Europe news archive – Page 2
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NewsCarrefour to sell 400,000 tonnes of Spanish produce in 2026
Figure includes 150,000 tonnes of exports to non-Spanish markets
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NewsUnilever merges food business with McCormick
Merger will create ‘scaled, global powerhouse of flavour’ with revenues of $20 billion and portfolio of household food brands with vast produce buying power
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NewsFirst South African citrus forecast points to continued growth
Another record season is on the cards for South African citrus exporters despite the current turmoil across the world
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NewsFrench supplier Lagache targets European neighbours with new exports division
Lagache FreshCo will focus on supplying the UK and several other European markets, led by former BelOrta sales and marketing director Jo Lambrecht
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NewsEaster 4p veg deals criticised as growers face sharp cost increases
Retailer promotions will ‘warp’ price of food in consumer minds, say growers, who face millions in additional standing charges as of today
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NewsZespri wins Italian award for home compostable label
Kiwifruit supplier picks up annual prize for its innovative use of Sinclair’s T55 home compostable stickers
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NewsKissabel kicks off Southern Hemisphere campaign after record European season
Sales and consumer communications activities are already underway in several countries
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FeaturesEgypt shows promise as regional hub
Egypt’s strategic location has seen the country become an important link for fresh produce between the Mediterranean and the crisis-hit Gulf
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NewsDefra awards councils £155k to improve public procurement
Five English councils have been awarded government grant funding to increase the health, sustainability and local sourcing of food buying, with an emphasis on fruit, veg and pulses
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NewsOneThird receives €1mn innovation credit from RVO
Funds will be used to develop a high-volume spectral imaging solution for automated quality control of fresh produce
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NewsEaster buoys sales but Middle East war set to reduce spend
Retail sales have risen ahead of the key trading period over Easter, but analysts predict shoppers will cut back when faced with rising prices
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NewsMexico exports first mamey sapote to the UK
The two-tonne consignment was shipped by Yucatán grower Huertas Magaña
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NewsAli Capper appointed chair of British Berry Growers
Capper will step down from British Apples and Pears to take over leadership of berry trade body, following retirement of Nick Marston
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NewsCH Robinson profits rise despite revenue fall amid AI investment
Robinson Fresh owner secures bigger profit thanks to continued restructuring, but warns of uncertainty ahead
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NewsConflict in the Middle East threatens global food systems
IFAD warns that disruptions to energy supply, fertiliser production and key trade routes are driving up agricultural input costs
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NewsAnother record year for Anecoop despite big challenges
Spanish cooperative grows its 2024/25 revenue by 4.39 per cent to €986.67mn
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NewsAfhorfresh issues warning on rising production costs
The fresh-cut sector is particularly susceptible to price fluctuations in energy and other inputs, association says
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NewsFairtrade launches Global Strategy 2026-2028
The non-profit organisation’s three-year plan addresses fair prices, market access and climate adaptation
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NewsSanLucar launches ‘blue wonders’ campaign for blueberry season
Fresh produce marketer rolls out spring campaign to promote its premium fruit and support sales with retail POS materials
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NewsAnecoop celebrates 50 years of unity and growth
Celebrations focused on the role of people as the fundamental pillar of the agri-food cooperative’s success over five decades