Europe news archive – Page 136
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NewsCity Harvest could double daily output thanks to depot expansion
New mezzanine floor at food redistributor’s depot will allow it to process an additional 60,000 meals a day and respond to escalating food poverty
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PodcastsFruitbox 99 · Christelle Bertin, Blue Whale
Chris speaks with Christelle Bertin of Blue Whale on confronting environmental challenges
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NewsGetting set for the EU’s new CSR directive
As the Corporate Social Responsibility Directive (CSRD) starts taking effect, Joanna Nathanson, Freshfel policy advisor on sustainability and international affairs, and Frederic Rosseneu, Freshfel vice president and sustainability manager at Greenyard, shed some light on its expected impact in 2024 and beyond
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NewsSpar Slovenia removes single-use plastic bags
Retailer is first in Slovenia to phase out the bags from all of its fresh produce departments
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NewsArrigoni acquires French crop protection group Emis
The move will enable Arrigoni to strengthen its presence in foreign markets while broadening Emis’ product offering
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NewsAnecoop launches Pea-a-Mole vegetable spread
The latest addition to the Easy by Bouquet range will be available to sample at the company’s stand at Fruit Logistica
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News17th Plant Health Symposium agenda announced
Focus will be on phytosanitary issues, AI and the role of key tools such as the Digital Exploitation Notebook
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NewsMaersk, Hapag-Lloyd sign long-term collaboration deal
Aims to offer unrivalled schedule reliability, a far-reaching global network with competitive transit times and a reduced carbon footprint
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NewsRed Sea disruption “will last months”
Fresh produce suppliers face extra transit times and logistical hurdles, which could prove impossible to live with for those who export more perishable product lines
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NewsRed Sea crisis presents challenge for Indian grape suppliers
Disruption to shipping services creates a major headache in terms of export shipments and imports of punnets, says country’s largest exporter
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NewsNufri’s Envy apple awarded Taste of the Year 2024 quality seal
Certification scheme recognises products tested by rigorous consumer tasting panels
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NewsIFCO launches "game-changing" reusable plastic pallet
Dora is a light, durable, hygienic and sustainable alternative to wooden pallets with RPC compatibility
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NewsAlliance for Sustainable Packaging for Foods launched
Aim is to foster a more holistic and harmonised approach to packaging legislation that balances quality and safety with environmental concerns
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NewsMoroccan tomatoes recovering after record heat
Moroccan tomato growers have recovered well from last summer’s brutal heatwave, but ToBRFV issues in Spain mean an impact on European tomato supplies remains possible
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NewsAldi broadens checkout-free store appeal
Aldi has introduced contactless payment at its checkout-free store in London
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NewsTesco reports bumper sales over festive period
Britain’s biggest supermarket saw like-for-like grocery sales rise over Christmas thanks to price cuts
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News‘Fantastic’ fruit quality as British Pink Lady supply begins
Worldwide Fruit says variety has “thrived” amid Britain’s changing growing conditions
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NewsTesco relaxes specs for veg growers hit by flooding
Retailer is accepting slightly smaller sprouts, cauliflowers, cabbages and leeks from growers to support growers and help avoid shortages
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NewsActelGrup and Fruits de Ponent explore strategic alliance
New group would produce 100,000 tonnes of fruit and have an annual turnover of more than €160m
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NewsSoft fruit forecasting tool features in global investment summit hosted by PM
FruitCast, which launches in spring 2024, uses imagery and data to forecast growth in strawberry plants