News from Eurofruit – Page 112
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Antwerp and Zeebrugge merger creates ‘Europe’s largest export port’
Newly unified Port of Antwerp-Bruges aims to reconcile economy, people and climate
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Government to rethink physical border checks on goods from EU
Rees-Mogg confirms that controls set to come in on 1 July will not be enforced in 2022, with government expected to scrap checks altogether
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Westfalia expands avocado operation into India
Multinational forms JV with Sam Agri and Dvori Or to supply locally-grown and imported avocados to Indian consumers
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Bilberry research provides commercial insights
Having discovered the genetic marker for the bilberry’s distinctive red flesh, Plant & Food Research sees potential for blueberry hybrids
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Matt Hancock wins Cherry Visionary Award
UK cherry kingpin rewarded for his initiative and innovation in the category at Global Cherry Summit
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LGS offers summer citrus update
Group announces an update on its 2022 season that will include fruit from Chile, Peru, Argentina, South Africa, and Uruguay
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Voting on EU measures for Southern African citrus postponed
Further consultation on the matter is expected before a new vote is scheduled towards the end of May
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Copefrut expands commitment to carbon offsetting
Company renews CarbonNeutral certification for transportation and moves to extend to entire production process
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Belgians launch UK processed potato push
VLAM kicks off two-year promotional campaign aimed at boosting supply of Belgian potatoes in the UK
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Non-EU fresh produce imports climb in Spain
Fepex has reported that overall Spanish imports increased by 4 per cent in January-February
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Azura sets out sustainability stall
Franco-Moroccan group signs up to global climate initiative SBTi and invests millions in female empowerment in Moroccan rural regions
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IFOAM calls for “holistic approach” on carbon
IFOAM Organics Europe urges EU to recognise the multiple environmental benefits of organics and adopt a systemic approach to carbon farming
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Unifrutti blood oranges return to Japan
New protocol sees Sicilian blood oranges once again shipped to Japan in collaboration with Nippon Express
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Challenging campaign ahead for Chilean citrus
Producers and exporters braced for tough season as Covid, conflict and drought disrupt supply
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Fyffes organises Ireland’s first National Fitness Games
‘Fuelled by Fyffes’ event offers up challenges that test power, endurance, speed and strength
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GrubMarket acquires Salix Fruits
Food tech company expands into South America with the addition of leading importer-exporter
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Biobest invests in Poland’s Biopartner
Convinced of the potential of the crop protection market in Poland, Belgium’s Biobest has taken a controlling share of distributor Biopartner
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GWF supports displaced Ukrainian people
Organisation links arms with Ukrainian Berries Association to support internally displaced people during conflict
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Red apricots bring warm glow for Apofruit Italia
In partnership with producer Agricola Guidi and distributor Gruppo Mediterraneo, this year the cooperative wants to double the volume of premium apricots it sells worldwide.
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FNSEA urges Macron to act on food sovereignty
France’s main farming union has called on president Emmanuel Macron to prioritise food sovereignty and sustainability following his re-election