All Consumers articles – Page 18
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ArticleNew Zealand horticulture sets NZ$12bn target
New industry strategy aims to double the farmgate value of horticulture production by 2035
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ArticleGovt healthy-eating app ‘promotes junk food’
UK government promoting ultra-processed junk foods to families via healthy-eating app, says Soil Association
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ArticleAldi launches too-good-to-go scheme
Aldi UK offers discounted surplus groceries nationwide via Too Good To Go app
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ArticleGrocery price inflation soars to new heights
Inflation hits record 16.7%, with own-label shopping continuing to rise and promotions falling further
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ArticleFresh produce consumption remains under pressure in Europe
Freshfel Consumption Monitor finds that fruit and vegetable consumption remains “well below” WHO recommendations
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ArticleTesco rolls out ‘greener greens’ initiative
Tesco launches UK’s largest low-carbon fertiliser roll-out with leading veg suppliers to increase food security and cut the carbon footprint of its produce
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ArticleAldi named UK cheapest supermarket
The Grocer survey confirms Aldi as the UK’s cheapest supermarket
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ArticleIranian banana imports change course
Iran is increasingly turning to Indian bananas, as multiple factors reduce the volumes coming from the Philippines and Ecuador and as sanctions continue to limit importers’ options
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ArticleJapanese fruit imports drop
Increasing costs and a weak yen drove Japanese fruit imports down in 2022 while prices soared to record levels
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ArticleGCFP calls for fresh produce supply to be safeguarded
Report calls on policymakers to implement measures protecting the supply of affordable fresh produce to consumers and ensuring the viability of the sector
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ArticleMafs targets produce export growth
High value exports such as durian and pineapple the focus of Malaysia’s Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security
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ArticleUS organic produce sales top US$9.4bn in 2022
A report released by the Organic Produce Network and its partners shows that dollar growth climbed 3 per cent last year, although volumes fell 3.7 per cent
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ArticleRajpol aims to set new standards
The coming year will see a focus on innovation and exciting new products at Polish group Rajpol, according to CEO Dominik Woźniak and business development manager Aleksandra Ośko-Woźniak
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ArticleIFOAM acts to stop “misleading” Eco-score label
The EU organic movement has taken legal action to stop environmental labelling like the Eco-score, which it argues is “misleading” to consumers and “unfair” to organic production
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ArticleBelgium plans biggest ever presence in Berlin
Boasting 40 produce companies, trade associations and fruit and vegetables auctions, Belgium is set for a record participation at this year’s Fruit Logistica exhibition
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Article‘Bolster vegan diet with prunes,’ says expert
Prunes offer bone boost for vegetarians and vegans, California Prune brand nutritionist reveals
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ArticleMayani secures more funding
Philippine ag-tech start-up raised US1.7m in seed funding as works to transform the country’s supply chain
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ArticleAsda merger worries GMB union
Asda merger talks prompt GMB trade union calls for extended competition and markets authority powers
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ArticleCucumbers buck downward veg trend
The new cucumber season has kicked off at Belgian cooperative BelOrta, following a positive performance in 2022 thanks to the hot summer and the vegetable’s healthy image
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ArticleEosta hits plastic packaging savings landmark
Group says it has “initiated a European trend” with the introduction of laser marks on fruit and vegetables