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Europe: Vote on CO2 targets for trucks - Common Road Transport Office calls for increased safety
2024-04-12 09:00
Furthermore, the Common Road Transport Office emphasizes that the conditions for transitioning to zero-emission vehicles and the ecological transformation of road freight transport must be established in the coming years.
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Netherlands: Albert Heijn removes misleading sustainability claims
2024-04-12 09:00
The supermarket chain had used the term "most sustainable supermarket" in several stores, basing this on consumer perception studies rather than on specific sustainability efforts, according to ACM's explanation. This was considered misleading for consumers from the perspective of.
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Bio: Agreement aims to provide greater delivery reliability for the food retail sector
2024-04-12 09:00
The aim of the agreement, which is intended to be joined by additional German organic associations by the end of 2024, is to avoid supply shortages to supermarkets and discounters. If Demeter, Ecoland, Biopark, and Ökohofe join, a common raw material base for almost
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Week 13: Deflation arrives for fruit and vegetables.
2024-04-12 00:00
In the thirteenth week of 2024, the trends for the GDO (Large Scale Retail) are positive, but the shifted calendar compared to 2023 for the Easter week has impacted the results. In this week, the LCC (Low-Cost Carrier) surpasses the fresh produce department in sales by value, but the deflation of the latter...
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Sakata EMEA's greenhouses will be illuminated with LEDs.
2024-04-12 00:00
Sakata EMEA's head office in Marslev, Denmark is installing LED lights in their greenhouses. This innovative initiative, made possible with the support of the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development, represents a move towards energy efficiency and environmental responsibility. By replacing
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Plant Select has revealed its new corporate identity.
2024-04-12 00:00
Plant Select's new logo encapsulates its three primary activities: Young Plants, Export Plants, and Research and Development through the in-vitro laboratory. The "P" symbolizes both a microscope and a plant, while the "S" below represents the roots. It not only symbolizes our scientific efforts, but also our commitment to innovation and growth.
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Contact Group Strawberry: Focus on Innovation
2024-04-12 00:00
The Strawberry Contact Group from France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal, gathered in Portugal, composed of representatives from producer and exporter associations, including Freshuelva-Fepex, and officials from their respective administrations, focused on innovation.
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The American Floral Endowment (AFE) and the Fred C. Gloeckner Foundation are excited to announce a new partnership and collaboration in promoting a common goal of fostering and supporting innovation, progress, and expansion in floriculture research. Through this partnership, the two organizations will work together to...
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"Technological development and innovation have been revolutionizing flower cultivation in Mexico."
2024-04-12 00:00
"Since the last 6-8 years, technological development and innovation have been transforming Mexican flower cultivation. In the last 4 years, this process has been further intensified," says Iker Larreategui Zaldua of Ulma Agrícola, an agricultural solutions company. According to Ulma Agrícola,
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LettUs Grow, a supplier of aeroponic technology, has partnered with Innovative Growers Equipment (IGE), specialists in greenhouse equipment manufacturing, to introduce ultrasonic aeroponics to greenhouse growers across the USA and Canada. "We are thrilled to join forces with IGE to bring our products to a wider market," said a representative from LettUs Grow.
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The Great Italian Beauty embraces the supply chain at Macfrut.
2024-04-12 00:00
Expressing the value of the Italian supply chain, sharing strategies with different actors, and giving everyone a chance to grow. These are the objectives that the network of producers, La Grande Bellezza Italiana, has in store for the Macfrut fair.
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This week, Starflor organized a Meet & Greet event for buyers and growers at the Aalsmeer auction in the Netherlands. During the event, the company presented the products from its affiliated producers. Starflor, which offers sales and handling services for its international growers, exhibited a diverse and exceptional range of products.
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Lemon, the ally of good mood for 50% of Italians
2024-04-12 00:00
Lemon juice represents the key to good mood for over 50% of Italians: its scent gives a feeling of lightness and freshness (36.3%), helps to relieve stress (33.1%), and its aroma is able to evoke summer (52.8%).
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Autonomous robot harvester makes the cut with asparagus
2024-04-12 00:00
Cambridge-based autopickr is developing 'Gus', a robotic precision agriculture and harvesting platform that currently specializes in cutting and collecting asparagus spears. Weighing approximately 45kg, the four-wheeled, battery-powered platform can pick 100 percent of all harvestable asparagus…
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Peru is the third largest exporter of ginger in the world in 2022.
2024-04-12 00:00
In 2022, Peru became the world's third-largest exporter of ginger and the eighth-largest exporter of turmeric. Despite moving up one position in both categories compared to 2021, there is still a lot of work to be done to ensure responsible and sustainable supply chains, according to the Global Business and...
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MPS supports Royal FloraHolland's new direction: on the path to 100% certified ornamental horticulture.
2024-04-12 00:00
On March 28, Royal FloraHolland announced that starting from January 1, 2026, the majority of its members and suppliers will be certified in accordance with the requirements of the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative (FSI basket of standards), with the goal of achieving full FSI certification.
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At Fruit Attraction, the Brazilian Association of Avocado Producers (Abacates do Brasil), led by Ronaldo Morini Ferreira, is poised to discover new opportunities for the Brazilian fruit industry. Brazil, renowned for its exceptional agricultural capabilities, enjoys a wide range of benefits...
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MPS is in support of Royal FloraHolland's new direction: moving towards achieving 100% certified ornamental horticulture.
2024-04-12 00:00
On March 28, Royal FloraHolland announced that starting from January 1, 2026, the majority of its members and suppliers will be certified according to the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative (FSI) basket of standards, with the goal of achieving full FSI compliance.
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Enabling US and Canadian farmers to use aeroponic technology.
2024-04-12 00:00
LettUs Grow, a supplier of aeroponic technology, has partnered with Innovative Growers Equipment (IGE), specialists in greenhouse equipment manufacturing, to introduce ultrasonic aeroponics to greenhouse growers across the USA and Canada. "We are thrilled to join forces with IGE to bring our expertise in aeroponic technology to greenhouse growers in North America," said LettUs Grow's spokesperson.
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Sakata EMEA's greenhouses will be illuminated with LEDs.
2024-04-12 00:00
Sakata EMEA's head office in Marslev, Denmark is installing LED lights in their greenhouses. This innovative initiative, made possible with the support of the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development, represents a significant step towards energy efficiency and environmental responsibility. By replacing...
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