Fruits and Vegetables
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South African competition commission launches investigation into uncompetitive behavior in food value chain
SOUTH AFRICA – The South African Department of Trade and Industry and Competition has formally launched its investigation into conditions all along the fresh produce…
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Citrus Growers Association of Southern Africa supports emerging citrus growers with US$2m grant funding
SOUTH AFRICA – South Africa based Grower Development Company (GDC), owned by Citrus Growers Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has issued R40-million (US$2.18m) in grant…
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Plenty Unlimited invests US$300M in indoor vertical farm to boost fresh produce production
USA – San Francisco-based Plenty Unlimited Inc. will invest US$300 m in new vertical farms in the US state of Virginia over the course of…
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IIT Guwahati researchers create an edible coating to boost shelf-life of fruits and vegetables
INDIA- Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati have developed an edible coating to extend the shelf-life of fruits and vegetables. The edible coating…
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Innovative Food Systems key to Tackling Global Food Crisis, say Experts
Policymakers and Executives from Major Fresh Food Suppliers to participate in World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) Conference ABU DHABI, UAE – Global conflict, supply…