All Europe articles – Page 19
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NewsTozer showcases 100+ vegetable varieties at Dutch Field Trials
Key highlights include celery and parsnip, with additional emphasis on leek, kale and wild rocket
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NewsAmazon to shut all ‘Fresh’ stores in UK
Retailer will close its 19 till-free stores in London, with plans to focus on online grocery deliveries instead
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AdvertorialDelicate fruits, tough challenges: smart packing innovations by Milbor PMC
Packing soft fruits such as raspberries, strawberries, and blackberries is a daily balancing act. These products are valuable yet fragile, and getting them from field to customer in perfect condition becomes a big task. From labour shortages to costly overpacking and ever-tighter deadlines, the sector faces persistent ...
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NewsHillgate Nurseries embraces peat reduction
Plant propagator reports operational benefits and no difference in plant quality as it transitions to peat-reduced blocking media
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NewsFailed marriages boost frozen produce sales
Rising divorce rates and smaller households have brought new opportunities for fresh suppliers looking to diversify into frozen as first container of frozen Peruvian avocados arrives in China
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NewsHaygrove chairman slams planning decision on polytunnels
The chairman of berry and stonefruit supplier Haygrove has said blocking polytunnel plans and worker caravans threatens ’exciting new cherry variety’ and will see UK ultimately increase imports
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NewsJo Lambrecht to leave BelOrta for new project
Sales and marketing director of one of Europe’s largest fresh fruit and vegetable cooperatives to step down after more than 21 years with the business
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NewsTop chef set to appear at New Covent Garden Market
Pierre Koffmann will be promoting The Food Heroes chef-led branded range of veg and potatoes, with food trucks also offering high-end chicken and chips to market traders
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NewsSpanish fresh produce consumption dips 0.4 per cent
Spanish household consumption of fresh produce declined marginally in the first half of 2025, with vegetables and potatoes driving the decrease despite growth in fruit consumption
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NewsFairFruit extends Peruvian snow pea season through regenerative partnerships
Global regenerative agriculture champion FairFruit has extended its Peruvian snow pea and sugar snap availability through year-end after expanding partnerships with producers across 12 diverse production regions, delivering 30 per cent more volume during traditionally quiet months
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NewsKubo applies new tech to strawberry sites in Canada and Saudi Arabia
Greenhouse technology specialist says it has constructed two major production facilities using its semi-closed, emission-free model
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NewsCounty Supplies scores high for sustainability performance
Foodservice supplier becomes first at New Covent Garden Market to be placed in top 15 per cent of the 150,000+ companies assessed globally
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NewsCarbonXtras scheme empowers Ghanaian farmers with climate-smart technology
A £100,000 initiative is supporting Ghanaian smallholder farmers to adopt climate-smart, regenerative farming methods using advanced soil sensor technology to combat soil degradation and climate change pressures.
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NewsDutch berry campaign exceeds first-year target in months
New three-country berry promotion has apparently surpassed its annual reach target within months of launch, attracting ‘massive’ social media engagement across the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany
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NewsSinclair’s new platform aims to demystify compostable packaging rules
The compostable label specialist is launching an educational hub to support stakeholders on technical topics surrounding packaging, composting and sustainable practices
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NewsGreen Best contiunues to grow in Poland
Polish vegetable exporter Green Best has reported record cauliflower exports exceeding 5mn units in 2024, with the company expanding its product range while navigating challenging market conditions including rising costs and currency pressures
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NewsCarrefour closes more Gulf-based operations
After exits from Oman and Jordan, the French retailer has announced the closure of its Bahrain and Kuwait stores, as Majid Al Futtaim rolls out its HyperMax brand
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NewsSweet Sensation pear harvest begins with 6,000 tonnes expected
Premium pear variety has established itself as a European retail mainstay, with Dutch growers expecting to strong demand this season as harvesting gets underway
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News‘Sky is the limit’ for fresh suppliers moving into dried
There is strong opportunity for fresh fruit suppliers to diversify into dried fruit or nuts thanks to commonality among consumers and growth in key markets, according to speakers at a new Asiafruit Showcase session
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NewsPolish berries go the distance as season starts
Polskie Jagody adds new commercial raspberry production to complete its berry portfolio while continuing to expand its global reach and test new varieties