Marieke Hemmes

Sacramento

Account Manager and Editor at Fresh Plaza

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"Es una verdadera gozada ver el tirón de la demanda"

2 months ago | freshplaza.es | Marieke Hemmes

Hace apenas dos años, UP Vertical Farms™ inició oficialmente sus operaciones como una de las primeras empresas de agricultura vertical de Canadá. Situada en Pitt Meadows (Columbia Británica), su objetivo era ofrecer a los consumidores del oeste del país una alternativa local más sana y respetuosa con el medio ambiente. Dos años después, su cofundador, Bahram Rashti, explica cómo ha evolucionado la demanda de sus productos.
La oferta de frutas y verduras de las tiendas étnicas y de descuento de Montreal

2 months ago | freshplaza.es | Marieke Hemmes

Hace un par de semanas, la CPMA organizó una visita a varias tiendas de comestibles de Montreal y sus alrededores. Un autobús llevó a los asistentes a tiendas "normales", mientras que el otro visitó varias tiendas étnicas y una tienda de descuento. Este artículo resume la visita a las tiendas étnicas. Adonis, enseña mediterráneaLa primera parada fue Adonis, una enseña mediterránea fundada en 1979 por dos hermanos y un amigo, todos de Líbano.
“It’s such a good feeling to see the pull in demand”

2 months ago | freshplaza.com | Marieke Hemmes

Just two years ago, UP Vertical Farms™ officially started operations as one of the first vertical farms in Canada. Located in Pitt Meadows, British Columbia (B.C.), the goal was to provide consumers in Western Canada with a healthier, more environmentally friendly local food choice. Two years in, co-founder Bahram Rashti discusses how demand for his products has recently transformed.
A look at the fresh produce offerings of Montreal’s ethnic and discount stores

2 months ago | hortidaily.com | Marieke Hemmes

Last week, CPMA organized a Retail Tour to a number of grocery stores in and around Montreal. One bus took attendees to 'regular' stores while the other bus visited a number of ethnic stores as well as a discounter. This article summarizes the ethnic tour. Adonis – a Mediterranean bannerThe first stop was Adonis, a Mediterranean banner founded in 1979 by two Lebanese brothers and a friend. In 2011, Metro acquired a majority stake of 55 percent, and the chain continues to grow and expand.
A look at the fresh produce offerings of Montreal’s ethnic and discount stores

2 months ago | freshplaza.com | Marieke Hemmes

Last week, CPMA organized a Retail Tour to a number of grocery stores in and around Montreal. One bus took attendees to 'regular' stores while the other bus visited a number of ethnic stores as well as a discounter. This article summarizes the ethnic tour. Adonis – a Mediterranean bannerThe first stop was Adonis, a Mediterranean banner founded in 1979 by two Lebanese brothers and a friend. In 2011, Metro acquired a majority stake of 55 percent, and the chain continues to grow and expand.
Reportaje fotográfico de la feria CPMA en Montreal

2 months ago | freshplaza.es | Marieke Hemmes

La semana pasada, del 8 al 10 de abril, la Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) organizó su convención y feria anual. Este año le tocó el turno a Montreal. Más de 325 empresas expusieron sus productos en una feria que agotó todas las entradas, y el centenario de la CPMA hizo que el evento fuera muy especial. "Fue estupendo reunirnos con nuestros amigos de Canadá", afirma Danelle Huber, de CMI Orchards.
Photo report CPMA Montreal

2 months ago | freshplaza.com | Marieke Hemmes

Last week, from April 8-10, the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) organized their annual convention and trade show. This year, it was Montreal's turn. More than 325 companies exhibited on a sold-out trade show floor and CPMA's 100th anniversary made the event extra special. "It was great connecting with our friends in Canada," says Danelle Huber of CMI Orchards.
Lively first day at CPMA Montreal

2 months ago | hortidaily.com | Marieke Hemmes

CPMA's Annual Convention and Trade Show kicked off in Montreal on April 9. It's the organization's 100th anniversary, making this year's event extra special. The conference center, The Palais des congrès, is located at the north end of Old Montreal with hotels and restaurants all being in walking distance. Not all attendees were prepared to walk the cold weather and snow, forcing some to go out and buy winter jackets.
Summary of Montreal’s final trade show day

2 months ago | freshplaza.com | Marieke Hemmes

Yesterday, April 10, CPMA exhibitors and attendees came back to the trade show floor one more time before the doors closed at 4:30 pm. Exhibitors were content, but consistently shared it was less busy compared to the first day. While this is not uncommon, this year, many members of the produce industry were busier than usual due to Viva Fresh's trade show following right after CPMA's event. A share of attendees left the trade show early to fly to Houston, TX.
Lively first day at CPMA Montreal

2 months ago | freshplaza.com | Marieke Hemmes

CPMA's Annual Convention and Trade Show kicked off in Montreal yesterday, April 9. It's the organization's 100th anniversary, making this year's event extra special. The conference center, The Palais des congrès, is located at the north end of Old Montreal with hotels and restaurants all being in walking distance. Not all attendees were prepared to walk the cold weather and snow, forcing some to go out and buy winter jackets.