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NewsNew tariff offensive prompts major concern for exporters in the EU, South Africa, Brazil and Mexico
US President Donald Trump has announced plans for new tariffs on imports from multiple countries including the EU, Mexico, Brazil and South Africa, creating significant uncertainty for fresh produce exporters worldwide
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AnalysisNorth Macedonia organises for growth
Makfresh unites North Macedonia’s leading fresh produce exporters, with the goal of boosting the visibility of the country’s fruit and vegetables and expanding access to European markets
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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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NewsEurope’s pear production begins slow recovery
Volumes in Italy and France set to rebound after weather-affected campaign, but growers in Belgium, Netherlands and Spain expect significant decline in production
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NewsEU apple crop shrinks amid continued climate uncertainty
Next season’s volume set to fall to around 10.2m tonnes, mainly as a result of declining production in the eastern part of the continent
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CommentEU enlargement offers opportunities for Balkans
What role could the Balkan States play in supplying the European Union with fresh fruit and vegetables?
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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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NewsNew 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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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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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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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