All Ireland articles – Page 2
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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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ArticleKeelings buys Caposud and targets new growth in France
Company’s European expansion continues with acquisition of Rungis-based fruit importer
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NewsThe next stage of pallet traceability as Epal utilises QR codes
Epal has launched a traceable pallet that features a scannable code linked to a unique serial number, as it looks to improve efficiency across supply chains
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ArticlePackaging firms see chance to build on European waste vote
Following the European Parliament’s vote on new packaging waste management regulations, it now falls to the Council of Europe to push the proposal forward before it is enshrined in law
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ArticleEuropean Parliament adopts plan to cut packaging waste
MEPs vote to adopt revised regulations that target single-use plastics and call for more reuse and recycling
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ArticleItalian packaging firms call for PPWR revision
The European Union’s ambitious plans to reduce packaging waste have been met with strong opposition among Italy’s plastic container suppliers
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CommentNew EU rules jeopardise world’s best recycling system
Saverio Mayer, CEO Smurfit Kappa Europe, warns that a crucial vote on Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation could result in more waste, not less
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NewsDole sees Q3 revenue and net income growth
Carl McCann welcomes a “strong” set of results, with the grooup on track to deliver a good result for the full year
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NewsSodexo gives suppliers net zero progress deadline
Suppliers representing 75 per cent of Sodexo’s supply chain emissions have already received a roadmap, including a 2030 deadline for making tangible progress
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ArticleExtreme weather prompts dramatic crop revision for apples and pears
Droughts, floods, hail, unseasonably warm temperatures and a resulting higher risk of disease mean this year’s initial forecasts have been trimmed
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ArticleNationwide and Coregeo launch new Tenderstem box
Exclusive box comes in two sizes and continues partnership to supply non-retail sectors
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ArticleNew banana brand tackles ‘produce devaluation’
“The world has got it wrong,” says creator of Fyffes’ new label, which promises support for female empowerment, education, and child nutrition
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NewsDole launches specialist organics division and brand
Group’s new Dole Organics division and GO Organic! consumer brand will be officially introduced at Fruit Attraction 2023 in Madrid
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NewsFyffes releases second sustainability report
The group has already exceeded its target of providing 5m meals to vulnerable communities by 2025
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ArticleFruit Logistica visitor discounts* now available
Special codes for visitors from the UK, Ireland and Australia are available on request from Fruitnet Media International
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ArticleAgriTech New Zealand collaborates on climate
New Zealand agritech organisations collaborate with British and Irish counterparts on emissions reduction
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ArticleDole Europe switches to home-compostable banana labels
New stickers are supplied by Sinclair and proven to biodegrade on home compost within a year
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NewsDole posts “strong” second quarter results
Revenue up, adjusted net income down as Dole says it remains in a position to deliver a ”good result” for the year
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NewsFyffes publishes second human rights report
Report includes findings of recent Human Rights Impact Assessment as the group strives to ‘shape wellbeing for the world’
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ArticleUK fruit exports have halved since Brexit, data shows
HMRC figures analysed by accountancy firm Hazlewoods indicates major decline in fruit sales to EU countries following introduction of trade barriers