All Europe articles – Page 80
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News‘Fruit & Veg on Prescription’ scheme reduces GP visits by 15 per cent in London
Alexandra Rose Charity reveals impressive results of ongoing project to give East London families on low incomes access to free fruit and veg
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NewsAgroponiente hires Jordi Estrada as director for Iberia and Italy
Appointment will support and enhance company’s expansion and leadership strategy in the agri-food sector
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NewsDutch apple and pear harvest set for significant rise
New data from GroentenFruit Huis and NFO reveals the Netherlands will produce more apples and pears this year thanks to favourable growing conditions, despite declining cultivation area
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NewsOSY Group partners with Sharpak to extend soft fruit shelf-life
Food tech specialist OSY Group has announced a commercial partnership with packaging manufacturer Sharpak Aylesham to extend the shelf-life of soft fruits sold through UK supermarkets using innovative antimicrobial coating technology
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NewsFood careers drive returns as IGD warns of “ticking workforce timebomb”
Initiative highlights diversity of career opportunities in UK food system in bid to address skills gaps in technical, engineering and digital roles
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NewsSerbia and Romania lead blueberry charge
Southeast Europe is emerging as a powerhouse in premium blueberry production, with increasing professionalisation and technological development helping to deliver consistently high quality
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NewsDelhaize switches to cardboard punnets for Belgian strawberries
Belgian supermarket chain has introduced new cardboard packaging for its locally-grown strawberries, aiming to save 17 tonnes of plastic this year alone
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NewsUK food prices could rise by a third by 2050
A study from the Autonomy Institute warns “climateflation” risks pushing 1m Brits into poverty by 2050, as climate change impacts production at home and abroad
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NewsFidelio to acquire Nordic Capital’s stake in Greenfood
Stockholm-based investment group Fidelio set to acquire Nordic Capital’s majority stake in fresh produce marketer Greenfood, building on its 15-year minority shareholding to support the company’s international growth ambitions
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CommentPoland seeks new apple opportunities
Apple group Genesis Fresh has maintained its export volumes and is actively exploring new markets despite a weather-affected drop in volumes this season, according to Jan Nowakowski
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NewsSpotlight on nitrogen pollution grows
New report by House of Lords finds nitrogen pollution impact to be ‘dangerous and deadly’ as inefficient use brings high costs to farmers and the environment
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FeaturesViscon targets early detection with EVA
The Dutch company’s new EVA Scoutr robot has the ability to detect pests and diseases early, helping to improve crop health and reduce losses for greenhouse vegetable growers
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NewsSurvey: AI and automation in fresh produce supply chains
Fruitnet reaches out to fruit and veg business professionals to investigate current and future impact of groundbreaking new technologies
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NewsMoldova secures enhanced EU market access for fresh produce
Moldovan fresh produce exporters are set to benefit from increased EU market access following an update to the trade agreement between the two parties, with higher quotas for several key fruit categories and new duty-free access for tomatoes and garlic
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NewsFutureco Bioscience expands accreditation for agri-input analysis
ISO 17025 accreditation now includes certified methods for organic carbon quantification in fertilizers and viable spore counting in fungal-based biopesticides
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NewsTesco revamps 5-a-day campaign to boost fruit and veg sales
The UK’s largest food retailer unveils new initiative that rewards customers with Clubcard points for purchasing fresh produce, as it aims to address declining fruit and vegetable consumption nationwide
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NewsCiopora announces details of IP Conference in Madrid
Theme of event will be ‘Shaping the future of IP for plant breeders: from challenges towards opportunities
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NewsBlueberry supplier Family Tree Farms expands EU and UK sales teams
Both Carla San Martin Burneo and Chris Taylor bring extensive experience in soft fruit sales as producer continues to supply top European retailers with premium blueberries
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VideoChilean cherry grower bids to stretch British season to 100 days
FGA Farming is using Chilean production systems and new varieties to extend supply as it scales up to become UK’s single biggest cherry grower
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NewsRaquel Gil named new president of Mercabarna
Outgoing president Jordi Valls will remain at the company as vice president