All Europe articles – Page 33
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VR 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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Brakes 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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Fruit 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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World 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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Maersk 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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‘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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USDA 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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France’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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Defra 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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Surexport acquires a majority stake in Jong Fruit
Deal expands the Spanish company’s strawberry production capabilities to Northern Europe
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Flamingo 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
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OFC report explores how ‘broken’ food supply chains can be fixed
Recent global and climatic events have caused a risk-versus-reward imbalance that is forcing farmers out of production. Retailers need to share more of the burden, report argues
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IPD promotes organic produce from emerging suppliers at Fruit Logistica
The Import Promotion Desk will present around 40 producers from South America, Africa and Ukraine in Berlin as it aims to connect buyers to new trading partners
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Aldi donates 1.5 million meals over Christmas and New Year
The supermarket teamed up with charities to supply its unsold food to those in need over the festive period
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Fairtrade initiative to help UK retailers collaborate on sustainability
Sustainability initiative created by the Fairtrade Foundation has become the first of its kind in the UK to go through the Competition and Markets Authority’s new open-door policy for green agreements between businesses
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Trops expands Portuguese footprint
Malaga-based company invests €6m in Tavira as it continues to diversify its production base in response to water shortage in southern Spain
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Tim O’Malley becomes FareShare trustee
Group managing director of Nationwide Produce to chair redistribution charity’s food committee
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Fresh Market is Poland’s produce meeting place
Artur Stasiak, organiser of the Fresh Market B2B Meeting and Trade Show in Poland, outlines what to expect at the event in September
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‘Kissabel expects to double UK sales in 2023’
Worldwide Fruit’s commercial director Hannah McIlfatrick reflects on the journey so far for the red-fleshed apple brand in Britain
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NFU president thanks public for farmer support
In her final new year’s message, Minette Batters highlights farming successes in a challenging year