All Europe articles – Page 61
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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
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NewsOFC 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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NewsIPD 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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ArticleAldi 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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NewsFairtrade 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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ArticleTrops 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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NewsTim O’Malley becomes FareShare trustee
Group managing director of Nationwide Produce to chair redistribution charity’s food committee
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ArticleFresh 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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Article‘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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ArticleNFU president thanks public for farmer support
In her final new year’s message, Minette Batters highlights farming successes in a challenging year
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ArticleAldi slashes food waste and sets new 2030 target
The UK’s fourth largest supermarket announces 57 per cent reduction in food waste since 2017
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ArticleSpanish produce exports increase in value in 2023
Exports to exceed €16.6bn in a year marked by adverse weather, increased competition hyper-regulation
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ArticleHaciendasBio completes financial restructuring and names Teo Barredo as new CEO
Oquendo Capital becomes the majority shareholder through a capital increase as company’s enters next phase of strategic plan
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ArticleDenmark ranks first for organic purchases in the EU
Denmark outdoes other European countries including France, Germany and Italy when it comes to buying organic food, a trend highlighted at a recent event in Copenhagen organised by Made in Nature
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NewsNCGM supplier donates 3.5 tonnes of fresh produce to Crisis UK
Rushton’s at New Covent Garden Market donates fruit and veg to help feed London homeless over Christmas
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ArticleFruit trade faces disruption from suspension of Red Sea routes
Egyptian citrus, European apples and Indian grapes are amongst the products caught up in the maritime disruption
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ArticleHazera Seeds is on the front line of innovation
Michał Taraska, global value chain lead at Hazera Seeds, highlights the ways the vegetable seed specialist is contributing to greater efficiency, reduced waste and better quality