All Belgium articles – Page 3
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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
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NewsGreenyard denies it plans to merge with The Fruit Farm Group
Newspaper report in De Standaard suggests proposal is being considered by Greenyard’s independent directors
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NewsJanssen PMP and Coolsan in ChillSafe agreement
The international partnership will advance post-harvest applications of ChillSafe technology
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NewsChanges ahead for pallets and packaging
FEFPEB membership hears tech advances will transform pallets and packaging within ten years, driven by AI
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NewsZespri trials Italian red kiwifruit in Belgium
Having established production of RubyRed in Italy, New Zealand-based company seizes opportunity to test market in Europe
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NewsCarrefour sees veg sales rise after meal kit merchandising trial
Trial with Ghent University suggests placement of vegetable packs alongside plant-based protein and recipes can inspire more shoppers
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ArticleAmerican dreams
A new transatlantic logistics service is gearing up to transport EU fresh produce from the Port of Antwerp to Pennsylvania, as Benelux exporters eye niche trade opportunities in certain vegetable categories
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ArticleMigo kicks off new pear season with consumer drive
Migo is the crunchy, sweet pear that can be eaten anywhere, according to EFC, which has multiple tastings and brand awareness efforts in store for the new campaign
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NewsHealth and sustainability put Greenyard on path to €5.4bn sales target
Founder Hein Deprez says group is uniquely placed to capitalise on two major trends in global food market
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NewsUrban Crop Solutions in vertical farming first
Indoor farming soutions specialist supports Inagro with its first vertical farming tower
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NewsFreshfel calls for strong European promotional policy
Association and its interbranch members urge for a strong promotion policy and other instruments, backed by a ”substantial budget” to stimulate fresh fruit and vegetable consumption
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NewsZespri considers low-emission shipping corridor between NZ and Belgium
The New Zealand-based kiwifruit company has launched a pilot sustainability project with shipping firm ANL, part of CMA CGM
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ArticleAsia Fruit Logistica preview: Rest of Europe
Following yesterday’s preview of Dutch exhibitors at the Hong Kong show, we round up more of the event’s European contingent
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NewsLike-for-like sales growth at Greenyard
Opening quarter of the financial year sees like-for-like sales climb on higher volumes and increased service sales
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NewsAngus Soft Fruits officially launches new AVA raspberries
AVA Monet and AVA Dali developed to improve economic viability of raspberry growing following downturn in production related to high costs
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ArticleEurope’s pear production begins slow recovery
Volumes in Italy and France set to rebound after weather-affected campaign, but growers in Belgium, Netherlands and Spain expect significant decline in production
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ArticleEU apple crop shrinks amid continued climate uncertainty
Next season’s volume set to fall to around 10.2m tonnes, mainly as a result of declining production in the eastern part of the continent
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NewsFirst-half growth for Port of Antwerp-Bruges
Positive trend seen in container throughput during the first quarter extended to other products as the six-month period went on
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ArticleTaste key to boosting Conference pear consumption
Greater focus needed on taste and enjoyment to arrest declining consumption of Conference pears in Europe, says Marc Evrard, commercial director of Belgian Fruit Valley, with lessons to be learnt from Asia