Europe news archive – Page 22
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Belgian Conference pears make inroads in Brazil
The vast Brazilian market has traditionally been dominated by pears from Portugal and Argentina, but the Belgian Conference is now winning over consumers in the country
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Advertorial
Discovering the EU’s hidden gems
Advertorial: Veryan Bliss of the EU’s ‘More Than Only Food & Drink’ campaign explores the quality, sustainability and unique characteristics of various produce grown in Europe and imported to the UK
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News
Sweden’s Ewerman secures breakthrough deal with Engrosfrukt in Norway
Five-year supply agreement marks parent company Greenfood’s first major fruit and veg supply deal in the Norwegian market
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Article
Positive feedback for Sinclair’s compostable label
Labelling company Sinclair says its new T55 certified compostable label has generated global interest, and calls on stakeholders to get behind an education and awareness campaign
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Article
Andalusian citrus production to rise in 2024/25
Coag forecasts 20-22 per cent increase in volume, with good calibres anticipated
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Article
North Carolina eyes sweet potato export growth in Europe
The North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission is ramping up production for the UK and other European markets for 2025
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News
Lufthansa and Maersk strive for airfreight decarbonisation
Lufthansa Cargo will use 400 tonnes of Sustainable Aviation Fuel on behalf of Maersk in the remainder of 2024
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Rise of Egypt’s juicing industry likely to impact European citrus market
With issues in the Red Sea disrupting Egyptian exports to Asia, analysts had been predicting a glut of oranges on the European market, but the opening of new juicing facilities in Egypt could significantly ease the pressure
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German trade association forms quality management team
Global Fruit Point’s Thies Claussen and Frutania’s Volker Kötting head up new committee with focus on quality issues
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Features
The Place to go for frozen fruit
As demand for frozen fruit grows, Kristian Bayford hears how Place UK has embraced innovation during its 70 years in business to stay ahead of the curve and maximise product quality
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New dates announced for Fruitnet Citrus Congress
Conference and networking event will take place on 25 and 26 March at Valencia’s City of Arts and Sciences
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CPB uses tech to boost prune engagement
California Prune Board takes prune orchards to global audiences via virtual reality project
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ANPP offers revised apple and pear forecast
French apple volumes are now expected to be 3 per cent lower than was predicted at Prognosfruit in August, according to the French topfruit association, while the pear harvest has been revised up
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News
Vanguard expects strong demand for Peruvian grapes
Early end to European and Californian seasons have led to good commercial conditions for the country’s exporters
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Article
Aldi donates thousands of Christmas lunches to low-income areas
Discounter is donating meals through its partnership with surplus food redistributor Company Shop Group
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News
Fairtrade and ICA announce partnership
Organisations join forces to enable more cooperatives and their members to realise sustainable livelihoods
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Article
Carton Pack acquires UK’s Clifton Packaging
Deal will strengthen company’s European position in flexible packaging solutions
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Article
Bloom Fresh wins victory over serial Italian grape infringer
Grower ordered by Bari court to remove all illegal plantings of the variety IFG Eleven, known as Sugar Crisp
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News
Hazera's new tomato greenhouse aims to combat disease and boost quality
Seed specialist says the Made-based facility is a ”significant milestone” in meeting its high-tech tomato ambitions
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UK food and drink sector ‘remains committed’ to EU imports, survey shows
Fruit and veg industry bucks trend, expressing uncertainty about sourcing extra SKUs from EU in 2025