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A fifth of all fruit and vegetables go off before they reach supermarket shelves. A shelf life model created by the University of Bremen aims to reduce this in the future. Ambient Systems is providing the implementation technology with its third-generation active RFID solution.
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| ‘All day long’ set to start early October
The “ All day long” campaign was launched in October. The campaign aims to encourage Belgians to
eat more fruit and vegetables, not only at mealtimes, but also as a healthy snack. There will be a TV ad and a brand-new website (www.alldaylong.be) offering plenty of tasty, healthy tips.
Flandria - November 2008 |
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| Fresh fruit and vegetable snack program a smash hit at New York school
United Fresh Vice President of Nutrition and Health Dr. Lorelei DiSogra and New York Apple Association President Jim Allen visited Rochester-area North Rose Elementary School Friday to launch the school’s participation in the nationwide Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Snack Program.
United Fresh - November 2008 |
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| Russia: sales volumes of vegetables up 20%
In Volgograd region, more than 282.000 tonnes of vegetables were sold, up 49.000 tonnes compared to the same indices of 2007. At the moment price level for vegetables is very low, reported representatives of the press-cutting service to IA REGNUM.
Fruit-Inform - November 2008 |
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| Freshconex: fresh-cut booms in Italy
The strong demand for fresh-cut convenience products in France, Spain and Italy has led to significant market growth. The spotlight falls on Italy in particular, where sales of fresh- cut fruits and vegetables have been booming in recent years and are now worth some EUR700m annually, second only to the UK in value terms.
Freshconnex - November 2008 |
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| UK: Retail sales fall 2.2%
UK retail sales values fell 2.2% on a like-for-like basis, from October 2007, when they had risen 1.0%. Total sales were lower than a year ago for the first time since April 2005.
British Retail Consortium-KPMG - November 2008 |
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| Northern American tomatoes and peppers popular in Asia and Japan
It is a long way to fly but northern American and Canadian tomatoes and Bell Peppers are still very populair in Asia and Japan.
Freshplaza - November 2008 |
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| UE: Safety first for pesticides
The Environment Committee voted on Wednesday on new legislation governing the production, licensing and use of pesticides. MEPs confirmed that certain toxic chemicals will be banned, except where there is a serious danger to plant health. They also argued that the EU should not be divided into three pesticide licensing zones. In addition, Member States will have to meet quantitative targets for reducing the volume of pesticides used.
European Parliament - November 2008 |
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| III Syngenta Horticultural Symposium in Almería a huge success
Information took centre stage at the III Syngenta Seeds Horticultural Symposium held in El Ejido, Almería, on 7th November 2008. Under the slogan “Sharing information”, the symposium served as a meeting point for 400 people, including technical experts, producers and marketers from the horticultural sector.
Syngenta Tomatoes Today - November 2008 |
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| European Commission to allow sale of 'wonky' fruit and vegetables
Rules governing the size and shape of fruit and vegetables will be consigned to history after European Union Member States voted on Commission proposals to repeal specific marketing standards for 26 types of fruit and vegetables. The Commission's initiative to get rid of these standards is a major element in its ongoing efforts to streamline and simplify EU rules and cut red tape.
European Comission - November 2008 |
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| Freshfel president underlines opportunities for fresh produce at S&G Symposium
Despite the figures which show that fruit and vegetable intake among young consumers is decreasing in Europe, Mr. Ramón Rey, Import Director of ARC Eurobanan, CEO of Capespan Ibérica and President of Freshfel, claims that there are excellent opportunities for fresh produce in the younger consumption niche.
Syngenta Tomatoes Today - November 2008 |
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| FRUIT LOGISTICA 2009: Focus on innovations
For the fourth year in a row, Messe Berlin and FRUCHTHANDEL MAGAZIN (Düsseldorf) are inviting exhibitors at the leading international trade fair for fruit and vegetable marketing to submit applications for the FRUIT LOGISTICA Innovation Award (FLIA).
Fruit Logistica - November 2008 |
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| Plan Maroc Vert: 2nd stage comes to an end
Within the framework of the agricultural re-launching program known as the “plan Maroc Vert” (Green Morocco Plan) the second stage involving the Sodea-Sogeta farmlands, the two public institutions which have been managing the State lands since the seventies has just come to and end . The objective is to develop high-performance agriculture adapted to market rules, thanks to a new wave of private investments organized around leasing State lands.
Syngenta Tomatoes Today - November 2008 |
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| Fruit&Veg retailers, France-Italy agreement
The Italian retail trade association Fida Confcommercio and the French UNFD (Union Nationale des syndicats de détaillants en fruits, légumes et primeurs) will sign a memorandum of understanding on November 17 during the event Equip’Hotel, in the presence of both associations’ directors.
