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Online platform for produce trading sees success following recent launch

Elsewhere — Fri, 29 Jan 2021 19:15:01 +0000

Online platform for produce trading sees success following recent launch Elsewhere 2021-Jan-29 Fri 11:15

Online platform for produce trading sees success following recent launch

2021-Jan-29 Fri 11:15

Markets

Technology

There's an App for That

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As technology advances and becomes more and more integrated into our lives, new tools and innovations are introduced with the goal of simplifying our lives and businesses. Yasir Khan has developed one such tool for the produce business: EZCrops, which launched in September 2020, is a comprehensive…

Success of CRISPR tomato may determine if gene-edited foods take root in Japan

Elsewhere — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 16:45:01 +0000

Success of CRISPR tomato may determine if gene-edited foods take root in Japan Elsewhere 2021-Jan-22 Fri 08:45

Success of CRISPR tomato may determine if gene-edited foods take root in Japan

2021-Jan-22 Fri 08:45

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A gene-edited tomato recently approved in Japan contains a large amount of gamma-aminobutyric acid, a type of amino acid, commonly known as GABA, which is a component that lowers blood pressure and relaxes the mind. The product name is “Sicilian Rouge High Gaba”. This is the first approval of…

The United States is the world's largest importer of ginger

Elsewhere — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 21:30:01 +0000

The United States is the world's largest importer of ginger Elsewhere 2021-Jan-21 Thu 13:30

The United States is the world's largest importer of ginger

2021-Jan-21 Thu 13:30

General Interest

Distribution

Markets

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The United States is the world's largest importer of ginger. Conventional ginger accounts for approximately 89% of all US ginger imports. The country's imports present a steady growth at an average annual rate of 8.3%. In 2019 the country imported 78,505 tons. The US imported 63,392 tons of ginger…

Year 2021 brings new challenges to the tomato and vegetable market

Elsewhere — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 17:07:21 +0000

Year 2021 brings new challenges to the tomato and vegetable market Elsewhere 2021-Jan-11 Mon 09:07

Year 2021 brings new challenges to the tomato and vegetable market

2021-Jan-11 Mon 09:07

Markets

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"With the exception of the first lockdown, 2020 was by no means an exciting year, and indeed ended rather sluggishly. On the other hand, 2021 didn't start under the best auspices. Generally speaking, the festive season did not boost the markets as much as we hoped. We have to deal with the dynamics of…

Canada and the United Kingdom reach arrangement for trade of organic food

Elsewhere — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 05:35:53 +0000

Canada and the United Kingdom reach arrangement for trade of organic food Elsewhere 2021-Jan-10 Sun 21:35

Canada and the United Kingdom reach arrangement for trade of organic food

2021-Jan-10 Sun 21:35

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Canada and the United Kingdom (UK) have reached an arrangement for trade of organic food.

Ministers’ statement on joining the fight to support B.C.’s blueberry farmers

Elsewhere — Thu, 31 Dec 2020 13:00:01 +0000

Ministers’ statement on joining the fight to support B.C.’s blueberry farmers Elsewhere 2020-Dec-31 Thu 05:00

Ministers’ statement on joining the fight to support B.C.’s blueberry farmers

2020-Dec-31 Thu 05:00

Markets

Government

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Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation, and Lana Popham, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, have issued the following statement in response to the U.S. International Trade Commission’s (ITC) global safeguard investigations into the imports of blueberries.

"Spanish and French ports are an uncontrolled gateway for fruit and vegetables from third countries"

Elsewhere — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 19:04:03 +0000

"Spanish and French ports are an uncontrolled gateway for fruit and vegetables from third countries" Elsewhere 2020-Dec-21 Mon 11:04

"Spanish and French ports are an uncontrolled gateway for fruit and vegetables from third countries"

2020-Dec-21 Mon 11:04

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Markets

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The Coordinator of Agricultural Producer and Livestock Organizations (COAG) has submitted a formal complaint to the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF), claiming to have indications of the existence of an alleged fraudulent network set up to avoid the payment of customs duties on agricultural imports from…

US total fresh-market vegetable shipments and prices, 2000-20

Elsewhere — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 19:15:01 +0000

US total fresh-market vegetable shipments and prices, 2000-20 Elsewhere 2020-Dec-18 Fri 11:15

US total fresh-market vegetable shipments and prices, 2000-20

2020-Dec-18 Fri 11:15

Markets

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According to recent US total fresh-market vegetable shipments and price data, the 2020 price index stands at roughly 140 percent of 2011, with shipments coming in at about 540 million CWT. Source: ers.usda.gov

‘Organic produce in France in supermarkets not cheaper’

Elsewhere — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 00:00:01 +0000

‘Organic produce in France in supermarkets not cheaper’ Elsewhere 2020-Dec-16 Wed 16:00

‘Organic produce in France in supermarkets not cheaper’

2020-Dec-16 Wed 16:00

Organic

Retail

Markets

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Organic fruit and vegetables sold in France are not cheaper in supermarkets compared to buying them in health food shops, a new study has found. According to Consumer association CLCV (l'Association nationale de défense des consommateurs et usagers), organic fruit and vegetables are 44% more expensive…

Bhutan: Import ban and scarce local produce cause soaring vegetable prices

Elsewhere — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 21:30:01 +0000

Bhutan: Import ban and scarce local produce cause soaring vegetable prices Elsewhere 2020-Dec-08 Tue 13:30

Bhutan: Import ban and scarce local produce cause soaring vegetable prices

2020-Dec-08 Tue 13:30

Local

Markets

Supply Chain

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A kilogram (kg) of potato at the Centenary Farmers’ Market (CFM) costs Nu 80 to Nu 100 this weekend. Retailers pay Nu 4,000 for a 45-kg sack of potatoes. In the past, a sack of potato imported from India cost Nu 1,500. Wholesalers at the CFM paid Nu 3,500 to Nu 4,500 for a sack of potatoes to the farmers…