All Belgium articles
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NewsAhold Delhaize confirms start date for incoming CEO Thierry Garnier
Ahold Delhaize has confirmed that Thierry Garnier will join on 11 January 2027 as EVP before assuming the role of president and CEO in March
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NewsGlobal Coalition flags persistent cost pressures in fresh produce
Third global survey finds rising input and shipping costs are squeezing margins, limiting investment and threatening sector’s long-term sustainability
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NewsFPC urges PM to secure fresh produce solution at EU summit
FPC urges Prime Minister to defend UK consumers and retain proven risk-based controls at upcoming UK–EU summit
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NewsPort of Antwerp-Bruges sees strong recovery in container throughput
Fruit and vegetable traffic grew by 7.6 per cent in the third quarter of 2026
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NewsZespri Red kiwifruit makes commercial debut in Europe
Years of research and trials culminate in official roll-out of Italian-grown, red-fleshed kiwifruit to supermarkets across Belgium
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NewsTomato Expert Group issues warning over multiple challenges
Spain is grappling with a near 2 per cent production decline, a surge in energy and transport costs, and growing competition from Morocco
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NewsBelgium targets UK growth as demand for processed potatoes rises
UK demand for processed potatoes outpaces fresh, creating opportunities for Belgium’s convenience formats, premiumisation and private label
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NewsFairFruit targets full regenerative agriculture transition by 2035
Gent-based group has pledged to embed regenerative agriculture practices across all contracted growers in Peru and Guatemala by 2035
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NewsKanzi is confident heading into the 2026/27 European season
EFC, the exclusive global rights holder for Kanzi apples, has forecast a stable European crop and unveiled a new brand campaign
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NewsBelgian pears see position strengthen as climate reshapes production
Despite growing challenges of heat and drought, Belgian pear producers appreciate their fortune, as conditions worsen further south
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NewsComment: EU’s food safety rules are becoming a trade debate
EU farmers are asking a legitimate question: why should they be denied access to tools available to growers elsewhere, while products imported into the EU can be produced using crop protection solutions unavailable to them?
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NewsMigo pears withstand weather challenges
Migo showing “good quality and solid volumes” after tough conditions for European growers
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NewsModal Group launches rail link between Dunkirk and Lyon
Modal Group has introduced a new multi-client rail connection between Dunkirk and Lyon, complete with refrigerated transport options
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NewsTomra unveils new 5S Blueberry sorter
Machine combines Spectrim with LUCAi, allowing precise dehydration detection, consistent sizing results, and optimised throughput
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NewsEuropean potato harvest hit by extreme weather
Heatwaves and drought lead to smaller potatoes across Europe, as some growers momentarily turn to last year’s glut to cushion the market
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NewsDelhaize targets fresh produce leadership with new strategy
As consumers in Belgium continue to fall well short of recommended intake, retailer doubles down on fresh produce promotion
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NewsHear from the experts at Fruitnet Tomato Congress
A sterling speaker line-up has been announced for leading tomato event Fruitnet Tomato Congress, which takes place in Granada, Spain, on 5-6 November
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NewsEU producer organisations losing ground despite funding
The ECA has found that despite receiving €1.06bn in EU support in 2023, producer organisations continue to lose market share and farmer membership
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NewsChinese province sends first-ever grape consignment to Belgium
Ningbo Customs confirms successful export of 30 boxes of Shine Muscat grapes, said to be first such shipment from Zhejiang
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NewsBelgian greenhouse growers highlight benefits of technology
Veg growers are showing how technologies can help boost sustainability, including cutting waste and fossil fuel use