All Netherlands articles – Page 16
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NewsEosta goes Fairtrade for organic avocados grown in Kenya
The Dutch organic company is introducing Fairtrade certification for its Kenyan avocados, as it looks to help growers build economic and ecological resilience
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CommentMeeting Europe’s growing love for fruit with less wastage
Comment: Edwin Wentink, vice president business development– Europe at Lineage, highlights the importance of a joined-up approach to cold chain logistics
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NewsSBTi approves Nature’s Pride and Berries Pride climate targets
Climate targets for 2030 cover the reduction of emissions throughout the chain
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NewsTough times for veg suppliers, but new opportunities emerge
New Rabobank report finds that some exporters continue to grow, despite higher costs due to the pandemic, climate change, and logistics hurdles
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NewsMelinda acquires master licence for Morgana apple brand
Italian consortium seizes opportunity to boost its produce portfolio with the development of another exclusive club variety
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NewsOctiva launches UV-C robot for greenhouses without rails
The Belgian-Dutch company is the first to introduce a UV-C robot on a large scale that can drive autonomously throughout the greenhouse without using a pipe rail system
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NewsBASF-Nunhems opens Tomato Experience Center
The greenhouse, located in Kwintsheu near The Hague, features over 150 ToBRFV-resistant varieties
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NewsGlobal grocery retailers establish collaborative venture fund
W23 Global brings together Ahold Delhaize, Tesco, Woolworths Group, Empire Company Limited/Sobeys and Shoprite Group, investing US$125m in “the world’s most innovative start-ups and scale-ups”
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NewsExciting times for tomatoes
Ruud Kaagman, Syngenta Vegetable Seeds global crop unit head tomato, tells Fruitnet that the category continues to innovate, evolve and grow despite the challenge of ToBRFV
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NewsGreenTech Amsterdam shines light on future of horticulture
On 11-13 June, GreenTech Amsterdam returns to the Dutch capital as technology companies showcase solutions to the big issues facing growers in the horticulture sector
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NewsSafe and fresh
Marzio Cazzamali, global industry segment manager for fruit and vegetables at Ammeraal Beltech, speaks to Fruitnet about the conveying solution specialist’s range of food safety products
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AnalysisFruit Logistica: Climate change – new paths and new opportunities
This Fresh Produce Forum session looked at the numerous opportunities to adapt and optimise solutions across the business in the face of climate change
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NewsJumbo removes plastic from Dutch fresh produce
Cucumbers, leeks and peppers sourced from the Netherlands will no longer be sold in plastic packaging, says retailer
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NewsWouter Kolk to leave Ahold-Delhaize
Chief executive for Europe and Indonesia is to step away from the management board by the end of the year
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NewsPerry Dekkers to leave Growers United
Dekkers’ departure after five years will also signal a change in management structure at the Dutch group
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NewsEuropean supermarket chains install fruit ripeness scanners
Retailers including Jumbo and Migros have apparently recorded higher avocado sales and reduction in waste thanks to arrival of AI-based checkpoints
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NewsDutch 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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NewsGlobal 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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NewsChallenging 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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NewsThe 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”