Vip keeps its cool as new apple harvest begins
While heatwaves have cut production in several parts of Europe, the Italian association expects a similar crop to last season
Vip keeps its cool as new apple harvest begins
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Technology
Biotech firms point to sustainability benefits of NGTs
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PPWR brings new rules for ‘forever chemicals’ and transport packaging
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Sustainability
Lidl Netherlands encourages kids to grow their own
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Vip keeps its cool as new apple harvest begins
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Dutch and Belgian apple and pear harvest affected by summer drought
CNIPT asks for realism on potato sales
Freshfel shares concern of EU Commissioner on farmer security
Daniel Boakes named as greosn COO
Albert Heijn’s Team Fruit sets new goals for young footballers
Packaging
Sorma Group sees PPWR as fresh produce innovation opportunity
Italian post-harvest handling and packaging specialist Sorma Group has set out its vision for the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation
PPWR brings new rules for ‘forever chemicals’ and transport packaging
PPWR: Pro Food joins calls for postponement of implementation date
Ifco moves to support customers on EU packaging regulation compliance
PPWR: What to do now, and what can wait
Tesco to sell Cotton Candy-branded grapes year round
European consumers prioritise sustainable packaging despite cost pressures
Events
Macfrut 2026: global fruit and vegetable sector meets in Rimini
Trade fair returns to Rimini Expo Centre on 21-23 April 2026, with over 800 international buyers expected to attend
Looking inside every fruit without ever cutting one open
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Macfrut: much more than a trade fair
A year-long journey through the global fresh produce supply chain culminates in Rimini on 6-8 May
Rooted in innovation: Macfrut 2025 unites science and agriculture
The International Potato Symposium and the International Symposium on Biotechnological Tools in Horticulture are among the highlights of Macfrut’s 42nd edition