All Belgium articles – Page 5
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ArticleNew EU packaging rules are ‘threat’ to fresh produce supply chains
Industry leaders question the scientific justification for new European proposals on packaging and packaging waste
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NewsGreenyard sees third quarter sales growth
Group says its Q3 fresh sales increased 11.5 per cent year-on-year, supported by “healthy volume growth”
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ArticleIFOAM welcomes recognition of PEF shortcomings for agrifood
The organic movement applauded the EU’s move to stress the limitations of the Product Environmental Footprint during the latest vote on green claims
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ArticleAreflh event highlights water management initiatives
Innovation and collaboration are the key to solving the water crisis, conference hears
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ArticleFruit Logistica’s European Statistics Handbook presents wealth of fresh produce industry data
Discover the most recent market trends. Download the trade show’s latest annual compendium of fruit and vegetable industry data and market analysis
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ArticleGetting set for the EU’s new CSR directive
As the Corporate Social Responsibility Directive (CSRD) starts taking effect, Joanna Nathanson, Freshfel policy advisor on sustainability and international affairs, and Frederic Rosseneu, Freshfel vice president and sustainability manager at Greenyard, shed some light on its expected impact in 2024 and beyond
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ArticleRed Sea disruption “will last months”
Fresh produce suppliers face extra transit times and logistical hurdles, which could prove impossible to live with for those who export more perishable product lines
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NewsPort of Antwerp-Bruges hit by "geopolitial tensions and slowing economic growth"
Total throughput fell 5.5 per cent in 2023 compared with the previous year as challenges mounted up
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NewsFrancis Kint named as new Greenyard CEO
Kint, who is currently managing director of the frozen segment, will succeed co-chief executives Hein Deprez and Marc Zwaaneveld on 1 January 2024
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ArticleHoogstraten prepared for challenging times in tomatoes
Energy prices may have improved since last year, but the threat of ToBRFV and the search for resistant varieties that deliver on organoleptic qualities remain a challenge
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ArticlePackaging firms see chance to build on European waste vote
Following the European Parliament’s vote on new packaging waste management regulations, it now falls to the Council of Europe to push the proposal forward before it is enshrined in law
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ArticleEuropean Parliament adopts plan to cut packaging waste
MEPs vote to adopt revised regulations that target single-use plastics and call for more reuse and recycling
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NewsKitoZyme hails organic approval for KitoGreen
KitoGreen has been approved for use in organic agriculture by the European Commission, which the Belgian company calls a “significant advancement” for the sector
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ArticleItalian packaging firms call for PPWR revision
The European Union’s ambitious plans to reduce packaging waste have been met with strong opposition among Italy’s plastic container suppliers
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NewsSales and earnings rise at Greenyard
First half performance is “strong” despite challenging market environment, as group confirms it is on track for yearly and long-term targets
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ArticleCertis Belchim partners with Novozymes on new biorational fungicide
Product can be used to control and suppress a wide range of soil-borne and foliar diseases in many fruits and vegetables
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AdvertorialDole and BFV celebrate the 12th anniversary of Belgian Conference pears
Conference pears sales accelerated on the back of China International Import Expo
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ArticleNew IFPA recruit targets “fresh produce supply chain of the future”
Foodcareplus director Steve Alaerts targets better collaboration between logistics service providers and shipping lines
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News‘Economic instability’ hits Port of Antwerp-Bruges
Throughput falls during the first nine months of the year, attributed to unstable geopolitical and economic conditions
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ArticleEFC launches Sprizzle apple concept
The varietal manager behind brands including Migo and Kanzi has launched Sprizzle, described as “the optimistic apple”