All Local Sourcing articles – Page 18
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Rose Vouchers launch in Tower Hamlets
The UK fruit and veg voucher project for families struggling to afford fresh produce launches in Tower Hamlets, London
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NFU Cymru turns attention to shaping Welsh farming’s future
NFU Cymru’s Sustainable Farming Conference returns on 9 June
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Antalya growers welcome Russia return
Following a recent drop in exports to the Russian market, Antalya growers are seeing demand recover in one of their main markets
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Global Tomato Congress makes impressive return
Around 385 people from 30 countries were in The Hague on 24 May for Fruitnet’s immersive, interactive event
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Sales boom for JD’s wholesale platform
Usage of omnichannel wholesale platform Yinongpi increases as China battles Covid-19
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Elite Agro potatoes meet local needs in UAE
The UAE producer and supplier highlights the carbon emissions saved from its “locally-grown, high-quality” potatoes
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Woolworths launches in-store vertical farm
Partnership with InvertiGro will see fresh herbs grown in Metro Park Sydney Village store
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Thai fruit gets domestic promotion
Year-long fruit festival to drive domestic fruit consumption in attempt to offset export struggles
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Hortifrut and IG Berries create new partnership in India
Venture provides a platform to grow the local market by bringing best varieties and knowhow to India
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Cities should grow their own produce, says report
Tony Blair Institute for Global Change publishes 10-point plan advising cities to increase food resilience by growing their own fruit and veg
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Westfalia expands avocado operation into India
Multinational forms JV with Sam Agri and Dvori Or to supply locally-grown and imported avocados to Indian consumers
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UAE’s GMG acquires Géant
GMG has acquired 18 hypermarket and supermarket locations in the UAE from Urban Foods, plus exclusive expansion rights
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Greenfood plans ten vertical farms in Sweden
Company signs deal with food tech startup Agtira to build AI-equipped vegetable production sites across country
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Kaufland: Germans need more winter veg
Survey finds over half of people in Germany want more homegrown fresh produce, including peppers and tomatoes
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Finns buy more fresh fruit and veg
Greater interest in health eating expected this coming year, along with increased demand for local and seasonal
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Compass bans airfreighted fruit and veg
Foodservice group's UK and Ireland operation commits to sourcing more local and seasonal fresh produce
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Study shows promise of urban farming
Urban farming can play a significant role in lowering the risk of shortages and price hikes in the UK, reducing the reliance on fruit and vegetable imports
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BelOrta puts faith in growers
Belgium's BelOrta looks back on a year of mighty challenges and praises the dedication of its 1,000 fruit and vegetable producers
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Bama boosts local supply in Norway
With backing for new trial project, retailer wants to develop country's own cucumber and tomato production
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What next for the fresh produce business?
As we head towards 2022, we want you to tell us what's really happening in the world of fruit and vegetables