All Switzerland articles
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ArticleKissabel Rouge hits the European market
The red-fleshed, red-skinned apple features in a full promotional programme in November and December
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NewsKuehne & Nagel acquires US firm IMC Logistics
Swiss-owned logistics specialist extends reach in North America with addition of sizeable network of intermodal transport connections
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NewsKuehne & Nagel’s third-quarter earnings grow
Logistics group sees profitability per unit rise in sea and air logistics, with increased demand for flexible services
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NewsCourt rejects Chiquita’s appeal against Colombia ruling
US federal court’s June 2024 judgement upheld, leaving company liable for millions of dollars in compensation payments
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NewsMSC clear to buy Hamburg port operator and French logistics firm
Shipping line extends its influence in world of logistics with acquisition of two major European transport operators
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NewsMSC offers decarbonisation update
Group confirms there will be higher operating costs to ensure compliance with the requirement to use cleaner fuels, meaning an additional emissions surcharge for customers
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NewsSupermarket demand has altered organic supply, says Rijk Zwaan
Growing need for year-round volume at scale has led to emergence of major suppliers in several European countries
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NewsKissabel returns with new-season campaigns across US and Europe
Worldwide Fruit’s commercial director Hannah McIlfatrick describes apple range as “unique” and “truly different”
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NewsChiquita project Yelloway unveils first TR4-resistant banana
Yelloway One is first variety to emerge from Chiquita’s joint venture research project with KeyGene, MusaRadix and WUR
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ArticleAgrinorm to present innovative sourcing solution for produce buyers
Swiss startup to hold a webinar for fruit and vegetables buyers on 26 September
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ArticleFairtrade International elects new board members
Eight members elected at the organisation’s recent AGM
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ArticleTaste key to melon success
Hans van den Heuvel, general manager at Hillfresh, highlights the melons that are making waves for the Dutch group
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ArticleChiquita plans to appeal US court verdict on Colombia killings
Fruit supplier maintains its payments to AUC were the result of extortion, not collusion, after Florida jury demands damages be paid
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ArticleChiquita must pay US$38m to families of Colombia paramilitary victims
Court ruling says multinational fruit marketer “knowingly” paid the terrorist organisation AUC, which was found responsible for eight killings
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ArticleHow can fruit growers conserve water? Just ask the trees
British apple supplier Adrian Scripps joins trial to evaluate special ‘listening’ technology, which could interpret stress signals in plants and help growers produce more sustainably
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AnalysisFruit Logistica: Climate change – new paths and new opportunities
This Fresh Produce Forum session looked at the numerous opportunities to adapt and optimise solutions across the business in the face of climate change
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ArticleEuropean supermarket chains install fruit ripeness scanners
Retailers including Jumbo and Migros have apparently recorded higher avocado sales and reduction in waste thanks to arrival of AI-based checkpoints
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ArticleWorld’s oldest fruit brand Fyffes could be replaced with Trudi’s in mainland Europe
Fyffes Group CEO Helge Sparsoe confirms plan to phase out label from continental Europe after extensive research suggests need for completely new consumer brand identity
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PodcastsFruitbox 102 · Helge Sparsoe, Fyffes
Chris and Helge discuss the new banana consumer brand Trudi’s, and what it means for the future of the Fyffes name
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ArticleBloss apple offers consumers and growers “something special”
European production of new club variety set to reach 20,000 tonnnes by 2030, according to brand owner Fresh Forward