All Europe articles – Page 31
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CommentComment: We need fairness and accuracy in race to net zero
Fairmiles programme lead Simon Derrick explains why retailers, NGOs and academics are joining forces
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NewsIfco launches digital tracking service for reusable packaging
Reusable packaging leader Ifco has launched Ifco Digital, featuring its new Tracking-as-a-Service solution that uses Bluetooth and GPS technology to provide real-time visibility into crate and pallet location, temperature and condition throughout the supply chain
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NewsFormer M&S technical director Paul Willgoss replaces Christine Tacon as MDS chair
Tacon’s tenure saw fresh produce management training provider treble trainee numbers and double company membership
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NewsElifab Solutions secures global partnership with berry brand Fruitist
Sorting and grading machinery specialist Elifab Solutions has secured a global partnership with California-based berry brand Fruitist to deploy advanced blueberry sorting and packing technology across multiple countries
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NewsBASF targets Frankfurt listing for Agricultural Solutions IPO
German group has announced plans to list its Agricultural Solutions division on the Frankfurt stock exchange as part of its strategy to create an independent agricultural company while maintaining majority ownership
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NewsEosta becomes first European supplier to ship Peruvian Ataulfo mangoes by sea
Organic fresh produce specialist Eosta has become the first European supplier to successfully bring in Ataulfo mangoes from Peru by boat, reducing CO2 emissions by a factor of 30 compared to airfreight
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NewsNew Covent Garden welcomes new general manager
Robert McAuliffe joins CGMA, bringing 20 years of experience in property operations, sustainability and strategic transformation
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NewsWrap calls for more countries to target food waste ahead of COP30
Just 30 countries include food loss and/or waste in their Nationally Determined Contributions, missing ‘huge opportunity’ to cut global emissions
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CommentComment: British farming must transition to regen without delay
James Young of McCain Foods GB calls for cross-sector collaboration and government support to facilitate swift transition to regenerative farming
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NewsMelinda and Vip unite to sell mountain-grown cherries
Italian companies sign “historic agreement” to market fruit together through Melinda, combining production from two distinct areas to meet growing demand
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NewsMaersk’s European customers expect supply chain disruptions to persist
Current disruptions in global supply chains show no signs of abating and likely won’t for the foreseeable future, according to a new AP Moller-Maersk survey of over 900 European companies
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NewsMiquel Serra Gòdia appointed president of Fruits de Ponent
Members of the Catalan cooperative voted to appoint Serra as its new president at last week’s general assembly
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NewsSpanish fresh produce consumption stable in first seven months
Spanish household consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables remained largely stable during January-July, with fruit consumption rising 2 per cent while vegetable demand fell slightly, according to new data from the Ministry of Agriculture
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NewsRijk Zwaan grows sales 9 per cent to €684mn in centenary year
Dutch vegetable seed specialist Rijk Zwaan has reported 9 per cent sales growth to €684mn in its 2024/25 financial year, with expansion across virtually all regions and crops despite lower net profit
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NewsEuropean apple and pear production forecast larger than first expected
Favourable weather in late summer has led to bigger and better coloured mid- and late-season varieties, while a lack of production elsewhere means exports outside the EU are ahead of last year
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NewsPrice of EU citrus imports surges on lower supply
Imports up 34 per cent in value between January and July, despite volume remaining virtually unchanged
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NewsDole reports 10.5 per cent revenue growth in third quarter
Fresh produce giant Dole has reported third-quarter revenue growth of 10.5 per cent to US$2.28bn, driven by positive operational performance across all segments, though net income declined 35.7 per cent following the disposal of its Fresh Vegetables division
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NewsMaersk delivers strong Q3 results despite revenue decline
Logistics giant Maersk reported strong third quarter financial results driven by operational improvements and cost measures, with sequential growth across all business segments leading to raised full-year guidance
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NewsZespri sees UK sales boost from retail sampling campaign
Kiwifruit marketer reports notable increase in UK sales following in-store sampling campaigns with major retailers and big awareness drive in train stations
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NewsFyffes wins ESG leadership award at Business Post ceremony
Fyffes has been recognised for its environmental, social and governance leadership at the Business Post Leadership Awards in Dublin, with chief corporate affairs officer Caoimhe Buckley also winning ESG Leader of the Year.