Europe news archive – Page 2
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NewsFruit Logistica Innovation Award – application deadline extended
By 7 November 2025, innovations can be submitted free of charge in the categories Fresh Produce and Technology
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NewsBelgium leads the way in European pear production
Country’s Conference pears are becoming increasingly popular in the UK
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NewsDefra confirms seasonal worker visa allocation for 2026
Government announces slight reduction in visa numbers for year ahead but NFU ‘hopeful’ it will be sufficient
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NewsUnica names Copisi as its Cooperative of the Year
Since joining Unica, the cooperative has grown by 50 per cent
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NewsStrong start for Granada’s tropical fruit season
Exports up 65 per cent in the first month of the new campaign
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NewsGlobal fresh produce exports hit 148mn tonnes in 2024
Worldwide exports of fresh fruits and vegetables grew 2 per cent to 148mn tonnes in 2024, with China, Spain and the Netherlands leading global shipments according to UN trade data
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PodcastsMailbag: Vertical farming, food surplus and EAT-Lancet
In the latest episode of the FPJ podcast, Nina Pullman and Michael Barker answer listener questions, plus Michael meets sitcom star and US Tiffani Thiessen
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NewsIGD identifies seven key retail trends for 2026
Market analyst IGD has unveiled seven pivotal trends set to shape the global food and grocery retail landscape in 2026, from cybersecurity priorities to AI-driven innovation and sustainability initiatives
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NewsFepex urges Brussels not to ratify EU-Morocco Agreement
Spanish federation claims the agreement is highly detrimental to EU tomato producers
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NewsHalloweena returns for third season
The pumpkin-shaped mandarin is available at select M&S stores in the UK and online through Danish retail Nemlig.com
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NewsIfco study confirms reusable packaging containers outperform single-use alternatives
An updated 2025 Life Cycle Assessment has scientifically demonstrated the environmental advantages of reusable packaging containers over single-use alternatives in the North American fresh produce market
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NewsCollaboration on LED optimisation benefits tomatoes
Duijvestijn, Ledgnd and Gavita International’s continued collaboration on LED optimisation shows what can happen when a grower, a lighting supplier and a data platform work together
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NewsEosta expands organic cranberry programme tackling Dutch peatland challenges
Leading organic fresh produce specialist Eosta has announced the expansion of its successful organic cranberry programme, which is helping address major environmental challenges in Dutch peatlands while providing a climate-positive alternative to problematic dairy farming
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AdvertorialFutura develops AI-powered date sorting technology for global markets
Omar Papi, managing director of the Italian fruit grading technology company, explains how AI has taken date quality selection to a whole new level
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NewsAndreu Viladegut named new president of Afrucat
He replaces outgoing president Montse Baró and will hold the post for four years
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NewsAndrés Vega joins Agroponiente as HR director
Company said appointment reinforces its commitment to professionalisation and talent development
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NewsAlbert Bartlett launches first ad campaign with Andy Murray
Multi-channel campaign gets underway, inviting the nation to ‘Bring out their Best Side’ and ‘Feel Like a Champion in the Kitchen’
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NewsComing soon: Eurofruit Fruit Logistica Part I and II editions 2026
Eurofruit’s bumper Fruit Logistica special editions are your ideal accompaniment to the fair
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NewsBelgian potato suppliers adapt to UK consumer trends
Companies expand their fresh processed options to better answer to the needs of modern consumers
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NewsTalented fresh produce salesman Richard Emanuel dies aged 43
Allfresch trader excelled in both procurement and sales and had a loyal global customer base