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The port of Antwerp and the port of San Pedro in Côte d’Ivoire are working together to cater to the further expansion of the West African trading post. The world’s […]
Fri 02/09/2016 by Richard Wilkinson
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“Our company operates through 70 Rublevskiy brand stores”, said Tatiana Petrashkevich, head of the import department. “The first store was opened 15 years ago in Minsk, and since then we […]
Fri 29/07/2016 by Richard Wilkinson
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Project Freshness from Europe, co-financed by major companies in the sector such as Cicco/Mazzoni, Apo Conerpo, Apofruit, Alegra, Assomela, King Fruit Ceradini, Naturitalia, Made in Blu, Origine Group, Oranfrizer and […]
Fri 29/07/2016 by Richard Wilkinson
Fruits de Ponent
Fruits de Ponent rolled out its flat nectarine and flat peach campaign in June, with exclusive marketing rights to the OKI brand. The main second-tier cooperative from Valle del Ebre plans to re-launch […]
Fri 29/07/2016 by Richard Wilkinson
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Four of the Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS) used in the banana industry were covered in an Intracen/UN survey – Fairtrade International, Organic, GlobalGAP and Rainforest Alliance/SAN – certifying banana production […]
Thu 28/07/2016 by Richard Wilkinson
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Extra-EU imports represent only 4% of total European imports. Indeed, EU cucumbers have a clear supremacy on their domestic market, and their import volumes have still increased +7% in value […]
Thu 28/07/2016 by Richard Wilkinson
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The Global Cold Chain Expo, held for the first time in Chicago last 20-22 June, was the one’stop shop for innovation, education and business-to-business networking for the global food industry cold chain. […]
Thu 28/07/2016 by Pierre Escodo
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Ultraviolet-treated mushrooms with increased vitamin D have been given the okay to be placed on the EU market under the EU’s novel food regulation. The ruling came after a novel […]
Wed 27/07/2016 by Richard Wilkinson
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The Tucumán Citrus Association, ATC, is celebrating its 40th anniversary. The association includes all of the active agents in the sector, such as primary producers and fresh and industrial fruit […]
Wed 27/07/2016 by Richard Wilkinson
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With the exception of Belgian tropical fruit exports (more to do with re-exports), Belgium’s exports, in terms of volume, mainly fresh tomatoes, pears, apples and carrots, are doing well. Exports of […]
Wed 27/07/2016 by Pierre Escodo
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The consumption of artichoke promotes the proper functioning of the gallbladder. The association promoting Spanish artichokes says this benefit derives from cynarin, the substance in this vegetable which gives it […]
Tue 26/07/2016 by Richard Wilkinson
Klearchos Kapoutsis from Santorini, Greece
Bulgaria’s retail market is seeing an emerging wave of small specialised stores for fruit and vegetables. Along with those for dairy and meat products, these stores focus on consumer convenience […]
Tue 26/07/2016 by Richard Wilkinson
