All Austria articles – Page 2
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NewsTurkish cherry volumes set to pick up
Following a relatively slow start for early Turkish cherry producing regions due to hot temperatures, the campaign is set to hit its stride as larger volumes of Ziraat 0900 arrive
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NewsEU to ban plastic packaging for fruit and veg
Fresh produce industry expected to mount ‘legal challenge’ against PPWR, which singles out plastic packaging for fresh fruit and vegetables but leaves other food categories unaffected
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NewsConcerns remain high over impact of EU’s proposed plastic ban
As MEPs and EU member states consider outlawing plastic packaging for fruit and veg, industry leaders fear such a move could do enormous damage, as is already predicted in Canada
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NewsIndustry alliance criticises EC position on packaging
Alliance for Sustainable Packaging for Foods questions validity of Commission’s research, and argues it will lead to more food waste and lower food safety
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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