All Austria articles – Page 2
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NewsIndustry calls on MEPs to rethink Europe’s packaging proposal
New rules will increase food waste, damage industry, and achieve little in terms of environmental gains, argue representatives from produce and packaging industries
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CommentComment: Europe needs to think outside the box on packaging
New proposals aimed at reducing packaging waste do not appear to offer the fresh produce a fair and sensible path to sustainability
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NewsNew EU packaging rules are ‘threat’ to fresh produce supply chains
Industry leaders question the scientific justification for new European proposals on packaging and packaging waste
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NewsFruit Logistica’s European Statistics Handbook presents wealth of fresh produce industry data
Discover the most recent market trends. Download the trade show’s latest annual compendium of fruit and vegetable industry data and market analysis
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PodcastsFruitbox 100 · Franka Rodriguez and Michael Fellner, Aldi South Group
In the 100th episode of Fruitbox, Chris speaks with one of the world’s biggest food retailers on the hot topic of responsible procurement
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NewsPackaging firms see chance to build on European waste vote
Following the European Parliament’s vote on new packaging waste management regulations, it now falls to the Council of Europe to push the proposal forward before it is enshrined in law
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NewsEuropean Parliament adopts plan to cut packaging waste
MEPs vote to adopt revised regulations that target single-use plastics and call for more reuse and recycling
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NewsItalian packaging firms call for PPWR revision
The European Union’s ambitious plans to reduce packaging waste have been met with strong opposition among Italy’s plastic container suppliers
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NewsSanLucar links up with Disney for new Wish campaign
Disney movie takes the spotlight in the new promotion at point of sale in Germany and Austria
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NewsExtreme weather prompts dramatic crop revision for apples and pears
Droughts, floods, hail, unseasonably warm temperatures and a resulting higher risk of disease mean this year’s initial forecasts have been trimmed
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NewsBiobest makes Agrotech acquisition
Austrian group is a specialist in the supply of horticultural and crop protection products
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VideoWorld of Fresh Ideas · Franka Rodriguez, Aldi South
In the first episode of Fruitnet’s World of Fresh Ideas interview series, Aldi South’s direcior of global sourcing talks about the group’s efforts to ensure a living wage for banana growers, and its plan to take similar steps for suppliers of other products including pineapples
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ArticleSpar names Rijk Zwaan as Fresh Supplier of the Year
Retailer recognises long-standing partnership with award, acknowledging vegetable seed company’s desire to satisfy future customer demands
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ArticleSpiderman and Hulk star for Jingold kiwifruit
Marvel characters including Iron Man, Thor and Spiderman are fronting European promotions of smaller sized Jingold kiwifruit for kids following a licensing agreement with Disney
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ArticleRetailers respond to concerns over banana worker treatment
Fairtrade’s latest annual report suggests some chains are working to address issue of low wages, despite increasing cost pressure
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ArticleRetailers under pressure over ‘unfair’ banana prices
European retail value chains are still unsustainable, say suppliers, despite previous agreement on concept of fairness
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AdvertorialIn&Out ends second year on a high, with plenty more to come
Second year of Apo Conerpo’s European project ends on positive note, with more than 5,000 promotional days achieved in Italy, Austria and Denmark
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PodcastsFruitbox 85 · Dominik Wozniak and Philippe Binard, WAPA
Chris discusses the European apple and pear forecasts that were recently released at Prognosfruit in Serbia
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PodcastsFruitbox 81 · Johnathan Sutton, Westfalia
Westfalia’s group safety and environment executive talks about driving the company’s sustainability strategy
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ArticleTessa apple spread its wings across Europe
The new club variety is transitioning from newcomer to established market player