Fruttaonline.it - November 2008 |
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| Spain, new association IBERICA HORTOFRUTICOLA
Pushing consumptions, supporting the offer concentration as well as the markets’ diversification and the defence of the strategic role that the fresh produce sector plays within the national economy are the key goals for which the new Spanish association of Fruit-Vegetables’ Producers-Exporters “Ibérica Hortofrutícola” has been recently created.
Fruttaonline.it - November 2008 |
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| UK: 41% of children’s school lunchboxes include fruit, 11% include salad vegetables
According to a recent study by the market analyst TNS Wordpanel entitled "Health of Britain – Perspectives on Nutrition 2008", the concern of parents that their children should eat healthily is on the increase.
Syngenta Tomatoes Today - November 2008 |
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| Whole chain traceability implementation for produce industry by the end of 2012
The Steering Committee of the Produce Traceability Initiative has announced a plan including key milestones that need to be completed for the entire produce supply chain by the end of 2012 to develop a whole-chain traceability system for the produce industry.
FQcode - November 2008 |
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| Pepino Mosaic Virus (PepMV), good news from USDA
Pepino Mosaic Virus was the focus of the first conference at the III Syngenta Horticultural Symposium held in Almería on 7th Nov. Mr. David Murcia, Product Manager for Tomatoes Iberia at Syngenta Seeds, spoke about the development of Pepino Mosaic Virus (PepMV) disease in Almeria.
Syngenta Tomatoes Today - November 2008 |
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| Kazakhstan: mass tomato harvesting is to start in the hothouse complex "Asia Trade"
Mass tomato harvesting will start in the hothouse complex “Asia Trade”. It is the first high-tech modern hothouse complex built according to the Israeli technology and started functioning since the end of August.
Fruit Inform - November 2008 |
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| Almería: Are greenhouses keeping us cooler?
A significant fall in the air temperature of 0.3°C per decade in Almería, south-eastern Spain, during the period 1983–2006 has been reported for the first time in a new study led by Dr. Pablo Campra, a professor at the University of Almería, and published by the Journal of Geophysical Research.
Syngenta Seeds Vegetables - November 2008 |
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| Freshfel Europe condemns Russian plans to introduce safety certificates
Freshfel Europe is alarmed by the information that the Russian Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor) will require as of 1st November safety certificates for several products originating in the EU.
FreshFel - November 2008 |
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| AUSVEG members adopt new constitution
AUSVEG members were unanimous in their decision to adopt a new constitution for the company when they voted at a Special General Meeting. Under the new constitution, all national vegetable and potato levy-payers will have the opportunity to become members of AUSVEG.
Ausveg - November 2008 |
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| New study reveals consumers want greater say in key food issues
A new Ketchum Global Food & Nutrition Practice survey titled Food 2020: The Consumer as CEO reveals that consumers in the U.S., the U.K., Germany, Argentina and China want more information, more choices, more accountability and more control when it comes to food choices.
Ketchum - November 2008 |
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| Cancer-fighting purple tomato by EU scientists
A team of scientists from the UK and other European Countries has created a genetically modified (GM) purple tomato that seems to offer increased protection against a range of diseases, including cancer and cardiovascular disease.
Fruttaonline.it - November 2008 |
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| Import season tomatoes from the Canaries has started
The import season of tomatoes from the Canaries has started again. The second arrival of round tomatoes at Continental Fruit Importers is also already in the past.
Freshplaza - November 2008 |
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| S&G stages III Syngenta Horticultural Symposium in Almería
Following on from the outstanding success of last year’s Symposium, S&G, Syngenta Seeds’ horticultural seed brand, is to stage its third Technical and Commercial Horticultural Day on 7 November in El Ejido, Almería.
Syngenta Seeds Vegetables - November 2008 |
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| UK: 10% more people choose food for health reasons than 3 years ago
According to a study released recently by the market analyst TNS Worldpanel and entitled Health of Britain – Perspectives on Nutrition 2008, by February 2008 health priorities when selecting food had increased by 10% in comparison with 2005.
Syngenta Seeds Vegetables - October 2008 |
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| Successful Horti Fair strengthens the Netherlands's position as international horticultural platform
The International Horti Fair in Amsterdam RAI passed off successfully, attracting 47,730 horticultural professionals. Half of these trade visitors came from the Netherlands and the other half literally from all over the world, although the large number of visitors from Eastern Europe and the Middle East was particularly striking.
Horti Fair - October 2008 |
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| Partner country Chile presents itself as a reliable global fresh fruit supplier
Chile, the leading supplier of fresh fruit from the southern hemisphere, is the official partner country for FRUIT LOGISTICA 2009. The South American nation is planning its biggest presentation yet at the leading trade fair for the international fresh produce trade. It will present a broad spectrum of its key produce when the event is held for the 17th time at the Berlin Exhibition Grounds from 4-6 February 2009.
