Europe news archive – Page 30
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NewsTesco relaxes specs for veg growers hit by flooding
Retailer is accepting slightly smaller sprouts, cauliflowers, cabbages and leeks from growers to support growers and help avoid shortages
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ArticleActelGrup and Fruits de Ponent explore strategic alliance
New group would produce 100,000 tonnes of fruit and have an annual turnover of more than €160m
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NewsSoft fruit forecasting tool features in global investment summit hosted by PM
FruitCast, which launches in spring 2024, uses imagery and data to forecast growth in strawberry plants
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ArticleAIGN welcomes Turkey’s Potamia as new member
The Associated International Group of Nurseries has announced that Potamia Fruit Breeding R&D, of Eskisehir, Turkey, has become its twelfth member
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ArticleGrowers offer MPs seven-point plan to save UK food producers
British grower representatives urge EFRA Committee to help redress grower-retailer power imbalance and save sector from collapse
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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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NewsSollum and Delphy partner on greenhouse LED research
Groups team up on ‘groundbreaking’ greenhouse dynamic LED lighting research as they strive to uncover solutions optimising crop productivity
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NewsRSPB report reveals rising demand for ‘nature-friendly’ farming
Research shows how RSPB’s Fair to Nature certification can help growers, food businesses and consumers to “restore the balance of nature in farming” – and benefit from that
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ArticleVog targets Middle Eastern organic apple market
Consortium recently showcased its organics offer at Dubai’s Organic & Natural Products Expo
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ArticleVR robotics set to revolutionise UK viticulture
A new Defra-funded robotics project is set to help UK ‘wine growers’ with automated vineyard pruning and harvesting
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ArticleBrakes launches new plant-based range for Veganuary
The UK wholesale foodservice supplier has unveiled new vegan dishes and a promotional campaign to coincide with Veganuary
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NewsFruit Logistica Innovation Award nominees unveiled
In addition to the prestigious prize, Fruit Logistica is also introducing a new technology-focused award
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ArticleWorld table grape production up in 2023/24 season while exports remain steady
China’s increase in production and exports buoying world totals for 2023/24 season
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ArticleMaersk to divert all ships away from Red Sea
Carrier warns of major disruption after announcing it will divert all vessels from Red Sea routes around Africa’s Cape of Good Hope
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Article‘If I don’t produce, you don’t eat’ campaign gathers pace
CMR backs new campaign to raise awareness of Spanish agri-food industry
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ArticleUSDA forecasts increase in world apple production
China, South Africa and US expected to offset lower production in the EU and Turkey
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ArticleFrance’s Interfel confirms support for ditching plastic packaging
Despite the concerns of some environmental groups that France’s decree to ban plastic packaging on fruit and vegetables doesn’t go far enough, Interfel’s Laurent Grandin backs the sector’s efforts
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NewsDefra announces SFI changes including increased payments
Changes to the Sustainable Farming Incentive for 2024 to include higher payments and new options such as support for precision farming
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ArticleSurexport acquires a majority stake in Jong Fruit
Deal expands the Spanish company’s strawberry production capabilities to Northern Europe
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NewsFlamingo co-founder Richard Evans knighted
Former boss of Flamingo Horticulture recognised by King Charles for contributions to business, sport and charity in Kenya and the UK