All Netherlands articles – Page 45
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ArticleFairer fruit
Despite progress in the supply chain, bananas remain a controversial product when it comes to workers’ rights, wages and support for small farmers. Fred Searle hears from Alistair Smith of Banana Link, a non-profit cooperative that advocates for a fair and sustainable banana trade
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ArticleNew ethical banana brand plays it fair
Despite social and environmental progress, issues of low wages and weak job security persist in the banana value chain. A new Dutch brand called BeFrank Bananas is determined to do things differently. Fred Searle speaks to its founder Franklin Ginus
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ArticleEosta reveals coronavirus measures
The Dutch organics supplier has announced steps to protect its staff, customers and suppliers during the Covid-19 pandemic
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ArticleGoing with the flow
Product losses continue to blight reefer transport but Dutch firm Otflow believes its patented container floor covers are part of the cure. Fred Searle speaks to the company’s chief executive and co-founder Ronald Hagenstein
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ArticleNew dates for Global Berry Congress
Fruitnet moves annual event to late June in the wake of international coronavirus outbreak
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ArticleOroganic launches in the Netherlands
Launched last month at HortiContact, Oro Agri’s new insecticide Oroganic aims to control problem insects in an environmentally friendly way
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ArticleEuropean fruit and veg trade contends with coronavirus
Fresh produce companies are facing up to a very different set of challenges as the outbreak continues
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ArticleLCL expands in Europe with B&L acquisition
Majority share will give logistics service provider its first physical foothold in Europe's produce distribution network
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ArticleDeep purple tomato Yoom scoops top prize
Syngenta's distinctive variety wins Fruit Logistica Innovation Award 2020 in Berlin show's public vote
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ArticleBerryWorld in sustainable packaging push
Global soft-fruit supplier introduces range of measures to make its packaging more recyclable and environmentally friendly
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ArticleTop Seeds International launches Ikygai
Seed specialist caters to changing consumer needs with new brand
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ArticleChange at the top for Flamingo
Co-founder and CEO Martin Hudson steps into executive director role and is replaced by former international MD Olivia Streatfeild
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ArticleInterko eyes Latin America
Dutch company is coming to Fruit Logistica with a stand that showcases its full range of ripening rooms
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ArticleAgriPlace addresses transparency needs
Nico Broersen Junior of AgriPlace, the global platform for agricultural compliance, discusses AgriPlace Chain, a tool to facilitate information-sharing in order to minimise risk in the supply chain
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ArticleSustaining growth
Through its five-year sustainability plan, Dutch avocado importer Nature’s Pride continues to undertake efforts on labour conditions, food waste and the environment
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ArticleRijk Zwaan introduces Reddery tomato
Premium cherry tomato will be showcased at Fruit Logistica in Berlin
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ArticleKloosterboer builds reefer terminal
Located in Vlissingen harbour, the facility will process 250,000 TEUs annually
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ArticleSeed exporters visit Netherlands
AHDB seed potato study group looks at competitor's efforts ahead of Fruit Logistica
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ArticleFrigo Breda to open Moerdijk facility
The Dutch port is looking to attract more perishable cargo from Europe
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ArticlePeruvian blues in pole position
With exports of US$810m last year, the country has leapfrogged Chile to become the world’s number one exporter