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Mixed reception to EU’s CSDDD ahead of final vote
The EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) looks set for approval next month, but critics suggest the latest version is a wasted opportunity to revolutionise how business is done in the EU
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Red Sea and Green Deal disruptions set 'uncomfortable' precedent
Marc Evrard of topfruit exporter Belgian Fruit Valley talks to Fruitnet about some of the issues behind the farmers’ protests across Europe and the effect of the disruptions in the Red Sea on trade flows to East Asia
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Belgium’s BelOrta welcomes start of Coeur de Boeuf tomato season
The Belgian cooperative has announced the sale of its first Coeur de Boeuf tomatoes of the season, with expectations high following annual growth in the production area of 28 per cent
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EU 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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Concerns 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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Industry 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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Analysis
Fruit Logistica: A brand new concept for Europe’s exotic buyers
Evy Van Gastel took to the Logistics Hub stage to talk about Fruit Service Collective’s one-stop shop for ripening, packing, customs clearance, quality control and forwarding
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Grape growers gather for Sun World Autumncrisp Symposium
Growers and marketers come together following launch of global Autumncrisp campaign
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Industry 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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Comment
Comment: 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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New 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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Greenyard sees third quarter sales growth
Group says its Q3 fresh sales increased 11.5 per cent year-on-year, supported by “healthy volume growth”
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IFOAM welcomes recognition of PEF shortcomings for agrifood
The organic movement applauded the EU’s move to stress the limitations of the Product Environmental Footprint during the latest vote on green claims
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Areflh event highlights water management initiatives
Innovation and collaboration are the key to solving the water crisis, conference hears
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Fruit 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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Getting set for the EU’s new CSR directive
As the Corporate Social Responsibility Directive (CSRD) starts taking effect, Joanna Nathanson, Freshfel policy advisor on sustainability and international affairs, and Frederic Rosseneu, Freshfel vice president and sustainability manager at Greenyard, shed some light on its expected impact in 2024 and beyond
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Red Sea disruption “will last months”
Fresh produce suppliers face extra transit times and logistical hurdles, which could prove impossible to live with for those who export more perishable product lines
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Port of Antwerp-Bruges hit by "geopolitial tensions and slowing economic growth"
Total throughput fell 5.5 per cent in 2023 compared with the previous year as challenges mounted up
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Francis Kint named as new Greenyard CEO
Kint, who is currently managing director of the frozen segment, will succeed co-chief executives Hein Deprez and Marc Zwaaneveld on 1 January 2024
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Hoogstraten prepared for challenging times in tomatoes
Energy prices may have improved since last year, but the threat of ToBRFV and the search for resistant varieties that deliver on organoleptic qualities remain a challenge