German discount chain Penny says it has become the first retailer in the world to eliminate single-use packaging from its organic banana supply chain.
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Rockit launches Ramadan campaign
2024-03-11 11:00
The Rockit apple brand is introducing a new campaign linked to Ramadan, following what it called ”strong success” across Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries over the past three years.
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CIV has high hopes for new Shayda strawberry
2024-03-11 10:00
Italian Breeders’ Consortium CIV says its new strawberry variety Shayda CIVL519pbr is attracting a high level of interest from growers and exporters in Spain and Portugal.
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Lytone Enterprise continues to innovate the tropical fruit and vegetables supply chain
2024-03-11 02:00
Lytone Enterprise has collaborated with Thai distributor partner, Super Fresh to showcase LytoFresh fruit and vegetable preservation technology at the Fruit Innovation Fair (FiF 2024) in Chanthaburi Province, Thailand.
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India: Strawberry and flower cultivation solving water problems
2024-03-11 00:00
Strong winds blow across the Aravali hills surrounding the tiny hamlets that dot a valley near Udaipur. The Aeolian process during the winter months shapes the soil and vegetation of the communities in this semi-arid region of south Rajasthan. Even when the monsoon rains are good, water is
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Pakistani oranges make landmark journey to Russia
2024-03-11 00:00
In a significant development for regional trade, Pakistani oranges have been successfully transported to Russia, marking a crucial milestone. The endeavor was spearheaded by the National Logistics Cell, which dispatched 16 trucks laden with the kinnow variety of oranges from Sargodha, Punjab,
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A large stand to tell about the apples, initiatives and values of a consortium that makes cooperation and ties with the territory its strong points. It is here, in the heart of more than 1,000 points of sale, that Melinda products, protagonists in these
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Shayda the new Civ strawberry ideal for export
2024-03-11 00:00
There is a lot of interest among growers and exporters in the Huelva, Spain, area for the new strawberry cultivar, Shayda CIVL519pbr, developed by Civ- Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti, which is adapted to Mediterranean climates. Aromatic, long shelf-life and pathogen resistant
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French carrot campaign longer than expected
2024-03-11 00:00
The predictions for the carrot season were disastrous due to the floods in the Hauts-de-France region at the end of 2023, but in the last few months, the campaign has actually been "much more positive than expected." Emmanuel Schaffner, sales director of the Verduyn group, gives an initial
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Carrefour launches surprise trolleys
2024-03-11 00:00
Limited-edition giftbox of apples introduced for Ramadan
2024-03-11 00:00
The Rockit apple brand is gearing up to Ready. Set. Rockit. into the month of Ramadan with a new campaign across GCC countries over the past three years. The month of Ramadan is one of the peak sales seasons for the snack sized apple brand, with sales across the Middle East jumping over 30
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The Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, in its First Advance Estimates, anticipates a decline in onion and potato production for the 2023-24 period. Onion production is projected to decrease by approximately 15%, totaling around 25.47 million tons, a drop from the previous year's
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Norway: Cave farm uses natural insulation to cut down OpEx, delivering 1500kg of greens monthly
2024-03-11 00:00
"We are cultivating inside a cave that has natural insulation and stable temperatures year-round. Even when temperatures are below zero outside, the cave has a stable temperature of around 6 degrees Celsius. Most indoor farms strive to get the temperature down while we try to get the temperature
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"South Africa and Argentina will face significant challenges in supplying lemons to Europe at the beginning of this summer"
2024-03-11 00:00
According to the Interprofessional Association of Lemon and Grapefruit, Ailimpo, Purchasing operations of Spanish lemons at origin have ground almost to a halt, without great prospects for their reactivation. Meanwhile, however, there's still stability in the fresh lemon export market, with
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Possible trade dumping of Egyptian citrus on the EU market
2024-03-11 00:00
Internationalisation: Mimit-Maeci steering committee convened
2024-03-11 00:00
The 17th meeting of the Internationalisation Steering Committee was held on Friday (8 March, ed.) at Palazzo Piacentini, under the co-chairmanship of Adolfo Urso, Minister for Enterprise and Italian Products, and the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation.
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Southern Exposure breaks attendance record
2024-03-11 00:00
Last week, the Southeastern Produce Council (SEPC) held their annual Southern Exposure event, themed Produce: The Unseen Heroes. It was focused on honoring the thousands of people that work in the produce industry, but largely behind the scenes. In line with the theme, many attendees were
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The red plums campaign is in full swing
2024-03-11 00:00
There is good feedback for counterseasonal red plums from South Africa, even though the peak is expected from early April. Antonio Zani, sales manager at Op Granfrutta Zani, reports that "we started selling two weeks earlier than 2023 and demand has been lively from the beginning." "We are
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Lebanon is witnessing avocado export growth
2024-03-11 00:00
In recent years, Lebanon has witnessed a significant surge in avocado production, leading to an increase in exports, particularly to European markets. This growth is attributed to the adoption of international certifications and standards in avocado farming. The expansion of avocado cultivation
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Shayda®, the new Civ signature strawberry conquering Northern Europe
2024-03-11 00:00
Civ- Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti, a company based in San Giuseppe di Comacchio (Fe) and specialised in varietal innovation and strawberry breeding, is focusing its efforts on the development of the Shayda® variety CIVL519pbr in Spain, arousing keen interest among
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