News from Eurofruit – Page 85
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Retailers respond to concerns over banana worker treatment
Fairtrade’s latest annual report suggests some chains are working to address issue of low wages, despite increasing cost pressure
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Spanish consumption “continues to decline”
Household consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables in Spain fell during the January-July period
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Kanzi has can-do attitude despite dip in consumer confidence
Brand marketer expects demand for licensed apple variety to remain high amid “challenging” market conditions
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“Enormous potential” for robots and AI in greenhouses
Rabobank report says AI offers value in sustainability, quality, better working conditions and price
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Westfalia unveils Global Water Plan
Plans are in place to decrease use of water 50 per cent by 2030 with strategies developed across several countries
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Blue Whale sets up in Singapore
New office to service customers across South-East Asia and China
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Port of Antwerp-Bruges confirms Europa Terminal renewal
The nine-year project is set to boost container capacity and aid the transition to climate-neutral, according to the port
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South African port strikes gain momentum
Attempts are made to prioritise essential and sensitive export products as port strike gains momentum in the country
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New DP World routes bolster fruit trade
Emirati logistics company connects South American and South African exporters with Asia
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Second setback for South African berry industry
Late season and port strike combine to disrupt normal blueberry exports from South Africa
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Conti Seafrigo Antwerp builds frozen food warehouse
The CSA alliance is building a state-of-the-art warehouse for frozen food at the Port of Antwerp, with room for more than 40,000 pallets
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Rijk Zwaan faces challenges head on
The Dutch group remains adaptable when facing up to key issues, with its breeding programmes focusing on disease resistance and cost-effectiveness
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G’s predicts lower winter availability of Spanish leafy salads
Reduction in plantings could see a 15% drop in Spanish leafy salad production, according to commercial director of G’s España
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World Citrus Organisation presents 2022-24 strategy
Organisation will look to strengthen the connection between stakeholders within the citrus community, increase consumption and enhance sustainability
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Costs up and demand down, says top European apple supplier
Following the recent launch of a new corporate identity, Italian group Vog aims to overcome a slowdown in demand and a spike in operating costs
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'Record-breaking' Fields of Innovation for Syngenta
Event featured more than 550 varieties of 25 crops on the 4ha site at Grootebroek, the Netherlands
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Retailers under pressure over ‘unfair’ banana prices
European retail value chains are still unsustainable, say suppliers, despite previous agreement on concept of fairness
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BASF pushes boundaries with Green Queen artichoke
New hybrid artichoke promises reduction in food waste and significantly higher yields than standard varieties
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Year of change for Hillfresh
2022 has seen shifts in IT and logistics while the melon category has been a standout performer, the group’s Dirk van den Heuvel tells Fruitnet