Europe news archive – Page 331
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ArticleData: Spain's share of the UK produce market
Brexit and a weakening pound have thrown into sharp relief Spain's importance as a fruit and veg supplier to the UK
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ArticleHauliers ‘do not want to use Calais’
Freight through Portsmouth and Southampton is increasing as hauliers choose other routes due to Calais disruption
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ArticleHealthy man of Europe? Brits top five-a-day poll
Just one in seven in the EU eating five portions of fruit or veg a day, with one in three failing to eat any, says new report
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ArticleMore Turkish lemon shipments intercepted
Health alerts follow the introduction of tighter controls by the EU last month
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ArticleOnline grocery market hits US$48bn
The sale of groceries online has grown 15 per cent in the past year and will be worth US$150bn by 2025
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ArticleReduce carbon emissions to ensure future of farming
Incentivising sustainability with higher prices and using agroforestry could help farmers to reduce their carbon footprint
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ArticleUber expands in takeaway sector
UberEats is launching in a host of major cities worldwide, including Amsterdam this week, as it ramps up its efforts on the takeaway meal delivery sector
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ArticleNFU calls for European adjudicator
Union's president argues British farmers and suppliers should have the same protections abroad as they have in the UK
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ArticleTurkish lemons face tighter controls
EU’s decision announced as market comes under increasing pressure from glut of Argentine lemons and bigger Spanish crop
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AnalysisPlenty of potential for European peppers
Enza Zaden's Hans Verwegen looks at the European pepper market and considers a possible comeback for the category.
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ArticleEU mulls Brazilian citrus ban
Concerns have been raised after citrus canker was found in a number of UK-bound consignments
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ArticleOnline dating for fresh produce
They describe themselves as the matchmakers of fresh produce – but what does this latest wave of fruit and veg e-commerce platforms offer suppliers?
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AnalysisIs the baby veg market coming of age?
Growing interest in healthy eating is combining with a buoyant eating-out trend to boost demand for mini vegetables
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ArticleRetailers ‘will source more from UK’ after Brexit
UK retailers will look to source more from the UK, Asia and Africa but may reduce imports from EU, survey finds
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ArticleCapespan table grape grower bags award
Jacques Beukes of Modderdrift Farm recognised for contribution to recent revival of South African export trade in Thailand
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ArticleEU food waste platform created
The European Commission has launched an EU platform on food waste prevention to help member states hit food waste targets
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ArticleFruitnet launches event for south-east Europe
Opportunities to develop exports and build new markets will be focus at Fruitnet Forum South-East Europe in Belgrade
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ArticleEU to harvest fewer apples and pears
World Apple & Pear Association expresses "careful optimism" about new season prospects, although challenges remain
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ArticleA cool idea for airfreighted produce
The inventors of Aircoolbox are looking to solve the perennial problem of heat damage to fruit and veg during shipment by air
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ArticleValle Maule integrates with partners
The Chilean blueberry specialist has brought its distribution partners in Asia and Europe into the business as shareholders