All Belgium articles – Page 7
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AnalysisFruit Logistica: New fruits and vegetables by design – part 2
The second of a two-part session on the Fresh Produce Forum stage looked at what must be done to match the expectations of retailers, consumers and policymakers
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NewsMegamark partners with Tosca to drive sustainability and efficiency
Tosca said its reusable crates have cut the retailer’s handling and storage costs and optimise its logistics
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NewsTop-line growth at Greenyard
Sales grew 5.6 per cent in the first nine months of the financial year despite ”increased competitive pressure”
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NewsHoogstraten to stage fifth International Strawberry Congress
The Belgian city of Antwerp will once again host the International Strawberry Congress this September, with organisers Hoogstraten promising a “blend of commerce and science”
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NewsZespri aspires to produce greenest fruit possible
In our exclusive interview with chief marketing, innovation and sustainability officer Jiunn Shih, we explore what the sustainability means for the kiwifruit supplier
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NewsOrganic consumers appreciate Cara Cara oranges, says It’s Bio
The organic Cara Cara orange is a great example of how premium taste can go hand-in-hand with sustainability, according to the It’s Bio project to spread organic values among consumers in Italy, Belgium and Greece
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NewsIFPA drives forward its Supply Chain of the Future concept
Association’s Supply Chain Council is determined to foster significant advances towards better, more sustainable logistics
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NewsStrong container throughput drives growth at Port of Antwerp-Bruges
Volumes up in 2024 despite challenging landscape
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NewsFresh disturbance in the force: produce leaders expect political upheaval
Prominent figures voice concern over disruption that fresh produce companies can expect in the next 12 months, as Trump returns to the White House and political wrangling over climate change and sustainability continues
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NewsFlanders unveils bigger, brighter presence at Fruit Logistica
With a joint stand that is “larger, taller and more yellow”, VLAM says a special effort is being made to help Flemish companies stand out in Berlin this year
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NewsThe Greenery targets €1.5bn sales through BelOrta partnership
CEO David Markowski tells Eurofruit why strategic alliance with Belgian group is so important in today’s market
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NewsPostsaver makes Belgium play with distribution tieup
UK timber-protection firm plans to bring its technology to orchards in Belgium and surrounding countries
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NewsWestfalia acquires Belgian avocado specialist Syros
The move strengthens Westfalia’s value-added business in Europe and aligns with its growth strategy
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NewsOrganic yellow kiwifruit a winner in Italy, Belgium and Greece
It’s Bio campaign sees strong demand growth among consumers who are concerned about health and sustainability
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NewsIFOAM tells EU to “seize the moment” on a sustainable future
European umbrella organisation for organic food and farming publishes EC Vision for Agriculture and Food recommendations
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NewsZespri’s rodent insurance claim could take years to resolve
Total cost of incident, which saw a whole ship full of SunGold kiwifruit destroyed, now estimated at around €0.13 per tray
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NewsFreshProducePEFCR hosts webinar ahead of consultation on environmental footprints
The Technical Secretariat behind the FreshProducePEFCR is gearing up for the launch of its second public consultation on calculating environmental footprints, which will open on 13 January 2025
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NewsBelgian apple and pear suppliers agree merger plan
Devos and Wouters to form one of Europe’s largest fruit companies when they combine their trading divisions in August 2025
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NewsBelgian Conference pears make inroads in Brazil
The vast Brazilian market has traditionally been dominated by pears from Portugal and Argentina, but the Belgian Conference is now winning over consumers in the country
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NewsPrevar launches “new generation” of apples with GoodnessMe
GoodnessMe is the first commercial apple variety to offer double gene scab resistance, setting a “new standard” for apple cultivation, according to licensee Wouters Fruit