All Netherlands articles
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Dutch experts look to transform India’s fresh produce supply chains
Fruitnet’s Fresh Produce India event offers chance to learn how Dutch technology could open up new market opportunities for Indian fruit and veg suppliers
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Global Tomato Congress provides consumer insights
Key speakers at Global Tomato Congress will offer delegates the benefits of their consumer research into what shoppers are looking for in terms of taste, look, packaging and messaging when the tomato event returns to The Hague on 14-15 May
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Challenging mango season keeps importers on their toes
Irregular supply and slow demand make for a tough market, says Marcel van Rooijen of Trofi
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The Greenery appoints Willem-Jan Boelema as commercial director
New appointee, who has already been with the company for five years, joins team of ”hands-on, flexible and agile leaders”
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Dole 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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Dutch industry body warns border checks could be ‘a mess’
Matthijs Montsma of Fresh Produce Centre explains how exporters in the Netherlands are preparing for the prospect of physical inspections at the UK border
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Hazera-developed radish wins Dutch award
AH Snack Vegetable Radish Mix named as one of the products of the year in the Dutch Consumer Election
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EU 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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Concerns 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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Industry 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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Industry 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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World’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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LBP Rotterdam stays ahead of the curve
The Dutch logistics group continues to seek out new opportunities, seeing great potential in areas such as Turkey and Colombia while also diversifying further with the launch of a cargo service operation
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Comment: 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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New 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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Bloss apple offers consumers and growers “something special”
European production of new club variety set to reach 20,000 tonnnes by 2030, according to brand owner Fresh Forward
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Consumers and retailers need guidance in tomato category
A lack of consumer knowledge about tomato varieties and their different uses, and an absence of in-store assistance, leave many shoppers overwhelmed and likely to reach for the cheapest option, warns RedStar’s Martijn van Keulen
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Eosta develops next stage of Natural Branding
Eosta says Inverted Natural Branding makes branding more visible and increases recognisability of organic products, while continuing to avoid use of packaging
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Koppert secures €140m investment to propel global growth
Investment will fund the expansion of company’s production facilities and working capital
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Hazera acquires high-tech greenhouse in the Netherlands
The group is looking to establish itself further in the market, elevating its research capabilities and improving tomato resistance, yield, quality and commercial appeal