Fruit Logistica - October 2008 |
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| 78% of French look closely at F&V prices when they shop
CREDOC, a state-backed research body specialising in French living conditions, recently published a survey about the effect of rising prices on consumers.
Syngenta Seeds Vegetables - October 2008 |
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| Russian regions present new possibilities for food firms
By Jess Halliday21-Oct-2008 - The high potential of the Russian market is no longer centered solely on Moscow and St Petersburg, according to National Starch Food Innovation, but prosperity in the regions is opening up broader opportunities.
FoodNavigator.com - October 2008 |
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| United Fresh Unveils "Fresh Facts on Retail"
The United Fresh Produce Association has launched a new quarterly research report Fresh Facts on Retail to provide industry members reliable benchmarks and retail sales trends for the top 10 fruits and vegetable commodities, value-added and convenience produce items, emerging market opportunities such fresh meals and snacks sold in delis, organic produce, and a quarterly in-depth analysis of a specific category of interest.
United Fresh - October 2008 |
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| MPS introduces MPS-ABC version for fruit and vegetables
MPS has been the market leader for registration, certification and innovations in the ornamental plant cultivation sector for years. Registration and certification have been commonplace in the fruit and vegetable sector for a long time, too. However, market demands are becoming more and more stringent.
Freshplaza - October 2008 |
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| Climate Leaders Take Big Steps to Leave Smaller Carbon Footprints
Leading corporations are demonstrating that reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is both good for the environment and their business success. Seven companies were commended today for achieving significant GHG reductions and leaving a smaller carbon footprint through EPA's Climate Leaders program, the largest GHG goal setting program in the United States.
EPA - October 2008 |
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| Canary Islands: Tomato exports down 21%
106,839 tonnes of tomatoes were exported from the Canary Islands between January and June 2008, 21% less than the volume recorded for the same period of 2007, according to the Spanish Federation of Fruit and Vegetable Producers/Exporters (FEPEX).
Syngenta Seeds Vegetables - October 2008 |
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| Retail Inspiration's 'Be Aware Get Better' wins Horti Fair Innovation Award 2008
The international trade jury has conferred the Horti Fair Innovation Award 2008 on Retail Inspiration’s ‘Be Aware Get Better’: six innovative marketing concepts based on the theme of sustainability. The award was presented during the official opening of the Horti Fair in Amsterdam RAI by Loek Hermans, chairman of the Dutch Federation of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses.
Horti Fair - October 2008 |
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| F&V consumption helps prevent eye disease
According to a European study released recently, some antioxidant components and nutrients present in F&V, such as vitamin C, vitamin E and zinc, help to protect the retina from the harmful effects of sunlight.
Syngenta Seeds Vegetables - October 2008 |
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| Ukraine: prices for tomatoes increase due to imports reduction
Several days ago, market participants observed sharp decrease of prices on the tomato market, but since the beginning of this week, the situation has began to change. According to the information provided by the specialists of Fruit-Inform project, general supply of tomatoes on the domestic market is sharply decreasing, and one of the main reasons is imports reducing.
Fruit-Inform - October 2008 |
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| Expansion in 2009: FRESHCONEX covers the entire fresh-cut sector
Fresh-cut convenience products are right in line with the latest consumer trends. The market for ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook fruit and vegetables continues to develop very strongly. An increase in the number of single-person households, more meals eaten away from home, changing eating habits and quick & easy availability are all key factors in the rapidly growing demand for fresh products.
Freshconex - October 2008 |
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| European Fruits and Vegetables set out to conquer the world
The United States, Japan and Russia are targeted in three-year program through 2008-2010 to encourage the consumption of fresh and processed fruits & vegetables in several important markets such as the United States, Russia and Japan by focusing on the positive health benefits and strong nutritional qualities of these products.
European Flavors - October 2008 |
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| Japanese researchers travel to Almería to learn more about horticultural development
A group of researchers from Japan travelled to El Ejido last September in order to familiarise themselves with the horticultural development model employed in the province of Almería. They visited the CUAM Analytical Laboratory, in addition to some F&V greenhouses in El Ejido.
Syngenta Seeds Vegetables - October 2008 |
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| Is Spain the new Japan of functional foods?
By Shane Starling19-Sep-2008 - One quarter of Spain’s foods are functional, making it one of Europe’s most dynamic and successful market, according to a report presented recently to the EU-funded European Functional Foods Net.
