All Europe articles – Page 70
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News“Modest” second quarter financials at Bayer
Group reports on increased sales and lower earnings in Q2, citing a “challenging agricultural market environment”
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NewsBlue Cube invests in new systems for portable cold stores
Cold storage specialist says the temperature-control technology will help suppliers reduce energy consumption and optimise operational efficiency
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FeaturesNorth Carolina Sweetpotato Commission eyes UK market growth
Michelle Grainger of the North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission tells Fred Searle about the organisation’s latest efforts to boost sales in Britain
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NewsBloem and Helle-Tech announce Finnish greenhouse lighting partnership
The move provides greenhouse growers with the tools to increase productivity whilst optimising cost-of-ownership, the groups say
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NewsCost of living drives down UK children’s fruit consumption
New survey from FareShare finds that a third of children are eating less fruit than a year ago
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NewsWarsaw to host GlobalGAP Summit
First event of its kind since 2018 will welcome industry leaders to the Polish city on 10-12 September this year
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NewsEurope’s pear production begins slow recovery
Volumes in Italy and France set to rebound after weather-affected campaign, but growers in Belgium, Netherlands and Spain expect significant decline in production
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NewsEU apple crop shrinks amid continued climate uncertainty
Next season’s volume set to fall to around 10.2m tonnes, mainly as a result of declining production in the eastern part of the continent
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NewsIsraeli avocados bounce back
Following a disappointing campaign in 2023, Israeli avocado producers have welcomed a big rise in production this year, with efforts ongoing to develop new export markets
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PodcastsFruitbox 109 · Stephan Weist, Rewe Group Buying
Chris and Stephan speak about the growth in local and regional sourcing of fresh fruits and vegetables across Europe
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News“Increased earnings momentum” for Maersk
Logistics group reports on improved financial performance and volume growth in the second quarter of the year
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NewsNCGM trader Rushton’s lands sustainability certification
Restaurant supplier says it wants to ensure its operations “exceed environmental standards”
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NewsWood beats cardboard in sustainable packaging face-off
Wooden packaging was found to outperform corrugated cardboard in a Life Cycle Assessment, especially in terms of greenhouse gas emissions, ecotoxicity, food safety and water footprint
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FeaturesIndonesian picker allegations highlight risk of exploitation for seasonal workers
For the second time in three years, Indonesian pickers are alleged to have been charged illegal fees by a third party to come and work on UK farms
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NewsBonduelle posts increase in annual revenue
French group confirms its profitability target despite what is called a “difficult consumer environment”
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FeaturesCould a new crop of apple ideas bear fruit in Hungary?
By employing advanced production methods, planting better varieties, and coordinating their marketing efforts, apple growers in the country appear to have given themselves a greater chance of commercial success
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NewsPML Seafrigo appoints Mike Parr as new UK CEO
Parr hired for his “profound knowledge, understanding and expertise within the perishable goods market”
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NewsPink Hudson raspberry set to complement Adelita in Morocco
With Moroccan growers looking to extend the raspberry season and consumers seeking out top flavour, Planasa’s Pink Hudson may be the ideal partner for Adelita, according to VitaBlue
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NewsMPs enrol on new NFU scheme to champion British food and farming
Food and Farming Fellowship Scheme aims to create new group of MPs to speak up for the agricultural industry
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NewsTurnover growth for Italy’s packaging machinery industry
UCIMA reports that turnover exceeded €9bn last year, increasing 8 per cent, with international markets strong