Europe news archive – Page 104
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ArticleGravity of Jupiter’s descent hits home
Leading UK-based fruit supplier found itself unable to sustain stratospheric rise following big acquisitions in Netherlands and South Africa
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ArticleJupiter 'files for administration’
Fresh produce grower-importer Jupiter Marketing has gone into administration, according to news site
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ArticleBiobest bumblebees a boon for blackberries
The high pollen count of blackberry flowers means the most effective pollinators are essential for high quality, especially in wet weather, says Biobest
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ArticleSunburst brand gets boost in the UK
Coregeo and Hochfeld are working together to grow the pink-fleshed Sunburst apple brand
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ArticleAldi scraps fruit and veg best before dates
Aldi today announces plans to scrap best before dates from 60 fresh fruit and veg lines
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ArticleVertical Farming World Awards finalists unveiled
Zenith Global announces the 2022 Vertical Farming World Awards finalists ahead of ceremony in Brussels later this month
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ArticleBrakes shortlisted for transport award
UK foodservice giant Brakes’ Changing Gears driver training programme is shortlisted for British transport award
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ArticleNew GlobalGAP add-on gives biodiversity a boost
In April GlobalGAP launched its BioDiversity Add-on to help producers further demonstrate their biodiversity management practices
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ArticleKoyuncu Group convinced of tomato potential
The Turkish group has opened a high-tech greenhouse for tomatoes in the west of the country, with big hopes for European and Middle Eastern markets
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ArticleUSDA under secretary to address vertical farming congress
Organisers of the Vertical Farming World Congress say the appearance of the USDA’s Robert Bonnie is a sign of the opportunities for new technologies in feeding a growing population
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ArticleSpain slashes kaki forecast
Persimmon producers anticipate a significant drop in volumes for the 2022/23 campaign
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ArticleSenior management plan in place at Greenyard
Extensions for both Hein Deprez and Marc Zwaaneveld provide the company with management continuity for the next few years
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ArticleZespri expansion plan doesn’t pass grower vote
Grower votes do not pass threshold to increase Zespri kiwifruit production outside of New Zealand
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ArticleJaguar signs deal to supply climate-neutral oranges
Two of the Netherlands’ biggest foodservice buyers sign landmark sourcing agreement designed to protect environment
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ArticleNFU begins search for next Student and Young Farmer Ambassadors
Programme gives young people opportunity to advocate for British agriculture and represent views of young farmers at key events
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ArticlePumpkin shortages predicted
Essex grower Foxes Farm says its yield is down by a quarter to a third this year and expects to see “some kind of shortage”
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ArticleAsda buys 132 Co-op sites to boost c-store ambitions
Purchase for £438m is part of Asda’s plan to become a player in convenience
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ArticleTim Smith takes chair at Food & Drink Sector Council
Highly experienced industry figure will be co-chair alongside Defra minister Victoria Prentis
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ArticleChange in fortunes for South African exporters
South Africa’s fresh fruit export industry is contemplating the future after a disappointing 2022 season
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ArticleAdrian Scripps ‘expects to have enough labour’ for apple season
James Simpson, managing director of Adrian Scripps, tells FPJ how the major Kentish apple producer is innovating in the face of big challenges this season