Europe news archive – Page 13
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VideoRelive Festival of Fresh 2025
The highlights video has landed from Festival of Fresh 2025, which featured big-name speakers, fascinating tours, and this year’s industry awards
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NewsFresh-cut boom fuels tropical fruit growth
PrepWorld’s Andrew Crawford explains why it is an ideal gateway for consumers looking for a convenient way to enjoy tropical fruits
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VideoVideo: Ica attempts to make fruit and veg cool again
Swedish grocery giant Ica has unveiled a major new initiative aimed at reversing the declining trend of fruit and vegetable consumption among children, with nine out of ten Swedish kids currently falling short of WHO recommendations
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NewsRijk Zwaan launches first campaign to boost veg consumption
Veggies First campaign aims to raise visibility of vegetables at home, in supermarkets, canteens, and restaurants
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NewsBig majority of UK farmers admit climate fears
Few farmers in the UK have escaped the impact of the climate crisis in recent years, with growers calling on the government to help them adapt to increasingly extreme conditions
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NewsFruitnet Tomato Congress presents: The Future of Tomatoes
This year’s Fruitnet Tomato Congress takes place in Malaga, Spain, on 11-12 November, with industry experts set to explore how the business is likely to evolve in the coming years
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NewsApo Conerpo bounces back with 13 per cent revenue growth
Italy’s Apo Conerpo has reported a significant recovery in 2024, with revenue up 13 per cent to €489mn and volumes increasing by 34 per cent following what it described as an ‘annus horribilis’ in 2023
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NewsCVVP adds new mandarin to its varietal management portfolio
Early Pride, developed in the US, will be marketed under the Earlyna brand name
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NewsNNZ names Ronald Hoozemans as new CEO
Netherlands-based packaging supplier has appointed former Bunzl MD as its new boss, following the retirement of Len Boot after 35 years with the company
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NewsInterfel launches ‘Jamais Trop Street’ summer fruit campaign
French fresh produce association combines food trucks and graffiti art in eight-week promotional tour targeting 25-34 year-olds.
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NewsSouth African supply extends Jingold's Exotic Red kiwifruit season
The commercial availability of red-fleshed kiwifruit in Europe has been extended into summer months thanks to new counter-seasonal production from South Africa
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NewsSouth Tyrol’s ‘Apple Walk’ connects tourists with orchard heritage
A new agritourism initiative in Italy’s South Tyrol is bringing visitors closer to the region’s apple production through an innovative educational trail that combines traditional farming knowledge with digital interactivity
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NewsOrsero launches on-the-go blueberry pack for busy consumers
New transparent, heat-sealed 250g pack with resealable opening aims to meet growing demand for convenient, healthy snacks
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NewsFairtrade adds Turkey to its list of producer countries
Fairtrade International has expanded its geographical scope to include Turkey as a producer country, responding to demand for certified hazelnuts from the region
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NewsUK used pallet market faces price uplift
The National Association of Pallet Distributors (NAPD) has issued a warning that rising raw material costs are placing significant pressure on the UK’s used pallet market, with timber prices continuing to climb
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NewsHans Liekens to head up Planasa’s new Global Value Chain department
Paula Crespo joins the new department as value chain manager EMEA
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NewsSouth African growers join forces to boost grapefruit demand in Europe
A coalition of South African citrus growers is joining forces to rebrand and promote Star Ruby grapefruit in Europe, aiming to shift consumer perceptions from bitter and old-fashioned to sweet, tangy and versatile
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NewsCould new strawberry varieties replace Wimbledon’s Malling Centenary?
The iconic Malling Centenary strawberries served at Wimbledon could soon be replaced by new varieties offering significantly longer shelf-life and reduced waste, according to one industry expert
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CommentOzone: a cleaner, smarter future for fresh produce
In June, MAF Industries hosted Open Days in Wenatchee and California, to give producers rethinking their treatment of water the chance to see ozone in action, says MAF’s Camilla Khrulova
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NewsCold chain industry urges EU to invest in temperature-controlled logistics
The Global Cold Chain Alliance has called for greater recognition of temperature-controlled logistics in strengthening Europe’s food supply resilience during high-level talks with MEPs in Brussels