Marketing trends: feedback from recent international trade fairs Exploring the latest innovations in agri-food systems
- 04/12/2024
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: News
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Marketing trends: feedback from recent international trade fairs Exploring the latest innovations in agri-food systems As part of the Fit For Market Plus programme, the COLEAD Market Insights team recently travelled to two key events in the global agri-food calendar: Fruit Attraction in Madrid and SIAL in Paris. These shows showcased new developments that illustrate how the industry is evolving. Global trends driving change As highlighted in SIAL Insights 2024, three major trends are influencing consumer behaviour: Feel: A renewed… +Innovation in action: tackling post-harvest diseases in dasheen in St Vincent and the Grenadines”
- 04/12/2024
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: News
Innovation in action: tackling post-harvest diseases in dasheen in St Vincent and the Grenadines” In St Vincent & the Grenadines, dasheen (taro) is more than a crop – it is a cornerstone of local agriculture and a major export commodity. However, post-harvest fungal diseases have posed significant challenges to maintaining quality during export, threatening market access and economic stability for farmers. To address this issue, COLEAD, in collaboration with ECTAD CARIBBEAN, the Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI)… +Seizing emerging opportunities: organic and bio-organic fertilizers for advancing soil health in Africa
- 04/12/2024
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: News
Seizing emerging opportunities: organic and bio-organic fertilizers for advancing soil health in Africa As part of its role in the multi-partner DeSIRA LIFT programme, COLEAD works closely with African research institutions and companies to promote sustainable agriculture and food systems. In particular, soil health. The potential of biofertilisers to improve soil health in Africa was a key theme at this year’s African Fertiliser and Soil Health Summit (AFSHS), organised by the African Union and held in Nairobi, Kenya, from… +Engaging young people in agriculture
- 04/12/2024
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: News
Engaging young people in agriculture A webinar to inspire and prepare the next generation, especially in horticulture On 21 November 2024, COLEAD organised an exceptional webinar in the framework of the FFM+ programme to address a crucial issue: how to attract and mobilise young talent to boost the horticultural sector and build a sustainable future? With a predominantly young population in Africa and a median age of only 18.3 years, the potential for revitalising this key sector is immense.… +COLEAD at ‘Online Educa Berlin 2024’: innovation and partnership on the agenda
- 04/12/2024
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
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COLEAD at ‘Online Educa Berlin 2024’: innovation and partnership on the agenda As part of the Fit for Market+ (FFM+) programme, COLEAD continues to pave the way for sustainable advances in the horticultural sector of OACPS member countries. From 25 November to 7 December 2024, COLEAD undertook a mission combining participation in Online Educa Berlin (OEB) and strategic sessions at its Brussels office. This mission, led by Géraud Gnanga, Project Manager in the Training Department, reflects COLEAD’s commitment to… +Towards 2030: COLEAD and its partners unite to define the strategy of the association that will accelerate impact on the SDGs
- 04/12/2024
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
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Towards 2030: COLEAD and its partners unite to define the strategy of the association that will accelerate impact on the SDGs On the 4th of December 2024, COLEAD’s board of directors, management and financial partners gathered in a Consultative Committee (CC) meeting to lay the foundations for the definition of COLEAD’s strategy for 2030, the date that will serve as the global reference point for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Building on its experience and strengths, COLEAD’s ambition… +EU and GB MRL changes in 2024 (August-November 2024)
- 01/12/2024
- Posted by: Gaetan Dermien
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Changes to EU and GB pesticide maximum residue levels COLEAD’s monitoring of pesticide regulations covers maximum residue limit (MRL) changes in both the EU and Great Britain (GB). Note that EU MRLs still apply in Northern Ireland (GB covers only England, Scotland, and Wales). During the period August-November 2024, we have been highlighting significant changes to EU MRLs that affect 23 active substances, 12 of which are important for ACP export horticulture. During this same period, 10 changes to GB… +EU and GB approval changes (August-November 2024)
- 01/12/2024
- Posted by: Gaetan Dermien
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EU and GB approval changes COLEAD’s Regulation Monitoring covers both European Union (EU) and Great Britain (GB) approval changes. Note that EU approvals still apply in Northern Ireland. Great Britain is the mainland comprising England, Scotland and Wales. The European Commission (EC) has recently published changes to 22 plant protection product (PPP) approvals within the EU, of which 11 are important for ACP horticulture. These include: Extension of the approval period for azoxystrobin, chlorantraniliprole, imazalil, kresoxim, tefluthrin and Paecilomyces fumosoroseus… +COLEAD joins Kampani: a strategic partnership to bolster sustainable development goals
- 29/10/2024
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: News
COLEAD joins Kampani: a strategic partnership to bolster sustainable development goals We are pleased to announce that COLEAD has become a shareholder in Kampani, an impact-focused investment fund specializing in long term financing of SMEs and cooperatives in the agri-sector. This strategic alignment supports our mission to amplify the agricultural sector’s contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (S DGs). Kampani addresses the investment needs of businesses in the “missing middle”, offering funding between €100,000 and €500,000, with… +Jane Maina inspires us and you?
- 29/10/2024
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: News
Jane Maina inspires us and you? Since 2006, Jane Maina has been the Managing Director of Vert Ltd, a Kenyan company specialising in the production and export of fresh and processed produce (mainly to the EU and the USA). The company sells its vegetables (green beans, snow peas, baby corn, baby carrots, etc.) and dried mangoes on the international market. In 2019, Jane has decided to diversify and expand into the production of mango and passion fruit pulp for… +