All Ireland articles – Page 2
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NewsNet income soars at Dole on strong trading results
Despite a slight fall in year-on-year second-quarter revenue, net income jumps 68.4 per cent as Carl McCann highlights “positive momentum”
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NewsFyffes names Frank Burkhardt as chief commercial officer
Group says it will continue to focus on new business strategy and the launch of Trudi’s as part of its growth ambitions
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NewsComment: Ignore these common myths when it comes to cargo damage
Fresh fruit and veg exporters around the world must develop a robust approach to cargo claims if they want to maximise their profit
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NewsKeelings airs new TV ad
The Irish-owned produce business relaunches domestic brand with TV campaign
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NewsFirst-quarter results success for Dole
A strong operational performance across all segments drives revenue and net income growth at the group
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NewsDole joins Global Women Fresh on International Women’s Day
World’s biggest fruit and vegetable supplier commits to take part in projects that promote gender equality and female empowerment across the entire industry
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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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NewsDole says yearly results were “very strong”
Carl McCann confirms 2023 saw “positive developments” with growth in revenue and adjusted EBITDA
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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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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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NewsWorld’s oldest fruit brand Fyffes could be replaced with Trudi’s in mainland Europe
Fyffes Group CEO Helge Sparsoe confirms plan to phase out label from continental Europe after extensive research suggests need for completely new consumer brand identity
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PodcastsFruitbox 102 · Helge Sparsoe, Fyffes
Chris and Helge discuss the new banana consumer brand Trudi’s, and what it means for the future of the Fyffes name
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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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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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NewsThe next stage of pallet traceability as Epal utilises QR codes
Epal has launched a traceable pallet that features a scannable code linked to a unique serial number, as it looks to improve efficiency across supply chains
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NewsPackaging firms see chance to build on European waste vote
Following the European Parliament’s vote on new packaging waste management regulations, it now falls to the Council of Europe to push the proposal forward before it is enshrined in law
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NewsEuropean Parliament adopts plan to cut packaging waste
MEPs vote to adopt revised regulations that target single-use plastics and call for more reuse and recycling
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NewsItalian packaging firms call for PPWR revision
The European Union’s ambitious plans to reduce packaging waste have been met with strong opposition among Italy’s plastic container suppliers