All Europe articles – Page 8
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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.
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NewsJazz apples triumph once again at National Fruit Show
Branded variety wins Tasteiest Apple for eighth time in 10 years, with supplier Worldwide Fruit reporting a high-quality apple harvest and trade body BAPL calling for government support on seasonal labour and energy costs
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NewsTighter supply brings fresh optimism for Spanish citrus sector
Lower production across the Mediterranean augurs well for the new season
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NewsFruitnet Tomato Congress looks to the future of tomatoes
On 11-12 November in Malaga, Spain, essential event focuses on how the fresh tomato business can cope with future challenges like climate change, labour challenges, and evolving consumer demand
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NewsProducers respond to growing demand for pomegranates
Producers of pomegranates in Egypt and Peru are expanding their cultivation areas in response to increasing demand for the superfruit in Europe, according to the Import Promotion Desk
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NewsFruitMasters pays tribute to Gerrit van Haarlem
Cooperative praises contribution made by its late chairman, who led the business for almost 16 years and championed Dutch growers
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NewsEnza Zaden debuts Tribelli Seedless snacking pepper
Seed company believes the consumer-driven innovation has the potential to double the market value of the category
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NewsAREFLH welcomes “fruitful dialogue” at Annual Forum
CAP reform and plant protection products amongst the main topics discussed at the event