All Netherlands articles – Page 7
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ArticleEosta shifts to Brazil and US for organic sweet potatoes
As Europe’s sweet potato season comes to a close and top-quality organic volumes fall off, Eosta is turning earlier to Brazil and the US
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AnalysisTomatoes remain big business
Growth in volume and value of globally traded fresh and chilled tomatoes shows the appetite remains for the salad staple
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ArticleDutch trade mission courts Indian partners
PIB India cluster will visit Hyderabad and Delhi in new trade mission next week
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ArticleRijk Zwaan launches berry breeding programme
Construction has begun on a new greenhouse at the group’s facility in Dinteloord, marking the official start of its soft fruit breeding programme
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ArticleAlbert Heijn: more discounts, more local produce
The Netherlands’ largest supermarket chain wants to offer shoppers more Dutch fruit and vegetables at even lower prices
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CommentLBP Rotterdam in the spotlight
Commercial director Anton Filippo discusses the start to the year, the direction of the business and the progress of the company’s customs clearing operation
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ArticleUganda's avocado ambitions
Fred Searle travels to the East African nation as it begins to export Hass for the very first time. The aim: to establish the country as a trusted supplier and help lift small-scale farmers out of poverty
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ArticleUganda goes global
It may have been slower to embrace exports than some of its East African neighbours, but Uganda is now targeting rapid growth in fresh produce shipments, not least to the UK. Fred Searle reports
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ArticleFuture Crops’ equipment to be auctioned
Bankrupt vertical farming company is having its equipment auctioned through the Troostwijk Auctions platform
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ArticleNature’s Pride committed to making a difference on water
At the UN Water Conference, the Dutch fresh produce importer-distributor stressed the importance of collective and decisive action to ensure responsible water management
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ArticleRijk Zwaan campaign reaches 762,000 Brits
Dutch seed breeder celebrates success of UK social media campaign that promotes cooking veg on a budget
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ArticleSpeakers revealed for Global Tomato Congress
The first names have been announced for Global Tomato Congress, which places sustainability centre stage on the event’s return to Rotterdam on 16 May
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ArticleUganda’s jackfruit journey
Fred Searle visits Zahra Food Industries in Uganda as the up-and-coming jackfruit supplier begins to unlock the financial potential of the country’s ‘ancestral’ trees
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ArticleRijk Zwaan offers cauliflower clubroot resistance
Seed company says its Paxton variety is ”a dependable choice” in production regions under pressure from the pathogen
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ArticleGlobal Tomato Congress presents the future of fresh tomatoes
Global Tomato Congress, the leading event for the fresh tomato business, returns to Rotterdam on 16 May for a full day of discussions and networking, with sustainability top of the agenda
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ArticleNature’s Pride promotes water conservation efforts at UN Water Conference
Sustainable business advisor Coen van Iwaarden to take part in discussion on role of water in the future development of food systems worldwide
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ArticleBitesize lemons create consumer buzz
Dutch importer Yex says demand in northern Europe for the diminutive Italian limequat variety is strong and set to increase this season
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ArticleMagic Star to shine bright
PVM strikes agreement with Fresh Forward to bring Magic Star apple cultivar to the US
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ArticleHaith Group strengthens EU presence
Leading UK veg equipment manufacturer appoints Remach BV as European sales and service partner
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ArticleSormac presents lettuce coring solution
At Fruit Logistica in Berlin, the machinery specialist championed its OptiCor system for coring heads of iceberg lettuce