Europe news archive – Page 257
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ArticleTotal Produce CEO praises industry unity
In an open letter to colleagues, Rory Byrne says a "remarkable exercise in collaboration" will help overcome coronavirus
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ArticleSmart packaging ‘enhances food safety and security’
StePac says its modified atmosphere packaging can help boost fresh food safety and security amid export delays during coronavirus outbreak
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ArticleMiss Chiquita now working from home
Self-styled first lady of fruit backs calls for people to stay at home in order to limit the spread of coronavirus worldwide
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ArticleChilean organic blueberry exports hit new high
New record set for organic blueberry exports, as 2019/20 season draws to a close
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ArticleKeeping you informed
The situation is serious. And at Fruitnet we’re taking it very seriously indeed
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ArticleStrawberry sales slump as consumers switch
As consumers choose products with longer shelf-life, demand for strawberries has reportedly fallen sharply
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PodcastsFruitbox: Coronavirus turns fresh produce on its head
Chris White is joined by Mike Knowles and Maura Maxwell to discuss the impact of coronavirus in Europe
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ArticleCoronavirus: major concern over lack of pickers
As coronavirus cases in Europe and North America keep rising, questions are asked about growers' ability to harvest
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ArticleKeep services flowing, says FEFPEB
Organisation calls on governments to help ensure wooden packaging and pallets remain freely available throughout Coronavirus outbreak
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Article"Fruit and veg does not stop"
"All will be fine,” sing Milan wholesalers during flashmob to reassure customers and consumers facing coronavirus crisis
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ArticleNew ethical banana brand plays it fair
Despite social and environmental progress, issues of low wages and weak job security persist in the banana value chain. A new Dutch brand called BeFrank Bananas is determined to do things differently. Fred Searle speaks to its founder Franklin Ginus
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ArticleItalian firms rise to coronavirus challenge
Producers and exporters are having to contend with dramatic spikes in demand and major logistical headaches
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ArticleProduce industry works to maintain supply
Trade body Freshfel says companies will ensure 'fresh corridors' for fruit and veg as Europe's coronavirus crisis continues
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ArticleFyffes ups stake in vanWylick to 74 per cent
Capespan and Gemüsering have agreed to sell their shares in German importer to Dublin-based multinational
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ArticleLabour shortage a major concern for Italy
Coronavirus lockdown could deter foreign workers from eastern Europe, admits Emilia-Romagna's director of agriculture
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ArticleFresh produce demand plummets at NCGM
Coronavirus has halved sales at some of NCGM’s large catering suppliers as customers eat out less or favour smaller neighbourhood restaurants
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ArticleAirfreight sector mulls impact of Trump flight ban
Drop in cargo capacity and shipping rate hike will hit transatlantic perishable exports
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ArticleNew dates for Global Berry Congress
Fruitnet moves annual event to late June in the wake of international coronavirus outbreak
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ArticleCoronavirus: events opt to delay or cancel
Macfrut, BioMesse and Alimentaria Barcelona all postponed, with Freskon cancelled until 2021
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ArticleEco-schemes key to CAP reform
As the Common Agricultural Policy undergoes reform, European research institutes see Eco-schemes as vital in shifting farmers to more sustainable models