Markets news from Eurofruit – Page 15
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Greenyard to sell UK fresh operations
Belgium group announces divestiture of Greenyard Fresh UK over the coming months
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UAE’s Spinneys acts on single-use plastic and paper
The retailer has removed single-use plastic bags from its stores in Abu Dhabi, with Dubai and single-use paper bags set to follow next month
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Vandenberg optimistic for summer citrus season
The US importer is highlighting its home-compostable netting and support for Save The Children’s reading campaign, as it gets set for a busy summer citrus season
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BerryWorld varieties win big at Superior Taste Awards
Major supplier’s proprietary and exclusive soft fruit varieties recognised again for superior taste by prestigious International Taste Institute
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Jupiter marks start of RSA citrus season
The Shropshire, UK, based international fruit grower-shipper announces start of South African citrus season with exports under way to the Middle East and Indian sub-continent
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UAE says deal with Israel good for food security
The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement recently signed between the UAE and Israel will facilitate global supply chain efficiency, according to the UAE’s minister for foreign trade
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UK border inflexibility hits produce imports
Fruit and veg imports face damaging and unnecessary delays due to rigid approach of UK border officials, produce industry reports
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Quality and taste of SA Sultanas highlighted in new campaign
The new promotion will build on last year’s European marketing campaign
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Eustice denies Brexit factor in shrinking economy
Environment Secretary tells BBC Breakfast that Brexit is not a factor in Britain’s worse-than-expected economic-growth figures
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UK-EU exports break new record as NI Protocol bill jeopardises relations
New figures released yesterday show the value of UK exports to the EU increased by 8.1 per cent and are now at their highest levels since records began. Yet Britain’s ”belligerent” NI Protocol override bill will likely derail trade once again, warns the international delivery expert ParcelHero
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Rijk Zwaan focuses on meeting needs at GreenTech
At this week’s GreenTech, the Dutch breeder and seed company is set to host a panel on ‘Growing for Consumer Needs’, with insights from its partners in China and Egypt
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Organic movement pushes for better pesticide reduction indicator
Critics say the EU’s Harmonised Risk Indicator adopted in 2019 is ineffective, discriminates against organic farming and undermines the goals of the Farm to Fork strategy
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WayCool Foods makes international debut
The Indian start-up continues to scale up its operations across southern and western India and recently made its first foray into the export market
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Fruit & Veg Natural Health! champions cherries
Fruvenh project encourages consumers to discover the qualities of Italian cherries through the summer months
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British Summer Fruits rebrands as British Berry Growers
Industry body’s ambition is for British seasonal berries to continue to provide 100 per cent of the UK’s needs
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Smartkas to start strawberry smart farm in Harlow
Dutch agtech firm to build and operate UK smart farm to meet growing demand for locally grown strawberries
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Future Crops moves to 100 per cent renewable energy
Dutch vertical farming group looks to harness the natural green powers of solar and wind energy
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BayWa sells UAE climate greenhouse to Pure Harvest
Transaction described as “most significant to date” for agricultural production under glass in the UAE
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Berries Paradise and Agrovision announce marketing JV
The two companies have formed a berry marketing partnership to serve the North American market
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United front for South Africa on freight rates
Anger grows in South African fresh produce circles over ”unacceptable” increases in freight rates