Neolithics, an AI agritech company working within the fresh produce industry, is launching Neolithics Light, an automated, portable produce inspection system. The non destructive technology eliminates inspection waste, improves productivity, and increases the volume of saleable product, growing
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It’s one year since they started with bananas, and now in this special episode of Fruitbox, Franka Rodriguez and Michael Fellner of the Aldi South Group talk to Chris White about how Aldi South is making some big changes to how they’re procuring pineapples. And they reveal
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Lidl Italia renews its support for the 'Red Oranges for Research' initiative of the Airc Foundation. A project that symbolically kicks off on Sunday 4 February, on the occasion of World Cancer Day, i.e. the World Day against Cancer called in 2000 by the Union for
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ShopFully underlines the growing importance of careful shopping planning. In 2023, consumers were found to opt for more thoughtful purchases, preceded by a thorough online search

ShopFully underlines the growing importance of careful shopping planning. read more

In the space of less than three years, the ICA Crunchita double-pack has secured a permanent position on the shelves of the Swedish retailer’s stores. “It has a good taste, is crunchy and has a good shelf life. It’s a good fit because of the large percentage of single households,”
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The Airc Foundation's initiative against cancer and to promote prevention and support for research is back. As usual, more than 50 large-scale retail and organised distribution brands are taking part in the Red Oranges for Research initiative in
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Curaçao: Consumer Association identifies top three supermarkets for diversity in meat, fruits, and vegetables read more

Nigel Jenney, Chief Executive of the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC), warns of a thinly veiled £200 million tax on the industry as border checks on plant and animal products from the EU commence. These checks, part of the UK's new border operating procedures, will impose significant costs on
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Cucumbers growers all over the world are severely affected by diseases like the green mottle mosaic virus (CGMMV), the New Delhi virus and Fusarium, resulting in problems not only for growers, but also for retailers and consumers. “Cucumber varieties with resistances such as those offered by
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The team at Dorot Farm has entered the baby carrot market by launching a baby carrot program for its U.S. retail and foodservice customer base. read more

The tightening of bans on air freight by European Union (EU) retailers, such as Lidl, has presented challenges for fresh produce exporters in Kenya. These measures, aimed at reducing carbon emissions associated with air transportation, have led to higher costs and delayed market access for
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Early cabbage produced in Uzbekistan has appeared this week on the supermarket shelves in the capital of Latvia, Riga. The retail price for this product is 1.99 euros per kg, which corresponds to 26,700 UZS. For comparison, retail prices for the same cabbage in Uzbekistan range from 3,000 to
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According to EastFruit analysts, early cabbage produced in Uzbekistan has appeared this week on the supermarket shelves in the capital of Latvia, Riga. The retail price for this product is 1.99 euros per kg, which corresponds to 26,700 UZS. For comparison, retail prices for the same cabbage in
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While the market for Dutch cucumbers is currently stable, key factors such as the weather and energy costs continue to have an impact on the business. read more

The new contracts, which will run for up to three years, represent an investment of over £70m, according to the company, and provide those who supply Lidl's winter vegetables, including carrots, parsnips and swedes, with the certainty and security to invest in their businesses.
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Aldi has created a series of recipes to inspire consumers to eat a wider range of fresh produce. read more

The Australian government has directed the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to investigate pricing and competition in the supermarket sector to ensure Australians are paying a fair price for their groceries.  read more

UK: Amazon Prime members can now get free delivery on HelloFresh orders read more

Like the previous campaign, the 2022/2023 citrus campaign in Seville was developed with a significant water deficit. The season in this province, as everyone who lives there knows, was warmer than usual. read more

A profound mystery shrouds the fruit and vegetable sector in our country: after the brilliant results achieved in 2020 during the pandemic emergency, in the following three years lemon consumption progressively declined, so much so that in 2023 the cumulative loss by volume on supermarkets and
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