All Belgium articles – Page 8
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ArticleBelgium plans biggest ever presence in Berlin
Boasting 40 produce companies, trade associations and fruit and vegetables auctions, Belgium is set for a record participation at this year’s Fruit Logistica exhibition
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ArticleCucumbers buck downward veg trend
The new cucumber season has kicked off at Belgian cooperative BelOrta, following a positive performance in 2022 thanks to the hot summer and the vegetable’s healthy image
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VideoWorld of Fresh Ideas · Philippe Binard, Freshfel Europe
In episode three, we ask Freshfel Europe’s general delegate how fresh produce companies can overcome the major challenges they face right now in terms of cost, climate and geopolitical pressures
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ArticleGreenyard takes sustainability step
The commercial terms of loans with its syndicated banks will now be directly linked to the sustainability performance of the company
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ArticleStability at Port of Antwerp-Bruges
Port ”holds its own” in a year full of geopolitical challenges as throughput falls slightly
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ArticleIDH supports Belgian retailers on living wages
The Sustainable Trade Initiative is backing the collaborative approach on living wages in the banana supply chain pursued by a coalition of Belgian retailers
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ArticleRecord sales at BelOrta mask challenges
Turnover at the Belgian cooperative exceeded €500m for the first time in 2022, but uncertainty continues for its growers, impacted by soaring energy costs and a reduction in consumer purchasing power
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ArticleSpecial Fruit highlights health attributes of Calinda
The Belgian importer continues to boost cultivation of its premium Calinda strawberries in Spain, stressing the variety’s taste, health benefits and shelf-life
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ArticleHalf of supermarket apples imported – even during British season
Almost 50% of apple packs on UK supermarket shelves in October and early November were imported, according to surprising new research
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ArticleAsiafruit Congress: global suppliers weather challenges
Panel of global suppliers underlines commitment to Asian markets amid impacts of shipping turmoil, inflation and lockdowns
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ArticleAhold Delhaize updates its CO2 targets
Retailer sets CO2 emission reduction targets for its entire value chain in line with UN goal of keeping global warming below 1.5°C
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ArticleLive-cooked dinner showcases best from Belgium
Networking dinner organised by Fresh From Belgium in collaboration with FPJ brings together Belgian exporters and British buyers to sample country’s high-quality seasonal produce
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ArticleGlobal Berry Congress makes impressive return
Retailers including Aldi, Lidl, Delhaize, ICA and M&S among those who attended the leading event for the global berry business
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ArticleGreenyard demonstrates “resilience and robustness”
Sales increase and earnings remain fairly flat in first-half of the year despite “unprecedented economic turmoil”
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ArticleUncover new berry trends at Global Berry Congress 2022
Fruitnet’s annual event for the international berry business returns to Rotterdam on 15 November
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ArticleFreshfel strives for standardised environmental methodology
Association’s Environmental Footprint Initiative embarks on a shadow Product Environmental Footprint Category Rule for fruit and vegetables
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ArticlePML inks deal with Tulpin Group
British logistics group is teaming up with European forwarder to expedite Egyptian produce imports into UK
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ArticleREO Veiling and Hoogstraten end merger talks
The two Belgian cooperatives have halted discussions on a potential merger that was mooted back in February
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Article“Mixed picture” at Antwerp-Bruges
Overall throughput for January-September rises although container volumes fell 8.8 per cent
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ArticleKanzi has can-do attitude despite dip in consumer confidence
Brand marketer expects demand for licensed apple variety to remain high amid “challenging” market conditions