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Projections for arable crops: sugar sector, cereal market, oilseeds
For the sugar sector, health initiatives and consumer preferences will lead to a decline in EU consumption by 5%. By 2030, the EU sugar production is expected to reach 19.3 million t, in comparison with 18.6 million t in 2018.…
Megatrends affecting fresh produce
Here are some fresh trends - 2018 from Fruit Logistical Trend Report.
Globalisation and new technologies continue to impact the fundamentals. These are only the most obvious megatrends; many other forces, ranging from the changing…
Is there a Dilemma in Ukraine: to remain a global leader in commodities export or fight for leading…
Difficult roads lead to the best destinations
Overall trends of foreign trade in 2015 were characterized by a decrease in export of agricultural production. The price of wheat fell by 1/3 compared to 2014. A significant decline in exports…
Do companies value People and Planet over Profit?
"If people want highest quality for lowest price markets determine which compromise people will choose" (Ynte van Dam)
Some interesting information about green marketing and sustainable business from the course of Ynte van Dam on AgriFood…
Digitalization: a fresh idea for the fruit and veg supply chain
Finding a digital solution to the food waste problem
The cost of global food waste and loss is estimated to be $940 billion a year. For businesses, this represents a significant proportion of shrinkage in retail supply chains and it has…
The 109 Hottest Food Trends for 2018
Always looking to be ahead of the curve when it comes to food trends? Then you’re in luck—we have the scoop on what’s going to be big on the scene in 2018. The National Restaurant Association recently released its What’s Hot 2018…
Which trends offer opportunities on the European market for processed fruit and vegetables and…
Consumer demand for low-sugar products, exotic fruit and vegetables and superfruit offers opportunities for exporters from developing countries. Possibilities can also be found in the increasing demand for sustainably sourced products; for…
Managing diseases in microgreens
Prevent diseases such as Pythium, Phytophthora and mildew in microgreens by obtaining quality seed and sterilizing it.
Microgreens could be described as the 100-yard dash of food crop production. Most are ready for harvest in less than…
This Swedish Indoor Urban Farm Wants To Revolutionize How We Live And Eat
But people can’t live on microgreens and exotic salads alone.
Oliver Balch On assignment for HuffPost
In the basement of a landmark 27-story tower in Stockholm’s central Kungsholmen district, Owe Pettersson is hoping to…