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NewsSpring brings challenges for stonefruit in south-east Europe
The fruit sector in Serbia and other countries in the region faces a period of transition, influenced by changing climatic conditions, market dynamics and production trends
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NewsGreece targets supermarkets for greater transparency on pricing
Deceptive supermarket promotions are in the firing line across eastern Europe and Greece, as governments look to protect farmers and consumers
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NewsEuropean Commission proposes €120m for farmers hit by extreme weather
Following the recent floods across Europe caused by Storm Boris, the European Commission has promised financial aid to those farmers affected
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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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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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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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ArticleRetailers under pressure over ‘unfair’ banana prices
European retail value chains are still unsustainable, say suppliers, despite previous agreement on concept of fairness
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ArticleBSF assesses labour impact of war in Ukraine
Soft fruit industry body warns that Russian invasion of Ukraine could reduce overall productivity of Britain’s soft fruit pickers this season
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AnalysisFruit Logistica Trend Report: A Fresh Start?
Trade fair's annual report considers Covid-19 impact and what future may hold for world’s fresh produce companies
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ArticleHow will Covid-19 affect European retail?
What will European grocery retail look like by 2022? Expert analysts from IGD reveal the key trends to watch out for
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ArticleCovid-19 effect wide and varied
Nick Nafpliotis, MD of Greek trader Greek & Fresh, spoke to Fruitnet about the impact of Covid-19, the start of the kiwifruit season and plans for Greek avocados
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PodcastsFruitbox: What next for the fruit and veg business?
The Fruitnet team discuss a second wave of coronavirus, a global recession, changing market trends and Brexit
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PodcastsFruitbox: How Russia reinvented its produce supply
Six years on from the ban on EU and US imports, Ksenia Gorovaya consider its impact on the country's fruit and veg market
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ArticleTrends to watch for apples and pears
Ahead of the annual EU crop forecasts, WAPA secretary general Philippe Binard talks to Fruitnet about the upcoming season