All Europe articles – Page 80
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CommentComment: Europe needs to think outside the box on packaging
New proposals aimed at reducing packaging waste do not appear to offer the fresh produce a fair and sensible path to sustainability
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ArticleNFU elects Tom Bradshaw as new president
The arable farmer from Essex is joined by David Exwood as deputy president and Rachel Hallos as vice president
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NewsTurkish suppliers gear up for UK visit
Delegation of Turkish fruit and veg suppliers will meet potential UK buyers and visit wholesale markets in London, Birmingham and Glasgow
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ArticleNew EU packaging rules are ‘threat’ to fresh produce supply chains
Industry leaders question the scientific justification for new European proposals on packaging and packaging waste
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ArticleValue of 2023 Spanish F&V exports rises despite lower volume
Fepex puts lower volume down to adverse weather, drought, higher production costs and erosion of competitiveness
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ArticleSweetCott mandarin makes first appearance in Berlin
Morocco’s Les Domaines Agricoles launched the new SweetCott mandarin variety at Fruit Logistica, describing it as a revolution for the category due to its sweet, juicy taste, late availability and long shelf-life
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ArticleSemillas Fitó unveils four-year sustainability plan
Strategy includes 20 positive impact projects that address the current climatic and social challenges facing the sector
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ArticleAldi to create 5,500 new jobs this year
Britain’s fourth-largest supermarket plans to expand its employee network throughout 2024
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NewsGreenyard sees third quarter sales growth
Group says its Q3 fresh sales increased 11.5 per cent year-on-year, supported by “healthy volume growth”
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ArticleRed Tractor governance “sound”, report finds
NFU-commissioned independent review finds “no breach of procedure” in Red Tractor governance
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ArticleMorrisons launches Aldi and Lidl price match
The supermarket has pledged to match or beat discounters’ prices for over 200 products
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ArticleConsumers and retailers need guidance in tomato category
A lack of consumer knowledge about tomato varieties and their different uses, and an absence of in-store assistance, leave many shoppers overwhelmed and likely to reach for the cheapest option, warns RedStar’s Martijn van Keulen
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ArticlePortugal Fresh urges rethink on Green Deal targets
Portugal Fresh president, Gonçalo Santos Andrade, says we cannot compromise on food security
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NewsAldi cuts prices on a quarter of its UK fruit and veg range
Price drop is the biggest round of cuts Aldi has announced so far this year in the UK, with more than 50 items falling in price
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NewsEosta develops next stage of Natural Branding
Eosta says Inverted Natural Branding makes branding more visible and increases recognisability of organic products, while continuing to avoid use of packaging
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ArticleIFOAM welcomes recognition of PEF shortcomings for agrifood
The organic movement applauded the EU’s move to stress the limitations of the Product Environmental Footprint during the latest vote on green claims
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ArticleRussia lifts ban on Ecuadorean bananas
Move follows intensive diplomatic efforts by Ecuadorean government and banana sector
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ArticleKoppert secures €140m investment to propel global growth
Investment will fund the expansion of company’s production facilities and working capital
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ArticleNew study connects prunes with better bones
Research shows eating prunes daily can boost bone health in postmenopausal women
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ArticleSH Pratt buys commercial arm of mango supplier Ripe Now
Leading UK banana distributor expands its tropical fruit range with acquisition of mango business