
Although global table grape exports dropped slightly last year, the prospects are positive for the industry, according to a recent report by Rabobank. It notes that supply countries dealing with climate change and rising costs are striving for efficiency improvements, while on the consumption
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Fairtrade Global Award winners revealed
2023-10-12 00:00
Fairtrade has announced the winners of its 2023 Fairtrade Global Awards, which recognises businesses that work towards creating a just global trading system. Hosted by Fairtrade Africa, the awards cover eight categories celebrating excellence in ethical and sustainable trade practices, from
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Second EU Organic Awards presented on EU Organic Day
2023-10-11 23:00
At the end of September, the Commission revealed the eight winners of the second edition of the EU Organic Awards. Much like last year’s edition, this year’s winners are various actors from the European organic sector who represent excellence along the organic value chain. The EU Organic
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OPTA Europe urges EU to oppose gene editing
2023-10-11 21:00
OPTA Europe has called on EU legislators to oppose gene editing and support agroecology. In a position paper, the organisation wrote: “As the EU stands at a crossroads concerning the future of our food system, we invite lawmakers to stand firmly on the side of agroecology, which excludes gene
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Colombian banana growers agree to increase wages
2023-10-11 18:00
Italy’s kiwi production continues decline
2023-10-11 16:00
Producers in Italy expect a 15 per cent decrease in their national production this season compared with the previous year, due mainly to the impact of the disease known locally as moria according to new figures released by CSO Italy. And while an anticipated crop of 311,000 tons means Italy
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EU agri-food trade rebounds since May 2023
2023-10-10 18:00
After a slowdown in April, EU agri-food trade bounced back in May with an increase in both imports and exports. The increase in exports was greater than in imports allowing the EU agri-food surplus to increase by 2% month-on-month in May, reaching +€5.2 billion. These are the main findings of
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Córdoba becomes European organic capital
2023-10-10 10:00
Córdoba becomes European organic capital
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Biovegen, the biotechnology platform dedicated to connecting advances in agricultural research with the needs of companies, consolidated its collaboration with the Fruit Attraction fair this year. In 2021 Biovegen opted to promote a new catalyst space for innovation in the agricultural sector.
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BIOFACH 2024 to see USA Pavilion
2023-10-05 09:00
US exhibitors are invited to display their produce in the USA Pavilion at BIOFACH, the world’s largest organic trade show, held each year in Nuremburg, Germany, the second-largest organic food market after the United States. Welcoming nearly 36,000 visitors from over 135 countries and over
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Germany remains largest market for Spanish fruit and vegetables
2023-10-05 09:00
In the first 6 months of 2023, Spanish exports of fresh fruits and vegetables to Germany were worth €2.88 billion, up 12% compared to the same period in 2022, according to the latest data from the Department of Customs and Excise processed by FEPEX.
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Annual Pulsed Electric Fields technology day to be held in Germany
2023-10-05 08:00
In a wide-ranging supporting program full of technical presentations, machine demos and discussion panels, researchers and partners from Elea present the benefits of Pulsed Electric Field technology for industrial food processing.
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Hail storms cause €43 million in damage to Valencia crops
2023-10-04 09:00
The Unió Llauradora reports that storms accompanied by rain, hail and wind affected a radius of more than 22,000 hectares of crops in the Valencia region, leading to estimated losses of more than €43 million.
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Kiwi industry joins forces to boost global consumption
2023-10-04 09:00
At the 42nd convention of the International Kiwifruit Organization (IKO), which took place in Chile in mid-September, producing and exporting countries came together to analyse the current state of the global industry and to seek solutions to issues through cooperation. Argentina and Brazil
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Next year’s Food and Hotel Asia to take place in Singapore in April
2023-10-04 09:00
Asia’s largest international food and beverage trade event, Food and Hotel Asia, will be held in Singapore between April 25 th and 28 th next year. With a line-up of leading global suppliers, industry professionals anticipate the most extensive showcase of trending food and beverage,
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Costa accepts takeover bid
2023-10-03 09:00
Australian fresh produce giant Costa Group has agreed to a US$960m purchasing offer from a Paine Schwartz Partners-led consortium including Driscoll’s. The decision to enter into a Scheme Implementation Agreement was announced on 22 September.
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