Europe news archive – Page 212
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ArticleSaga Robotics appoints new CEO
Change is afoot at agtech firm Saga Robotics as current CFO Anne Dingstad is promoted to CEO, replacing company founder Pål Johan From
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ArticleAnne Dingstad becomes CEO of Saga Robotics
Leading ag-tech firm Saga Robotics has appointed current CFO Anne Dingstad as its new chief executive officer
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PodcastsFruitbox 87 · Kristian Moeller, GlobalGAP
Kristian Moeller of GlobalGAP talks to Chris White about the latest improvements to the world’s most widely used system to certify fresh fruit and vegetables
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ArticleSlam dunk for SanLucar as it is named EuroBasket’s official event partner
The company is planning an extensive point-of-sale campaign with retail partners alongside sponsorship of championship
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ArticleAldi commits to more sustainable banana price
German discounter says the banana prices it pays to its suppliers will be fairer and more accurately reflect sustainable production costs
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ArticleCo-op Group appoints new chief exec
Consumer-owned UK retailer, the Co-op, has named Shirine Khoury-Haq as group CEO
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ArticleSummer of strikes to hit £1bn in trade
Strike action at the port of Felixtowe, Amazon, postal and rail services will disrupt £1bn of trade and increase costs for shoppers, warns delivery specialist ParcelHero
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ArticleConvenience stores see boost to sales
Summer heatwave leads Brits to shop in-store for groceries, with convenience stores benefitting with a 28.9 per cent share of all sales over the last four weeks, NielsenIQ data reveals
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ArticleBio-Chain project to develop greener solutions for Chinese vegetables
Spain’s Kimitec teams up with Yunong and BAAFS to design sustainable solutions for broccoli, lettuce and Chinese cabbage
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ArticleDole reports on second quarter financial results
Full-year forecast revised downward due to slower recovery of Fresh Vegetables segment and impact of strengthening dollar
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ArticleR&D hort projects win major Defra funding
Blue Planet II and Muddy Machines are among projects aiming to boost horticultural production
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ArticleExtreme weather set to cut European topfruit crop
Drought conditions in Europe are expected to slash apple and pear volumes this season, with squeezed growers hoping for better prices as a result
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PodcastsFruitbox 86 · Marc Peyres, Blue Whale
Marc Peyres of Blue Whale talks Chris White about the major challenges facing growers and exporters of apples and pears in Europe and the rest of the world
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ArticleFepex calls for government action as energy costs soar
It claims the produce sector is being disproportionate harmed by new law to curb energy price hikes
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ArticlePort International joins SIFAV
Group aims to contribute to a more sustainable supply chain for fresh fruit and vegetables
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ArticleCasa Brasil festival gears up to celebrate Brazilian food and culture
Fortnight-long event in London will showcase the best of Brazilian produce and feature live cooking demonstrations from the likes of celebrity chef Luciana Berry
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ArticleBelOrta growers welcome visit of Flemish minister of agriculture
The Belgian cooperative said the interest taken by minister Jo Brouns at a time of major sectoral challenges was a shot in the arm for its growers
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ArticleNationwide Produce and AH Worth announce potato partnership
New collaboration will see Nationwide develop the marketing and distribution of AH Worth’s potato brands into non-retail outlets including catering and wholesale
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ArticleMultivac enhances tray labelling options
Top Wrap and Top Close options add to the group’s sustainable options for fresh produce
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ArticleCullen named marketing head at Soil Association Certification
Former M&S and NHS Blood and Transport marketing chief joins organic organisation