All Belgium articles – Page 7
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ArticleUrban Crop Solutions launches Belgian training scheme
An indoor farm supplied by UCS will be used for training purposes by PTI Kortrijk to train students to become indoor farmers
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ArticleGreenyard issues 2022 sustainability report
Group reports on a year that saw progress along the company’s Sustainability Roadmap 2025
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ArticleVertical farming ‘key’ to Brussels’ economic strategy
The 2022 Vertical Farming World Congress takes place in Brussels on 19-21 September
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ArticleDel Monte to make all of its banana stickers biocompostable in Europe
Marketer commits to widespread roll-out of home-compostable labels following recent trial in France
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ArticleSpecial Fruit tackles avocado waste with Softripe
The Belgian importer believes Softripe technology is the natural way to combat waste, increase satisfaction and grow sales in the avocado category
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ArticleBiobest bumblebees a boon for blackberries
The high pollen count of blackberry flowers means the most effective pollinators are essential for high quality, especially in wet weather, says Biobest
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ArticleUSDA under secretary to address vertical farming congress
Organisers of the Vertical Farming World Congress say the appearance of the USDA’s Robert Bonnie is a sign of the opportunities for new technologies in feeding a growing population
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ArticleSenior management plan in place at Greenyard
Extensions for both Hein Deprez and Marc Zwaaneveld provide the company with management continuity for the next few years
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ArticleStable growth for Greenyard
First quarter of the financial year sees positive sales in both fresh and long fresh segments
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ArticleUrban Crop Solutions named Indoor Farming Company of the Year
The vertical farming firm has picked up the Company of the Year award at the annual AgTech Breakthrough Awards
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ArticleBelOrta growers welcome visit of Flemish minister of agriculture
The Belgian cooperative said the interest taken by minister Jo Brouns at a time of major sectoral challenges was a shot in the arm for its growers
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ArticleQtee kickstarts BelOrta pear campaign
The pear variety will once again be marketed under the Belgian cooperative’s Earth label, as Qtee starts the final year of its transition to organic
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ArticleGreenyard proposes board changes
Group to renew mandate of board chairman and appoint new independent director
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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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ArticleReasons for optimism despite challenges, say topfruit experts
A lengthy list of challenges is a concern for all in the apple and pear business, but WAPA representatives speaking from Prognosfruit 2022 in Belgrade highlighted the sector’s continued positivity
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ArticleForecasts predict rise in European apple and pear production
At this week’s Prognosfruit conference, experts discussed the outlook for the 2022/23 topfruit season in Europe, with apple and pear production expected to grow by 1 per cent and 20 per cent respectively
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ArticleAhold Delhaize makes sustainability hire
Jan Ernst de Groot is appointed as the new chief sustainability officer of the European retailer
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ArticleFrance and Belgium feel the heat
Producers in western Europe have once again had to contend with soaring summer temperatures, with likely impacts on the apple, pear, potato and vegetable markets
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ArticleGRI opens Brussels office to boost EU impact
The Global Reporting Initiative said the opening of its Brussels location comes at a crucial stage for corporate sustainability in the EU
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ArticleFreshfel Europe backs master’s degree for produce pros
The organisation has highlighted the importance of international master’s degrees for fresh produce industry professionals