Europe news archive – Page 24
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CommentComment: Global stardom awaits for apple brand Cosmic Crisp
In less than a decade, the world’s only variety to be named by consumers has rocketed into the US apple market’s top ten. Now, the brand looks set to continue its stratospheric rise in Europe
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NewsPortuguese fresh produce exports hit new record
Exports of fresh fruits, vegetables and flowers reach €2.3bn in 2023
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NewsThe Real ChampiON receives the Flavour of the Year 2024 award
Mushroom brand recognised for its appearance, flavour, smell and texture
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NewsSweet red onions ‘could take over’ the category
Bedfordshire Growers sees big sales potential for its ground-breaking new variety with reduced pungency
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NewsSuccessful results for this year’s Fruit Logistica in challenging global marketplace
The world’s leading fruit and veg industry show, which took place from 7-9 February, recorded growth in terms of visitors, exhibitors and exhibition space
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NewsAldi hits Too Good to Go milestone
Retailer has sold 400,000 ‘Surprise Bags’ since food waste reduction partnership began 12 months ago
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ArticleAldi extends new sourcing model to pineapples
A year on from the launch of its new banana sourcing strategy, Franka Rodriguez, director of global sourcing at Aldi South Group, outlines the progress made and the challenges encountered along the way
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NewsMaersk results “solid” despite “difficult environment”
In what Vincent Clerc called a “transitional year”, the shipping giant saw revenue and EBITDA fall on 2022
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ArticleDulcis debuts at Fruit Logistica
The first commercial campaign is off to a positive start, with a sales volume of almost 300 tonnes anticipated for 2023/24
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ArticleAgroponiente Group obtains LEAF Marque certification
The sustainable quality seal is used in 19 countries with a total of 310,537 certified hectares worldwide
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ArticleAntonio Muñoz Armero passes away at 93
One of the pioneers of Spanish agriculture, Muñoz took Murcian produce to the world
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NewsZucchiolo and Mirical triumph at Fruit Logistica Innovation Awards
Unica Fresh and Koppert take the top prizes at this year’s expanded FLIA on the last day of Fruit Logistica in Berlin
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ArticleFairmiles research highlights benefits of airfreighted produce
Campaign seeks to rebalance debate and highlight importance of airfreight to African farmers
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NewsSainsbury’s goes early on banana living wage contribution
UK retailer invests in living wages for banana workers three years ahead of industry commitment, and urges others to do the same
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ArticleCan Silkroad seedless lemons add zest to citrus category?
The variety’s many advantages make it one to watch for the future, says Rubén García of Ciqua Levante
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In picturesStore Check: Potager City – Paris, France
Our monthly Store Check feature looks at the new Potager City concept in France
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ArticleMachinery takes centre stage in Berlin
Fruit Logistica is the place to see the latest and greatest from across the fresh produce supply chain, and Ilapak has the machinery section well covered
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ArticleApple & Pear Australia launches new IP development venture Twenty Degrees
Twenty Degrees to specialise in commercial development of branded fresh produce, integrating Apal UK subsidiary Coregeo and managing Apal trademarks including Pink Lady
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ArticleRussia looks to source more bananas from India
Country’s phytosanitary authority Rosselkhoznadzor suggests import volume will increase, Reuters reports
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NewsHazera acquires high-tech greenhouse in the Netherlands
The group is looking to establish itself further in the market, elevating its research capabilities and improving tomato resistance, yield, quality and commercial appeal