Europe news archive – Page 64
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NewsSanLucar wins environmental impact award in Tunisia
Company praised for its efforts to minimise the environmental impact of its tomato and berry farms
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NewsTaste key to melon success
Hans van den Heuvel, general manager at Hillfresh, highlights the melons that are making waves for the Dutch group
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NewsAgri-TechE director awarded OBE in King’s Birthday Honours
Dr Belinda Clarke receives OBE for her work introducing disruptors and new technologies into agriculture
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NewsCool weather creates shortfall in UK strawberry supply
Low temperatures at start of June lead to gaps on supermarket shelves, but growers expect volumes to match rising demand for Wimbledon fortnight
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NewsIsraeli grape exports dry up, but country’s influence remains
Fierce competition on overseas markets and strong domestic sales have combined to reduce Israeli grape exports to zero, but the country’s role in the development of new varieties is key
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NewsFruit Logistica records 10 per cent rise in exhibitor bookings
Deadline to reserve stand space at world’s most important fruit and veg industry trade show is on 31 July 2024
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NewsIndustry leaders tackle key issues at Festival of Fresh 2024
The opening session of this year’s event in Evesham saw an impressive cast of industry leaders discuss key produce sector challenges
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NewsNew StoreGuard tech aims to protect fry colour of potatoes
UK potato industry set to benefit from new method for maintaining fry colour following successful trials
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NewsElection manifestos offer mixed bag to agriculture
British farmers welcome manifesto pledges to support domestic food security but raise concerns over agri-funding and seasonal labour
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NewsKoppert and Blue Radix win GreenTech Innovation and Concept awards
The winners of the GreenTech Awards were announced at the start of the Amsterdam exhibition, with Dutch firms Koppert and Blue Radix both successful
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NewsSource.ag launches Source Cultivate for precise yield forecasts
The new solution from Dutch AI specialist Source.ag is set to support growers in their decision making with accurate, real-time yield predictions
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NewsBelOrta kicks off Belgian melon season
At the end of May, Belgian cooperative BelOrta sold the first BelOmelon melons of the 2024 season, with availability starting earlier than ever
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NewsRecord turnover for Blue Whale
Candine enjoys strong growth in Asia and French Pink Lady sales climb 30 per cent globally
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NewsNIAB appoints new COO to reinforce role in agricultural innovation
Dr Martin Dougherty of Wellcome Sanger Institute will oversee corporate services and contribute to development of business strategy at crop science organisation
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NewsAsiafruit avocado edition out now
Avocado issue spotlights launch of Australian campaign in India and a range of other exciting developments for the category across Asia
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NewsUK logistics sector 'set for major growth with right government support'
Research from Logistics UK forecasts £7.9bn growth given appropriate investment, policy changes and government partnerships
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NewsDP World wins Port Company of the Year for second time
Port operator recognised for opening new berth at London Gateway and pioneering switch to rail freight at Southampton
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NewsFresh Direct launches new British produce lines in time for summer
The 50 new lines include Isle of Wight heirloom tomatoes and British sweetcorn
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NewsPotato packer in AH Worth Group ceases trading amid cost inflation
Administrators appointed to QV Realisations following surging costs and ‘volatile’ potato pricing
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NewsChiquita plans to appeal US court verdict on Colombia killings
Fruit supplier maintains its payments to AUC were the result of extortion, not collusion, after Florida jury demands damages be paid