In Italy, consumer spending on fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) and technology and durable goods (T&D) increased by 5.2 % compared to 2022, recording a total turnover of EUR 187 billion. The increase was driven in particular by the growth of
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Fresh Del Monte Europe and Africa is pleased to announce the introduction of the innovative pineapple-cutting machine. The machine, positioned directly in the fruit and vegetable department, is an innovation that greatly simplifies the pineapple preparation process for consumers; read more

The citrus campaign in Berkane, one of the largest citrus-growing regions in Morocco, ended abruptly in February, earlier than usual. Mohamed Saidi, CEO of Vergers Domaine Tarifit, reports on a difficult, but by no means failed season. "Unsurprisingly, we are caught up in the difficult reality
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The Israeli company Superfruiter plans to enter the European market. The company has chosen Spain as the starting point to launch a range of dwarf melons with edible rind. The company is making an initial investment of 5 million euros with which it seeks to acquire a portion of the Spanish
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A collective stand in which the products of over 300 Ligurian companies find space, flowers and ornamental greenery: like this Liguria region It looks at ' IFTF - International Floriculture & Horticulture Trade Fair – taking place at Expo Haarlemmermeer, near ad Amsterdam, until November 10th.
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With its unprecedented 'Fruit and Vegetables fresher than 3 days' campaign, SPAR Austria won the 'Future of European Commerce' award in the digitisation category, presented for the first time by EuroCommerce. With a series of awards, EuroCommerce honours companies and
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Last Saturday, Sun Valley Floral Farms partnered with the City of San Francisco to bring 80,000 tulips to Union Square in San Francisco (USA, California). "These events remind folks like you and me who have spent a long time in the industry just how lucky we are to work with flowers. Somewhere
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Below is a timelapse of a ship navigating through the locks of the Panama Canal, from the Atlantic to the Pacific. read more

In response to the recent flooding events that severely impacted potato cultivation across regions in Ireland, industry representatives are now calling for financial compensation for the affected farmers. The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) has taken a proactive stance by urging the government
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Below is a timelapse of a ship navigating through the locks of the Panama Canal, from the Atlantic to the Pacific. read more

The Garlic Contact Group, formed by sector leaders from France, Italy and Spain, along with their respective administrations, convened a few days ago in Rovigo, Italy, and has greenlighted a proposal from the National Association of Garlic Producers and Marketers (ANPCA) and FEPEX for the
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In a bid to further boost tourism allure of Asia's largest Tulip garden, the Department of Floriculture has added five more new tulip varieties this year besides expanding the existing garden area. This was informed during a meeting chaired by Commissioner Secretary Floriculture, Sheikh Fayaz
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In a bid to further boost tourism allure of Asia's largest Tulip garden, the Department of Floriculture has added five more new tulip varieties this year besides expanding the existing garden area. This was informed during a meeting chaired by Commissioner Secretary Floriculture, Sheikh Fayaz
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Attacks by Houthi rebels in Yemen on commercial vessels have resulted in many shipping companies rerouting away from two of the world's busiest shipping routes — the Red Sea and Suez Canal. The risks posed by these attacks (primarily in the Bab al-Mandab corridor) have disrupted global trade
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Today, A.P. Møller-Mærsk released the following press statement: How Maersk built a predictable end-to-end solution to transport cherries from Chile to China. The customerThe customer is a leading Chinese importer/exporter of fruits. The company runs more than 10 wholesale stores across China
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The world ginger market is said to be split into two categories, Chinese ginger and non-Chinese ginger. Peru leads the pack in organic and certified ginger production quality, leading to higher pricing in most markets. However, the country is finishing the harvest season about two months earlier
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Australian researchers have discovered that a plant-based diet, rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and nuts, can significantly reduce the risk of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition linked to several severe health issues including stroke and heart disease. This diet shift offers a
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"The family has expanded but not our DNA, which remains firmly rooted in our historical roots despite the innovative impulses". This is how ISI Sementi describes itself to IFN after the acquisition by the Japanese multinational Mitsui&Co; read more

The holy month of Ramadan sets the rhythm of life in Morocco, as in other Muslim countries, including changing work schedules. Workdays generally shorten over the course of a month and are organized to take into account the time of the breaking of the fast. The Moroccan government changes the
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