All Belgium articles
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NewsOrganic yellow kiwifruit a winner in Italy, Belgium and Greece
It’s Bio campaign sees strong demand growth among consumers who are concerned about health and sustainability
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NewsIFOAM tells EU to “seize the moment” on a sustainable future
European umbrella organisation for organic food and farming publishes EC Vision for Agriculture and Food recommendations
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NewsZespri’s rodent insurance claim could take years to resolve
Total cost of incident, which saw a whole ship full of SunGold kiwifruit destroyed, now estimated at around €0.13 per tray
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NewsFreshProducePEFCR hosts webinar ahead of consultation on environmental footprints
The Technical Secretariat behind the FreshProducePEFCR is gearing up for the launch of its second public consultation on calculating environmental footprints, which will open on 13 January 2025
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NewsBelgian apple and pear suppliers agree merger plan
Devos and Wouters to form one of Europe’s largest fruit companies when they combine their trading divisions in August 2025
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ArticleBelgian Conference pears make inroads in Brazil
The vast Brazilian market has traditionally been dominated by pears from Portugal and Argentina, but the Belgian Conference is now winning over consumers in the country
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NewsPrevar launches “new generation” of apples with GoodnessMe
GoodnessMe is the first commercial apple variety to offer double gene scab resistance, setting a “new standard” for apple cultivation, according to licensee Wouters Fruit
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NewsMajor berry marketing campaign wins EU support
Group of Dutch and Belgian companies agree deal to promote the fruit to young adults in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany
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NewsStrong container throughput drives Antwerp-Bruges growth
Port of Antwerp-Bruges saw total throughput of 210.5mn tonnes in the January-September period, a yearly increase of 3 per cent
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NewsBFV and Dole China launch The Smurfs pear campaign
Dole officially debuted the Smurfs’ co-branded Truval Pear packaging at the CIIE Exhibition in Shanghai
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NewsGreenyard posts sales increase as net profit falls
First-half results reflect efforts to position business for future growth amid tough trading environment, says company
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NewsAgro Max notes rise in European demand for Egyptian iceberg
Following the devastating floods in southern Spain, alternative sources for various vegetables are in demand in western Europe, but supplies from further afield come with additional challenges
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ArticleDemargro seeking to widen range
The Belgian exporter continues to look at broadening its already substantial selection, while examining the potential of new markets, but competition across Europe is intensifying
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NewsMSC adds grape service from Southern Africa to Europe
Eastern Cape Express to link Namibia and South Africa with Benelux and UK ports from first week of January 2025
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ArticleFruitnet Tropicals Congress comes to Antwerp
One of Europe’s major ports of entry for tropical fruits chosen to host the 2025 edition of Fruitnet Tropicals Congress
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ArticleChiquita loses appeal over fruit label
EU court confirms that blue and yellow oval is not eligible for protection as an EU trade mark in respect of fresh fruits
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AdvertorialDole launches raft of new products at CIIE
Leading global fruit brand exhibits at 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE), launching nine new products
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ArticleSteven Martina to leave Zespri
Former Greenery boss spent just over 12 months in the role but has left to “explore new opportunities”
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NewsBiofirst recognised for sustainability drive
Group wins top honours at the 2024 Trends Impact Awards, which celebrate those driving sustainability and making a societal impact
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NewsContainer throughput drives Port of Antwerp-Bruges growth
Port reports that the positive trend in container throughput continued through the first nine months of the year, although the geopolitical situation has slowed growth in other product groups