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In 2014, the total German food market was worth 186.6 billion euros, but it sees fierce competition because about three quarters of the food market is dominated by the 5 […]
Wed 09/03/2016 by Richard Wilkinson
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The US has become the world’s largest consumption market Consumption of Hass Avocado in the US has grown 130% in the past 10 years. In 2015, the US consumed over […]
Wed 09/03/2016 by Richard Wilkinson
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Buying 2 cups of fruit and 2.5 cups of vegetables can be obtained for $2.10 to $2.60, analysis of grocery store prices by the USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) reveals. The 2015-2020 Dietary […]
Tue 08/03/2016 by Richard Wilkinson
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Organic sales have seen a constant increase over the last few years. According to MarketsandMarkets research, the global organic fruit and vegetable trade will reach around $62.97 billion by 2020. Last […]
Tue 08/03/2016 by Richard Wilkinson
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International Sweet Potato Week – taking place March 14 to 24 – will put the spotlight on the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany and Poland. An initiative of the North Carolina […]
Mon 07/03/2016 by Richard Wilkinson
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Headquartered in Cork, Musgrave Retail Partners Ireland is the largest division of the multi-billion euro Musgrave Group, which delivers sourcing, sales, marketing and supply chain expertise so local entrepreneurs can compete […]
Wed 02/03/2016 by Richard Wilkinson
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A free apple cosy will be offered with every purchase of a 1kg bag of Pink Lady apples as part of a promotion campaign in outlets of the UK retailer Asda. Assistant marketing […]
Wed 02/03/2016 by Richard Wilkinson
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The early crops have arrived in Flandria, reports LAVA, the “Administrative and Logistic Association of Auctions” – the umbrella organisation promoting co-operation among the Belgium’s five top fruit and vegetable auctions. “The trade can switch […]
Tue 01/03/2016 by Richard Wilkinson
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The leading cooperative from Alicante has set its next target on further developing the production and marketing of stone fruit, tropical fruit and aromatic herbs. Surinver sells 79,000 tons of produce […]
Tue 01/03/2016 by Richard Wilkinson
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On February 16th and 17th Hortidaily held its second high-tech greenhouse bus tour. Growers from all over the world were invited to the Netherlands to come and visit some of […]
Tue 01/03/2016 by Richard Wilkinson
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Kiwifruit, just like bananas, mangoes and avocados, needs to be ripened. If the product is not properly ripened, it runs a considerable risk of being deemed bad fruit. The satisfaction […]
Mon 29/02/2016 by Richard Wilkinson
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Rovira Agrícola is a 2nd generation family business with over 30 years’ experience, mainly specialising in top-quality yellow onions, cultivated in the Valencia area and La Mancha. In addition to […]
Mon 29/02/2016 by Richard Wilkinson
