Europe news archive – Page 256
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Europe sees big spike in apple demand
Italian group Assomela reports major increase in sales over the past six weeks as a result of coronavirus outbreak
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Fruitbox: The future's bright, the future's citrus
Justin Chadwick talks to Chris White about big new opportunities for a range of citrus in markets around the globe
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Seeds of a bright organic future
Interview: The EU's Liveseed project is a major initiative aimed at improving the organic seed sector for the benefit of all producers
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Fruitbox: Is fruit and veg packaging back in vogue?
In our latest podcast, Gary Ward analyses the effect of the coronavirus pandemic on attitudes to fruit and veg packaging
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Blue Whale ready for unexpected
In the wake of Covid-19, French apple giant Blue Whale is prepared for tough times ahead, as the possibility of labour issues approaches
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Driscoll's raises US$4m in funding
Berry giant to deploy more than US$4m in charitable funds in response to the Covid-19 pandemic
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Pink Lady banding together
Apple association Pink Lady Europe has seen an uptick in demand as European consumers go into lockdown, necessitating additional efforts and togetherness from staff
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Freshfel concerned over industry stability
Industry body is worried about the increasing financial burden and long-term stability of Europe's fresh fruit and vegetable supply
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Fruitbox: Changes, challenges, chances
Freshfel's Philippe Binard discusses the huge challenges ahead for Europe's fresh produce business
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Coronavirus hits Brazilian exports
Demand for tropical fruits like papayas and mangoes has fallen as consumers opt for longer lasting fruits
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EFSA publishes pesticide residue report
The report gives a snapshot of pesticide residues in food in the EU and any possible risk to consumer health
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Resilience key to managing crisis
A crisis such as Covid-19 can’t be avoided, but resilience can be built to deal with it, according to Luc Arnouts of the Port of Antwerp
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Nic Jooste departs Jupiter Group
Company's business development manager and former Cool Fresh CSR director set to leave at the end of April
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Covid-19 impact wide and varied
From eastern Europe to Central Asia, the response to the coronavirus is affecting all stages of the supply chain, according to Andriy Yarmak of the UN’s FAO
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Proto acts fast on coronavirus
The Greek exporter has been quick to introduce new measures to ensure the health and safety of its staff, customers and consumers, but labour fears grow
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Germany faces fruit and veg shortages
Head of leading supplier Frutania warns of rising prices and lack of produce due to coronavirus restrictions
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Fruitbox: Italian suppliers rising to the coronavirus challenge
Episode 3 brings you expert analysis from Italy, where coronavirus is creating major challenges for fruit and veg suppliers
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BFV responds to Covid-19 impact
The Belgian cooperative is taking steps both at home and abroad in response to the coronavirus crisis, including safeguarding staff and halting supplies to India
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Pink Lady aims to boost trust
Proximity, transparency and sharing are central in Pink Lady Europe's efforts to keep building trust with customers and growers
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European producers call for EU coronavirus support
Letter from AREFLH requests “exceptional measures” from EC to ease a “deeply worrying” situation for continent’s POs