Colombia looks to make inroads worldwide with pot-grown avocados
The cultivation of avocados in pots has been very successful in several key producing countries, such as Mexico and Chile. Now, this innovative technique has arrived in Colombia, as it seeks to continue building its presence in international markets. Avocados have quickly become one of the most popular products in Colombia’s agricultural portfolio. Cartama Group […]
Pioneering Sustainable Agriculture: Africa Organics Fuels Morocco’s Date Value Chain Revolution
Comprehensive Feasibility Study Lays Groundwork for a Sustainable, Vertically Integrated Date Value Chain In a progressive stride towards sustainable agricultural practices in Morocco, Africa Organics has spearheaded a meticulous feasibility study, representing the Subnational Climate Fund (SCF). This initiative is a part of SCF’s global mission to uplift mid-sized subnational infrastructure projects across developing nations, […]
Five projects backed by Tesco, WWF show innovative work to protect food chain
Five companies that have been working with Tesco’s suppliers as part of the 2022 Innovation Connections Programme which is also headed by the WWF discussed progress they’ve made over the past year in their research projects. Those projects are mainly geared toward enviromental preservation, conservation and the limiting of carbon in the atmosphere. Currently, 60% […]
Cultivating Goodness: Insights from the 20th Banana Time convention in Ecuador
In the heart of banana cultivation, the 20th International Banana Time Convention in Guayaquil organized by the Association of Banana Exporters of Ecuador (AEBE) showcased not just the bountiful harvests of Ecuador’s banana industry, but also the extraordinary commitment of its farmers to social responsibility and technological innovation. One of the defining features of this […]
New Covent Garden Market being honoured for unprecedented efforts in cutting waste
The work done behind the scenes to keep New Covent Garden Market running efficiently might not get as much notice as the bustle of wholesale activity happening on the floor in Nine Elms, London. But it is nonetheless astonishing to see how significant the efforts are by Market stakeholders to be environmental stewards. None of […]
Ecuador’s Banana Time show will address 2 critical topics: climate and sustainability
Celebrating its 20th year, the Ecuador-based Banana Time international convention continues to evolve. Business networking and trade talk clearly remain the focus for attendees who converge on Guayaquil. But two more topics – sustainability and climate – will take center stage on the agenda of this year’s event hosted by the Association of Ecuadorian Banana […]
Selfish sustainability: 4 ways wholesale distributors can change their mindset, bottom line
Stop your scroll — as we social media-focused folks say. Before you move on past another article about sustainability, let’s take a step back for a moment when it comes to that big, scary “S” word. Although challenging to relinquish, let’s start by setting aside all preconceived notions of what sustainability in the fresh produce […]
Grape Attraction: 5 big consumer trends for the next year include nod to ‘green reality’
More than 90,000 visitors attended the recent 15th Fruit Attraction fair and conference in Madrid, which showcased agricultural industries of 135 countries. The convention included the 7th iteration of Grape Attraction, which explored the table grape sector in Europe and the world. Desmond Jas, head of sales and marketing at Olympic Fruit, based in the Netherlands, analyzed […]
