Europe news archive – Page 144
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‘Biggest UK presence yet at Fruit Logistica,’ says CHA
British produce companies will be out in force at the Fruit Logistica trade show in Berlin next month, says trade association CHA
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Maersk and MSC to end 2M alliance
Shipping groups have mutually agreed to terminate the partnership in 2025, ten years after it was first introduced
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Fairtrade risk map identifies human rights and environmental dangers
Map helps producers around the world build effective responses to greatest supply chain risks in collaboration with farmers and workers
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Rajpol aims to set new standards
The coming year will see a focus on innovation and exciting new products at Polish group Rajpol, according to CEO Dominik Woźniak and business development manager Aleksandra Ośko-Woźniak
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IFOAM acts to stop “misleading” Eco-score label
The EU organic movement has taken legal action to stop environmental labelling like the Eco-score, which it argues is “misleading” to consumers and “unfair” to organic production
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Big export fall for Spanish fresh produce
Last year saw fruit and vegetable exports drop 10.5 per cent while imports climbed
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Egypt maintains strong position in citrus
Growers in Egypt anticipate a rewarding citrus season, with prices expected to remain good despite rising volumes and new markets opening up for exporters
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Belgium plans biggest ever presence in Berlin
Boasting 40 produce companies, trade associations and fruit and vegetables auctions, Belgium is set for a record participation at this year’s Fruit Logistica exhibition
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NCGM enters partnership to educate next generation of chefs
Collaboration with Westminster Kingsway College aims to educate culinary students in seasonal produce
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‘Bolster vegan diet with prunes,’ says expert
Prunes offer bone boost for vegetarians and vegans, California Prune brand nutritionist reveals
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BerryWorld reaches 1m-meal milestone with FareShare
The berry group has supplied equivalent of 1 million healthy meals to those in need via FareShare
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Asda merger worries GMB union
Asda merger talks prompt GMB trade union calls for extended competition and markets authority powers
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LEAF launches net-zero farm project
LEAF launches ground-breaking new project with Co-op Foundation to help five farms speed up their jouney to net zero
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A new destination for Moldovan apples: first shipments arrive in India
The country’s apple has expanded fast in the last ten years, and FreshTime and FarmProd recently became its first exporters to ship the fruit to India
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World of Fresh Ideas · Elad Mardix, Clarifruit & Amir Weitmann, Champel Capital
Wasteful fresh produce supply chains are ready for a radical overhaul. In episode five of World of Fresh Ideas, Elad Mardix of Clarifruit and Amir Weitmann of Champel Capital explain why they believe artificial intelligence can change quality control forever
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Cucumbers buck downward veg trend
The new cucumber season has kicked off at Belgian cooperative BelOrta, following a positive performance in 2022 thanks to the hot summer and the vegetable’s healthy image
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Spanish grape trial shows promising results
Researchers are working to develop red seedless table grape with enhanced health properties
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Eosta hits plastic packaging savings landmark
Group says it has “initiated a European trend” with the introduction of laser marks on fruit and vegetables
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French apple growers uproot trees in protest
Apple growers in France say they need an additional €0.20 per kilogram to save the country’s orchards, as the impact of increased costs bites hard
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World of Fresh Ideas · Katelyn Jones, BayWa Global Produce
During episode four of World of Fresh Ideas, Katelyn talks about BayWa subsidiary T&G Global’s involvement in the Hot Climate Programme, a project designed to create fruit varieties that can withstand tougher weather conditions