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US start-up PodPonics is aiming to cater to locavores by bringing the production to them, growing hydroponic vegetables in shipping containers.
“There has been only a slight focus on consumer value, and we need to find a new balance. The easiest way is to reduce price, but the better way is to provide a healthier product, and innovative and unique concepts. But mostly, it is providing a superior flavour experience.” — Jelger de Vriend of Innovative Fresh, speaking at the PMA’s 30th annual Foodservice Conference & Exhibition in Monterey, California
(Source: theproducenews.com)
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“Reinforcing our financial position in Argentina is part of our strategic plan. This strategic plan recognises the importance of Expofrut Argentina as a leading exporter of fresh produce.” — Tom Paemeleire, chief operating officer of Univeg’s fruit and vegetable division, explains the group’s decision to pump an extra US$15m into Argentinean subsidiary Expofrut, which reportedly incurred losses of almost 115m pesos (US$29.7m) last season.
(Source: fruitnet.com)
Who’s that driving a forklift towards a pallet of bananas? It’s Chiquita chief executive Fernando Aguirre as you’ve never seen him before. (And no, we’re not just referring to the dyed hair…)
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