Generation Next Thinking: How tech is shaping the workforce of the future
Generation Next Thinking: How tech is shaping the workforce of the future “As the grocery industry evolves, so do the jobs needed to make it function. Whether it’s a greater demand for customer service, increased use of artificial intelligence (AI), the rise of in-store technology, hyper-personalization or a host of other factors, grocery jobs of […]
Vietnam sees fruit and vegetable export growth in first quarter
Vietnam sees fruit and vegetable export growth in first quarter “Initial data from the General Department of Vietnam Customs reveals a significant increase in fruit and vegetable exports, with a reported $1.25 billion in revenue for the first quarter. This marks a 27% year-on-year growth and is the first instance of surpassing the $1 billion […]
Grocery prices rose more slowly than overall inflation in February for first time since 2021: StatCan
Grocery prices rose more slowly than overall inflation in February for first time since 2021: StatCan “Inflation rate slowed to 2.8% last month as price growth unexpectedly eased Canada’s inflation figures came in softer than expected for a second consecutive month, suggesting to economists that the Bank of Canada will have ample grounds to begin cut interest […]
Canada likely to avoid recession, begin recovering in second half of 2024: Deloitte
Canada likely to avoid recession, begin recovering in second half of 2024: Deloitte “Still, a number of worrisome trends weigh on the economy Canada looks set to dodge a recession despite the ongoing downward pressure from higher interest rates, Deloitte Canada said in its economic outlook report. A number of worrisome trends are still weighing on the […]
Statistics Canada says population growth rate in 2023 was highest since 1957
Statistics Canada says population growth rate in 2023 was highest since 1957 “Growth thanks to a surge in the number of temporary residents Canada’s population grew faster last year than it has at any time since the 1950s, amid a surge in the number of temporary residents, Statistics Canada reported Wednesday (March 27). The statistics agency says […]
“Packaging market is evolving in the direction set by the European Commission”
“Packaging market is evolving in the direction set by the European Commission” “”The European packaging market is being pushed in a direction to eliminate the practice of greenwashing, says Jakub Wojtczak, COO of Polish packaging manufacturer CDM Packaging: “The packaging market is evolving into the direction set by the European Commission in the draft of […]
Zimbabwe’s horticulture sector is on the rise
Zimbabwe’s horticulture sector is on the rise “Zimbabwe’s horticulture industry is on track to surpass its peak annual earnings of US$140 million recorded in 1999, following an expansion in cultivated land during the 2023–2024 summer cropping season. According to the initial Crop and Livestock Assessment by Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development, […]
California farmers could save a lot of water, but would have to go for less profitable crops
California farmers could save a lot of water, but would have to go for less profitable crops “Recent research utilizing remote sensing and artificial intelligence by UC Santa Barbara and NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory highlights potential for significant water savings in California’s agriculture through crop substitution. The study suggests a theoretical reduction in water usage […]
Southeast Vietnam province focuses on developing high-tech agriculture
Southeast Vietnam province focuses on developing high-tech agriculture “The southeast province of Bình Phước is focusing on developing high-tech agriculture to improve productivity, profits and optimise production. According to Director of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Phạm Thụy Luân, the province has a lot of room to develop high-tech agriculture. The province possesses […]