Nutraingredients - October 2008 |
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| 34 supply chain leaders endorse plan for chain-wide electronic produce traceability
Thirty-four companies from throughout the produce supply chain have endorsed a new plan developed by the Produce Traceability Initiative (PTI) to move the supply chain to a common standard for electronic produce traceability by the end of 2012. The plan involves adopting a standardized system of case bar-coding for all produce sold in the United States, to allow product to be tracked throughout the distribution chain.
United Fresh - October 2008 |
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| Crop prices set to rise up to 70% due to EU pest management restrictions
A study released today by the European Centre for Agricultural, Regional and Environmental Policy Research (EuroCARE) concludes that new legislation being tabled in Brussels will have a profound upward effect on the prices European consumers pay for food. The legislation will drastically reduce the pest management options available to European farmers and consequently yields will drop steeply, driving up prices.
ECPA - October 2008 |
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| CEE countries boost trade fair participation in 2009
FRUIT LOGISTICA Berlin (4-6 February) will once again serve as a key marketing platform for Central and Eastern Europe countries. This region is planning its largest participation ever at the leading trade fair for the international fruit & vegetable sector. EU countries including Poland, Slovenia, the Czech Republic and Hungary, along with Serbia, Ukraine, Russia and other non-EU states will be presenting a full range of products and services at FRUIT LOGISTICA in 2009.
Fruit Logistica - October 2008 |
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| No growth in consumption for 2008 in Germany despite recent stabilization
Falling oil prices curbed the downward trend in consumer mood in September, at least, for the moment. Both the economic outlook and income expectations have improved slightly and the propensity to buy recovered from its lowest point in three years.
Gfk - October 2008 |
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| School fruit scheme, ministers protest budget
90 million euros is the yearly budget earmarked by Agriculture commissioner Mariann Fischer Boel’ proposal for the voluntary programme offering free fresh fruit and vegetables to millions of schoolchildren, as a way to promote healthy eating and tackle child obesity.
Fruttaonline.it - October 2008 |
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| Record crop Dutch tomatoes in 2007
During 2007 as well did Dutch tomato growers, also as a result of a larger area, obtain a record crop. As the average price per kilogramme remained stable the total production value was also higher in 2007 than in 2006.
Freshplaza - October 2008 |
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| Italian F&V figures show positive trend
Italian fruit and vegetable exports totalled 1.82 million tonnes in the first six months of 2008, an increase of 6.3% on the same period of 2007, according to the Italian publication Italiafruit News. The value of these exports climbed 21.1% to a total of 1.73 billion euros.
Syngenta Seeds Vegetables - October 2008 |
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| Spain is the most important supplier of tomatoes to the German market
The first large quantities of tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers are expected shortly in Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and France. Spain is by far the most important supplier of tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers to the German market during the winter months.
Freshplaza - October 2008 |
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| Video games to tackle obesity
The Game, which promotes healthy eating and active living for children, receives 2008 best products from iParenting media awards and best in class from interactive media.
Kaiser - October 2008 |
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| It’s not all bad news for retailers, says Planet Retail
According to Planet Retail, while the current economic slowdown can be expected to last throughout 2008 and 2009, the global outlook appears to be more positive than suggested by large parts of current mass media reports.
Planet Retail - October 2008 |
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| Eat for Goals!
UEFA and the World Heart Federation, with the support of the European Commission, came together at the British School of Brussels to launch the children’s cookery book, Eat for Goals! Through the book the message that a healthy lifestyle is also based on healthy food is conveyed by children’s role models, a multicultural group of 13 internationally renowned male and female football players, who share what they love to eat and give recipes for their favourite dishes.
UEFA - October 2008 |
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| ECPA calls for European Food Safety Authority Study
The European Crop Protection Association (ECPA) is calling for the European Parliament and Commission to request an independent, comprehensive impact assessment from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) on Parliament's and Council's proposed pest management restriction criteria. The request was addressed to EU Health Commissioner Androulla Vassiliou in response to the release of what ECPA describes as a narrowly focussed and highly flawed report undertaken for the European Parliament's Environment Committee.
ECPA - October 2008 |
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| Better packaging of fresh fruits and veggies on the way
Scientists are working on a new project that aims at finding packaging solutions designed to the product in question and that ensures that fresh fruit and vegetable products stay fresh, healthy and tasty throughout the distribution chain.
FSA - October 2008 |
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| UK: Fruit & Vegetable growers industry analyzed by Plimsoll
The latest analysis from Plimsoll on the UK Fruit & Vegetable Growers industry pulls no punches: 2008 has not been a comfortable year and economic conditions are accelerating the rate of change in the market. Companies are faced with a stark choice: hold on to sales at reduced margins, or opt to reduce in size and scale.
Plimsoll - October 2008 |
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