Markets news from Eurofruit – Page 30
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Eustice denies Brexit factor in shrinking economy
Environment Secretary tells BBC Breakfast that Brexit is not a factor in Britain’s worse-than-expected economic-growth figures
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UK-EU exports break new record as NI Protocol bill jeopardises relations
New figures released yesterday show the value of UK exports to the EU increased by 8.1 per cent and are now at their highest levels since records began. Yet Britain’s ”belligerent” NI Protocol override bill will likely derail trade once again, warns the international delivery expert ParcelHero
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Rijk Zwaan focuses on meeting needs at GreenTech
At this week’s GreenTech, the Dutch breeder and seed company is set to host a panel on ‘Growing for Consumer Needs’, with insights from its partners in China and Egypt
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Organic movement pushes for better pesticide reduction indicator
Critics say the EU’s Harmonised Risk Indicator adopted in 2019 is ineffective, discriminates against organic farming and undermines the goals of the Farm to Fork strategy
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WayCool Foods makes international debut
The Indian start-up continues to scale up its operations across southern and western India and recently made its first foray into the export market
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Fruit & Veg Natural Health! champions cherries
Fruvenh project encourages consumers to discover the qualities of Italian cherries through the summer months
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British Summer Fruits rebrands as British Berry Growers
Industry body’s ambition is for British seasonal berries to continue to provide 100 per cent of the UK’s needs
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Smartkas to start strawberry smart farm in Harlow
Dutch agtech firm to build and operate UK smart farm to meet growing demand for locally grown strawberries
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Future Crops moves to 100 per cent renewable energy
Dutch vertical farming group looks to harness the natural green powers of solar and wind energy
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BayWa sells UAE climate greenhouse to Pure Harvest
Transaction described as “most significant to date” for agricultural production under glass in the UAE
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Berries Paradise and Agrovision announce marketing JV
The two companies have formed a berry marketing partnership to serve the North American market
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United front for South Africa on freight rates
Anger grows in South African fresh produce circles over ”unacceptable” increases in freight rates
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Turkish citrus growers look ahead with renewed hope
Citrus producers in Turkey have joined forces in adopting more sustainable practices, including more conscious spraying and harvesting techniques, says Mustafa Arslan of MDA Agro
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US gives green light to Ecuadorean Hass avocados
Ecuador aims to increase planted area from 6,000ha currently to 10,000ha over the next five years
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Prominent announces Tomato Times Challenge at Global Tomato Congress
The aim of the challenge is to help consumers make conscious healthy choices while preparing a tomato dish, delegates at The Hague-based event heard
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Royal fires starting gun on Metis season
European consumers can expect to see more of the company’s premium plum brand as new plantings increase, Shazad Rehman tells Fruitnet
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UK gene-editing bill divides opinion
Supporters of gene-editing highlight the potential benefits such as disease tolerance and reduced pesticide use, while critics warn of a lack of transparency, accountability and public consultation
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Join the party at Festival of Fresh!
Fresh Produce Journal’s annual celebration and conference for the UK fruit and vegetable industry is returning with an in-person occasion hosted by Berry Gardens at their home near Maidstone, Kent
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Antalya growers welcome Russia return
Following a recent drop in exports to the Russian market, Antalya growers are seeing demand recover in one of their main markets
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Standing out from the crowd
A cutting-edge digital marketing strategy and eye-popping image have helped Sigfrido Fruit become one of Spain’s most recognisable fruit brands