All France articles – Page 12
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NewsKikokà kiwifruit producers form European consortium
Producers in four countries have established a new marketing consortium for the branded product, as planted area continues to expand
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NewsEU to ban plastic packaging for fruit and veg
Fresh produce industry expected to mount ‘legal challenge’ against PPWR, which singles out plastic packaging for fresh fruit and vegetables but leaves other food categories unaffected
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NewsConcerns remain high over impact of EU’s proposed plastic ban
As MEPs and EU member states consider outlawing plastic packaging for fruit and veg, industry leaders fear such a move could do enormous damage, as is already predicted in Canada
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NewsIndustry alliance criticises EC position on packaging
Alliance for Sustainable Packaging for Foods questions validity of Commission’s research, and argues it will lead to more food waste and lower food safety
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NewsFrench apples go on promotional roadshow in Thailand
French association Interfel has been promoting the country’s apples across Asia this season, including a campaign in major cities in Thailand, a key market for French exporters
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NewsIndustry calls on MEPs to rethink Europe’s packaging proposal
New rules will increase food waste, damage industry, and achieve little in terms of environmental gains, argue representatives from produce and packaging industries
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CommentComment: Europe needs to think outside the box on packaging
New proposals aimed at reducing packaging waste do not appear to offer the fresh produce a fair and sensible path to sustainability
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NewsNew EU packaging rules are ‘threat’ to fresh produce supply chains
Industry leaders question the scientific justification for new European proposals on packaging and packaging waste
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In picturesStore Check: Potager City, Paris
Our monthly Store Check feature looks at the new Potager City concept in France
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NewsFruit Logistica’s European Statistics Handbook presents wealth of fresh produce industry data
Discover the most recent market trends. Download the trade show’s latest annual compendium of fruit and vegetable industry data and market analysis
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NewsAustralia collaborates with global scientists to improve crop genetics
Australian-first research collaboration delivered through Hort Innovation to develop new fruit varieties
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NewsStrong start to the season for Pink Lady apples
The Pink Lady Europe Association will be unveiling its results, strategy and latest news at Fruit Logistica in Berlin
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NewsFrench protests escalate as siege of Paris begins
Situation sparks wave of condemnation from Spanish producers as trucks are delayed and destroyed
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NewsEurope’s wooden packaging sector shows unity and strength at Fruit Logistica
Fedemco joins with the German, French and Italian associations under Grow International banner
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NewsFepex calls for intervention as French protests block Spanish F&V trucks
Protests should not prevent the free movement of goods within the EU, federation says
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NewsBlue Whale presents (Re)Generation project
Fruit Logistica will be the backdrop for the international launch of the five-year sustainability initiative
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NewsKeelings buys Caposud and targets new growth in France
Company’s European expansion continues with acquisition of Rungis-based fruit importer
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PodcastsFruitbox 99 · Christelle Bertin, Blue Whale
Chris speaks with Christelle Bertin of Blue Whale on confronting environmental challenges
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NewsArrigoni acquires French crop protection group Emis
The move will enable Arrigoni to strengthen its presence in foreign markets while broadening Emis’ product offering
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NewsFrance’s Interfel confirms support for ditching plastic packaging
Despite the concerns of some environmental groups that France’s decree to ban plastic packaging on fruit and vegetables doesn’t go far enough, Interfel’s Laurent Grandin backs the sector’s efforts