Europe news archive – Page 13
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NewsDole reports on “very strong” 2024 results
Reveune climbs 2.8 per cent while company highlights “strong operational performance” last year
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FeaturesFinal countdown for Fruitnet Berry Congress
The world’s leading event for the fresh berry business prepares to open its doors in Rotterdam
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NewsConventional shipping programme from South Africa is growing in stature
Exporters are supporting the country’s conventional shipping programme to counter wind delays in Cape Town
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NewsSteve Reed slated on inheritance tax at NFU Conference
Under-fire Defra secretary announces measures to boost farmers’ profitability but refuses to budge on inheritance tax and caveats seasonal worker extension with intention to reduce visa numbers in future
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FeaturesFruit Logistica: Tropical transformation – robust logistics networks for avocados, mangoes and more
The Port of Barcelona’s Carles Mayol looked at the development of logistics and transport networks supporting the surge in demand for tropical fruit
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NewsCôte d’Ivoire’s ADF Agro focuses on premium mango market in Europe
Challenges remain in terms of accessing raw materials and adapting to the changing climate, but Côte d’Ivoire’s mango exporters see opportunities in Europe’s premium market
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NewsLEAF conference calls for climate action
LEAF calls for increased industry collaboration and financial support to accelerate the transition to climate-smart agriculture
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NewsNFU calls for government to reset relationship with British farming
Farming union president Tom Bradshaw uses NFU conference speech to appeal to Westminster for relationship rethink
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CommentFrench retailers “undermining banana workers’ incomes”
Banana Link issues call for French supermarkets to accept shared responsibility
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NewsEosta introduces organic Medjool dates from Morocco
Morocco’s proximity makes it an ideal source for organic Medjool dates, according to the Dutch organics specialist, ensuring fast and flexible deliveries to respond to market demand
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NewsEnza Zaden showcases HREZ portfolio at Innovation Demo Centre
Pijnacker facility is home to around 300 tomato varieties
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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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NewsNationwide Produce doubles capacity at AGP onion packhouse
Anglia Growing Partnership expands Lincolnshire facility as supermarket demand for English onions rises
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NewsProexport tests new transport system to cut food waste
Initiative forms part of Europe-wide Sisters project
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NewsAldi adds avocados to ethical sourcing model
Avocados are the next step in the retailer’s journey towards responsible fresh produce sourcing
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AnalysisFruit Logistica: New fruits and vegetables by design – part 1
The first of a two-part session on the Fresh Produce Forum stage discussed new breeding techniques and technology
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CommentAldi announces £67 million store investment
The discounter is planning to create better consumer shopping experience and upgrade refrigeration to lower carbon emissions
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CommentNFU Cymru keen to collaborate with Senedd on SFS
Wales’s farming union highlighted importance of continued SFS collaboration in meeting with Welsh deputy first minister
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PodcastsFruitbox 113 · Franka Rodriguez, Aldi South Group
Franka talks to Chris about the extension of Aldi South Group’s ethical sourcing model into avocados, with more categories on the horizon
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NewsFruitMasters adds Bestum to Best of Berries range
The largest Dutch fruit cooperative aims to expand its availability of top-quality, sweet blackberries this year