Big Changes Are Coming to Aldi in 2024
Big Changes Are Coming to Aldi in 2024 “German discount supermarket chain Aldi has been quietly lurking in the U.S. for quite some time now, even if it only earnestly set out on its American conquest campaign back in 2013. Now boasting over 2,000 stores across the nation, this bargain hunter’s paradise is looking to […]
“We are investing in the modernization and sustainability of agriculture”
“We are investing in the modernization and sustainability of agriculture” “In recent years, the global environmental and energy crisis, climate change, water risks and the need to reduce CO2 emissions have led companies, including those in the fruit and vegetable sector, to rethink the concept of sustainability, which has become a priority not only for […]
Canadian consumers increasingly purchase Fairtrade bananas
Canadian consumers increasingly purchase Fairtrade bananas “Over the past six years, Fairtrade banana volumes have increased by 466 percent in Canada and 15 percent in the United States. “Today, we estimate that one in three organic bananas in Canada are Fairtrade, while the total Fairtrade market share of conventional and organic combined is estimated to […]
Peru to offer a basket of fruit to the world in Berlin
Peru to offer a basket of fruit to the world in Berlin “Peru will highlight the diversity of its agricultural offer this week in Berlin, with a “captivating selection of products that reflect the richness of its lands,” says Julian Valladares from PromPeru based in London. “Among the main fruit types on offer from Peru […]
“Current Red Sea predicament sparks concern among exporters and growers”
“Current Red Sea predicament sparks concern among exporters and growers” “The Indian grape season is filled with challenges, says Laxman Savalkar, founder and partner of Indian fresh produce exporter Magnus Farm Fresh: “In the ever-evolving landscape of the grape export industry, this year brings forth a unique set of challenges for growers and exporters alike. […]
“Digital agronomy solutions were one of the hottest topics amongst growers”
“Digital agronomy solutions were one of the hottest topics amongst growers” “Growers are facing very uncertain times as the climate is changing and weather patterns become harder to predict while at the same time production costs are increasing. This is when digital agronomy solutions become almost a necessity rather than a luxury. “WayBeyond makes agronomy […]
Adapting to lower volumes key for Peruvian mango exporters for 2024 season
Adapting to lower volumes key for Peruvian mango exporters for 2024 season “Peruvian mango producers and exporters are adapting their strategies to be able to supply mangoes to markets. According to Jorge Aranguri Bazan from the exporter Dominus, “Due to the challenges posed by a 90% reduction in this year’s mango production, we are adapting […]
Why millennials are increasingly shopping in the frozen food aisle
Why millennials are increasingly shopping in the frozen food aisle “Canadians are looking for a delicious meal to put on their dinner tables. They’d prefer if it was convenient – and healthy, too. They may not envision that spread coming from the freezer, but they should be. More than ever, consumers are finding flavorful fare […]
Kenya’s horticultural sector experienced significant growth in 2023
Kenya’s horticultural sector experienced significant growth in 2023 “Kenya’s horticultural sector experienced significant growth in 2023, driven by increased exports of vegetables, fruits, and cut flowers, according to data from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) in Nairobi. In the first 10 months of 2023 alone, Kenya exported a total of 580,648 tonnes of horticultural […]