Whole Foods Market
Sales of organic fresh produce in the US continue to rise. In the third quarter of 2023, sale value and volume were up by 2% year-on-year, the same as in […]
Mon 13/11/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
Natural Products Global
IFOAM Organics Europe is urging EU agriculture ministers to uphold a systemic approach of innovation and sustainability in the food and farming sector, based on agroecology, agronomic scientific knowledge and […]
Thu 09/11/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
HORTIESPAÑA
Spanish interprofessional fruit and vegetable organisation HORTIESPAÑA has launched the ‘It’s from a greenhouse’ programme to promote a responsible and balanced production model in social, economic and environmental matters. Thus, […]
Thu 09/11/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
The Protected Designations of Origin (PDO) and Protected Geographical Indications (PGI) recognise and certify a product’s differentiated quality. This quality comes from the products differential characteristics due to the geographical environment in which the raw materials are produced or the products are manufactured, or due to human factors in their production. In short, they offer quality, origin, tradition and certified guarantee.What do Italians bring to the table in 2023? Particular attention is being paid to “Made in Italy” and “100% Italian” claims as well as quality certifications.
Thu 09/11/2023 by María del Mar Valenzuela & Gabriele Orsi
Eurofresh Distribution
Hosted by IFEMA Madrid and FEPEX, the event featured a record-breaking 2,000 exhibitors from 56 countries and attracted 90,000 professionals from 135 nations.
Wed 08/11/2023 by María Belén Barbini
Shutterstock
The long-term prospects for the global blueberry sector are very positive, with consumption robust despite an inflationary environment. This is the finding of the recently published RaboResearch Food and Agribusiness […]
Wed 08/11/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
Fairtrade
Fairtrade International has unveiled a new initiative to deliver decent incomes for workers on Fairtrade-certified banana plantations across the world. The organisation’s sustainable offering to achieve living wages, living incomes […]
Wed 08/11/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
CORBANA
The 30th anniversary of Costa Rica’s Banana Environmental Commission (CAB) saw a setting out of new green pledges. The establishment of the CAB in 1992 marked Costa Rica out as […]
Wed 08/11/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
EFD
The USDA has published its initial crop forecast for the 2023/24 Florida citrus season, with numbers up in all categories. Total orange volumes are predicted to increase to 20.5m boxes […]
Wed 08/11/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
Sainburys
In the UK, 60% of people are in favour of banning individually wrapped fruit and vegetables, according to a recent survey. Sustainable packaging firm W.F.Denny surveyed over 1,000 people, with […]
Tue 07/11/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
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The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has imposed further restrictions on vessel transits as a result of the country’s driest October in 73 years, reports World Cargo News. Since April, the […]
Tue 07/11/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
