Europe news archive – Page 60
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NewsRijk Zwaan hosts sweet pepper seminar on eve of Asia Fruit Logistica
On 3 September, the day before Asia Fruit Logistica, breeder Rijk Zwaan is organising a seminar focused on sweet peppers in Hong Kong, as market potential grows in the region
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NewsAnecoop’s Joan Mir honoured for services to agriculture
Government awards Mir with Commendation of Order of Merit for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
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NewsBayWa Global Produce makes progress on climate strategy
Ambitious new climate targets for the entire supply chain now validated by the Science Based Targets initiative
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NewsUK Farm Assurance Review calls for evidence from farmers
Launch of new farmer survey marks next stage in independent evaluation of UK farm assurance schemes
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NewsCompagnie Fruitière extends European network with Polish office
The establishment of Compagnie Fruitière Polska enables the group to get closer to its customers in the eastern European market
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NewsFairtrade macadamias make UK debut in Central Co-op stores
Macadamia nuts from Malawi will join Central Co-op’s existing range of Fairtrade products
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PromotionSave the date: Fruitnet Berry Congress 2025
Fruitnet’s leading event for the fresh berry business will take place at a new venue in March 2025
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NewsEnza Zaden showcases new melon and squash varieties
Seed specialist said its new offerings respond to challenges like climate change while meeting market and consumer demands
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NewsGrowers say ‘no for now’ to new Sedex standards
British grower groups call for “proper consultation” before new audit rules on seasonal worker fees are introduced in UK
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NewsRavenwood launches new seal contamination detection system
The specialist in X-ray inspection equipment says it is now more important than ever to ensure product quality using automated systems
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NewsDaniel Zeichner appointed new UK farming minister
Prime Minister Keir Starmer appoints Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner as farming minister
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NewsNFU president meets new Defra secretary
Tom Bradshaw and Steve Reed discuss food security, the investment required for the future of farming, and restrictions to planning policy
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NewsYossi Zaphrir, founder of Israel’s Top Eden Fruits, dies aged 93
Yossi Zaphrir was instrumental in the development of the Bilu pitaya range in Israel and the opening up of export markets in Europe and North America
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NewsFresh produce imports increase in Spain
Fruit and vegetable imports grew 6 per cent in volume and 16 per cent in value during the first four months of 2024
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NewsHapag-Lloyd launches new terminal brand
Hanseatic Global Terminals is the new name for the German group’s terminal and infrastructure division
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NewsNew general manager takes over at ‘resilient’ Apo Conerpo
Despite recent poor weather, increased cost, consumer inflation, and regulatory pressures, Italy’s biggest fruit and veg producer group remains resolutely confident
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NewsOrsero puts berries on giant billboards
Supplier underlines its commitment to sales growth in berries with two enormous advertisements in the centre of Milan
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NewsBloem and Ecopromt team up to enhance vertical farm lighting
Vertical farming specialists join forces to provide growers with customised lighting solutions
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NewsFarming unions set out priorities for Sir Keir
English and Welsh farming unions congratulate new government and push for financial and labour security
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NewsCherry, peach and apple crops hit by hail in northern Greece’s Pella region
Producers of stonefruit and apples in the northern Greek region assess damage after fruit trees take a battering from hailstorms