All Local Sourcing articles – Page 21
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BayWa sells UAE climate greenhouse to Pure Harvest
Transaction described as “most significant to date” for agricultural production under glass in the UAE
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Turkish citrus growers look ahead with renewed hope
Citrus producers in Turkey have joined forces in adopting more sustainable practices, including more conscious spraying and harvesting techniques, says Mustafa Arslan of MDA Agro
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Scotty Brand whips up a berry special Jubilee tribute
The Scottish food supplier marks start of local strawberry season by teaming up with Perthshire chef to make Jubilee tribute
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Rose Vouchers launch in Tower Hamlets
The UK fruit and veg voucher project for families struggling to afford fresh produce launches in Tower Hamlets, London
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NFU Cymru turns attention to shaping Welsh farming’s future
NFU Cymru’s Sustainable Farming Conference returns on 9 June
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Antalya growers welcome Russia return
Following a recent drop in exports to the Russian market, Antalya growers are seeing demand recover in one of their main markets
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Global Tomato Congress makes impressive return
Around 385 people from 30 countries were in The Hague on 24 May for Fruitnet’s immersive, interactive event
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Sales boom for JD’s wholesale platform
Usage of omnichannel wholesale platform Yinongpi increases as China battles Covid-19
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Elite Agro potatoes meet local needs in UAE
The UAE producer and supplier highlights the carbon emissions saved from its “locally-grown, high-quality” potatoes
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Woolworths launches in-store vertical farm
Partnership with InvertiGro will see fresh herbs grown in Metro Park Sydney Village store
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Thai fruit gets domestic promotion
Year-long fruit festival to drive domestic fruit consumption in attempt to offset export struggles
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Hortifrut and IG Berries create new partnership in India
Venture provides a platform to grow the local market by bringing best varieties and knowhow to India
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Cities should grow their own produce, says report
Tony Blair Institute for Global Change publishes 10-point plan advising cities to increase food resilience by growing their own fruit and veg
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Westfalia expands avocado operation into India
Multinational forms JV with Sam Agri and Dvori Or to supply locally-grown and imported avocados to Indian consumers
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UAE’s GMG acquires Géant
GMG has acquired 18 hypermarket and supermarket locations in the UAE from Urban Foods, plus exclusive expansion rights
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Greenfood plans ten vertical farms in Sweden
Company signs deal with food tech startup Agtira to build AI-equipped vegetable production sites across country
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Kaufland: Germans need more winter veg
Survey finds over half of people in Germany want more homegrown fresh produce, including peppers and tomatoes
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Finns buy more fresh fruit and veg
Greater interest in health eating expected this coming year, along with increased demand for local and seasonal
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Compass bans airfreighted fruit and veg
Foodservice group's UK and Ireland operation commits to sourcing more local and seasonal fresh produce
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Study shows promise of urban farming
Urban farming can play a significant role in lowering the risk of shortages and price hikes in the UK, reducing the reliance on fruit and vegetable imports