All Europe articles – Page 6
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NewsFresh Direct wins top prize for fresh produce van puns
Foodservice specialist has won Motor Transport Livery of the Year for its new fresh produce graphics and slogans across its 150-strong fleet, designed to showcase range and distribution offer
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NewsNew MD appointment at AH Worth
Matt Walton leaves MD role at Branston to return to AH Worth as MD of veg operations with responsibility for production across UK, Spain and Italy
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NewsFedemco launches digital passport for wooden packaging
QR code allows users to view information on traceability, sustainability, food safety, and certifications
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NewsJingold partners with SpongeBob for kiwifruit campaign
Cartoon character will convey Jingold kiwifruit’s healthiness and vitality, with special promotions set to run until late January
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NewsMaersk retrofits 200 vessels to cut emissions and costs
AP Moller-Maersk is retrofitting around 200 vessels in its time-chartered fleet in collaboration with 50 shipowners to reduce slot costs, improve fuel efficiency and cut greenhouse gas emissions as part of its 2030 sustainability targets
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NewsWCO raises concerns over retailers’ “unscientific” private food safety criteria
Organisation claims measures undermine the role of and confidence in the rule of competent authorities
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NewsPolytunnel refusals are troubling: We need them to climate-proof UK production
Tunnel installation is a small price to pay for climate resilient food production and planning rules should reflect that, writes Nina Pullman
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NewsSoft fruit grower loses retrospective planning application for polytunnels
The New Forest Fruit Company may have to remove 15 polytunnels installed to expand its vine production and wine venture after ruling by planning inspectors and local objections
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NewsComment: Why we need to talk about seasonality
Reawakening consumer understanding of seasonality could help boost British produce sales and incentivise growers to diversify into other crops that suit UK conditions, writes founder of procurement group Regency Purchasing, Alex Demetriou, as British Food Fortnight kicks off
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NewsPeru overtakes Chile as world’s leading table grape exporter
Peru has overtaken Chile to become the world’s leading table grape exporter, while China is rapidly positioning itself as a formidable contender in the global market, according to a new Rabobank report
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NewsUK’s first white maize grower visited by Princess Anne
David Mwanaka said royal visit was ‘highlight of career’ after building farm tenancy business around UK-grown exotic produce
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NewsSyngenta partners with Heritable Agriculture for AI-powered seed selection
Syngenta Vegetable Seeds has partnered with AI specialist Heritable Agriculture to use artificial intelligence and historical data to better predict the best-performing commercial vegetable varieties for different regions worldwide
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PodcastsApples, pears and Amazon’s next move
In the latest episode of FPJ’s podcast, retail expert Karen Green joins Nina Pullman to digest news of Amazon Fresh’s closure in the UK. Plus: UK apple and pear season kicks off
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NewsAnecoop kicks off 50th anniversary celebrations at Fruit Attraction
Second-tier cooperative says it is stronger, more united and ready to embrace the future of agriculture
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NewsBollo takes aim at fast-growing fresh-cut and tropicals market
Company moves into convenience and broadens product portfolio with addition of pineapple and mangoes
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NewsInterfel relaunches Fraich’Force animation series for French children
French association announces return of its animation series, which features twelve new episodes encouraging fruit and vegetable consumption among six to ten year-olds
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NewsNature’s Pride expands Peru school food forest project
Dutch importer expands sustainability project from six to nine schools, as it attempts to educate communities about nature and sustainable agriculture
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NewsItalian pear exporters ready for Ecuador market opening
Select group of companies will ship the fruit to Ecuador for first time in 2026, after inspectors from the South American country completed a successful tour of orchards and packhouses
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NewsUnited Exports appoints Luciana Vecco to drive UK and Europe growth
United Exports has appointed Luciana Vecco to spearhead business growth strategy and client service for its Ozblu blueberry brand across the UK and Europe, bringing over 20 years of fresh produce experience
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NewsFairtrade announces new minimum prices for bananas
Fairtrade has announced new minimum prices for bananas at Fruit Attraction 2025, with average prices increasing by 6 per cent at ex works level to support over 37,000 farmers and workers globally