All Local Sourcing articles – Page 17
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NewsGrowers warn of leek shortages as weather hits UK crop
Imports needed earlier than usual, UK growers tell retailers, as challenging conditions cut British leek yields by up to 30 per cent
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NewsSNFL and Syngenta announce strategic partnership in China
New venture will focus on developing local production of SNFL’s table grape varieties
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NewsShortages force retailers to ration fresh produce
UK supermarkets are rationing fresh fruit and vegetables in stores as crop shortages leave shelves empty
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NewsFairtrade enhances ICT sustainability partnership
Organisations sign new agreement aimed at boosting climate adaptation and gender empowerment efforts among smallholder farmers and enabling them to access new markets
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NewsPotager secures vertical farm funding
Agri-group repurposes building for its first vertical farm in Germany
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NewsPlanasa inaugurates R&D centre in Mexico
Facility will work on development of to new varieties of red fruits in Latin America and the US
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NewsFrench apple sector decries Carrefour rebuff
The presence of Polish apples on Carrefour shelves is being taken by the French sector as a dismissal of recent demands for more sustainable pricing from retailers
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NewsFresh produce probe in South Africa
South Africa is known as an important international supplier of fresh produce, but it also has a large local consumer market
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NewsBelOrta kicks off Belgian aubergine season
The new aubergine season has got underway underway at Belgian cooperative BelOrta, with demand remaining strong from Belgium’s neighbours
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NewsFruit Logistica 2023 comes to a successful conclusion
Over 60,000 trade visitors descended on Berlin last week for a truly international fresh produce event
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NewsMENA region must work together on water security
Collaboration between the public and private sectors and use of the latest water efficiency technologies are seen as crucial for the future security of the region
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ArticleSerbia’s Agro Belgrade fair unites region
Exhibitors from Serbia, the Balkans and elsewhere came together at Agro Belgrade to make contacts, do business and discuss the latest issues
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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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ArticleRiviera adapts to extreme realities
The Cornish vegetable grower is making changes to prepare for higher summer temperatures, urging the country not to increase its dependence on food imports
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ArticleIFAD and AfDB aim to boost productivity in Africa
The African Development Bank and IFAD have teamed up on a joint mission to reduce Africa’s dependence on food imports and build sustainable food systems
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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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ArticleBig export fall for Spanish fresh produce
Last year saw fruit and vegetable exports drop 10.5 per cent while imports climbed
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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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ArticleNCGM enters partnership to educate next generation of chefs
Collaboration with Westminster Kingsway College aims to educate culinary students in seasonal produce
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ArticleBerryWorld reaches 1m-meal milestone with FareShare
The berry group has supplied equivalent of 1 million healthy meals to those in need via FareShare