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September 21, 2026 4:25 pm
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Although olive oil is produced from a single botanical source (Olea europaea L.), its commercial categories are defined by international and national regulations rather than by marketing terminology. These legally recognized classifications are based on production methods, physicochemical and sensory characteristics, and labeling requirements. Understanding where these regulatory frameworks converge, and where they differ, is... Mostra articolo
July 22, 2026 2:48 pm
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For global retail buyers, managing private label margins and customer loyalty depends heavily on how well supply chains adapt to three main factors: intelligent automation, geopolitical shifts, and network flexibility. Private label programs play a central role in driving retail profitability and store loyalty. However, store brands also carry unique risks. If a national brand... Mostra articolo
July 21, 2026 11:01 am
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Artificial intelligence is no longer sitting at the edge of the food industry. In 2026, it is moving into the center of operations, where critical decisions about quality, traceability, inventory, and logistics occur every day. For food businesses, this shift is less about adopting technology for its own sake and more about solving familiar problems... Mostra articolo
July 20, 2026 1:18 pm
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What’s Happening This Month? By late June 2026, the California almond market changed significantly. At the end of the eleventh month of the sales year, there were far fewer almonds available than buyers expected. California produces nearly 100% of the commercial almond supply in the United States and over the past four years, total shipments... Mostra articolo
May 19, 2026 11:42 am
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In 1858, an English sailor named Sam Strickland brought the first cultivated hazelnut (C. avellana) to the Pacific Northwest of the United States and planted a tree in Scottsburg, Oregon. As demonstrated by the existence of one native hazelnut species on the West Coast (C. cornuta var. californica), hazelnuts flourish in the gentle climates across... Mostra articolo
February 27, 2026 5:49 pm
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Almonds occupy a complicated place in the climate discussion. On the one hand, they are among the most efficient sources of plant-based protein and healthy fats, produced by long-lived perennial trees that store carbon to help mitigate climate change and support circular farming practices. Yet they are highly sensitive to climate risks, particularly prolonged drought,... Mostra articolo
February 27, 2026 2:14 pm
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Supply chain conditions are always evolving, and U.S. tariffs remain a key variable in global trade planning. Over a roughly 48-hour period, the tariff framework changed significantly. On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the administration’s IEEPA-based tariff actions were not authorized under that statute. Later that day, the White House announced a... Mostra articolo
February 25, 2026 10:23 am
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What’s Happening This Month? Persistent heavy rains and strong winds in Spain and parts of Italy have disrupted the olive sector throughout January and February. While rainfall following a two-year drought was a welcome event, the intensity and timing, coinciding with the harvest peak, have caused significant delays in farming operations and localized damage. Consequently,... Mostra articolo
February 23, 2026 2:32 pm
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As private label products continue to gain momentum across grocery and mass retail, particularly in categories like coffee, the question isn’t about staying on the shelf, it’s about staying relevant. It’s about how branded products can continue to differentiate themselves in a landscape where price, packaging, and quality benchmarks have risen across the board. In... Mostra articolo
February 20, 2026 5:10 pm
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Two friends and food innovators – one in Chicago, the other in Milan – come together on this page, literally and figuratively, to embark on a culinary adventure that starts with something as everyday as grocery shopping. Our carts rarely carry an ordinary list, instead, they’re filled with foods for inspiration. This article explores labeling... Mostra articolo
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